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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Isuzu EA government vehicle leasing
ECONOMYNEWS

Isuzu EA Delivers 95 Police Pickups in Lucrative Gov’t Vehicle Leasing Deal

Isuzu EA today delivered the first batch of 95 vehicles to the National Police Service (NPS), under Phase VII of the ongoing government...

President Ruto launches Nyota project
ECONOMY

President Ruto Funnels Billions into Kenya’s Youth Economy

Speaking during the NYOTA Project start-up capital disbursement exercise, President William Ruto announced that the Government is actively engaging development partners in consideration...

Low Angle Photography of Orange Excavator Under White Clouds
BUSINESSECONOMY

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...

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.
BUSINESSECONOMY

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...

fluorspar mining kenya
BUSINESSECONOMY

Chinese Firm Takes Charge of Fluorspar Mining in Kenya

Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd and Mizztech Group of China is set to lead the revival of Kenya’s fluorspar mining industry with the signing...

MPESA HAS HOW MANY CUSTOMERS 2026
ECONOMYTECHNOLOGY

M-Pesa Charges 2026, Withdrawal and Send Money Fees

Safaricom, Kenya’s dominant telecommunications giant, has opted to keep fees for its flagship M-Pesa mobile-money service unchanged heading into 2026, providing continuity for...

Close-up of Man Holding Coins in Hand
ECONOMYLIFESTYLE

Njanuary: How to Tame Bills, School Fees, and Overspending

January in Kenya is the month reality hits hard. After the festive season, most households feel the pinch as bills pile up and...

Treasury CS John Mbadi
ECONOMY

Treasury Moves to Fix Capitation Gaps with Ksh23B Education Funding

The National Treasury is set to release billions of shillings to the education sector this week in a move aimed at easing pressure...

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