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.
![US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott were among those present at the groundbreaking ceremony on January 19, 2023. [Photo/ @USAmbKenya]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fgg-scaled.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
US, UK Pour Billions Into Nairobi Data Centre
ADC’s expansion at the new site is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024 and will deliver five times more...
MARTIN SIELE
Proposed M-Pesa, KRA Link and Why it Has Kenyans Worried
A proposal to link mobile money and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) systems is causing jitters. The proposal contained in the draft budget policy...
MARTIN SIELE
The Return of Joe Sang’ – Ousted MD’s Unlikely Comeback
Sang was appointed to the helm of the petroleum transportation, storage and handling behemoth in April 2016, but resigned at the end of...
MARTIN SIELE
![A cosmetics and beauty store in Nairobi. Kenya's beauty and personal care market is worth over Ksh100 billion. [Photo/ SimbaPOS]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20200507_113823-scaled-1.jpg?fit=680%2C306&ssl=1)
Beauty Tax: KRA Turns to Cosmetics for More Tax Revenues
Prices of cosmetics in Kenya are likely to increase if a new proposal to raise excise stamp fees sails through. The National Treasury...
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![CS Ezekiel Machogu disclosed that President William Ruto had directed the National Treasury to set the capitation per junior secondary student at Ksh15,000 per learner. [Photo/ UNICEF]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UNICEF-Roysambu-6.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
No Fees for Junior Secondary, But Prepare for New Uniforms
This follows concerns raised by parents and teachers' unions on the potential introduction of school fees for junior secondary despite the Constitution guaranteeing...
BUSINESS TODAY
5 Projects Ruto is in Nyanza to Launch
Ruto is set to commission and launch several projects in the course of the tour, in addition to attending a homecoming ceremony for...
BUSINESS TODAY
Dr. Adano Wario: New CAK Director-General Takes Charge
Kariuki exits after serving two terms as the Competition Authority boss, since his appointment at the start of 2013.
BUSINESS TODAY
KQ Passengers Fume as Flights Cancelled
According to the loss-making airline, KQ has found it difficult to bring back into operation planes in scheduled maintenance, due to global challenges...
BUSINESS TODAY
