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.
In Kenya, 60,000 Job Losses Beckon Over AGOA Retreat
AGOA has been a crucial cog in the wheel of Kenya’s export drive into the vast US market, allowing duty-free access for a...
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Kenya’s Economy, Severely Injured by July Chaos, Limping Towards Recovery
Kenya’s economy is showing signs of pulling out from July’s public protests disruptions that saw closure of businesses and destruction of property in...
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Digital Loans Hit KSh 76.8 Billion, Attracting 27 More Lenders
Kenyans had accessed 5.5 million digital loans amounting to KSh 76.8 billion as at the end of June 2025. Majority of this cash...
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Soaring Cost of Food Pushes Monthly Inflation to 4.5%
Kenya’s monthly inflation rate rose steeply to 4.5% in August compared to 4.1% in July, edged up by a rise in the price...
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Ropem Telcom Re-opens Upgraded Nakuru Branch
Ropem Telcom, the smartphones and electronics dealer, has re-opened its upgraded Nakuru branch.
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Banks in Race to Lower Price of Loans
The boards of all licensed banks have until this November to approve a new loan pricing prescribed by the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK)...
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CBK Powerful Loan Pricing Tool Offers Major Relief to Borrowers
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued new guidelines that will assist banks to price their loans to retail customers. The Risk-Based...
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Kenya’s Banking Sector Well-Capitalised to Support Economic Growth
Kenya’s banking sector remained well-capitalized and strongly positioned to support economic growth in the year 2024.
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