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Ruto moneymen, advisors in eye of a storm as cost of living crisis rages

Kenya’s inflation rose marginally in September after all sectors recorded a general increase in prices, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said on Friday.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 9 hrs ago

Ruto moneymen, advisors in eye of a storm as cost of living crisis rages

Return of Red Dragon: China eyes lucrative road, rail deals

By Brian Ngugi 13 hrs ago

Input costs: Why food prices are skyrocketing amid cheap labour

Input costs: Why food prices are skyrocketing amid cheap labour

By Graham Kajilwa 16 hrs ago

Kenya launches governance report, peer review panel

Kenya launches governance report, peer review panel

By Kennedy Mureithi 22 hrs ago

Ruto's debt reform call rattles bond investors again

According to Bloomberg, Kenya’s Eurobonds fell on Friday after Ruto called for a debt restructuring initiative by developed countries.

By Brian Ngugi 7 days ago

Ruto's debt reform call rattles bond investors again

Kenya lags East Africa peers on ease of doing business

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi all performed better than Kenya in the report that surveyed the region’s ease of doing business.

By Graham Kajilwa 7 days ago

Kenya lags East Africa peers on ease of doing business

Is Ukraine war reviving wheat growing in Kenya?

Since agriculture is devolved, what incentive are county governments giving farmers to grow new crops or revive old crops? Would have loved to hear from the county officials in this region.

By XN Iraki 8 days ago

Is Ukraine war reviving wheat growing in Kenya?

Retraction and Apology

This retraction is in acknowledgement of the fact that the publication was incomplete, inaccurate and misleading due to misapprehension of the facts.

By Editorial 8 days ago

Retraction and Apology

Tea firms' journey into mechanisation stuck in first gear

The large-scale tea firms, mostly in Rift Valley, say they face numerous challenges, some of them threatening their survival, and have had to implement measures including mechanising harvesting.

By Macharia Kamau 8 days ago

Tea firms' journey into mechanisation stuck in first gear

Ministry pushes for sustainable tourism

Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza said counties have a big role to play in product development as well as enhancing opportunities for tourism business to thrive.

By FS Reporter 8 days ago

Ministry pushes for sustainable tourism

Incorporating ESG metrics into business valuation is critical

While the traditional business valuation approaches are still prevalent, the approaches are based on market and industry forces with a financial lens only.

By Isaac Otolo and Helimah Kemboi 8 days ago

Incorporating ESG metrics into business valuation is critical

City traffic jam thins as fears of recession mount over fuel prices

Data from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that diesel consumption over the first four months of this year declined 6.8 per cent.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 13 days ago

City traffic jam thins as fears of recession mount over fuel prices

Taxes and fuel prices: How high will State take them?

Why are fuel prices skyrocketing, more so when our leaders are away?

By XN Iraki 14 days ago

Taxes and fuel prices: How high will State take them?

Young CEO flies high after Ruto drives her electric car

Joy Kalua's firm scored a major public relations win when one of its cars was selected for a drive by President Ruto to the venue of the Africa Climate Summit that took place in Nairobi.

By Macharia Kamau 14 days ago

Young CEO flies high after Ruto drives her electric car

Treasury jitters as debt gobbles up 84pc of tax in two months

Kenya’s sovereign loan repayments have been rising faster than tax revenue in recent months, signalling the country could be headed for a fresh debt crisis.

By Brian Ngugi 14 days ago

Treasury jitters as debt gobbles up 84pc of tax in two months

Port efficiency can improve Kenya's global competitiveness

Enhancing efficiency at the ports of entry will undoubtedly reduce the cost of doing business in the country, stimulate growth and productivity, and increase our competitiveness in the region.

By Rajan Shah 15 days ago

Port efficiency can improve Kenya's global competitiveness

Digital banking has caused a seismic shift in finance sector

Digital banking will continue to dominate, becoming more efficient and specialised. BNPL offerings will expand, potentially attracting government regulations.

By Samantha Kipury 15 days ago

Digital banking has caused a seismic shift in finance sector

Africa is ripe for investment, here are the opportunities to tap

Africa’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and entrepreneurial spirit beckon to those who wish to not only seek financial returns but also make a profound difference.

By Kuda Mukova 15 days ago

Africa is ripe for investment, here are the opportunities to tap

Questions on electric vehicle industry as State pushes uptake

The local automotive sector appears set for a radical shift, with the transition from the fossil fired engine motor vehicles to electric ones gathering momentum.

By Macharia Kamau 21 days ago

Questions on electric vehicle industry as State pushes uptake

Climate change: Is Africa's industrialisation a pipe dream?

Kenya, like the rest of the African countries, has found itself in the middle of these measures heavily pushed by the West, who have already attained top global economic status

By Graham Kajilwa 22 days ago

Climate change: Is Africa's industrialisation a pipe dream?

Kenya eyes Sh5 billion direct investment from China through expo

Kenya is targeting additional Sh5 billion investment from China as the country prepares to host 200 businesses from the Asian nation in the upcoming Kenya International Industrial Expo.

By Graham Kajilwa 22 days ago

Kenya eyes Sh5 billion direct investment from China through expo

Kenyan fintech platform gets approval for public fundraising in the US

LipaLater, a Kenyan fintech platform has received exclusive approval to raise funds from the general public in the United States.

By Patrick Vidija 25 days ago

Kenyan fintech platform gets approval for public fundraising in the US

Banks fear more than half of borrowers will default on loans

Majority of Kenya’s commercial banks now fear more than half of Kenyan borrowers and traders will default on their household and business loans, according CBK survey.

By Brian Ngugi 28 days ago

Banks fear more than half of borrowers will default on loans

Why Asia is fighting for Kenya's edible oils market

In the last two months Indonesia and Malaysia have sent delegations to Kenya and have expressed interest for some sort of partnership in the edible oils space.

By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago

Why Asia is fighting for Kenya's edible oils market

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