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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Azimio suspended the protests on April 3rd after President William Ruto extended an olive branch by calling for bi-partisan talks to resolve the issues. [Photo/ NMG]
ECONOMYPOLITICS

The Return of Maandamano: Azimio Set to Resume Protests

Azimio coalition leader, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has on Thursday, April 13 announced the return of protests by his supporters, to pile...

The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices. [Photo/ BBC]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Data Commissioner Hits Loan Apps With Ksh5 Million Fine

The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices.

In Kenya, over 150,000 pastoralists are expected to benefit from the project across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).
BUSINESSECONOMY

DRIVE: Ksh18.7B Project to Boost Pastoralist Communities Launched

Over 250,000 households are expected to benefit from the project representing 1.6 million pastoralists and their dependents across the four countries over a...

David Ndii chairs the President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and noted that he had shared his thoughts with President William Ruto. [Photo/ Standard]
BUSINESSECONOMY

David Ndii on Wasteful GoK, Unpaid Salaries and Debt Repayments

Ndii stated that the civil servants payroll would be settled 'next week', but admitted that the government was facing a liquidity crisis driven...

The Central Bank of Kenya in March licensed 10 additional digital credit providers, bringing to 32 the total number of digital lenders licensed to operate in the country.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Google Bars Loan Apps Accessing Contacts, Photos

The company's updated personal loans policy states that apps aiming to provide or facilitate personal loans may not access user contacts or photos. 

The National Treasury is yet to disburse funds to counties, or pay salaries for civil servants with the exception of teachers and members of the disciplined forces. [Photo/ KNA]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Civil Servants’ Pain as Broke GoK Delays Salaries

"For the first time since independence in 1963, the government of Kenya is unable to pay salaries to civil servants and members of...

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa pictured in a meeting with Uasin Gishu CEO Jonathan Bii on January 24, 2023. [Photo/ RAG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

My County App: Counties, Safaricom Team Up to Digitize Services

The company has notably been ramping up its engagement with county governments in recent months. This year, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has on...

Weru will be in charge of Nairobi County's events and branding, including the Nairobi Festival. [Photo/ Pool]
BUSINESSCAREERSECONOMY

Shaffie Weru Lands New Job in Sakaja’s Administration

Weru was infamously let go by Radio Africa Group in 2020, after a storm that saw him accused of misogyny over comments he...

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