economy

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ECONOMY

Sectors that slowed economic growth in 2017

Agriculture recorded mixed performance recording a slowed growth of 1.6% compared to 5.1% growth in 2016

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Uhuru, Raila handshake a boon to economy

Analysts noted that the positive political environment has led to a stable macro-economic environment that has come as a huge boost to the...

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Forget the slayers, here comes the real middle class Kenyan

The measures vary, but all agree that a large middle class often signals a healthy society

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Bank managers upbeat on economic growth

CBK survey shows lenders will intensify efforts to recover loans following return of normality in business environment which is expected to increase cash...

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Decline in political jitters projected to boost Kenya GDP growth

According to a new report, Kenya’s GDP growth projection is expected to rise to 5.7%, an improvement from the previous quarter’s 4.6% growth...

ECONOMY

Citizens to get Sh30,000 bonus as economy grows

Singapore expects an overall budget surplus equivalent to 2.1 percent of its GDP

ECONOMY

Analysts identify key economic drivers

Among others, growth will be bolstered by a rebound in both public and private investments, says Genghis Capital

ECONOMY

These will be the 32 most powerful economies in the world by 2050

By 2050, the world is likely to have changed drastically from what we know now, and the planet’s economic and financial landscape will...

ECONOMY

Kenya’s economy to ‘bounce back’

Kenya’s economy is set to grow from the current 4.9% to 5.5% and 5.9% in 2018 and 2019 respectively, a World Bank report...