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.
Tanzania-Kenya Total Trade Hits Ksh102 Billion
Kenya Tanzania bilateral trade hit USD 905.5 million (Ksh102.8 billion) in 2021 for the period January –November 2021 according to the Central Bank...
FRANCIS MULI
![President Uhuru Kenyatta in January 2022 announced the moratorium on export and sales of scrap material pending formulation of relevant guidelines for the sector [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Metal-Scrap-Dealer.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
Scrap Trade Making a Comeback
The draft regulations are intended to rein in rogue scrap metal dealers. President Uhuru Kenyatta declared the ban in response to rising cases...
MARTIN SIELE
Young Kenyans With D+ To Get Sh50,000-Sh3 Million For Business
Trade Principal Secretary Amb. Johnson Weru says the programme targets more than 7,000 youth with viable investment ideas across the country.
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Kenya Eyes Ksh23B World Bank Loan to Spur Food Production
Vutukuru spoke during a launch event for a five-year management strategy for migration and invasive pests and weeds.
MARTIN SIELE
Kenya Gives up on Turkana Aquifer Dream
Hydrologists stated at the time of its discovery that the aquifer could meet Kenya’s water needs for 70 years.
MARTIN SIELE
![The ban notably did not affect cargo flights by carriers like Kenya Airways (KQ) and Emirates Airlines. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Emirates-638x420-1.jpg?fit=638%2C420&ssl=1)
UAE Lifts Travel Restrictions on Kenyan Travellers
Flights from Kenya to UAE have been barred since December 20, 2021. UAE cited an unusually high number of travellers testing positive for...
MARTIN SIELE
Govt to Help Pay Mobile Loans for Defaulting SMEs
In the event of default of the loan the Treasury will cover 25 percent of the credit.
MARTIN SIELE
Global Economy To Slump For Two Years On Weakened US, China Growth
A weaker global economic growth is projected for 2022 and 2023, driven by expected lower growth in the two largest economies (the United...
FRANCIS MULI
