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The tailor who treats his physique as a marketing tool https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/health-fitness/tailor-who-treats-his-physique-as-a-marketing-tool-5558386

South Africa’s Vodacom has added two directors to Safaricom's board in a shake-up that reflects its increased ownership of the Kenyan company following its acquisition of a 15 per cent stake from the government. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/vodacom-expands-safaricom-board-control-5558374

Diesel consumers have been denied a Sh14-a-litre cut in the new fuel pricing cycle, which runs through September 14, after the State opted to transfer the relief to petrol and kerosene. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/industry/kenya-fuel-prices-diesel-cost-drops-5558336

The High Court has ordered the government to file a status report on the importation of 490,000 tonnes of duty-free rice authorised under a Gazette Notice published last month. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/state-ordered-to-table-rice-import-records-in-transparency-push-5558110

The National Treasury expects Kenya’s budget deficit to widen by Sh143 billion to Sh1.288 trillion, driven by higher interest payments on domestic debt and potential tax cuts in the run-up to the 2027 general elections. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/treasury-projects-sh143bn-wider-budget-deficit-5558082

780 private healthcare facilities turn to solar in cost-cutting push https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/health/780-private-healthcare-facilities-turn-to-solar-5557596

Kenya to push for Agoa tariff refunds for its exporters https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/commodities/kenya-to-push-for-agoa-tariff-refunds-for-its-exporters-5557630

Toon of the day Aug 14, 2026 🗞️ 📊 https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-analysis/cartoon/5557532-5557532

Regulator warns of fake batch of P-2 emergency contraceptive pills in the market This warning comes amid concerns over the circulation of counterfeit medical products, including emergency contraceptive pills and falsified HIV testing kits. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/health/regulator-warns-of-fake-batch-of-p-2-emergency-contraceptive-5556846

BAT Kenya challenges Sh4.5bn claim over VELO marketing campaign The petition alleges that BAT unlawfully promoted VELO through ground activations, entertainment events, peer promoters and sales of individual pouches, contrary to the Tobacco Control Act. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/bat-kenya-challenges-sh4-5bn-claim-over-velo-5556802

The steep climb for Ruto’s 30-year economic dream The new economic blueprint, for which the President launched public participation on Wednesday, has set a target of $80,000 (Sh10.3 million) in average annual income for Kenyans, matching Singapore's current level. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/kenya-10pc-annual-income-growth-to-reach-high-income-status-5556254

The Chef’s table: Sh12,000 dinner struggles to find takers The concept attracts food lovers, tourists, corporate guests, and diners who are willing to pay more for something intimate and different from the usual restaurant experience. However, in Kenya, the concept is still a niche proposition. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/food-drinks/the-chef-s-table-where-dining-becomes-a-front-row-experience-5556928

Jumia Kenya sales hit record Sh6.4bn as fashion offsets smartphone slump Its $216m Gross Merchandise Value across Africa during the second quarter was a 20pc year-on-year increase from $180m last year. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/markets/market-news/jumia-kenya-sales-hit-record-sh6-4bn-5556744

Tribunal faults KRA ‘tax figures’ after Sh780m row with solar goods financier The tax dispute started after KRA treated Sh1.53 billion in the company’s lease stock as under-declared credit sales and applied a 30 per cent margin, while also adding back a Sh33.7 million hire-purchase asset write-off. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/tribunal-faults-kra-tax-figures-after-sh780m-row-5557070

Mary Wambui fails bid to eject administrator of hotel seized by Equity Bank The High Court also rejected the company’s argument that Equity should have pursued other securities before appointing an administrator. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/mary-wambui-fails-bid-to-eject-administrator-5556722

Kenya, Tanzania renew drive to link SGR with neighbours Uganda is expected to develop its own sections of the SGR connecting to both the Kenya and Tanzania lines but has given priority to the Malaba linkage. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/shipping-logistics/kenya-tanzania-renew-drive-to-link-sgr-with-neighbours-5556952

Mudavadi group to acquire insurance firms from Absa Sources close to the transaction reckon that Absa Group will seek at least Sh3.8 billion for the two stakes. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/mudavadi-group-to-acquire-insurance-firms-from-absa-5557116

The United States has reclaimed its spot as Kenya’s top coffee export market, overtaking Belgium as remote working and the need to save money are leading to an increase in coffee consumption in American homes. The change marks a significant recovery for the US market, which was Kenya’s biggest buyer in the year to June 2023. More on: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/united-states-reclaims-spot-as-kenya-s-leading-export-market-5555684