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.
Uhuru Extends Curfew for 60 Days, Bans Political Gatherings
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, March 12 gave Kenyans the latest update on measures being taken to curb the spread of Covid-19 in...
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Kenya Power Promises to Slash Your Bills in New Push
The capacity charges, meant to help companies recoup their multi-billion shilling investments are recovered for consumers and have long been blamed for much...
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Medical Tourism: Dignitaries Admitted in Kenya Reveal Multi-Billion Opportunity
While Kenya's public health system is weighed down by corruption, inadequate funding, mismanagement and labour disputes - its private facilities seem to be...
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How Coca-Cola Empowered Over 6 Million Women Entrepreneurs
Patricia noted that women entrepreneurs continue to face major hurdles hindering their successes, and Coca-Cola acknowledges that their work must therefore continue, particularly...
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Avoiding M-Pesa Charges, Kenyans Exploit CBK Directive to Enjoy Free Transfers, Payments
As the zero-rated transaction period lapsed on January 1, Safaricom cut low value M-Pesa transaction fees by up to 45 per cent in...
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TSC to Hire 35,000 Teachers Ahead of Double Transition in Schools
Of the 35,000 teachers, 25,000 will be employed on a permanent basis while 12,000 will be on internship. The recruitment is considered necessary...
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Wealth Tax: Govt Plans Surprise for Kenya’s Super-Rich & High-Income Earners
The move notably comes amid a global conversation on imposing higher taxes on the rich - with a growing movement piling pressure on...
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KEBS Unveils New Biashara Centre for MSMEs
The new center will provide essential business and trade services such as registration of tax compliance, loans, registration of branding, training of MSMEs...
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