Latest economy stories from across Kenya.
Nairobi County may be the country’s economic hub, but when it comes to creating jobs, it is falling behind many other counties This is according to a February 2026 report by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. The report ranks counties…
State House has spent Ksh 10.4 billion on its recurrent budget in the first seven months of the 2025/26 financial year, surpassing the full-year allocation of Ksh 7.7 billion. This means the President’s office has already used more than…
The national government has signalled a fresh push to steady the economy and guarantee counties predictable funding in what could shape Kenya’s business climate ahead of the 2026 budget. During the 29th Ordinary Session of the…
The National Treasury has proposed a major tax break that could leave millions of low-income workers with more money in their pockets every month. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government wants to raise the tax-free income…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other stakeholders have rolled out joint reforms aimed at decongesting the Port of Mombasa.
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) hosted senior officials from the World Bank for a high-level progress review of Component 3 of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project
Isuzu EA today delivered the first batch of 95 vehicles to the National Police Service (NPS), under Phase VII of the ongoing government vehicle leasing programme.
Speaking during the NYOTA Project start-up capital disbursement exercise, President William Ruto announced that the Government is actively engaging development partners in consideration of a second phase.
Safaricom, Kenya’s dominant telecommunications giant, has opted to keep fees for its flagship M-Pesa mobile-money service unchanged heading into 2026, providing continuity for the more than 34 million users who rely on the platform for…
January in Kenya is the month reality hits hard. After the festive season, most households feel the pinch as bills pile up and school fees loom. December’s spending often leaves wallets empty, and suddenly, January is a test of financial…
The National Treasury is set to release billions of shillings to the education sector this week in a move aimed at easing pressure on schools and supporting learners as national examinations approach. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…
The banking industry has proposed a downward review of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to raise the minimum taxable personal income from the current Ksh24,000 to Ksh30,000, with maximum PAYE band at 30%.
Dr Erick K. Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), has been appointed the International Trade and Investment Advisor for Shandong Province, China.
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…
