By Business Express OPEC+, the powerful oil alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, has sent shockwaves through global markets after announcing yet another surge in oil production. The move, confirmed during a tense meeting in Vienna this week, signals the cartel’s shift towards maximizing output over stabilizing prices—a gamble that could reshape global energy […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reportage Properties LLC, through its subsidiaries Reportage Properties Limited and Shree Satya Sankalp (SSS) Developers Limited, has officially launched a groundbreaking real estate venture dubbed “DG JKIA”—a premium yet affordable luxury housing project set to redefine investment opportunities in Nairobi’s property market. The project broke ground on Saturday, June 7, along Old […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily reshaping healthcare in Kenya, emerging as a powerful tool for doctors navigating complex clinical decisions and striving to improve the quality of patient care. In many rural and peri-urban clinics, junior doctors often find themselves making difficult medical judgments without the benefit of senior mentorship or […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Kenya has announced a sweeping crackdown on the use of toxic farm chemicals, banning 77 harmful pesticides and imposing restrictions on 202 others in a bold move to protect farmers, consumers, and the environment. The decision, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, follows a comprehensive scientific review by […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Betalab, the innovation arm of Britam, has committed Sh5 million to fintech start-up Oye in a move designed to strengthen financial security for Kenya’s boda boda riders, a group often exposed to economic instability and the daily risks of the road. The funding will allow Oye to scale two key services: […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Kenyan businesses—especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) targeting younger consumers—are being urged to urgently rethink their marketing strategies, as fresh data reveals that social media has become the primary shopping destination for Generation Z, fundamentally reshaping the country’s retail landscape. The transformation is powered by seamless in-app purchasing and Gen Z’s […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter In a bid to curb rampant fraud, inflated procurement costs, and the persistent misuse of public resources, President William Ruto has announced that beginning July 2025, all government procurement will be conducted through a digital platform. The move, he said, is designed to guarantee transparency, eliminate loopholes, and ensure accountability in […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Two Kenyan startups—Shamba, an agricultural platform, and Apexloads, a logistics solution—have been selected for Google’s prestigious AI-focused accelerator program, underscoring Kenya’s rising influence in Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape. Their selection comes as new research highlights how Generation Z’s social media-driven shopping behaviors are redefining the country’s retail sector. Shamba and Apexloads […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter Centum Group has reported a sharp drop in profit after tax to Sh812.82 million for the financial year ending March 2025, down from Sh2.60 billion in the previous period. The decline was largely driven by two factors: lower fair value gains on investment properties, following an extraordinary transaction booked in the […]
Read MoreBy Business Express Reporter, The appetite for electric motorcycles in Kenya is growing rapidly, fueled in part by delivery companies and small businesses looking for cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport. Yet, for many riders and entrepreneurs, the high upfront cost remains a formidable obstacle. Financing options are limited, and most purchases have been restricted to […]
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