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.

846 Articles
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta (l) pictured with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [Photo/ Radio Africa Group]
BUSINESSECONOMYFEATURED STORY

Multi-Million NCBA Deal Returns to Haunt Uhuru

The NIC-CBA merger in 2018 created NCBA - Kenya's third-largest bank by asset value. It was completed though a share swap, with NIC...

DP Rigathi Gachagua maintains that his proposal will help curb alcoholism in the region.
BUSINESSECONOMYFEATURED STORY

One Town One Bar: Storm Over Rigathi’s Alcoholism Proposal

Gachagua is pushing county governments in the Mt. Kenya region to cut the number of the entertainment joints whose licenses allow them to...

President William Ruto. He has repeatedly urged Kenyans to join saccos, which are set to play a key role in the second phase of the Hustler Fund. [Photo/ PSCU]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Hustler Fund Is Increasing Loan Limits – On One Condition

The government is looking to partner up with saccos for disbursement of the funds to eligible borrowers as the Hustler Fund enters its...

Kenyan Economy
ECONOMY

Kenya’s Economy Projected To Slow Down At 5% in 2023

Kenya’s economy is expected to remain subdued in 2023, growing at a projected 5%, pulled down by a persistent rise in commodity prices,...

In Kenya, De La Rue operates through a local joint venture in which the Kenyan government holds a 40 percent stake. [Photo/ RMS]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Inside De La Rue – Kenya’s Troubled Money Maker

Kenya's shilling is one of 69 currencies for which De La Rue is responsible for selling high-security paper and printing technology. Besides cash,...

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]
BUSINESSECONOMYTECHNOLOGY

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...

consultative meeting with members of Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices, State House, Nairobi.
BUSINESSECONOMY

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...

Sang' was cleared last week of all charges in a case regarding construction of the Kisumu Oil jetty, where it had been alleged that Ksh1.9 billion was lost.
BUSINESSECONOMY

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...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN POLITICS

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA