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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Capt. William Kipkemboi Ruto has over 31 years of experience as a mariner and in management roles at KPA. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Capt. William Ruto: Meet New Kenya Ports Authority Boss

He is the first substantive Managing Director at KPA since Daniel Manduku resigned under a cloud of corruption allegations three years ago.

Dr. Koech describes herself as an 'anticipatory leader, reflective and self-critical'.
CAREERSECONOMY

Dr. Susan Koech: Meet New CBK Deputy Governor

She is the holder of a a doctorate in business administration from Moi University. Before taking on public office, she was a banker...

[Photo/ Kanu|Twitter]
ECONOMY

Kenya’s Wealthy Least Affected During Global Turmoil – Report

Kenya’s wealthy fared better than the wealthy anywhere else in the world during the economic turmoil of 2022, retreating from international citizenships and...

Linus Kaikai takes on Ruto
ECONOMYMEDIA

Daring Citizen TV Journalist Lectures President Ruto On Love Economy

Citizen TV’s Linus Kaikai is concerned that eight companies had shut down in the flower industry alone.

Dennis Itumbi pictured with President William Ruto at a past event.
CAREERSECONOMY

Poll Losers, Journalists Scramble for Jobs in Ruto’s Administration

Kenya Kwanza strategist Dennis Itumbi, former KTN News anchor Lindah Oguttu and former Inter Milan star McDonald Mariga are among applicants shortlisted for...

The Hustler Fund was launched on November 30, 2022, and allows Kenyans to borrow between Ksh500-Ksh50,000. 
BUSINESSECONOMY

The 5 Companies Running Ksh50B Hustler Fund

"The hustler fund is run by the private sector, we have no access to it. No public official has access to the hustler...

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is the immediate former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner. [Photo/ George Natembeya]
BUSINESSECONOMY

The Big Business Behind Banditry – Natembeya Explains

While media reports often frame banditry and cattle rustling only as a case of ethnic conflict, Natembeya highlighted the transactional element, which involves...

In recent months, the corporation has  even struggled to pay salaries fueling frustration among its 2,500 employees.
BUSINESSECONOMYFEATURED STORY

Posta Eyes Delivery Market With 47 New Warehouses

It is also keen on accelerating its digital transformation to take it out of the red, with focus on facilitating logistics for ecommerce...

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