KEPSA: Kenya’s 2026 Growth Forecast at 4.9–5.2%

Kenya’s economy is starting to steady in 2026, with growth expected to hover near 5 per cent, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) says....

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ECONOMY

President Ruto Funnels Billions into Kenya’s Youth Economy

Speaking during the NYOTA Project start-up capital disbursement exercise, President William Ruto announced that the Government is actively engaging development partners in consideration...

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BUSINESS

Kenya’s Economy Accelerates to 4.9% in Q3 2025

Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2 per cent in the same period of...

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BUSINESS

Rising Imports Push Kenya’s Current Account Deficit to Ksh135B

Kenya’s current account deficit widened sharply in the third quarter of 2025 as imports continued to grow faster than exports, official figures show....

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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...

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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,...

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

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...

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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...

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