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.
![The boda boda sector in Kenya stands at a crossroads. [Photo/ Capital FM]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/images-21.jpeg)
Boda Boda: What Next for Troubled Multi-Billion Sector?
The industry has employed thousands and continues to sustain livelihoods while offering Kenyans more mobility options, but many feel as if the riders...
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
Brace For Expensive Loans As CBK Lifts Freeze On Costs
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lifted the freeze on loan costs cap, spelling the beginning of expensive loans. As a result,...
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Pain In The Kitchen As Cooking Gas Prices Soar
Kenyans will pay more for liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in the coming days, even as taxation, freight and landed costs push up the...
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![CBK Governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge at a past press conference. The CBK has published the National Payments Strategy 2022-2025. [Photo/ KNA]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_2070-e1580293099701.jpg)
CBK’s Nod to Crypto in New Payments Strategy
The strategy paints a picture of the evolution of payment systems in Kenya from the introduction of the first Automated Teller Machine (ATM)...
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
Absa Bank, AGF Unveil Ksh1.25 Billion Fund to Unlock Credit for SMEs
Absa Bank Kenya Plc and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have inked a Ksh1.25 billion Loan Portfolio Guarantee Facility to boost credit accessibility for...
FRANCIS MULI2 Mins read
![Central Bank of Kenya Governor (CBK) Governor Paul Njoroge. A discussion paper has offered insights into the proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/xwp5jevgdcny4y8i6c5d09c55ea8474.jpg)
M-Pesa vs CBDC? Safaricom Faces Digital Currency Headache
Kenya is recognized as a global pioneer and leader in mobile money largely thanks to M-Pesa. CBK in a discussion paper on the...
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
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...
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![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://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Metal-Scrap-Dealer.jpg)
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 SIELE2 Mins read
