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President William Ruto
BUSINESS

What Vision 2060 Could Mean for Kenya’s Economy and Investors

President William Ruto’s launch of the national conversation on Vision 2060 has put Kenya’s long-term economic direction back on the table, with the...

A ksh 1000 note.
BUSINESS

How to Stretch Ksh1,000 Into Breakfast, Lunch and Supper in this Tough Economy

Many Kenyans know the feeling of checking their wallet, finding just Ksh 1,000, and realising that amount has to cover food for several...

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The Real Cost of Protests: When Constitutional Rights Collide with Economic Survival

Kenya’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and petition public authorities peacefully and unarmed. It is a right born...

PAYE in Kenya Tax measures
ECONOMY

Bankers Propose Popular Tax Measure that Will Increase Salaries

A 5% PAYE reduction would release Ksh 28.1 billion annually into the economy and generate Ksh 42 billion in GDP output

Person holding Kenyan bank notes
BUSINESS

Rising Fuel Costs and Climate Shocks Put Kenya’s Recovery on Edge

A new assessment by MCB Group in its Africa Economic Compass report has shown that Kenya’s economy has made steady progress in stabilising...

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi
BUSINESSECONOMY

Mbadi Warns of Global Economic Risks as Middle East Tensions Rise

Mounting instability in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over the global economy, even as Kenya maintains a relatively steady...

KEPSA Vice Chair Brenda Mbathi
BUSINESS

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....

President Ruto launches Nyota project
ECONOMY

President Ruto Funnels Billions into Kenya’s Youth Economy

Kenya's President William Ruto has launched a massive start-up financial project targeting hundreds of thousands of Kenyan youth in a development seen an...

A view of Kenya's capital Nairobi.
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...