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Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery
Economy•

Dangote vows Lamu refinery will be ready in 40 months

Top industrialist sets ambitious timeline, pledges training school in Lamu County, industrial ecosystem and urges Africa to process its own resources
Data Centre Market Kenya Data Centre Market Kenya
Economy•

Kenya's data centre market poised to hit Sh104bn in value by 2031

Country's 20% annual growth since 2025 driven by cloud adoption, digital
Quickmart NSE listing Quickmart NSE listing
Economy•

Quickmart to list 50 percent stake on NSE in landmark offering

Planned listing, which is subject to regulatory approvals from the Capital
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,

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Potatoes
Economy•

Inflation rises to 4.1 percent in April on costly food

USAID Kenya Closure
Economy•

How US aid cuts are shaping Nairobi’s high-end property prices

Marriot Nairobi
Economy•

Hospitality sector held hostage by Visa hurdles and insecurity — Experts

Kenya China Trade Talks
Economy•

Ruto courts Beijing, secures over Sh100Bn worth of investments

Banking sector woes
Economy•

CBK ends 9-year freeze on new banks, sets Sh10Bn entry capital

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