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Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

Now when media is seemingly engaged in what many considered a cover up it invites criticism and ridicule. Journalism is a laborious craft. Reporting news is really a serious, sacred business.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 hrs ago

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

By Moses Omusolo 7 hrs ago

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

By Deogratius Magero 10 hrs ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

By Macharia Kamau 10 hrs ago

Kisumu residents shift to kitchen gardens as high cost of living bites

Residents use available space to grow vegetables in sacks, containers, used cement bags or in their backyards.

By Sharon Owino 1 day ago

Kisumu residents shift to kitchen gardens as high cost of living bites

Cost of living to ease post-polls, says industrialist Vimal Shah

“Maize will be aplenty and affordable and subsidies will not be needed,” he said regarding the scrapping of a subsidy that was earlier extended to millers.

By Peter Theuri 4 days ago

Cost of living to ease post-polls, says industrialist Vimal Shah

How fintech tools can help cushion Kenyans during inflation

With the knock-on effects imposed on energy and food prices by global events such as the Ukraine war and the high petroleum prices, inflation is hurting households.

By Munyi Nthigah 6 days ago

How fintech tools can help cushion Kenyans during inflation

10 issues troubling Kenyans ahead of election day

This year’s elections come against the backdrop of soaring food prices and unprecedented economic hardships that could inform how voters cast their ballots on Tuesday.

By Macharia Kamau and Dominic Omondi 7 days ago

10 issues troubling Kenyans ahead of election day

Tuesday vote is a golden chance to midwife a food secure Kenya

Kalua challenges the incoming administration to enact policies that will drastically boost local maize production and consequently lessen the need for expensive maize imports.

By Isaac Kalua Green 8 days ago

Tuesday vote is a golden chance to midwife a food secure Kenya

High fuel costs slowing down farming activities, warns CBK

Crop growing and livestock rearing activities continue to contract, registering a negative growth of 0.7 percent in the review period compared to a contraction of 0.4 percent last year.

By Dominic Omondi 13 days ago

High fuel costs slowing down farming activities, warns CBK

Survey shows CEOs optimistic even as business activities dip

Findings show the economy has been strained by a high cost of living. Most executives, however, express business optimism on growth prospects for their companies and respective sectors.

By Dominic Omondi 14 days ago

Survey shows CEOs optimistic even as business activities dip

Agony for consumers as cost of living hits five-year high in July

Inflation rose to 8.3 per cent mainly due to the increase in prices of food and fuel.

By Dominic Omondi 15 days ago

Agony for consumers as cost of living hits five-year high in July

Empty shelves amid unga subsidy hitches

The new price of unga is yet to take effect a week after the government intervened and struck a deal with millers to lower it by more than half from a high of Sh250 per 2kg packet.

By Standard Team 16 days ago

Empty shelves amid unga subsidy hitches

State subsidies help spare borrowers from costly loans

The government recently introduced a subsidy programme on maize flour and has sustained another subsidy on fuel.

By Dominic Omondi and Macharia Kamau 18 days ago

State subsidies help spare borrowers from costly loans

Covid-19: Tough economic times

Covid-19: Tough economic times

By Gado 19 days ago

Covid-19: Tough economic times

The economics, politics and reality of subsidies in Kenya

If the suppliers are getting a subsidy higher than what they would get in the open market, and are paid, they will keep producing or distributing.

By XN Iraki 20 days ago

The economics, politics and reality of subsidies in Kenya

How biological enzymes can help cut manufacturers' costs

Industries are now grappling with the dilemma of either passing on rising input costs to consumers or optimising production processes to keep prices low to retain customers.

By Regina Karani 20 days ago

How biological enzymes can help cut manufacturers' costs

My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls

The next giant leap is making economics the main issue of the General Election, which we must add is forced by circumstances like the Ukrainian war, Covid-19 joblessness and unfavourable weather.

By XN Iraki 22 days ago

My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls

No honeymoon for new president as many crises await

It is not enough for ministries to write reports. What should be happening at this time is actual briefing of the representatives from the two leading presidential candidates.

By Ken Opalo 23 days ago

No honeymoon for new president as many crises await

Is the government using food as a weapon in this year's election?

According to the Kenya Government, “the cost living” is the price of maize flour. Hence the government is providing a subsidy to cushion Kenyans against the cost of living for a few weeks.

By Barrack Muluka 23 days ago

Is the government using food as a weapon in this year's election?

Ugali politics as prices fall by half

The maize subsidy is among recent populist moves by Uhuru ahead of the General Election. Experts question where a cash-strapped government will get the money for the subsidy.

By Dominic Omondi 26 days ago

Ugali politics as prices fall by half

How to cheer up Kenyans during hard economic times

The hard economic times and electioneering period are putting lots of pressure on families, individuals and even our generosity, going by the number of WhatsApp fundraisers.

