Category: BUSINESS

By Editor Britam disbursed KSh97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025, helping more than 402,000 farmers and pastoralists across East Africa recover from climate-related losses and strengthening resilience among vulnerable communities. According to the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, a total of 402,681 farmers and pastoralists benefited from climate risk insurance products designed to cushion them…

By Editor Kenya’s position as a leading innovation hub got a boost today as Konza Technopolis hosted the inaugural IPDAYS forum in Nairobi. The event brought together startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya to advance cross border collaboration in Africa’s growing digital economy. The IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026,…

By Jameson Mutua The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has defended the implementation of the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026, saying the new levy is aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Kenya’s tea industry rather than increasing costs for consumers. Speaking during a media briefing at Tea House in Nairobi on Thursday, Tea…

By Editor Safaricom NSE (SCOM), East Africa’s leading telecommunications company, has announced strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by robust revenue growth and a higher dividend payout to shareholders. Group net income rose to KES 100 billion, driven by continued customer growth, increased uptake of digital services, and strong performance…

By Editor Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.6 percent to KSh 16.2 trillion in 2025, underpinned by a rebound in tourism, steady manufacturing growth, and easing inflation, according to the Economic Survey 2026 launched in Nairobi on Wednesday by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Unveiling the report, KNBS Director General Dr. Macdonald Obudho emphasized the…

By Editor Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has pledged KES 22 million as the title sponsor of the 2026 Connected Africa Summit set for next week. The summit will convene some of Africa’s most influential decision-makers to drive conversations around the continent’s digital transformation, at a time when governments are intensifying efforts to modernise public services and…

By East Africa Times Reporter Schneider Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity across Sub-Saharan Africa, as it targets reaching 100 million people globally with clean energy by 2030. The announcement was made during the opening of the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026…

By Jameson Britam has introduced the Britam Whole Life Insurance Plan, a lifetime life cover designed to help Kenyans secure their future, safeguard their assets, and provide lasting financial support to their families. Unlike term insurance, which expires after a specified period, this plan provides lifelong coverage. The payout to nominated beneficiaries increases annually by…

By Editor Coca-Cola has officially launched its ‘Coke with Meals’ campaign in Kenya, spotlighting the role of everyday meals in creating memorable shared experiences. The campaign highlights how daily dining moments, from lunches with friends and quick bites between classes to after-work street food and family dinners, serve as the backdrop of everyday life. It…