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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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Ruto Finance Bill
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Housing levy, higher fuel costs to hit Kenyans starting July 1st

Kumi Kumi
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Advance excise duty payment plan will choke alcohol makers, drive up illicits

Kenya-Power5-1
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Why local currency power deals will not bring down electricity cost

Diaspora remittances
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Kenyans in Uganda send a billion home as US diaspora flows decline

Nganga-Transcentury-759x445
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Bankruptcy takeovers are triggering wider corporate concerns

CBK best
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CBK worried about short term small business loans

Water1
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Court freezes World Bank thirst for higher water costs

Cost of Living2
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World Bank sees Kenya caving on higher cost of living

Namwamba
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Government laying digital traps to tax virtual music

Economic Data
Economy•

Researchers seek global ties to plug economic planning data gaps

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World Bank extra billions to cover funding shortfall from failed Eurobond

Safcom vandalism
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Fraud and theft cases rise on tough economy