Economy
Economic policy, finance, inflation, and fiscal news affecting Kenya and East Africa.
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Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives
Nuseirat, Gaza Strip – Mohammad al-Halabi, 50, bends over tomato and eggplant seedlings in a 300-squ…
KRA Addresses iTax System Error Affecting VAT Return Filing
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has addressed concerns raised by taxpayers over an error affecting the…
"Costs increased by KSh 8k": Gov't stabilises petrol and kerosene in new review
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced new fuel prices effective Saturday, August…
Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has approved the government’s annual budget, preserving fu…
Diesel consumers miss Sh14-a-litre cut as State shifts relief to petrol
Diesel consumers have been denied a Sh14-a-litre cut in the new fuel pricing cycle, which runs throu…
Treasury projects Sh143bn wider budget deficit
The National Treasury expects Kenya’s budget deficit to widen by Sh143 billion to Sh1.288 trillion, …
World Bank to fund 645-metre bridge linking Bangui and Zongo
The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to build a new bridge link…
EPRA reduces Diesel price by Ksh.5 as Petrol, Kerosene remain unchanged
EPRA reduces Diesel price by Ksh.5 as Petrol, Kerosene remain unchanged Audio By Vocalize In the rev…
Jipange: Kenyan airline explains how to get cheaper flight tickets despite peak
- Fly748 head of scheduled services George Oduor warned Kenyans against assuming last-minute booking…
Cost of living: Singapore to give up to KSh 77k cash to help with rising prices
- More than 2.4 million eligible Singaporeans will receive a special cash payment of between KSh 51,…
OPINION: Beyond the Stage: Kenya's arts are now a core economic engine
OPINION: Beyond the Stage: Kenya's arts are now a core economic engine Audio By Vocalize By Prof Fre…
“Homeowner horrified”: Builders find human bones while renovating bungalow
- Builders renovating a recently purchased bungalow in Biggin Hill, South London, made a grim discov…
Kiambu dam project boosts infrastructure and local economy
The Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has brought changes to its host community beyon…
For foreigners: UK announces 4 English test exemptions
- The UK government updated its English language exemption rules for settlement applicants on August…
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If itâs to implement a human rights economy, Africa must change from within
When we look at human rights violations, most of us picture a very specific set of images: a journal…
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s administration has accused dozens of countries of helping China to illeg…
"Email CV": Kenyan Embassy in Paris announces vacancy for consular assistant
- The Embassy of Kenya in Paris is recruiting a consular assistant to support document processing an…
66k jobs at risk: US accuses Kenya of helping China evade Trump's taxes
- The White House released a report on August 13, 2026, naming Kenya and over 40 other countries as …
Debt burden: Top 10 countries with biggest IMF loans in the world in 2026
- The IMF's total credit outstanding reached SDR 124.36 billion (approximately KSh 21.6 trillion / $…
Kenya excluded: South Africa opens new online visa system to 4 countries
- President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Electronic Travel Authorisation system on August 12 at OR T…