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Treasury CS John Mbadi Treasury CS John Mbadi
Economy•

Budget overruns, domestic loans risk eroding fiscal credibility

A new World Bank report flags repeated budget overruns and domestic borrowing appetite to finance ballooning budget needs.
Fuel Prices Fuel Prices
Economy•

Kenya’s private sector returns to growth in October as PMI hits 2026 high

The headline PMI rose to 52.5 in October from 51.3 in September, according to
Matatu Fares Matatu Fares
Economy•

High fuel costs strain households as October inflation rises to 7.3%

Kenya's headline inflation hits the highest point in a year, attributable
Treasury CS John Mbadi Treasury CS John Mbadi
Economy•

Banks hand Treasury record Sh205 billion in tax as compliance costs jump

The average annual compliance cost per bank spiraled by 62.25%, surging to

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Below the fold

KRA
Economy•

Millions smile as KRA writes off Sh158Bn in tax debts

Absa Bank Kenya
Economy•

Absa ups the stakes in mortgage market with 110% financing deal

Absa Bank Kenya Hello Tractor
Economy•

Absa boosts agribusiness with Sh500M for tractor access

Dr Chirs Kiptoo
Economy•

KRA turns up the heat on rental tax evaders

Absa Nairobi Forum
Economy•

Global leaders gather in Nairobi for inaugural trade summit

KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto
Economy•

Trump tariffs trigger call for Kenya's economic rebirth

March inflation 2025
Economy•

Inflation edges up to 3.6% in March, driven by food costs

Kenya electricity mains
Economy•

Kenya doubles electricity imports in just six months

KCB CEO Paul Russo
Economy•

KCB secures fintech edge with Riverbank Solutions buyout

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru
Economy•

Why governors want to shut down counties in 14 days

Smartphone usage Kenya
Economy•

Smartphone penetration hits 80.5% as mobile data soars

Kenya IMF
Economy•

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