President William Ruto pictured at a past function. The fertilizer subsidy programme was among his first directives after being sworn in on September 13, 2022. [Photo/ Standard]

Subsidized Fertilizer: Where to Buy, Full Price List and More Details

The subsidized fertilizer will be available from September 19th at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots and sub-depots countrywide. Individual farmers will...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula (l) and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi at President Ruto's inauguration. The Kenya Kwanza administration has so far maintained that it has inherited a 'dilapidated economy' and near-empty public coffers. [Photo/ @HonWetangula]

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Bottom Up? Wetangula Wants MPs’ Car Grants, Allowances Restored

The Lynn Mengich-led SRC in July eliminated sitting and mileage allowances for Members of Parliament. The SRC also scrapped all state officers’ car...

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

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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...

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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]

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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...

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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...

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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]

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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...

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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]

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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...

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