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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
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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
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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
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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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KRA Tax Summit
Economy•

KRA told to tap power of tech to enhance collections

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Pineapple farming is on an upward trajectory but still requires significant support to drive growth

Acorn Green buildings
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How Absa is accelerating Kenya’s green building shift  

NSE 5
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US Fed Rate Cuts Set to Reshape Global FDI Flows—Impact on Kenya and East Africa

Jua Kali
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Informal workers earning less than the legal minimum wage

Elizabeth Wasunna, Business Banking Director, Absa Bank Kenya
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Partnerships can accelerate growth for women-led SMEs in Kenya

NCBA John
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Calls intensify for a cybersecurity boost to fortify East Africa’s SACCOs

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Economy•

Inflation ticks up marginally to 4.4% in August

Bamburi Cement
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Savannah Clinker outbids Amsons with Sh25.4Bn for Bamburi Cement

NCBA Limuru
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NCBA to raid customer savings for loan repayments

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