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HassConsult co-CEO Sakina Hassanali HassConsult co-CEO Sakina Hassanali
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Why property prices are on sharp rise, shaking off mortgage woes

"Homes in Kenya are fully paid... Owners rarely end up grappling with mortgage repayments," ~ HassConsult CEO Sakina Hassanali.
IFAD Credit Bank IFAD Credit Bank
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IFAD's sacco-led model to drive financial inclusion in rural Kenya pays off

Under IFAD push in two years, over 1,800 remittance receivers opened accounts
Magunas Meru Magunas Meru
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Private sector activity eases in August after July’s protest hit

PMI increased to 49.4 in August, from a 12-month low of 46.8, in July when
Corruption Kenya Corruption Kenya
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Foreign investors in Kenya flag threat of graft, energy costs, and tax administration

Investors are also concerned about the increasing prevalence of counterfeits

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Hustler Fund
Economy•

Treasury backs Hustler Fund with Sh300M despite defaults

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi
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Mbadi targets economic revival after year of disruption

Fertiliser subsidy
Economy•

Treasury cuts agriculture sector budget by 12% to KES47.6Bn

Tea exports
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Poor weather cuts first quarter tea output by 18 percent

Kenya Laundering
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Kenya blacklisted by EU over money laundering risks

Solar sector
Economy•

Lobby warns VAT charge could shrink Kenya's solar sector by 20%

Senate KE
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Senate’s Sh465Bn for counties set to spark budget tug-of-war with MPs

New AfDB President
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New captain at AfDB as foreign aid dries up and tariffs bite

Safaricom
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Safaricom sets aside $500M for AI infrastructure in East Africa

World Bank Kenya
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Rising debt dims Kenya’s growth outlook — World Bank

Taasi Loans
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DTB and Safaricom roll out Taasi Till Loans

Dr Peter Ndegwa
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Safaricom unveils new credit tool for Kenya’s MSMEs