ECONOMY

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Over the past few days, Ruto and Gachagua have doubled down on the promise on affordable housing. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Rent-to-Own: Revisiting Ruto’s Mega Housing Plan

“We will partner with home developers so that they construct houses which are cost-friendly for the youth. That way the tenant who pays...

President William Ruto during a ceremony to swear in judges on September 14, 2022. In his inauguration speech a day earlier, he promised to quickly resolve the matter of pending bills. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ksh500B Pending Bills: How Ruto Plans to Pay Struggling Businesses

Digging into the Kenya Kwanza manifesto as well as pronouncements by Ruto and his top economic advisers offers some insight into the options...

BUSINESSECONOMY

Did You Pay More for Tokens Today? Here’s Why

Following the adjustment, Ksh1,000 gets consumers on the over 100kWh tariff 39.5 units, compared to 45.7 units before the review. The review is...

Top advisors of President William Ruto have been locked in talks this week on how to end the fuel and maize subsidies without delivering a devastating blow to Kenyans' spending power - considering the Hustlers platform he was elected on that promised to lower the cost of living and empower SMEs. [Photo/ RAG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Petrol Surges to Ksh179 as Ruto Temporarily Retains Subsidy

“Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products and in line with government policy to progressively remove subsidy on...

Humphrey kariuki, Aliko Dangote and US Ambassador Meg Whitman were among those present at President William Ruto's inauguration on September 13th, 2022. [Photo/ BT Edit]
BUSINESSECONOMYPOLITICS

Meet the Billionaires Who Attended Ruto’s Inauguration

Also present were a number of influential figures from the world of business. Here, Business Today looks at two notable billionaires whose appearance...

President William Ruto swearing-in programme
ECONOMYPOLITICS

Hustlers’ President William Ruto Guzzles Sh200 Million In One Day

President-Elect Dr William Samoei Ruto, is expected to be sworn in tomorrow Tuesday 13th Sept. 2022 in an elaborate ceremony that will set...

Keg beer, introduced in Kenya as an affordable, quality alternative to illicit brews, is becoming more expensive. [Photo/ Diageo]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Why Keg Beer Prices Are Set to Rise

“We do see prices of everything changing particularly where taxes are involved. We will look at all different levers and get extra efficiencies...

Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait urged various entities to register with the ODPC to ensure compliance with data laws. [Photo/ ODPC]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Businesses Rushing to Register as Data Controllers, Processors

“I urge all data controllers and processors to get registered in compliance with the regulations which seek to protect the right of individuals...

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