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.
![Rostam Aziz made his fortune in industries including telecommunications, mining, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and real estate. [Photo/ Mtanzania Digital]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/D9gWZXyWsAA4Ktu.jpg)
Rostam Aziz: Meet Tanzanian Billionaire Eyeing Kenya’s Gas Market
Rostam was in 2013 named by Forbes as Tanzania's first dollar billionaire. He has made his fortune in industries including telecommunications, mining, liquefied...
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![A motorist fuels at a petrol station. [Photo/ Standard]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vwzu70whepaj5l165e6cf556df18b.jpg)
Fuel Prices To Hit A New High of Ksh200 As IMF Sets New Conditions For Gov’t
Fuel prices in Kenya are set to hit a new high of Ksh200 per litre following a condition by the International Monetary Fund...
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![The High court ordered the reopening of the company pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by Keroche. [Photo/ KBC]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Keroche_0.jpg)
Keroche Hangs in the Balance as Battle Takes New Turn
The court ordered Keroche to, within seven days, pay KRA Ksh8 million as first instalment of tax arrears and thereafter pay a similar...
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![Kenya Kwanza Deputy Presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto's running mate in the August polls, arriving for the Deputy Presidential debate on Tuesday, July 19, 2022/. [Photo/ CFM]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RIGATHI-CUEA-ARRIVAL.jpg)
Revisited: Sweet NCBA Deal Rigathi Used to Hammer Uhuru
While they went back and forth, Gachagua reiterated allegations of state capture against the current administration led by Kenyatta. At one point, he...
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![A recent protest dubbed 'Njaa Revolution' in the streets of Nairobi demanding lower food prices. The government intervention comes amid widespread public uproar over the cost of living. [Photo/ Andrew Kasuku]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/unnamed.png)
Why Kenyans Will Wait Longer for Ksh100 Unga
At the heart of the wait is believed to be the issue of commitments and payments. The last time the government undertook a...
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Kenya Power Muscles Solar Market With New Regulations
“The licensee (Kenya Power) shall examine all applications in Regulation 7 within sixty (60) days and on a non-discriminatory basis,” the regulations state.
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Unga Subsidy: 2Kg Packet Drops to Ksh100
Known officially as the Sifted Maize Flour Subsidy Programme, it will see the Ministry of Agriculture subsidize the price of maize flour being...
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![The Council of Governors (CoG) is spearheading the push to have Governors and their deputies enjoy enhanced retirement benefits. [Photo/ Mediamax]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/images-2022-07-18T124856.377.jpeg)
7 Hefty Benefits Governors Are Demanding in Retirement Package
“Besides fiscal unsustainability, providing pension benefits as proposed by COG would distort the retirement structures for State officers and lead to disparity in...
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