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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Kenya at World Expo Dubai 2020
ECONOMY

Kenya Releases Goods To Be Showcased At World Expo Dubai

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) on 4th July 2021 flagged off goods worth Ksh62,891,433 to Dubai as part of preparations...

excise tax on airtime in kenya
ECONOMY

High Airtime Tax Makes It a Sin To Talk on Phone

Airtime has become the top expenditure in many households, toppling rent in the basket of goods that determine the cost of living in...

The year 2020 ushered in a decade of action for all major stakeholders including the private sector for setting ambitious actions to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BUSINESSECONOMY

KEPSA Partners With UN, Govt to Launch Decade of Action and Recovery

During the launch, KEPSA affirmed private sectors commitment to accelerate and strengthen private sectors participation in integration, implementation and reporting of SDGs for...

Boda boda riders in Nairobi. At least 300 boda boda operators have benefited from the training that is taking place in Kajiado Central at the KCB grounds. [Photo/ NMG]
ECONOMY

KRB, AAK Partner to Train 300 Boda Boda Operators

Statistics from The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) reports that 588 boda boda riders died in road accidents between January and June 20th...

Lamu Port investment
ECONOMYOPINION

China-Built Lamu Port Sets Pace For Development In The Region

Initiated in 2012 during President Mwai Kibaki’s administration in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the project would, however, never have seen the light...

SMEs in Kenya
ECONOMY

New Survey Shows SMEs Optimistic About Recovery

The inaugural Mastercard Middle East and Africa (MEA) SME Confidence Index found that 62% of SMEs in Africa are optimistic about the next...

filing tax returns on iTax
ECONOMY

KRA Optimizes iTax Ahead Of Tax Returns Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has enhanced the iTax system in readiness for high traffic ahead of the 2020 annual income tax return...

it is expected that the exchequer revenue will rise from Kshs.1.76 trillion in 2021/22 to Kshs. 2.5 trillion in 2023/24.
ECONOMY

KRA to Collect Ksh6.8 Trillion in Next Three Years

KRA Commissioner General Mr Githii Mburu said that the Authority is up to the task amidst various challenges that range from an upcoming...

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