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.
Kenya Power: Electricity Consumption Hits a New Record High
Electricity consumption has hit a new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 MW recorded on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. This demand is 12...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
Co-op Bank Group Announces Reduction in Lending Rates
Co-op Bank Group has announced a significant 2% reduction in its Base Lending Rate from 16.5% to 14.5% per annum in line with...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
Gov’t to Sell Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company Through IPO
The government is considering listing Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) at the Nairobi Stock Exchange through an Initial Public Offering to unlock its value...
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
KRA Customs Tax Collection Reaches Historic Figure
Reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control are beginning to yield notable results, after Customs taxes reached a historic...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
New Ksh750 Million Markets to Transform Trading in Nairobi
Hundreds of residents within Kasarani and Starehe constituencies are set to benefit from two markets to be constructed in the next one year.
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
KRA Records Marginal Growth in 2024 Revenue Collection
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh1.243 trillion as of 31st December, 2024. This reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the collection of Ksh1.189...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
Border Control: KRA Honours Customs Officers for a Job Well Done
As part of the celebrations, KRA honoured customs officers who stood out for their exemplary contributions safeguarding Kenya’s borders.
BT Reporter2 Mins read
The Origins of Commercial Banking in Kenya
Kenya is rich in type, number and sophistication of financial institutions. The financial system consists of 42 commercial banks with over a thousand...
JUSTUS KIPRONO4 Mins read
