Growth, inflation, trade and the public finances.
Narendra Raval, Sarbjit Singh Rai, and Edha Nahdi — are locked in an escalating fight for control of the region’s cement industry, and between them they have already committed at least Sh133 billion to acquisitions and new clinker plants over the past three years alone.
Malawi — Two decades and roughly $20 billion in donor assistance have flowed into Malawi, yet the country remains the world’s poorest that is not gripped by conflict, with roughly seven in ten citizens still living on the international poverty line of about $2.15 a day — a share that has barely shifted in a generation.
Delayed approval of the GU2026/27 budgets locks devolved units out of the Integrated Financial Management Information System.
Chirchir’s securitization, borrowing ten years ahead, eases pain but is no panacea at all
No action has been taken in Kenya against the firm over a litany of corruption-related allegations
Almost Sh2 billion was paid out to 3 survey firms without budget and competition
Long distance truck drivers and conductors lobbies announce their disquiet with transport regulator, NTSA
In a bold move set to shake up Kenya’s pay-TV industry, TV47 and SportyTV have sealed a groundbreaking deal to bring live European football—free of charge—to Kenyan viewers. The partnership will air matches from the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A,…
Kenya is staring at a potential economic jolt as the Trump-era tariff regime makes a dramatic comeback. New U.S. trade barriers—particularly on imports from Africa—could squeeze Kenya’s already burdened economy, driving up the cost of living and stifling…
Kenya is ushering in a new era of infrastructure development through revised Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models aimed at boosting transparency, empowering local investors, and reducing dependence on foreign conglomerates. This strategic shift follows the…
Illicit alcohol now accounts for a staggering 60 percent of all alcohol consumed and sold in Kenya, according to a new industry report, spotlighting an escalating threat to both the national economy and public health. The report, commissioned by the Alcoholic…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has maintained the current fuel prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, dashing hopes of a price cut despite a notable drop in global landing costs. In its monthly review, EPRA stated that pump prices…
In a significant move towards enhancing access to justice, Chief Justice Martha Koome, alongside Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, officially launched the Tribunals Shared Services on May 12, 2025, at a ceremony held at the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development…
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has issued a stark warning over Kenya’s ballooning public debt, declaring that the country is “on financial life support” due to years of reckless borrowing and systemic mismanagement by successive regimes. Speaking at a charged Bunge…
NAIROBI — The National Treasury is tightening the screws on State corporations, announcing plans to bar them from bidding for sensitive security contracts in a move expected to rattle the multibillion-shilling government procurement landscape. The directive,…
Treasury Hunts for Funds to Settle Parastatal Staff as Mergers Loom The National Treasury is scrambling to secure funds to pay off public workers set to retire or face redundancy as the government moves to merge and dissolve dozens of State-owned…
In a powerful show of unity, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has stepped forward to push for sweeping tax reforms under the looming Finance Bill 2025, sending a clear signal to policymakers: it’s time to put enterprise at the heart of Kenya’s…
An audit by the Auditor-General has exposed a troubling financial anomaly across 15 Kenyan counties, where over 15,000 supplier payments worth a staggering KSh13.26 billion were abruptly canceled during the 2023/2024 financial year — despite prior approvals…
Kenya’s youth are rewriting the script on employment—armed with laptops, internet bundles, and ambition. As traditional job markets tighten, a new frontier is emerging in the country’s digital economy: global freelancing. From graphic designers in Kisumu to…
Kenya Space Agency Issues Warning Over Possible Space Debris Re-Entry This Weekend The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued a public alert warning of a potential space debris re-entry over Eastern Africa, including parts of Kenyan airspace, expected between…
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