State Steps In to Rescue Mwea Farmers Amid Rice Market Glut

A new government move has once again put Kenya’s rice sector in focus, after authorities ordered state agencies to immediately step in and...

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Communications Authority of Kenya offices in Nairobi

BUSINESS

CA Moves to Introduce New Fee on ICT Imports

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is proposing a new fee that could quietly change how much Kenyans pay for everyday tech, from...

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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Headquarters

BUSINESS

KEBS Rolls Out New Inspection Rules and Fees

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has awarded new contracts to nine international companies to inspect general goods before they are shipped to...

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Low Angle Photography of Orange Excavator Under White Clouds

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Machinery and Steel Imports Drive Kenya’s Import Bill Higher in Q3 2025

Kenya’s import bill rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, largely driven by increased purchases of industrial machinery, iron and steel, and...

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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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BUSINESS

Record Car Imports Expected in Mombasa as Eight Year Rule Deadline Looms

Dealers and importers of second-hand vehicles are racing against time to beat the eight-year age limit, with a record number of car carrier...

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

China Tops Imports and Exports, Lifting EAC Trade in Q2 to $38.2 Billion

The East African Community (EAC) recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience...