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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How Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Forced Ruto’s Hand
Kenya has in recent months been on a charm offensive meant to attract investment by American firms, including Amazon, into the country, through...
BUSINESS TODAY2 Mins read
Fuel Prices Rise Despite Court Order Blocking Finance Bill Implementation
The increase of fuel prices is inevitably set to trigger further increases on prices of key items, as manufacturers and transporters farmers pass...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
Special Benefits Businesses at Two Rivers Will Enjoy in New Deal
Two Rivers stated that the SEZ would be the only one focused on the service sector in Nairobi. Enterprises operating in the SEZ...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
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Kenya, EU Seal Trade Deal – What You Should Know
Most notably, the deal guarantees immediate duty-free, quota-free access to the EU market for all Kenyan exports. It also lessens various restrictions on...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
How I Plan To Revive Mumias Sugar, Ruto Reveals New Cabinet Strategy
President William Ruto said the Cabinet will discuss the revival of Mumias Sugar with a view to securing land and make it profitable...
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
![Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi. Equity Group and Cogebank have signed a binding term sheet. [Photo/ NMG]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/James-Mwangi-1320x701-1.jpg)
James Mwangi Makes Ksh6.7B Rwanda Bet
Equity Group is looking to acquire a controlling 91.93% stake for $48.1 million (Ksh6.71 billion). According to Equity, the move would make it...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
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KQ, Emirates Unlock More Destinations in New Partnership
The partnership will enable Kenya Airways passengers travelling from Nairobi and Mombasa to access the Emirates’ network and connect through Dubai to 23...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
Sh330M ‘Challenge Fund’ Flows To Small Water Businesses
More than 200,000 people across six counties are set to access clean water through a Ksh330 million fund dubbed “Challenge Fund’ through a...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
