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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7 Kenyan companies feature on the Financial Times' ranking of the 50 fastest growing companies on the continent in 2023, down from 10 in 2022.
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7 Fastest Growing Kenyan Companies in 2023 – Report Reveals

Business Today looks at the companies, their growth and their ventures across various sectors.

Year-on-year, land prices in satellite towns increased by 8.08 per cent compared to a lower 1.42 per cent annual increase in land prices in the city. [Photo/NMG]
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Investors’ Bet on Nairobi Satellite Towns Pays Off

Rental prices in satellite towns defied the trend in the city. While the overall rental market declined by 0.5 per cent on average...

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's family controls a 13.2% stake in NCBA - Kenya's third-largest bank by asset value. [Photo/ RAG]
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Ksh900M Kenyatta vs Ruto Battle Takes New Turn

President William Ruto is locked in a high-stakes political and financial battle with former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family.

Kuria talked up the government's plan to stimulate the capital markets by listing several major companies and parastatals on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).
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4 Companies ‘Up for Grabs’ in Privatization Drive – CS Kuria Announces

Kuria talked up the government's plan to stimulate the capital markets by listing several major companies and parastatals on the Nairobi Stock Exchange...

Vehicles at the Port of Mombasa. Car prices have been on the rise due to enforcement of the eight year-age limit on imported vehicles. [Photo/ NMG]
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Why Car Prices in Kenya Are Expected to Drop

Currently, importers have 30 days to pay all taxes, sometimes at nearly 55 percent of import cost, and remove their units from container...

Since 2001, Owalo has been the Managing Consultant at his firm Eliud and Associates Management Consultants.
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How Eliud Owalo Made a Fortune Advising the Government

Owalo made most of his money in consulting. Since 2001, he has been the Managing Consultant at his firm Eliud and Associates Management...

President William Ruto at a function in Kiambu County on April 15, 2023. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
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4 Billionaires in Ruto’s Circle

President William Ruto has in his circle a number of successful businesses involved in various ventures, including billionaires. Ruto has on multiple occasions...

In a letter to its distributors, KenSalt Managing Director Arpan B. Roy confirmed the price increase.
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Salt Prices Rise in Kenya as Inflation Bites

Salt. It's often looked at in Kenyan households as the one item that's immune to inflation, with its price barely ever changing. But...

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