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.
Big Win For Kenya as Nairobi Becomes First Regional Office of International Trade CentreÂ
The International Trade Centre (ITC) marked a milestone in its history with the opening of its first-ever regional office outside of Geneva, which...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
Wetang’ula, World Bank and IMF Deepen Talks on Strengthening Kenya’s Economic Reforms
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has held a consultative meeting with top officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
SABRINA BT3 Mins read
CBK Invites Bids in KSh 30Bn T-Bond Buyback Auction
Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) is conducting a Treasury Bond Auction in November where it seeks to repurchase KSh 30 Billion worth of 3-year...
JACKSON OKOTH3 Mins read
China Tops Imports and Exports, Lifting EAC Trade in Q2 to $38.2 Billion
The East African Community (EAC) recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
CBK Raises KSh 52.8 Bn for Budget Support in November
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 92.6 billion at the first November Treasury Bonds Auction, out of KSh 40 billion...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Forum Seeks to Stimulate Investments in Nairobi’s Circular Economy
The Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) Connect Forum brought together Nairobi's most promising circular economy entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and policymakers, marking a significant...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
KenGen, Chinese firm in Joint KSh 103.2Bn Fertilizer Plant Project
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) and China’s Kaishan Engineering Group Limited, have launched the world’s first geothermal-powered green fertilizer manufacturing plant, estimated to...
JACKSON OKOTH3 Mins read
Kenya Monthly Inflation Rate Up 0.2% in October
Kenya Consumer Price Index(CPI), which measures change over time in retail prices paid by consumers, rose from 146.56 in September 2025 to 146.84...
JACKSON OKOTH5 Mins read
