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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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Absa HY24
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Revenue boost drives Absa Bank's Half-Year profit to Sh10.7Bn

KCB Kimathi
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KCB resumes dividends after 86% profit surge to Sh29.9Bn

Kenya Airways
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KQ flies back to profit after a 10-year descent

Tax hike
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July trade activity takes a big hit on tax revolt—report

EABL - FY24
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EABL profit dips 12% to Sh10Bn as consumers opt for illicit brews

Working from office
Economy•

Kenya's productivity at risk as worker engagement dips

RISE1
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Nigeria's Risevest mulls East Africa entry through Hisa deal

SRC-MENGICH-2
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Teachers hit as SRC freezes salary reviews

Ruto Finance Bill
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Moody's Caa1 downgrade signals tough times ahead for Kenya

M-Kopaa
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M-Kopa deal pushes up Kenya's Q2 start-up funding to Sh13Bn

Nancy Gathungu
Economy•

Auditor exposes rot in NTSA, NHIF payments

EPA4
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Kenya scores big with duty-free access to the EU market