Written by

Martin K.N Siele is the Content Lead at Business Today. He is also a Quartz contributor and a 2021 Baraza Media Lab-Fringe Graph Data Storytelling Fellow. Passionate about digital media, sports and entertainment, Siele also founded Loud.co.ke

1207 Articles
To avoid another protracted legal battle, the Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking views from the public on the establishment of the position as proposed by President Ruto. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Ruto Brings Back Unconstitutional CAS Positions

President William Ruto is looking to enshrine the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) position in Kenya's public service. The cabinet positions were introduced by...

The public participation forum on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 was accessible online. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenyan Businesses Slam KRA in Heated Public Participation Event

Representatives of the business community across various sectors on Wednesday, September 2021 tore into the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in a public participation...

The price of keg increased by around Ksh10 for a 500ml mug in September after Diageo-owned East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) indicated that it would no longer absorb the annual excise tax adjustment for inflation. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Keg Price Hike Sends Drinkers to Illicit Brews

The increase in prices of keg beer due to additional taxes has resulted in a surge in consumption of illicit brews, the Pubs...

President William Ruto pictured at a past function. The fertilizer subsidy programme was among his first directives after being sworn in on September 13, 2022. [Photo/ Standard]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Subsidized Fertilizer: Where to Buy, Full Price List and More Details

The government has published details of the fertilizer subsidy programme, one of the top priorities of President William Ruto a week into the...

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula (l) and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi at President Ruto's inauguration. The Kenya Kwanza administration has so far maintained that it has inherited a 'dilapidated economy' and near-empty public coffers. [Photo/ @HonWetangula]
BUSINESSECONOMYPOLITICS

Bottom Up? Wetangula Wants MPs’ Car Grants, Allowances Restored

Moses Wetangula, the new Speaker of the National Assembly, has opened a new battle front with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) as...

Over the past few days, Ruto and Gachagua have doubled down on the promise on affordable housing. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Rent-to-Own: Revisiting Ruto’s Mega Housing Plan

Housing is among topics President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have addressed in their early days in office - keen to...

President William Ruto during a ceremony to swear in judges on September 14, 2022. In his inauguration speech a day earlier, he promised to quickly resolve the matter of pending bills. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ksh500B Pending Bills: How Ruto Plans to Pay Struggling Businesses

With costs of fuel, electricity and basic food commodities on the rise, President William Ruto is grappling with a full-in tray in his...

BUSINESSECONOMY

Did You Pay More for Tokens Today? Here’s Why

The withdrawal of a subsidy meant to lower the cost of power has left Kenyans stunned as they find themselves paying more for...