ECONOMY

Kenya is the biggest economy in East Africa and most watched in sub-Saharan Africa, being the regional business hub. BT brings you comprehensive coverage of the various economic sectors.

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Co-op Bank Interest rates
BUSINESSECONOMY

Co-op Bank Group Announces Reduction in Lending Rates

Co-op Bank Group has announced a significant 2% reduction in its Base Lending Rate from 16.5% to 14.5% per annum in line with...

Kenya Pipeline Listing
ECONOMYSTOCKS

Gov’t to Sell Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company Through IPO

The government is considering listing Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) at the Nairobi Stock Exchange through an Initial Public Offering to unlock its value...

KRA Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr Lilian Nyawanda
ECONOMY

KRA Customs Tax Collection Reaches Historic Figure

Reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control are beginning to yield notable results, after Customs taxes reached a historic...

CS Alice Wahome - new markets in Nairobi
ECONOMY

New Ksh750 Million Markets to Transform Trading in Nairobi

Hundreds of residents within Kasarani and Starehe constituencies are set to benefit from two markets to be constructed in the next one year.

KRA Revenue collection 2024
ECONOMY

KRA Records Marginal Growth in 2024 Revenue Collection

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh1.243 trillion as of 31st December, 2024. This reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the collection of Ksh1.189...

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga
ECONOMY

Border Control: KRA Honours Customs Officers for a Job Well Done

As part of the celebrations, KRA honoured customs officers who stood out for their exemplary contributions safeguarding Kenya’s borders.

The Origins of Commercial Banking in Kenya
ECONOMYFEATURED STORY

The Origins of Commercial Banking in Kenya

Kenya is rich in type, number and sophistication of financial institutions. The financial system consists of 42 commercial banks with over a thousand...

VAT Pre-Populated Return System
ECONOMYSMART MONEY

Inside the VAT Pre-Populated Return System, KRA’s Simplified Way of Filing Returns

Individuals and businesses using iTax, TIMS,  eTIMS and customs business systems  will have an easier time filing returns via the newly introduced VAT...

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