Banks up credit collection in real estate amid loans appetite
The latest Credit Officer Survey by CBK also shows building and construction as another sector that banks will intensify their recovery efforts this quarter. 
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Banks up credit collection in real estate amid loans appetite
Staff attrition and obsolete equipment slows State agency's bid to commercialise products
The institute is now seeking the help of regulatory bodies to aid in the commercialisation of the developed products.
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Staff attrition and obsolete equipment slows State agency's bid to commercialise products
Region's private sector moot plan to grow intra-EAC trade
The visit is aimed at determining the extent of the challenges affecting cross-border trade in the region.
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Region's private sector moot plan to grow intra-EAC trade
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Looming mergers now put State corporations on edge
Plans to merge several State corporations have caused anxiety among agencies with overlapping roles as they craft ways to stay relevant.
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Looming mergers now put State corporations on edge
Enforcement of contentious NSSF Act illegal, governors say
Argue directive by NSSF following the Supreme Court judgement is ill-advised and not grounded on any law after the apex court reverted the case to the Court of Appeal.
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Enforcement of contentious NSSF Act illegal, governors say
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Treasury banks on tax policy reforms to increase revenues
CS Ndung’u says country needs tax system that optimises collection and reduces expenditure.
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Treasury banks on tax policy reforms to increase revenues
Standard Group appoints two new board members
The board of directors of The Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Leonie Von Elverfeldt and Chris Otundo as independent non-executive directors with effect from March 6, 2024.
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Standard Group appoints two new board members
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KRA's battle to collect taxes from elusive landlords continues
Prof Njuguna Ndung’u proposes to review the residential rental income tax regime to ensure fairness and improve tax collection.
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KRA's battle to collect taxes from elusive landlords continues
Agency eyes Sh1.6tr export earnings in new game plan
KEPROBA plans to increase Kenya’s exports by 10.7 per cent annually from Sh873.1 billion in 2022 to Sh1.6 trillion BY 2028. 
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Agency eyes Sh1.6tr export earnings in new game plan
How ready are you to start a business?
What is your business objective? Your target, mission and vision are important in creating your strategy.
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How ready are you to start a business?
Night construction, lack of PPEs key safety concerns in the built industry
Night-time construction is one of the key safety hazards identified by players in the built industry, who recently met to deliberate on ways to improve health and safety standards in the sector.
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Night construction, lack of PPEs key safety concerns in the built industry
Kenyan electric vehicle company unveils latest model in Rwanda
Go Electric Ltd is set to unveil its latest electrical and solar vehicle models in Rwanda, marking a significant stride in the realm of sustainable transportation.
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Kenyan electric vehicle company unveils latest model in Rwanda
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Why lenders are shunning agri-based small enterprises
Most loans to SMEs in the country are borrowed by the informal value chain part of the agricultural sector.
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Why lenders are shunning agri-based small enterprises
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Manufacturing slowdown, debt burden to cut Kenya growth
Agriculture, which is the backbone of Kenya’s industries, is not expected to be as vibrant as was the case last year.
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Manufacturing slowdown, debt burden to cut Kenya growth
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Retail, insurance singled out for topping suppliers' list of shame
Two sectors are on the radar due to abuse of buyer power. CAK says its interventions have saved consumers over Sh8.4 billion.
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Retail, insurance singled out for topping suppliers' list of shame
Trustees now in dilemma over NSSF directive
Pension trustees are in a dilemma on how to go about the directive by NSSF that insisted on the legality of the NSSF Act 2013 following a recent decision by the Supreme Court.
By 24 days ago
Trustees now in dilemma over NSSF directive
From hostels to low deposits: What Kenyans want in the housing levy
Some residents even proposed monthly payments of as low as Sh1,500, arguing that it is more reasonable for the majority of low-income earners.
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From hostels to low deposits: What Kenyans want in the housing levy
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How lapses by state agencies led to Embakasi gas plant explosion
Report shows laxity by relevant authorities in enforcing safety measures in Miradi area. The facility had been condemned and owners fined in court but continued operating.
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How lapses by state agencies led to Embakasi gas plant explosion
Why digital technologies are out of reach for smallholder farmers
Digital platforms empower farmers with information, networking opportunities, and direct connections to buyers, ultimately improving their profitability and sustainability in the marketplace.
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Why digital technologies are out of reach for smallholder farmers
KQ resumes Nairobi-Mogadishu flights after a four-year hiatus
Flights between Nairobi and Mogadishu have always been affected by the diplomatic spats between Kenya and Somalia. 
