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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Examples of digital loan services are Safaricom's M-Shwari and KCB M-Pesa, as well as loan apps such as Tala (pictured), Branch and Zenka. [Photo/ JITIMU]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Loan Apps in Kenya Fight New 20% Tax

The Digital Finance Services Association of Kenya wants the implementation of the Excise Duty Act as amended by the Finance Act 2022 suspended...

Newly-elected Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja (R) with NMS Director-General Lt. Mohammed Badi at a past event. [Photo/ Twitter]
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End of the NMS Era as Sakaja Takes Over City Hall

The four core functions of the county which the NMS took over are health services, transport services, physical planning and development and public...

Longhorn Publishers is among publishers that recently won a Ksh2.1 tender to supply Grade 7 school textbooks in Kenya. [Photo/ Longhorn Publishers]
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Longhorn Joins Long List of Kenyan Companies Entering DRC

“We are confident that the entry to DRC will give us access to a market of over 20 million learners which will have...

President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the operationalization of Kisumu Shipyard. [Photo/ PSCU]
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Kisumu Gets Ksh6.4B Solar Power Plant

"Kenya must have a reduction in the cost of energy if we are to improve our competitiveness and ultimate position to create opportunities...

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BUSINESSECONOMY

Naivas, Quickmart to Close for Elections

Shoppers will still be able to make orders on their e-commerce platform on election day, but no deliveries will be made until the...

Kakuzi on July 30, 2022 confirmed that its first China-bound shipment of Hass avocados had been airlifted from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenyan Avocados a Big Hit in China – Meet the Farmers Cashing In

China had initially put up tough requirements for Kenyan firms seeking to export avocados and required Kenya to only export the frozen crop....

KenGen's proposed fertilizer venture is aimed at diversifying the company's revenues. [Photo/ Nyaga Ireri|Power Africa]
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KenGen Shakes Up Fertilizer Market With New Manufacturing Venture

“(KenGen) now invites proposals to provide the following consulting services to undertake a feasibility study for green hydrogen, ammonia and fertiliser production and...

The 'Gas Yetu' brand sold under its Mwananchi Gas program. The program collapsed in 2018 after thousands of faulty cylinders were supplied to Nock. [Photo/ File]
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Govt’s Ksh2,100 Gas Cylinders Return – Here’s Where to Find Them

“Under this project, each of the selected households will receive a 6kg LPG cylinder filled with LPG complete with accessories (a grill and...

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