Latest economy stories from across Kenya.
President Dr William Samoei Ruto has outlined key achievements by his administration in the Agriculture Sector, the main pillar that is driving his ambitious 10-year Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Blue Print. In a reflective and…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with the policies and resources needed to innovate, simplify processes, build public trust, and serve taxpayers more…
t this year’s Taxpayers Day Awards ceremony, held on 20th November in Nairobi, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recognised various institutions and individuals for their exemplary commitment to tax compliance.
The president was in Suswa, alongside Energy CS Opiyo Wandanyi, for the groundbreaking of the 120-megawatt engineering, procurement and construction project by the Suswa Solar Pack corporation.
Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC), has launched a first-of-its-kind trade-driven financing initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s livestock value chain.
At 28 years old, Emmanuel Mutoro is entering his third year as a rider for Glovo, a tech platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders.
Farmer’s Choice Limited, East Africa’s leading producer of fresh cuts and value-added meat products, has announced the successful launch of Farmer’s Choice Cookout Series “Moments Made to Last”.
Kalahari Cement, a locally incorporated investment firm, has successfully completed its bid to acquire an equity stake in East African Portland Cement Plc (EAPC).
The International Trade Centre (ITC) marked a milestone in its history with the opening of its first-ever regional office outside of Geneva, which will be based in the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has held a consultative meeting with top officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss ways of boosting Kenya’s economic reform efforts and improving…
The circular economy forum showcased ventures reimagining how resources flow through Nairobi’s economy turning waste into value, embedding social inclusion into business models, and proving that environmental sustainability and commercial…
A new report has revealed that most Kenyans living in cities have yet to feel the benefits of the country’s economic growth, with many saying their incomes have either remained unchanged or declined this year. Rising living expenses and…
Warrant of arrests have been issued against three directors of Liban Trading Limited over Ksh 740 million undeclared income the firm realised over a three year period.
Kenya is stepping up its global economic diplomacy, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi leading a powerful team to the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., for key talks aimed at securing confidence in the country’s economic…
KCB Group assessed loans valued at Ksh 578.3 billion for environmental and social risks last year.
President William Ruto has launched a call for Africa to stop exporting raw materials and start trading with itself, saying the continent can no longer afford to depend on unpredictable global markets. Speaking in Nairobi after taking over…
Kenya and Burundi have renewed their pledge to strengthen ties by boosting trade, investment, and economic collaboration, as regional leaders gather in Nairobi for the ongoing COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government. Cabinet…
President William Ruto has unveiled plans to create two powerful investment vehicles that he says will help Kenya grow without sinking deeper into debt. The head of state announced that his government is setting up an infrastructure fund…
For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, which is home to one-third of the world’s livestock.
In North Horr Sub-County, WFP and the county directorate of fisheries are actively engaged in the promotion of smallholder fish farming, in a move aimed at enhancing food security and resilience among local pastoralist communities, who…
The study, titled “Gendered Differences in Household Cooking Coping Strategies for the Russia-Ukraine War in Kenya,” has established that the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted global supply chains, leading to higher fuel prices, as well as food…
Kenyan households dug deeper into their pockets to get oranges, mangoes, cabbages, tomatoes and potatoes on the meal table in the month of September, with oranges becoming the most expensive item on the menu.
The Economists Society of Kenya (ESK) is set to hold its Annual National Conference, which takes place between September 28 and October 3, 2025, in Diani, Kwale County.
Kenyans had accessed 5.5 million digital loans amounting to KSh 76.8 billion as at the end of June 2025. Majority of this cash was used to cater for school fees, projects, personal needs, purchase assets and running businesses.
