economy
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...
SABRINA BT1 Mins read
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....
SABRINA BT1 Mins read
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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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,...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
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...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
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...
BT Reporter3 Mins read
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...
XINHUA1 Mins read
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...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
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...
JUSTUS KIPRONO4 Mins read
