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.
KenGen Records an End-Year Net Profit of 10.5 Bn
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company), the state-owned listed power generator has posted a net profit of KSh 10.5 Billion for the financial year...
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
ICEA Lion Report: 80% of Urban Kenyans Struggling with Stagnant Income
A new report has revealed that most Kenyans living in cities have yet to feel the benefits of the country’s economic growth, with...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Directors Face Arrest Over Ksh740 Million Undeclared Income
Warrant of arrests have been issued against three directors of Liban Trading Limited over Ksh 740 million undeclared income the firm realised over...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
2026/27 Budget Set to Hit Record Ksh4.65T
Kenya is preparing its biggest ever budget, with total expenditure for the 2026/2027 financial year projected to hit Ksh 4.65 trillion, setting the...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Diaspora Remittances Hit Ksh54B in September
Kenya’s economy continues to draw quiet strength from its citizens abroad, with new data showing that diaspora remittances rose slightly in September even...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Political Unrest Overtakes Economic Volatility as Top Kenya Business Risk in 2026
Political instability is ranked as the biggest concern by 45% of Kenyan chief security officers (CSOs), closely followed by civil unrest at 43%.
OORO GEORGE1 Mins read
Inside Mbadi’s Big Push for Investor Trust and Fiscal Reforms at World Bank Meeting
Kenya is stepping up its global economic diplomacy, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi leading a powerful team to the World Bank headquarters...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
KCB Screens Ksh 578.3 Billion Loans For Environment and Social Risks
KCB Group assessed loans valued at Ksh 578.3 billion for environmental and social risks last year. This brings the cumulative total loans assessed...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
