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.
KRA to Use Online Chatbot to Provide Tax Information
KRA is set to roll out an online chatbot that will support micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) seeking tax information and services.
BT Reporter1 Mins read
Foreign Reserves Soar to $10.3 Billion, a Historic High, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have reached an unprecedented $10.3 billion, equivalent to 4.6 months of import cover...
JUSTUS KIPRONO1 Mins read
Embu Governor Vows to Fight Anti-Muguka Bill, Citing Economic Threat
Governor Cecily Mbarire of Embu County has launched a fierce defence of muguka, a popular stimulant derived from the khat plant, as a...
GLORIA MUTAI1 Mins read
Gachagua Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Activist Rose Njeri
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate release of activist and software developer Rose Njeri, arrested last week for creating...
JUSTUS KIPRONO1 Mins read
Sweden to Finance Ksh350 Million Initiative to Green Kenya’s Trade
Sweden has signed a $2.7 million (about Ksh350 million) agreement with TradeMark Africa to boost sustainable and inclusive trade in Kenya.
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
Uganda, Rwanda Ahead of Kenya in Latest African Economic Outlook
While East Africa leads with a projected 5.9% growth in 2025-2026, the region will be driven by resilience in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania,...
BT Reporter3 Mins read
KRA Reveals How it Will Safely Use Taxpayer Data to Catch Tax Cheats
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has committed to safeguard taxpayer data within its possession as it implements its digital transformation programme.
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
Manufacturers Grapple With Readiness Gaps Amid GenAI Revolution
Manufacturers around the world are eyeing Generative AI (GenAI) as a game-changer for their operations — from optimizing supply chains to boosting quality...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
