Economy
Economic policy, finance, inflation, and fiscal news affecting Kenya and East Africa.
1422 stories in Economy
Kenya knows its debt, not assets
Kimbo was the brand name for a popular shortening fat in Kenya and the region. It was the acronym fo…
Housing levy defaulters face PIN, bank account freezes
Workers, traders and employers risk bank account freezes, asset seizures and PIN deactivation as the…
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The four different global bonds Kenya uses to borrow money
The four different global bonds Kenya uses to borrow money A government looking for money does not h…
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What is a Panda Bond? Why Kenya wants $300 million from China
What is a Panda Bond? Why Kenya wants $300 million from China The name makes it sound almost too fri…
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High court issues order affecting all bank loan interest rates
High court issues order affecting all bank loan interest rates The High Court has issued conservator…
Treasury signals income tax relief with Sh78bn cuts
The Treasury expects Kenya’s budget deficit to grow by Sh143 billion to Sh1.288 trillion, driven by …
Irony of life: Homa Bay counselor loses KSh1.5m to betting while helping addicts
- Cliffton Otieno was among the first in his Homa Bay village to win direct admission to the Univers…
‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Tehran, Iran – A Tehran resident named Saeed says he is dismayed as he looks for better-paying emplo…
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150 Traders to Benefit as Murang’a’s Ndunyu Chege Market Nears Opening [Photos]
More than 150 traders in Gatanga, Murang’a County, are set to benefit from the completed Ndunyu Cheg…
Procurement officers told to embrace professionalism
The Government has challenged Heads of Procurement in public institutions to rethink procurement pro…
Kenyan insurers tweak products in race for informal sector customers
Kenyan insurers are redesigning products and distribution models to tap the country’s large informal…
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
Gaza City — Rabab Deifallah sits inside her tent, clutching a small, battered lighter. She presses i…
Embu, Narok and Wajir lead county fiscal performance but lack clear gender budgets
What you need to know: - Embu, Narok and Wajir scored Grade B in fiscal performance, but their gende…
Rethink privatisation to unlock growth
Kenya’s economic transformation should begin with a political-economy reality: the State can no long…
Kenya must put production before taxation
The economic journey of a developing nation rarely follows a straight path. The Kenya Kwanza adminis…
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Dog moms dominate: money talks more than biology ticks
I chose not to have children. It was a conscious decision made in my early thirties at the height of…
3 categories: Australia lists foreigners eligible for citizenship test help
- The Australian Department of Home Affairs outlined 3 categories of foreigners who may qualify for …
Landlady ameoshwa: Businesswoman loses KSh 168m to property scammer
- A 64-year-old Hong Kong retiree who owned residential, commercial and parking properties was conta…
How to Check If Your Name Is Under Debt Review in South Africa - Kahawatungu
Knowing how to check if your name is under debt review in South Africa is important if you have been…
Demystifying Incognito: Unpacking the Real Limits of Private Browsing on Your Device
Incognito or private browsing modes aim to prevent your browser from saving local history, but they …