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KQ resumes Nairobi-Mogadishu flights after a four-year hiatus
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How a weak shilling has made prime properties expensive
Sellers of prime properties in the country have opted to list their prices in foreign currencies to counter the depreciating shilling, Knight Frank reports.
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How a weak shilling has made prime properties expensive
Changing consumer bevaviour slows down retail expansion
Changing consumer behaviour has been linked to decreased expansion of retail outlets in the country
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Changing consumer bevaviour slows down retail expansion
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State targets 3.5m jobs in software industries, SMEs
The government plans to leverage e-commerce and startups to drive employment opportunities for up to 3.5 million youth by 2027.
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State targets 3.5m jobs in software industries, SMEs
Ufaa wants firms to declare unclaimed assets in reports
The authority has said that withholding this information is misleading the public, particularly investors, who seek to put their money in those institutions.
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Ufaa wants firms to declare unclaimed assets in reports
Office spaces or hostels: How to find your niche in the property market
A review of government, public documents, and zoning guidelines in libraries, online and other avenues will also arm an investor with valuable information.
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Office spaces or hostels: How to find your niche in the property market
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Why many farmers struggle to access mainstream financing
Aspects such as low penetration of smartphones among farmers contribute to the difficulties they face in accessing financing, a new survey shows.
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Why many farmers struggle to access mainstream financing
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It's a race against time for Vision 2030 economic blueprint
The Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) has identified the disconnect between the programme and the private sector as one of its priorities in the rollout of its 2023-2027 strategic plan.
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It's a race against time for Vision 2030 economic blueprint
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Limited data blamed for poor uptake of housing products in the local market
Some of the gaps in data are how unsecured loans have crowded out mortgages and the lack of affordability classifications in loans from Saccos advanced for housing purposes.
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Limited data blamed for poor uptake of housing products in the local market
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How inflation pushed up cost of constructing a house last year
Putting up a home has become more expensive in the last one year as new data showed prices of metal doors and windows increased the most over the period.
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How inflation pushed up cost of constructing a house last year
Local MSMEs primed for Sh23b World Bank funding
Under business environment reforms, the project will see the revision of the National Industrialisation and Manufacturing Strategy.
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Local MSMEs primed for Sh23b World Bank funding
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Eurobond top headache for Kenya in 2024, report says
The risk of Kenya defaulting on Eurobond due to dollar shortages has a probability of one even as the impact has a score of five.
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Eurobond top headache for Kenya in 2024, report says
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KNBS: Production costs up as Kenya Kwanza taxes kick in
KNBS in its quarter four Producer Price Index reports that the overall producer prices in December 2023 rose by 3.97 per cent relative to September 2023 prices.
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KNBS: Production costs up as Kenya Kwanza taxes kick in
Underfunding and red tape stifle key State agency
KenInvest is a government agency charged with marketing and promoting Kenya as a preferred investment destination.
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Underfunding and red tape stifle key State agency
Affordability vs environment: Dilemma facing real estate developers
The cost of a one-litre filament heated tank, he said is Sh20,000 while the cost of the smallest heat pump, which is more effective goes for Sh60,000.
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Affordability vs environment: Dilemma facing real estate developers
MSMEs set for bumper financing in Sh8b KenInvest plan
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) targets to spend Sh120 million over the next five years to facilitate the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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MSMEs set for bumper financing in Sh8b KenInvest plan
Agency rekindles resort cities plan in ASAL counties
A State-backed think tank has revisited the proposal to set up resort cities in Lamu, Turkana and Isiolo counties as a way of boosting tourism in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).
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Agency rekindles resort cities plan in ASAL counties
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Why personal loans are squeezing out mortgages
The lack of a limit on how much customers can borrow as personal loans is one of the factors limiting the growth of the mortgage sector, bankers say.
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Why personal loans are squeezing out mortgages
Why small-scale farmers in ASALs shun fertiliser use
Land tenure is one of the factors that hold back small-scale farmers in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) from using fertiliser, according to a new study.
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Why small-scale farmers in ASALs shun fertiliser use
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Technology partnerships break cultural barriers for microinsurers
The study by AKI points out that one of the gaps in the sector include the lack of innovation. As such, there is no optimal uptake to guarantee good returns.
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Technology partnerships break cultural barriers for microinsurers
2023: Year opposition street demos shook confidence of local and foreign investors
Grandstanding between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza over disputed presidential polls and spiralling cost of living threatened to boil over. The business community claimed daily losses of Sh2 billion
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2023: Year opposition street demos shook confidence of local and foreign investors
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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14 years on, Kenya's oil dream still a mirage amid mounting Tullow woes
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