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.
Tourism Sector On Recovery Path As Kenya Records 870,000 International Arrivals in 2021
Kenya registered a 53.29 percent growth in the number of international visitor arrivals in Kenya in 2021 that stood at 870,465, as compared...
FRANCIS MULI1 Mins read
Three Quarters Of CEOs Expect Stronger Global Economy In 2022
CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the...
FRANCIS MULI7 Mins read
![The Geriatric Bill, 2021 creates a framework for the establishment of a post-retirement employment programme in the civil service. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kenya-Public-Service-Commission-Pict-courtesy-of-the-Star.co_.ke_-1.jpg)
Govt Retirees Headed Back to Work in New Bill
A bill before Parliament could see retirees in the civil service rehired as it creates a framework for a post-retirement employment programme. The...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
![A man holding up Kenyan bank-notes. The Shilling has continued its downward trend in 2022. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/8e12e491279b12c77acffb39219bc963.jpg)
Kenya Shilling Hits All-time Low Against the Dollar
Nearly half of the Kenya's external debt is denominated in foreign currencies. Debt repayments suspended by G2O and China due to the pandemic...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
Covid-19 Teaches Wealthy Kenyans Lesson Never Taught In School
In fact, many wealthy Kenyans have been forced to adopt a more futuristic approach to life when planning their finances, factoring in health...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
![Besides national security reasons, Transport Principal Secretary Dr Joseph Njoroge stated that making the SGR contracts public would jeopardize implementation of the national transport policy. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SGR-Train-Lauch.jpg)
Gov’t Defends Its Decision To Keep SGR Contracts Secret
The State cites non-disclosure clauses, national security and foreign relations for its stance.
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
![Kenya Power technicians at work. It has had a torrid start to 2022 with widespread blackouts sparking uproar. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kps.jpg)
Kenya Power to Deliver Internet to Public Schools
The move is part of a multi-agency effort to boost connectivity in schools and boost education outcomes.
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
![An artist's impression of the Nairobi-Mau Summit toll highway. [Photo/ Courtesy/NMG]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/toll-stations.jpg)
Mau Summit Expressway: Tender Battles Stall Project
Construction on the 233-kilometre highway is already off-schedule, having originally been slated to begin in September 2021. The project is now set to...
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
