Dennis Otieno

September 01, 2026 07:16 (EAT) • 11 hours ago

Milk shortage hits Kenya as deliveries fall, prices rise

Several outlets in Nairobi and its environs have reported limited stocks, with some popular brands missing from the shelves altogether.In Kawangware, traders said their challenge is not demand, but supply, with distributors delivering smaller quantities than usual.

August 13, 2026 09:19 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

CEOs call for smarter use of AI and data analytics in financial sector

Industry leaders meeting in Nairobi say the challenge now is moving beyond collecting data to turning it into actionable insights.

July 14, 2026 06:34 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya's high-net-worth individuals grow as investor confidence remains strong

How the wealthy are investing is also changing. Instead of putting more money into homes and traditional commercial buildings, many are turning to alternative investments such as data centres, farmland, logistics, REITS and fixed-income products in search of stronger returns and greater liquidity....

June 16, 2026 07:52 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Gov't steps up efforts for new coffee markets to boost farmer earnings

Stakeholders in the coffee value chain are meeting in Nairobi to explore trade, investment and buyer partnerships aimed at boosting the competitiveness of East African coffee in global markets.

June 12, 2026 03:12 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Deloitte cautiously optimistic on Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget amid debt, inflation concerns

The analysts say the budget reflects the government’s commitment to sustaining economic growth while avoiding major tax shocks that could burden businesses and households.

June 11, 2026 10:25 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Treasury CS Mbadi dismisses opposition's ‘People’s Budget’ as recycled Gov't figures

Speaking during a post-budget briefing at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Mbadi accused opposition leaders of recycling figures from the government’s own budget and Finance Bill while branding them as alternative proposals.

June 09, 2026 08:40 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Finance Bill 2026: Scrap dealers back VAT exemption, withholding tax changes

The changes target transactions within the sector by introducing a 1.5 per cent withholding tax at the point of sale. Under the proposal, a buyer purchasing scrap metal worth Ksh.100,000 would deduct Ksh.1,500 and remit it directly to the government, leaving the dealer with Ksh.98,500.

February 26, 2026 03:09 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Manufacturers flag eTIMS compliance gaps, warn of rising tax risks

At a recent industry forum in Nairobi, where the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with DigiTax, hosted a high-level industry seminar on VAT compliance, manufacturers said the transition from the Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS) to eTIMS under the Kenya Revenue Authority h...

January 27, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 7 months ago

Kenya set for steady growth amid global uncertainty - Report

The Mastercard Economics Institute’s 2026 Economic Outlook says Kenya is well placed to sustain economic momentum despite a challenging global environment.The report highlights solid domestic demand, expanding digital inclusion and more diversified trade relationships...

January 22, 2026 07:29 (EAT) • 7 months ago

Kenya vehicle sales jump by 20% on cheaper loans

Industry figures point to improved financing conditions and renewed business confidence as key drivers of the rebound.The market grew by nearly twenty percent in 2025, as total industry sales rose to 13,583 units, up from 11,352 units recorded in 2024.