The Astonishing Value of Tusker Beer Brand
Kenya Breweries Limited’s flagship beer brand, Tusker, has been named the strongest and fastest growing brand in Kenya.
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Economy
Latest economy stories from across Kenya.
KRA to Use Online Chatbot to Provide Tax Information
KRA is set to roll out an online chatbot that will support micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) seeking tax information and services.
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Foreign Reserves Soar to $10.3 Billion, a Historic High, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have reached an unprecedented $10.3 billion, equivalent to 4.6 months of import cover as of May 8, 2025. Speaking to the press at an event in Nairobi on Tuesday,…
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Embu Governor Vows to Fight Anti-Muguka Bill, Citing Economic Threat
Governor Cecily Mbarire of Embu County has launched a fierce defence of muguka, a popular stimulant derived from the khat plant, as a proposed bill seeks to strip it from the country’s list of scheduled crops. The Anti-Muguka Bill,…
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Gachagua Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Activist Rose Njeri
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate release of activist and software developer Rose Njeri, arrested last week for creating an online platform urging Kenyans to oppose the controversial Finance Bill 2025.…
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Sweden to Finance Ksh350 Million Initiative to Green Kenya’s Trade
Sweden has signed a $2.7 million (about Ksh350 million) agreement with TradeMark Africa to boost sustainable and inclusive trade in Kenya.
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Uganda, Rwanda Ahead of Kenya in Latest African Economic Outlook
While East Africa leads with a projected 5.9% growth in 2025-2026, the region will be driven by resilience in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania, as Kenya continues to lag behind due a slowdown in growth, according to the latest African…
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KRA Reveals How it Will Safely Use Taxpayer Data to Catch Tax Cheats
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has committed to safeguard taxpayer data within its possession as it implements its digital transformation programme.
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Manufacturers Grapple With Readiness Gaps Amid GenAI Revolution
Manufacturers around the world are eyeing Generative AI (GenAI) as a game-changer for their operations — from optimizing supply chains to boosting quality control.
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Moi University Sacks Over 900 Staff in Drastic Cost-Cutting Move
Moi University, one of the country’s leading public universities, has terminated the contracts of more than 900 employees, citing severe financial constraints and the need to stabilise its operations. The Eldoret-based institution, which…
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Kenya’s Aviation Industry Lifts Economy and Employment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the Value of Air Transport study for Kenya, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic…
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Kenya, Tanzania Deploy Science to Explore Blue Economy
This approach is critical, especially as the region eyes the expansion of its blue economy—a sector that includes fisheries, maritime trade, offshore energy, and marine tourism.
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Cost of Unga: Agriculture CS Urges Calm as Maize Flour Prices Climb
The Ruto administration called for calm on Monday as unga prices surged past Ksh160 for a two-kilogram pack in April, with warnings of further increases looming. A 2kg packet of grade one maize flour now costs an average of Ksh164, up from…
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Kenya Pipeline, KRA Deal to Revolutionise Fuel Supply Logistics
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have integrated their SAP and iCMS systems to hasten fuel supply logistics and supply chain operations.
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Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign Stalls Amid Funding Shortfall
A critical planned mass vaccination programme for livestock across all Kenyan counties has ground to a halt due to a severe funding shortage, threatening one of our country’s main agricultural sectors, senior agriculture officials and…
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NTSA Wins Case to Keep Acacia Shuttle SACCO Suspended
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has secured a legal victory, allowing it to maintain the suspension of Acacia Shuttle SACCO’s operating licence. The Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB), the tribunal that hears and…
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NMG Sinks Deeper into Loss as Digital-First Strategy Flounders
Nation Media Group financial performance continues to nosedive, with the net loss for the financial year ending December 2024 growing to Ksh254 million, up from Ksh205 million recorded in 2023.
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Student Accommodation Provider Triples Profit
Despite operating in a tough business environment, the ASA REITs have continued to demonstrate resiliency, underscoring the strength of their underlying assets and the robustness of the business strategy.
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CEOs: Why We Are Optimistic on Economic Growth
A CEO Roundtable Meeting on East African Integration and Economic Outlook 2025 revealed that East Africa’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7% in 2025 an increase from 5.1% in 2024.
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Kenya Banks on Motorsports to Boost Tourism
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the country’s state-owned tourism marketing body, said on Tuesday that it will tap into the growing motorsports enthusiasm in the East African region to increase visitor arrivals.
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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 for Africa (UNECA) has revealed.
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Kenya Power Reveals Trick Behind Falling Cost of Electricity
The cost of electricity has been steadily declining over the last 12 months as the Kenya Shilling made gains against the US Dollar.
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Regulators Convene in Nairobi to Validate 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index Report
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have convened a workshop that brings together regulators and experts from across the continent to validate the 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index…
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Gov’t to Sell Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company Through IPO
The government is considering listing Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) at the Nairobi Stock Exchange through an Initial Public Offering to unlock its value and raise expansion capital.
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