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ECONOMY

Eight Universities Set to Reap Millions From World Bank Project

Formalisation of Kenya’s innovation and  entrepreneurship ecosystem has commenced with eight universities selected to train intermediary organisations among them  incubators,  accelerators, and rapid...

Kisumu Textile factory
ECONOMY

Kisumu Polytechnic to Own Sh1.2B Textile Factory

Kisumu National Polytechnic Chief Principal Catherine Kelonye says construction of the textile factory work has reached 85%, and the contractor is expected to...

Kakamega Gold Refinery
ECONOMY

Plans For Kakamega Gold Refinery Gain Momentum

Kenya’s economy is set for a shakeup after the government revealed plans to establish the Kakamega Gold refinery.

ECONOMY

Simplified eTIMS Solutions for Informal Sector and Small Businesses

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) would has reiterated that businesspeople including those in the informal sector and small businesses are required to electronically generate...

Kenya’s Minimum Wage Is the Highest in East Africa
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Kenya’s Minimum Wage is the Highest in East Africa

Kenya is putting many thousands of shillings in the pockets of those at the bottom end of the pay scale than any of...

kenya shilling vs dollar
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Why Kenya Shilling is Strengthening Against US Dollar

The recent trend of the Kenyan shilling strengthening against the US dollar has drawn attention and sparked discussions among economists, policymakers and market...

Eco LED light bulb with solar panel and wind turbine.
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Energy Efficiency: First Of Its Kind Fuel And Power Initiative In Kenya

By Dr Eng Fenwicks Musonye From the 21st to 23rd of May this year (2024), Kenya will host the International Energy Agency’s World...

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Bank and Five Hotels Lined Up for Sale

The Kenya Cabinet has sanctioned privatisation of six State owned businesses in an ongoing sell-off programme that kicked off last year to reduce...

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