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CBK Unveils Ksh10B Bond Swap to Ease November Debt Burden

Kenya's efforts to manage its growing debt obligations have taken another step forward after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invited investors to...

Kenyan President William Ruto and Uganda's leader Yoweri Museveni
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Uganda’s SGR Endorsement Signals Bigger Battle for East Africa’s Trade Corridors

When Uganda's Consul General in Mombasa declared that the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Kenya and Uganda would cement the Port of Mombasa's...

BUSINESS

Trade Slows Across Nairobi as Protest Fears Keep Businesses Shut

Business activity across Nairobi slowed sharply on Thursday as widespread security measures and fears of unrest prompted traders to keep their doors closed,...

President William Ruto signs the Finance Bill 2026 and the Appropriation Bill 2026 into law
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Ruto Sets Aside Ksh21.5B to Keep Fuel Prices Stable

Kenyans could be spared from sharp fuel price increases in the coming months after the government unveiled a Ksh 21.5 billion plan aimed...

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IMF Proposes Cut in CBK Policy Meetings to Improve Economic Forecasting

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed changes to the frequency of Kenya's monetary policy reviews, recommending that the Central Bank of Kenya...

Treasury CS John Mbadi and Chief Executive Officer Atsuo Kuroda representing Japan at the signing.
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Kenya Secures Ksh22.1B Japan Deal to Boost Local Vehicle Manufacturing

Kenya’s push to grow its manufacturing base has received a fresh boost after the country secured a Ksh 22.1 billion financing arrangement with...

M-Pesa charges
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How M-PESA Became Kenya’s Investment Engine

Kenya’s mobile money revolution is entering a new phase, one that goes far beyond sending cash or paying bills. The latest sector statistics...

Mobile money in Kenya
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Kenya’s Mobile Money Users Hit 53.4 Million

Kenya’s mobile money sector has continued to expand at a steady pace, reinforcing its position as one of the most advanced digital payments...