economy

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President William Ruto at a past event
FEATURED STORY

Has Ruto Really Fixed Kenya’s Economy? Here’s The Story Of Numbers

When President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022, he inherited an economy weighed down by surging inflation, a weakening shilling, high debt...

Economists Society of Kenya
ECONOMY

Kenya to Host Largest Annual Gathering of African Economists

The Economists Society of Kenya (ESK) is set to hold its Annual National Conference, which takes place between September 28 and October 3,...

kenya economy growth
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenya’s Economy, Severely Injured by July Chaos, Limping Towards Recovery

Kenya’s economy is showing signs of pulling out from July’s public protests disruptions that saw closure of businesses and destruction of property in...

Rising demand for Gold in kenya
SMART MONEY

Market Volatility and the Rising Demand for Gold in Trading Portfolios: A Kenyan Perspective

The increasing demand for gold is a marked trend, particularly in countries like Kenya, where market volatility and economic instability prompt traders to...

Africa GDP Growth 2025
ECONOMYNEWS

Africa GDP Growth Projected to Hit 3.8% in 2025

Africa GDP growth is projected to rebound, reaching 3.8% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, a report by the United Nations Economic Commission...

Businessman Clive Wafukho
NEWS

Clive Wafukho: How Circular Economy Impacts Businesses Today

The adoption of circularity in business significantly influences Kenya’s economy and environment, with circularity offering a sustainable development pathway for Kenya. According to...

The Origins of Commercial Banking in Kenya
ECONOMYFEATURED STORY

The Origins of Commercial Banking in Kenya

Kenya is rich in type, number and sophistication of financial institutions. The financial system consists of 42 commercial banks with over a thousand...

President Ruto’s Cabinet Resolution: Economy of Kenya Is Doing Good
ECONOMYNEWS

President Ruto’s Cabinet Resolution: Economy of Kenya Is Doing Good

In 2022, the Kenyan people turned to William Ruto to lead the country through a severe economic crisis triggered by a heavy debt...

Peter Doyle on why Kenyan taxes are rising
ECONOMY

IMF Economist Reveals Cause of Kenya’s Heavy Tax Burden

Mr Peter Doyle, a former senior economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Kenyans are facing a heavy tax burden due to...