Price Beats Brand as Airtel Leads on Mobile Affordability in Kenya
Rising mobile costs are reshaping how Kenyans choose their network providers, with new data showing that price now outweighs brand dominance and coverage...
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Machinery and Steel Imports Drive Kenya’s Import Bill Higher in Q3 2025
Kenya’s import bill rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, largely driven by increased purchases of industrial machinery, iron and steel, and...
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Carrefour to Open First Stores in Ethiopia
Carrefour is set to open its first supermarkets in Ethiopia after sealing a franchise agreement with Queens Supermarket PLC, a company owned by...
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Kenya’s Economy Accelerates to 4.9% in Q3 2025
Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2 per cent in the same period of...
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Rising Imports Push Kenya’s Current Account Deficit to Ksh135B
Kenya’s current account deficit widened sharply in the third quarter of 2025 as imports continued to grow faster than exports, official figures show....
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Kenya Ranks 3rd in Africa for English Proficiency in New Global Index
Kenya has ranked among the top English-speaking nations in Africa, placing third on the continent and 19th globally in the latest EF English...
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Government Warns of Rice Shortage Ahead of Court Ruling on Duty-Free Imports
With food prices already under pressure, the government has raised alarm over a looming rice shortage as Kenya awaits a crucial court ruling...
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PS Kiptoo: Lower Inflation Helped Ease Cost of Living in 2025
Kenya’s economy remained stable and continued to improve in 2025, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has said, citing lower inflation and stronger foreign...
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