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10 Jun 2026 - For an economy majorly supported by the informal sector, economists feel that the government is doing very little to even out the tax burden. 

10 Jun 2026 - Credit Bank has set aside Sh1 billion in 2026 to support the growth of SMEs across Kenya, helping businesses expand, create jobs, and contribute to…

10 Jun 2026 - In their wildest dreams, Owino Otieno and Mary Owino never imagined they would one day earn a living from producing and selling vermicast and vermi…

10 Jun 2026 - After months of dawn-to-midnight riding, the boda boda rider was within a few instalments of finally owning his motorcycle, but the asset meant to…

10 Jun 2026 - For an economy majorly supported by the informal sector, economists feel that the government is doing very little to even out the tax burden. 

10 Jun 2026 - The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 1.5% withholding tax on scrap metal sales, drawing support from dealers but opposition from manufacturers over added…

10 Jun 2026 - Kenya's wine market is undergoing a quiet but steady transformation, moving from casual drinking culture to a more informed, experience-driven, and…

10 Jun 2026 - Kenya and Tanzania are competing to host Dangote's next refinery, with potential locations including Mombasa, Lamu, and Tanga.

10 Jun 2026 - Scrap metal dealers will be required to pay a 1.5 per cent withholding tax on sales from July if the Finance Bill 2026 is passed.

10 Jun 2026 - Kenya's coffee fetches premium rates on international markets; however, at the source, women carry the bulk of the groundwork.

9 Jun 2026 - As Kenya continues to deepen its capital markets through the NSE, the focus is shifting from simply attracting capital to structuring it in ways that…

9 Jun 2026 - A new global forum linking universities and industry has launched as employers warn widening skills shortages are leaving graduates unprepared for…

9 Jun 2026 - Aviation sector players have raised alarm over rehabilitation works at Wilson Airport, warning that questionable engineering standards and poor…

9 Jun 2026 - Parliament has ordered a review of Kenya's fuel price stabilisation framework following a period of unprecedented volatility that saw pump prices hit…

9 Jun 2026 - According to AFIS Deputy CEO, the choice is neither accidental nor merely geographical. It reflects Africa's search for a financial system capable of…

9 Jun 2026 - Kenya's jobs crisis stems from inadequate economic growth, a growing workforce, technological disruption, and a mismatch between education and market…

9 Jun 2026 - Tea farmers in Kenya's Mt Kenya region fear lower bonuses after a tea levy and shifting buyer preferences led to declining auction sales, leaving…

9 Jun 2026 - As AI increasingly influences hiring, lending, insurance, and financial decisions, Kenya must ensure that institutions, not algorithms, remain…

9 Jun 2026 - Farmers are set to benefit from a major increase in fertiliser support after the government more than doubled funding for the subsidy programme to…

8 Jun 2026 - Traders in Kakamega County have been encouraged to take advantage of the revolving fund to expand their businesses, create wealth and improve their…

8 Jun 2026 - The platform enables developers to submit applications, track approvals, and access services online, significantly improving efficiency, transparency…

8 Jun 2026 - A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a decline in real…

8 Jun 2026 - A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a decline in real…

7 Jun 2026 - Kenya's youth credit market is shifting toward Sacco-led lending models as traditional banking continues to exclude young borrowers with limited…

7 Jun 2026 - Leaders in the cooperative movement are considering the establishment of an economic advisory council of chairpersons to enhance…

7 Jun 2026 - Proposal seeks to remove exemptions for goods from East African Community partner states entering Kenya. 

7 Jun 2026 - There are fears Kenya could become a dumping ground for dirty fuel that many countries are steadily phasing out. 

7 Jun 2026 - Kenya Power has introduced a dedicated e-mobility tariff aimed at providing affordable charging rates for EV owners.

6 Jun 2026 - A striking floral installation in the shape of a butterfly was one of the main attractions at the International Flower Trade Expo 2026

6 Jun 2026 - Goats are particularly advantageous for households with limited land and resources but eager to enter farming and generate some income.

6 Jun 2026 - Industry players say the proposed facility would drive up electricity costs, with the country working to cut reliance on thermal generation.

5 Jun 2026 - Team demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to emerge as Grand Prize winners, earning the…

5 Jun 2026 - Kenya's worsening economic slowdown has reduced consumers' purchasing power, leading to declining business sales, falling demand, reduced economic…

4 Jun 2026 - Competition to digitise Kenya's MSMEs is intensifying as tech firms target an underserved market despite rising internet access, digital payments and…

4 Jun 2026 - The unanimous election by WIPO member states places Kenya at the forefront of international efforts to combat counterfeiting and strengthen…

4 Jun 2026 - The meeting also shared insights, including how AI is affecting jobs and skills, how companies can improve productivity, and how HR and technology…

4 Jun 2026 - President Ruto's administration expects ordinary revenue to shrink as a share of the economy in the next financial year and plans to reform…

4 Jun 2026 - MPs have revised the Ruto government's Sh4.82 trillion budget, reallocating funds away from the presidency to insulate vulnerable sectors and fund…

4 Jun 2026 - The multi-million-shilling Maungu lorry park in Taita Taveta, which was supposed to reduce congestion in the town and increase the…

4 Jun 2026 - Experts at the World Urban Forum have called for age-friendly cities that prioritise accessible housing.

4 Jun 2026 - A UN-backed report has identified backyard extensions and other infill housing solutions as practical ways to ease housing shortages, highlighting…

4 Jun 2026 - The government has yielded to public pressure and directed Kenya Power to withdraw an application it had made that would have seen…

4 Jun 2026 - The landscape of the Kenyan automotive market is set to witness a major shift following the importation of the first premium luxury Electric Vehicles…

4 Jun 2026 - President Ruto's administration expects ordinary revenue to shrink as a share of the economy in the next financial year and plans to reform…

4 Jun 2026 - MPs have revised the Ruto government's Sh4.82 trillion budget, reallocating funds away from the presidency to insulate vulnerable sectors and fund…

4 Jun 2026 - Kenya's financial sector is demonstrating resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, with steady recovery trends driven by…

3 Jun 2026 - Digital literacy experts believe more young people can embrace and access digital literacy and online work opportunities through the established…

3 Jun 2026 - African entrepreneurs with only an idea may soon access guaranteed funding, opening doors for innovators long locked out of capital markets that…

3 Jun 2026 - Kenya is staking Sh598 billion on a 10-year irrigation overhaul anchored on the revival of the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, a scheme long…

3 Jun 2026 - The communications graduate has built a maggot farming venture that feeds fish, trains farmers, supplies feed across multiple counties.