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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PAYE in Kenya Tax measures
ECONOMY

Bankers Propose Popular Tax Measure that Will Increase Salaries

A 5% PAYE reduction would release Ksh 28.1 billion annually into the economy and generate Ksh 42 billion in GDP output

we are hiring government jobs
ECONOMYFEATURED ARTICLE

Vacancies in Kenya: Employment Opportunities and Jobs in Government 2026

The Government of Kenya has announced that it is hiring in 2026

Ecobank AGRA
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ecobank, AGRA Strategic Partnership Unlocks Massive Capital For Agribusinesses

Partnership focuses on de-risking agricultural lending through blended finance, risk-sharing facilities, and tailored financial products

GardenCity was the first project by Cross Boundary Energy
ECONOMY

CrossBoundary Energy Startup Leads with US$40 Mn Funding in April

CrossBoundary Energy, a Kenyan Startup led the month of April with a $40 million renewable energy round. In total, Africa Startups pulled in...

Earthbanc tree planting in Kenya
ECONOMYNEWS

Inside Kenya’s Restoration Economy Targeting 15 Billion Trees

Earthbanc, a global climate and agricultural technology company, boosting the government’s national tree growing with 3 million seedlings

East African Development BAnk EADB
ECONOMY

East African Development Bank $13 Million Fund Targets Youth and Women

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has announced the establishment of a USD 13 million fund dedicated to supporting youth and women-led enterprises...

Kenya Rental Houses in Runda
BUSINESSECONOMYFEATURED ARTICLEREAL ESTATE

Kenya Government Overhauls Rental Income Tax Law As Taxman Tightens Noose

Kenya has enacted new 2026 regulations that materially restructure the taxation of residential rental income for resident individuals. The changes remove prior expense...

Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed (2nd from Left), Business Banking Director Renato D’souza (1st right), Avenue Leasing CEO Raj Shah, Hello Tractor Customer Esther Musyoki and Isuzu EA Director Regional Sales Kevin Ochieng during the relaunch
BUSINESSECONOMYNEWS

Absa Bank Kenya Pumps KSh100m into Refreshed Asset Financing Product

Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled a revamped asset financing proposition aimed at deploying KSh 100 billion over the next three years to businesses...

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