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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Judge Anthony Mrima (pictured) was ruling in a petition filed by one Victor Buoga. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

High Court Scraps Degree Requirement for Governors

"A declaration is hereby issued that pursuant to article 180 sub article 2 as read with section 183 of the constitution, the qualification...

The  station's planned launch will coincide with the launch of the 2022 Taxpayers' Month - an annual event meant to celebrate compliant taxpayers. [Photo/ RAG]
BUSINESSECONOMYMEDIA

KRA TV: Taxman Launches TV Station

"The "KRA TV" platform will be hosted on the KRA website and drive a demand-based viewership. The station will host customized tax content...

Wealth tax: President Ruto has the last laugh
ECONOMY

Ruto Raids Dynasties To Finance Hustlers In New Tax Proposal

Wealth tax was mooted in 2018, and Ruto expects to use proceeds to finance his pro-poor plans. Last year, the Treasury said it...

The team will be tasked with implementation of Ruto's 'Bottom Up' economics among other campaign commitments. [Photo/ BT Edit]
BUSINESSECONOMY

The Money Men: 7 Cabinet Secretaries to Watch in Ruto’s Administration

The team will be tasked with implementation of Ruto's 'Bottom Up' economics among other campaign commitments even as the country finds itself in...

President Ruto encouraged responsible borrowing even as he reiterated his recent call to Kenyans  to foster a culture of savings.  [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ruto’s Plan to Rescue Blacklisted Kenyans & Make Loans Cheaper

President Ruto stated that millions of Kenyans currently blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) from borrowing would be ejected from the list in...

Oil brands previously pictured in a supermarket. The latest directive affected many of Kenya's biggest manufacturers including Menengai Oil, Kapa Oil, Bidco and Pwani Oil. [Photo/ Dishy Kenya]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Suspended Cooking Oil Brands: Confusion as Retailers Keep Selling

The brands are Bahari Fri, Fresh Fri, Fresh Fri with Garlic Oil, Fry Mate, Gold n Pure Olive Gold, Postman, Rina, Salit, Tilly...

In his campaigns, President William Ruto (c) promised to ensure all port operations return to Mombasa. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

KPA Implements Ruto’s Order – See New Options for Importers

After launching operations at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Naivasha in 2019, former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued an order for onward cargo...

The public participation forum on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 was accessible online. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenyan Businesses Slam KRA in Heated Public Participation Event

KRA Head of Public Policy, Maurice Oray, was however quick to remind attendees of the need to ensure taxes are paid: "All views...

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