KEBS ramps up partnerships to boost quality and safety

KEBS is doubling on strategic partnerships to enhance product quality and safety across the market.

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Inside government's Sh4 trillion infrastructure overhaul plan

The government is set to table a Bill in Parliament to establish the National Infrastructure Fund, a key initiative by President Ruto aimed at mobilising Sh4 trillion for development projects.

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Manufacturers borrow Sh17b more on low interest market

A relaxed monetary policy saw manufacturers borrow Sh17.2 billion more in the second quarter of this year, even as growth in the sector slowed down compared to the same period in 2024.

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Ruto: Unite Africa through a common digital market

President William Ruto is advocating for the adoption of a single digital market within the Comesa, aimed at boosting the region’s global competitiveness.

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Why Kenya is pushing for clear green building guidelines

As climate change reshapes global priorities, the term ‘green buildings’ is gaining momentum in Kenya’s real estate circles.

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New push for universal social security policy

Push for a transformative universal social security policy in Kenya, advocating for a system that provides retirement benefits to all citizens, including the vast informal sector.

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More land, less yield: Cotton sector struggles with low output amid expansion

Even though farmers have continued to expand the area devoted to cottonseed cultivation, yields per hectare have remained uncertain, raising concerns about productivity and profitability.

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Sacco regulator probes rapid growth of dormant members

Sasra has launched an investigation into the consistent increase in the number of dormant members over the years, as the figure now inches closer to two million.

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New push for pension funds in the region to pool resources

A task force from pension funds in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is expected to provide pathways for how domestic resources can be mobilised across borders for development purposes.

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Kenya pushes EU to ease tough regulations amid export slump

Kenya is pushing for a review of the European Union’s tough regulations on its horticultural exports, which officials say are hurting trade and prompting the country to explore alternative markets.

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Saccos losing share of loans for land and housing

The market share of loans borrowed by Sacco members for land and housing purposes is shrinking, even as the sector still holds the highest proportion of credit advances.

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Why Resident Associations are worst nightmare for developers

Superior Homes chief executive Shiv Arora says resident associations are becoming an impediment to developers, wielding more power when it comes to obtaining building approvals.

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New advisory board to boost Europe-Africa capital links

The initiative comes as Africa’s fast-growing markets, rich in critical minerals and innovation in mobile finance and renewable energy, attract global interest.

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Why saccos now want to bypass employers in Sh3.4 billion non-remittance crisis

In most organisations, employees form Saccos with the help of the employer as a savings platform.

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Family Bank shareholders to ratify plan to list on NSE

Family Bank Limited has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held at the end of the month where shareholders are expected to ratify the decision to go public.

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Why ugali is fading as rice, chapati rise in Kenyan homes

The low prices are also said to be an effect of surplus production in 2023.

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Sasra warns Saccos on rising loans competition

Saccos have been cautioned to expect stiff competition from banks in the wake of the falling interest regime by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which is aimed at pushing credit to the private sector.

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Indian firm eyes slice of Kenya's mid-sized motorcycle market

Kenya’s mid-size motorcycle market has caught the attention of Indian manufacturer Royal Enfield, which is setting up shop in the country, eyeing the growing bikers’ community.

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State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillion

Small-sized Saccos with deposits of below Sh100 million will be required to merge with larger ones as the government tightens its grip on the sector.

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The Sh100 billion tax proposal targeting Kenya's super-rich

NTA proposes progressive wealth tax on 6,800 high-net-worth individuals to boost local revenue and curb inequality.

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The missing link in push for electric bikes' uptake

An electric boda boda operator makes Sh300 more than an average rider.

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Banks' balancing act over need for new branches amid digital shift

For an economy where more than 90 per cent of bank transactions are digital, maintaining a physical branch is a dilemma.

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KRA tightens noose on rogue importers with new rules

Sometime in July, KRA introduced a new requirement that all imports into the country be accompanied by a certificate of origin.

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Pepsi ups Kenya foray with new energy drink

Pepsi Kenya (SBC Kenya) has officially launched Sting Energy, a premium high-energy drink designed to fuel Kenya's go-getters.

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How illicit financial flows cost Kenya Sh243b annually

The report by the National Taxpayers Association in partnership with Oxfam shows that trade in illicit goods takes the largest portion of illicit financial flows, contributing Sh153 billion.

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Affordable housing lie: Why Ruto's numbers do not add up

Upon jetting back into the country from Ethiopia recently, President William Ruto, for the umpteenth time, defended the affordable housing programme (AHP).

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Unremitted pensions shoot to Sh14 billion

Unremitted contributions to pension schemes more than doubled to Sh14 billion as businesses struggled with the second phase of enhanced deductions to the NSSF that kicked in February 2024.

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How proper career path can boost labour in the retail space

There is a certain saying among Nairobi residents that if you have never sold GNLD products, then you haven’t seen the hard part of this city.

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Why government is the biggest winner in Kenya's lending market

Experts say government, which is the top borrower, is taking more but paying less in terms of interest rates.

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Housing bribe: How home ownership dream has become 2027 poll campaign tool

These allocations overlap with other pledges already made by the President and seconded by government officers in charge.

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UN to spend Sh43b on renovation, construction of offices at Gigiri

The move is meant to build capacity for the complex to be able to host more UN agency offices, events and activities in the future.

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Why two, three-bedroom units offer sweeter deal for property investors

According to the report, it takes 13 months to sell off a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment or flat.

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Report: Kenya safe from likely housing market crash

Kenya’s property market is safe from a possible housing bubble due to the cash-based nature of transactions in the real estate sector, where just two per cent of units are bought through mortgage.

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Why pending bills could double Kenya's budget deficit under new system

Kenya is staring at a double-digit budget deficit as the government plans to include pending bills and other liabilities in the budgeting process in line with the accrual accounting system.

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Overdraft facility increases by Sh27 billion on low interest regime

The sustained low interest regime by the CBK gave room for the government to borrow more through overdraft in the financial year that ended in June 2025, but still paid less in interest charges.

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Sh12 trillion public debt horror with little to show

Kenya’s growing debt that has crossed the Sh12 trillion mark with economists noting the lack of tangible projects to back the increased borrowing.

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Insurance regulator orders frequent audits on high-risk clients

Insurance companies will be required to frequently audit their high-risk customers in line with new guidelines issued by the regulator.

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Can temporary titles be the magic wand for Kenya's developers?

Most developers are stuck with projects for months, unable to offload because of processes, such as titling, that are involved.

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Over 1,400 entities sign up to State's e-procurement system

All ministries, state departments and independent commissions have registration on the e-government procurement system.

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Battle for retail business hots up as Chinese traders eye pie of local market

While these imports from China have no doubt unsettled the small and medium-scale traders, eating into their profits, major retailers say these stores are complementary.

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