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.

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Since 2001, Owalo has been the Managing Consultant at his firm Eliud and Associates Management Consultants.
BUSINESSECONOMY

How Eliud Owalo Made a Fortune Advising the Government

Owalo made most of his money in consulting. Since 2001, he has been the Managing Consultant at his firm Eliud and Associates Management...

President William Ruto at a function in Kiambu County on April 15, 2023. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

4 Billionaires in Ruto’s Circle

President William Ruto has in his circle a number of successful businesses involved in various ventures, including billionaires. Ruto has on multiple occasions...

In a letter to its distributors, KenSalt Managing Director Arpan B. Roy confirmed the price increase.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Salt Prices Rise in Kenya as Inflation Bites

Salt. It's often looked at in Kenyan households as the one item that's immune to inflation, with its price barely ever changing. But...

Azimio suspended the protests on April 3rd after President William Ruto extended an olive branch by calling for bi-partisan talks to resolve the issues. [Photo/ NMG]
ECONOMYPOLITICS

The Return of Maandamano: Azimio Set to Resume Protests

Azimio coalition leader, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has on Thursday, April 13 announced the return of protests by his supporters, to pile...

The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices. [Photo/ BBC]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Data Commissioner Hits Loan Apps With Ksh5 Million Fine

The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices.

In Kenya, over 150,000 pastoralists are expected to benefit from the project across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).
BUSINESSECONOMY

DRIVE: Ksh18.7B Project to Boost Pastoralist Communities Launched

Over 250,000 households are expected to benefit from the project representing 1.6 million pastoralists and their dependents across the four countries over a...

David Ndii chairs the President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and noted that he had shared his thoughts with President William Ruto. [Photo/ Standard]
BUSINESSECONOMY

David Ndii on Wasteful GoK, Unpaid Salaries and Debt Repayments

Ndii stated that the civil servants payroll would be settled 'next week', but admitted that the government was facing a liquidity crisis driven...

The Central Bank of Kenya in March licensed 10 additional digital credit providers, bringing to 32 the total number of digital lenders licensed to operate in the country.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Google Bars Loan Apps Accessing Contacts, Photos

The company's updated personal loans policy states that apps aiming to provide or facilitate personal loans may not access user contacts or photos. 

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