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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NCBA in its analysis does not expect the upcoming 2022 elections to adversely affect the economy unlike in previous years.
ECONOMY

NCBA Projects Economy To grow By 5.8PC In 2021

Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5.80 percent in 2021, says NCBA Regional Economic Outlook Report. The growth forecast...

BRI Project - Kenya
ECONOMY

Report Says BRI Project Transforming Kenya’s Economy

BRI project: Due to its geopolitical strategic position and stable political environment, Kenya is a darling of many foreign partners. The country has...

Proof of vaccination will be requested alongside other documents such as National I.D and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) pin when seeking a range of services, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced. [Photo/ Health.go.ke]
ECONOMY

11 Services Unvaccinated Kenyans Will Be Denied This Christmas

“Everybody seeking in-person government services should be fully vaccinated and have proof of vaccination by December 21, 2021,” Kagwe stated on Sunday, November...

The number of businesses going online each month tripled during the period, peaking in July 2020.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Small Businesses Outshine Big Businesses During Covid-19 Period

  Lodging small businesses have consistently outperformed larger businesses in 2021 as people traveled locally, a new report by Mastercard has revealed. The...

Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Ms Lilian Nyawanda
BUSINESSECONOMY

KRA Eyes More Revenue From New Horn Of Africa Region Road Network

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is banking on the construction of a major road connecting the horn of Africa countries to promote legitimate trade, as...

KRA Times Tower Head Offices
ECONOMY

KRA Goes After Instagram High-Rollers in New Strategy

A team is scouring through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and other social media services to identify potential cases of tax evasion.

fuel prices in Kenya
ECONOMY

V8 Driver Who Fueled And Vanished Without Paying Faces Jail Term

A Nairobi-based businessman has been ordered to pay Ksh10,000 or serve three months in jail for ‘stealing’ fuel from a petrol station. Evans...

Wycliffe Shamiah Chief Executive Officer Capital Markets Authority
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenya’s Pension Funds Projected To Rebound In 2021

Pension scheme Trustees in Kenya have been urged to diversify their investments in a bid to revitalize the sector that has been impacted...

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