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Microfinance Institutions in Kenya Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
Economy•

Losses and capital woes leave Kenya’s microfinance sector on edge

In 2025, three of the largest micro-lenders, Kenya Women, Faulu and SMEP, reported big losses accounting for the bulk of the sector’s red print, CBK
Central Bank of Kenya Central Bank of Kenya
Economy•

Trade accounts for a quarter of Kenya’s bad loans, CBK reveals

Data shows trade alone carries KSh170.6bn in bad loans, which is 24.5% of the
CA Kenya CA Kenya
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Kenya’s mobile market hits saturation point as growth slows

Industry data for the April to June quarter shows that new SIM subscriptions
Fuel Prices Kenya Fuel Prices Kenya
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Epra freezes pump prices despite jump in diesel and kerosene import costs

Motorists in Nairobi to continue paying KSh214.03 per litre on petrol and

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Smartphone usage Kenya
Economy•

Smartphone penetration hits 80.5% as mobile data soars

Kenya IMF
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Kenya wants a new deal from the IMF after ditching last review

Ruto meets Hemedti
Economy•

Tea, coffee exports take heavy hit as Sudan slams trade door

Mobius Motors
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Mobius Motors gears up for a comeback with new model launches

Absa Bank Kenya PLC CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Abdi Mohamed.
Economy•

Kenya’s economy set for 4.9% growth amid sectoral shift

John Mbadi
Economy•

Sh268Bn in unverified pending bills raises red flags

Tana River Rice farming
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Tana River to champion large-scale rice farming in new agri push

February Inflation KE
Economy•

Kenya’s private sector sees modest growth in February

IMF Kenya Corruption
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IMF launches probe into Kenya’s corruption issues

KRA
Economy•

KRA cancels Sh140 billion in tax penalties and interest

KenGen Green Park
Economy•

KenGen tips Olkaria SEZ to attract data center firms, EV makers

price of sugar
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Cost of living up as inflation rises to 3.5% in February