By XN Iraki 26 days ago

How to cheer up Kenyans during hard economic times

School fees: CS George Magoha vs headteachers

School fees: CS George Magoha vs headteachers

By Harrison Muriuki 30 days ago

School fees: CS George Magoha vs headteachers

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up

Some principals are under pressure from suppliers who are demanding cash payments before delivery of goods and services.

By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up

Unga takes centre stage as campaigns reach fever pitch

A 2kg packet of maize flour, which is used to prepare ugali, a staple dish for most Kenyan households, has crossed the Sh200 mark, which is nearly double the price it was mid-year last year.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Unga takes centre stage as campaigns reach fever pitch

High cost of living a blot on Uhuru's legacy, poll shows

Fifty per cent of Kenyans want the next president to address the high cost of basics. Ruto, Raila supporters say Jubilee’s most enduring achievement is infrastructure development

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

High cost of living a blot on Uhuru's legacy, poll shows

Why bigger brands are under threat from high cost of living

High cost of living has pushed shoppers to smaller quantities and cheaper alternatives. Surveys indicate they no longer follow brand loyalty, made lifestyle changes to cope.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Why bigger brands are under threat from high cost of living

How Kenya will hold the most expensive election in the region

Such features include generic watermarks and capabilities that would make it impossible to photocopy. Length of ballot paper resulting from a large number of aspirants increased cost.

By Allan Mungai 1 month ago

How Kenya will hold the most expensive election in the region

How Kenyans are spending Sh1,000

66 per cent of Kenyans said they would spend their Sh1,000 on food.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

How Kenyans are spending Sh1,000

How Treasury is driving up cooking oil prices

Retail prices of cooking oil have risen sharply by more than a half, with a litre going at an average of Sh387.98 in June this year compared to Sh255.83 in June last year.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

How Treasury is driving up cooking oil prices

High food prices to persist as fertiliser imports thin out

Relative to May 2022, prices of wheat flour-white, carrots and cooking oil (salad) increased by 12.7, 4.7 and 4.7 per cent in June 2022 respectively.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

High food prices to persist as fertiliser imports thin out

High cost of living

High cost of living

By Harrison Muriuki 1 month ago

High cost of living

Why Kenya is teetering on the brink of a full-blown economic crisis

On Friday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, urged Kenyans, the biggest consumers of maize on this side of the Sahara, only matched by Malawians, to stop their over-reliance on the grain.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Why Kenya is teetering on the brink of a full-blown economic crisis

Millionaire investors hit big as NSE sheds Sh653b in six months

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed last Thursday with the combined value of all stocks at Sh1.939 trillion compared with Sh2.592 trillion at the beginning of the year.

By Patrick Alushula 1 month ago

Millionaire investors hit big as NSE sheds Sh653b in six months

Even in tough economic times, provide for your child

Many parents are struggling to make ends meet, with the tough economic times and a school calendar that allows one little breathing space.

By Lenah Mboya 1 month ago

Even in tough economic times, provide for your child

Economy grew by 6.8 per cent between January-March amidst high cost of living

Growth is the highest in 22 years, according to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. However, the economy has since then been strained by a high cost of living

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Economy grew by 6.8 per cent between January-March amidst high cost of living

Puzzle as maize imports triple but flour prices skyrocket

A biting shortage has seen Government suspend import duty and levies on maize. This is as a 2kg packet of maize floor price rises to about Sh210, up from Sh129 a year ago.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Puzzle as maize imports triple but flour prices skyrocket

Kenya Kwanza leaders fault State, CS Munya over flour prices

Deputy President William Ruto reiterated that his government would ensure that the price of basic commodities went down immediately after taking over the government.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago

Kenya Kwanza leaders fault State, CS Munya over flour prices

Government suspends import duty, levies on maize

Oguna said the waiver would only be valid for the months of July and August 2022

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Government suspends import duty, levies on maize

Sex workers announce new terms of service, as the going gets tough

A session with no romance adjusted to Sh500 from Sh300; a full package of romance is now Sh1,000, up from Sh500. Those who want to enjoy without protection will have to pay Sh3,000.

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

Sex workers announce new terms of service, as the going gets tough

Pain for Kenyans food, fuel prices hit five-year high

Cost of living hits 7.9 percent, the highest since August 2017 as food prices hit 30-month high, KNBS report shows.

By Frankline Sunday 1 month ago

Pain for Kenyans food, fuel prices hit five-year high

Cost of living shoots to the highest since August 2017

The Bureau has attributed the inflation rise to the increase in price of basic commodities.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Cost of living shoots to the highest since August 2017

Tax waiver on imported maize to reduce the price of unga

The measure is intended to reduce the costs of maize coming into the country and, therefore, impact the price of unga that is increasing in retailing points across the country.

By Brenda Kerubo 1 month ago

Tax waiver on imported maize to reduce the price of unga

Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly

Millers are warning consumers to brace for harsh times due to the current shortage. Maize flour costs Sh220 per 2kg packet and millers blame the rise on high fuel prices.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly

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