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How Kenya's tight petroleum testing process is breached

Epra has in numerous instances intercepted adulterated fuel sold to unsuspecting Kenyans but also tax evaders that divert products meant for export into the local market. 

By Macharia Kamau 5 days ago

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Kenya urged to pilot AI regulatory Sandbox in bid to lead Africa's digital future

Kenya has been urged to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory sandbox a controlled environment

By Macharia Kamau 6 days ago

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Eyes on Epra as Tanzania hikes pump prices by 34 per cent

Tanzania’s sharp fuel price hike has put pressure on the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority ahead of Kenya’s next pricing cycle.

By Macharia Kamau 6 days ago

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Iran war: Why Kenyans should brace for fuel crisis despite State's assurance

Many independent petroleum outlets are currently facing shortages, while some major oil marketers are operating with limited fuel supplies.

By Macharia Kamau 12 days ago

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Parastatals issued ultimatum to comply with human resource guidelines

The Public Service Commission has given parastatals 180 days to align with approved human resource guidelines or risk invalidating their personnel decisions.

By Macharia Kamau 13 days ago

State agencies given 6 months to comply with HR guidelines

In a new circular, any parastatal operating without PSC-approved guidelines after the six-month grace period will see its personnel decisions lose all legal standing.

By Macharia Kamau 12 days ago

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Fuel shortage: Oil marketers put on notice over hoarding

Many petrol stations have reported stockouts even as oil marketing companies were accused of hoarding product.

By Macharia Kamau 14 days ago

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KQ slides back to the red with Sh17.2b net loss

Kenya Airways has reported a net loss of Sh17.16 billion for the period to December 2025

By Macharia Kamau 15 days ago

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Fuel shortage: Petrol stations run dry, ration as stock runs low

Fuel shortages are emerging as petrol stations run dry and ration supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions involving Iran.

By Macharia Kamau 16 days ago

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Why earnings from sale of oil and minerals won't be invested locally

Proposal seeks to shield the wealth from political meddling and the economy from over-reliance on the inflows.

By Macharia Kamau 21 days ago

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While local businesses struggle, foreigners are finding fortune

Foreign investors are thriving in Kenya’s business landscape while many local enterprises struggle under a worsening operating environment.

By Macharia Kamau 22 days ago

Old Mutual profit hits Sh856m despite Tanzania unit exit

Old Mutual Holdings has reported a Sh856 million profit after tax for the year that ended on December 2025

By Macharia Kamau 22 days ago

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Turf wars at anti-counterfeit agency as legal chief interdicted

A senior legal official at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority has found himself at odds with the agency for blatant disregard for laws governing conflict of interest and abuse of office.

By Macharia Kamau 23 days ago

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Exit of Lokichar-Lamu line ties KPC's growth to complex oil export plan

The Kenya Pipeline Company could be compelled to pump billions of shillings to convert some of its facilities in Mombasa to handle crude oil from Lokichar in Turkana County for export.

By Macharia Kamau 23 days ago

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Kenya braced for economic shockwaves from Iran war

Kenya could face rising fuel costs and disrupted trade if the war involving Iran, United States and Israel continues, threatening supply chains and export markets.

By Macharia Kamau 26 days ago

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Ruto approves bill leveraging 90pc of rail levy for borrowing

President William Ruto has signed a law allowing the government to use up to 90% of the Railway Development Levy as collateral to secure new loans for railway projects.

By Macharia Kamau 26 days ago

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Why fuel prices have remained unchanged despite attacks on Iran

EPRA has retained pump prices for the March-April pricing cycle at the same levels as the previous cycle following modest increases in landed cost of super petrol.

By Macharia Kamau 25 days ago

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The pipeline truth: How Museveni outfoxed Ruto into ceding control of KPC

Uganda has secured a key stake in Kenya Pipeline Company through its Initial Public Offer, raising concerns over foreign control of Kenya’s strategic assets.

By Macharia Kamau 29 days ago

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Hits and misses in Kenya Pipeline IPO as State eyes more listing deals

The government’s IPO of Kenya Pipeline Company has breathed some life into Kenya’s equity market, with the share sale setting the stage for a new wave of State-backed listings at the NSE.

