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CBK Governor Dr Patrick Njoroge on Central Bank Rate
ECONOMY

Central Bank Rate Retained At 7% To Keep Stimulating The Economy

The decision to keep the benchmark Central Bank Rate interest rate at 7% after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 28th July was...

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ECONOMYOPINION

How Digital Tools Are Driving Growth Of Small Businesses In Africa

Yet amid this sea of opportunity, most small businesses in Africa face obstacles such as poor access to finance and financial services; poor...

Huawei’s smart PV solution has been deployed in more than 60 countries and regions and has generated more than 300 billion kWH of green electricity
BUSINESSECONOMY

Huawei Banks on Digital Power Tech to Change Africa’s Story

In most countries, traditional energy grids cost a lot more than PV electricity.  This offers Africa an opportunity to harness its abundant potential of increasingly cost-competitive...

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya with KTDA Board Chairman David Ichoho during an induction ceremony on July 7, 2021.
BUSINESSECONOMY

KTDA: Tea Price Reserve Changing Farmers’ Fortunes

In auction number 29, which took place last week, the absorption rate of offered teas improved to 19%, while the average price appreciated...

Jimmy Wanjigi for president - ODM
ECONOMYPOLITICS

ODM Presidential Hopeful Jimi Wanjigi Attacks Raila, Roots For Economic Revolution

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi today said the country needs a liberation movement to lift Kenyans to a new economic...

Principal Secretary, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training (VTT), Ministry of Education Dr. Margaret Mwakima in attendance remarked on the impact the IdeaHub will have on Education in Kenya
ECONOMY

TVETS: Huawei, Education Ministry Unveil Partnership to Build Capacity

During her speech the Principal Secretary Dr. Margaret Mwakima stated that the Ministry has taken note of Huawei initiatives to develop the ICT...

LAMU PORT CONSIGNMENT
ECONOMY

Lamu Port Receives Transhipment Cargo From Zanzibar

The Port of Lamu today 15th July 2021 received a transhipment consignment of 62 containers from Zanzibar aboard a vessel MV AMU1 that...

A motorist fuels at a petrol station. [Photo/ Standard]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Why EPRA Kept Fuel Prices Unchanged

EPRA is banking on the State subsidy introduced in April to keep prices within reach for Kenyans who remain wary of the knock-on...

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