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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 Sep. 26, 2023

Ruto's debt reform call rattles bond investors again

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Kenya lags East Africa peers on ease of doing business

By Graham Kajilwa Sep. 26, 2023

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 Sep. 26, 2023

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 Sep. 26, 2023

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 Sep. 26, 2023

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 Sep. 26, 2023

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 Sep. 26, 2023

Incorporating ESG metrics into business valuation is critical

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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 Sep. 20, 2023

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

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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 Sep. 19, 2023

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

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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 Sep. 19, 2023

Young CEO flies high after Ruto drives her electric car

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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 Sep. 19, 2023

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 Sep. 18, 2023

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 Sep. 18, 2023