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John Mbadi John Mbadi
Economy•

Mbadi rules out new taxes but bets big on domestic borrowing

Kenya's FY2026/27 budget deficit of KSh1.146 trillion will be financed through borrowing spree totaling KSh1.12 trillion.
FSD Kenya Agriculture FSD Kenya Agriculture
Economy•

Kenya's food deficit is a big opportunity but funding flaws lock out investors

Fixed monthly loan repayment structures are unsuitable for enterprises such as
Matatu strike Matatu strike
Economy•

Private sector dips further in May as inflation sting erodes demand

Kenyan firms report sharpest deterioration in business since July 2024 as
Fuel Kenya Fuel Kenya
Economy•

Kenya’s diesel cut leaves commuters, food traders and firms waiting for real relief

EBC Financial Group says EPRA’s diesel revision has shifted attention from pump

Below the fold

Below the fold

Unilever East Africa Managing Director Luck Ochieng.
Economy•

Kenya is a tough market, but we are not leaving: Unilever boss Luck Ochieng

DTB
Economy•

DTB sees surge in SME lending as interest rates ease

Donald Trump
Economy•

Trump tariffs cast a long shadow on Kenya's tourism—survey

Safaricom CEO
Economy•

Safaricom’s impact in economy and environment crosses Sh1 trillion

CBK Governor
Economy•

As bad loans swell, bankers ask CBK to cut interest rate further

National Treasury PS
Economy•

Treasury retires $1Bn of 2028 Eurobond ahead of schedule with new loan

KRA eCOO
Economy•

Taxman seeks to unlock trade in Comesa via new era of e-certificate of origin

EV charging stations
Economy•

Epra sees rise in electricity use by industry, electric vehicles

US Dollars
Economy•

Strong shilling, global market swings dampen tea bonus party

NIFC
Economy•

Nairobi International Financial Centre makes bold step onto world stage

Orthodox tea auction
Economy•

Kagwe: Orthodox tea auction targets premium global market

CBK
Economy•

Central Bank ramps up cyber threats defenses