Economy

Economy

New app to track civil servants’ attendance and work hours nationwide

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced that the government is developing an application to monitor the

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Posted on August 18, 2025

Business, Economy

Kenya invites more investors to fund Sh259b JKIA upgrade

Kenya has invited China and Japan among other international development lenders to finance a $2 billion (Sh258.56 billion)

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Posted on August 15, 2025

Business, Economy

This is why US firm’s Sh468bn Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway proposal was rejected

The Treasury has rejected a proposal by the US-based infrastructure firm Everstrong Capital for the 440-kilometre

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Posted on August 12, 2025

Business, Economy

Kenya plans new airport to replace ageing JKIA, targets completion by 2027

The government has announced plans to build a new airport to replace the ageing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

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Posted on August 11, 2025

Economy, Politics

Sakaja allocates Kshs.11 billion for health in Kshs.48.98 billion budget for 2025/26 FY

By Erick Ludeya  The Health, Wellness and Nutrition sector has been allocated the highest amount of Kshs.11.75 billion in the

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Posted on June 27, 2025

Economy

Cs John Mbadi Unveils Ksh.4.2 Trillion Budget Amid Soaring Debt and Tax Targets in His First Treasury Statement

In a landmark moment for Kenya’s fiscal policy, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday delivered his debut budget

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Posted on June 12, 2025

Economy

KRA Deregisters 20,981 Taxpayers, Cracks Down on VAT Fraud in Bold Registry Overhaul

In a sweeping move aimed at cleaning up the tax system and restoring credibility to the VAT (Value Added Tax) regime, the

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Posted on June 11, 2025

Economy

Kenya’s Creative Economy Set to Double GDP Impact by 2025, Opening Vast Opportunities for American Investors

Kenya’s creative economy is on the brink of a remarkable transformation, poised to double its contribution to the national

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Posted on June 9, 2025

Economy

World Bank Warns Kenya on Debt Crisis: Austerity Not Enough as Risk of Default Looms

As Kenya inches closer to the reading of its 2025/26 national budget, the World Bank has raised fresh concerns over the

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Posted on May 28, 2025

Economy

President Ruto: Galana Kulalu Food Security Project Complete

The long-awaited Galana Kulalu food security project is now ready for full operationalisation, President William Ruto has

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Posted on May 16, 2025