By Macharia Kamau 30 days ago

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Kenya's oil sector on edge amid escalating US-Israeli war on Iran

Kenya’s oil sector faces potential disruption and rising fuel prices as the US–Israel war on Iran threatens global supply chains.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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State: Gulf firms to keep fuel flowing into Kenya despite Middle East crisis

Kenya is banking on the controversial G-to-G oil deal it signed with Gulf oil firms to ensure an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products despite the Middle East crisis.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Private sector activity registers sluggish growth in February

Kenya’s private sector grew at a slower pace in February due to weaker agriculture and manufacturing performance, although firms continued to boost hiring at the fastest rate in a year.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Importers fight state plan to use railway levy for loans

Importers are opposing the government’s proposal to use up to 90% of Railway Development Levy funds as collateral for loans, citing concerns over the impact on logistics and trade.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Sale of strategic assets, infrastructure fund offer new fodder for Ruto critics

The sale of government assets and the proposed establishment of Infrastructure Fund appear to give ammunition to critics of President William Ruto to poke holes into his economic policies. 

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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State ups domestic borrowing to avert global lenders' scrutiny

Kenya is increasing domestic borrowing to finance its budget deficit, a move seen as avoiding the stringent conditions tied to external loans from multilateral lenders.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Inside NTSA's Sh42b e-driving licenses, instant fines system

Project will be implemented in a public-private partnership by a consortium of KCB Group and Pesa Print. Ruto-linked consortium will operate the system for 21 years, charging drivers Sh3,000.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Why Parliamentary Budget Office has issues with counties' Sh4.67 trillion spending

PBO has called out county governments for years of spending in what has amounted to trillions of shillings that has however not translated into better living conditions for Kenyans. 

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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'Eurobondage': How Kenya dug itself into a cycle of borrowing

Since issuing its first Eurobond in 2014, Kenya has faced mounting concerns that repeated bond borrowing has locked the country into a growing debt cycle.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Gulf Energy secures oil rig ahead of Lokichar project kick-off

Gulf Energy, the firm that last year took over the Turkana oil project, says it has leased an oil rig from a Middle Eastern firm that will be used to drill oil wells in Lokichar.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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How governors spend billions on development with little to show

Since 2013, the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo and Marsabit have spent Sh443 billion on their recurrent and development budgets.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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From SGR operations to dollar deals: Inside Kenya Railways audit queries

The dealings between Kenya Railways and Afristar, which operates the SGR, are again under scrutiny as an internal audit points to breaches in the public finance management laws.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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KQ eyes fleet recovery after planes grounding turbulence

After months of operational turbulence, Kenya Airways has revealed that all grounded aircraft will be back in the skies by June 2026, marking a major recovery push after months of disruption.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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January inflation hits 6-month low despite rise in food prices

The measure of the living cost dropped to 4.4 per cent during the month after oscillating between 4.5 per cent and 4.6 per cent between August and December 2025.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why NSSF payouts have fallen

NSSF says benefits paid to retirees dropped by nearly Sh1 billion on account of reduced applications. 

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why Kenyans are shying away from bank loans

Industry players cite shrinking disposable incomes due to tax hikes and rising education and health bills.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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NSSF payouts to retirees drop 10 despite surge in contributions

NSSF said in its annual report that the benefits paid to retirees dropped by 10 per cent to Sh8.74 billion in the year to June 2026

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

State dangles incentives to woo private investors in geothermal

The proposals are aimed at de-risking investment in a sector the government says can no longer rely solely on public financing to meet future power needs.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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KPRL: The trump card for Kenya Pipeline in post-stake sale era

The Changamwe-based refinery holds much potential due to its existing oil and gas infrastructure. Oil storage tankers at the KPRL, Changamwe in Mombasa County. [File, Standard]

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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NCBA to ride on Nedbank's muscle in regional expansion

NCBA MD John Gachora said Nedbank’s strong balance sheet and technical expertise would help the bank scale up in its current markets and also explore new growth opportunities in the region. 

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why NTSA, KEBS and Roads Ministry have been sued over re-sale of written-off vehicles

The lawyer said he was shocked to find that the same vehicle on the road, having been repaired, re-registered and sold to a new owner.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago