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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Treasury CS John Mbadi
ECONOMY

Mbadi Pushes Fiscal Discipline as 2026 Budget Talks Begin

The national government has signalled a fresh push to steady the economy and guarantee counties predictable funding in what could shape Kenya’s business...

electric vehicles in kenya
BUSINESSECONOMY

New Power Guzzlers Create Extra Revenue Stream For Kenya Power

A total of 8,433,437 units (kWh) of electricity was consumed in 2025 to charge electric vehicles (EVs), as Kenyans increasingly embrace electric mobility.

John Mbadi, Treasury Cabinet Secretary appointed chairman of the National Infrastructure fund Governing Council
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Treasury Tax Cuts. What this Means for Your Take-Home Pay

Treasury is proposing to remove low-income salaried Kenyans from the income tax bracket in a tax Amendment Bill to be brought before the...

National Treasury building. PHOTO/@KeTreasury/X
ECONOMY

Treasury Proposes Tax Relief for 3.5M Kenyans Earning Ksh30K

The National Treasury has proposed a major tax break that could leave millions of low-income workers with more money in their pockets every...

new east african community map
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East Africa Capital Markets Integration takes Shape

East Africa is working to establish a single integrated capital market. At a recent meeting in Arusha Tanzania, the East African Community Capital...

Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Development, Hon. FCPA Wycliffe A. Oparanya, EGH, when he officially launched the SACCO Supervision Annual Report 2024.
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Tower and Cosmopolitan SACCOs Open 2026 AGM season

Tower Deposit-Taking SACCO, headquartered in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, and ranked the 5th largest in Kenya with a balance sheet size worth KSh...

CBK. Kenya's top monetary policy think tank
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Central Bank of Kenya Seeks KSh 50 Bn in February Bond Sale

Central Bank of Kenya(CBK), the state fiscal agent is seeking to raise KSh 50 billion through the sale of a 15-year Treasury Bond...

KPA Port of Mombasa
ECONOMY

KRA, KPA Roll Out Major Reforms to Accelerate Cargo Clearance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other stakeholders have rolled out joint reforms aimed at decongesting the Port of...

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