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John Mbadi John Mbadi
Economy•

Mbadi rules out new taxes but bets big on domestic borrowing

Kenya's FY2026/27 budget deficit of KSh1.146 trillion will be financed through borrowing spree totaling KSh1.12 trillion.
FSD Kenya Agriculture FSD Kenya Agriculture
Economy•

Kenya's food deficit is a big opportunity but funding flaws lock out investors

Fixed monthly loan repayment structures are unsuitable for enterprises such as
Matatu strike Matatu strike
Economy•

Private sector dips further in May as inflation sting erodes demand

Kenyan firms report sharpest deterioration in business since July 2024 as
Fuel Kenya Fuel Kenya
Economy•

Kenya’s diesel cut leaves commuters, food traders and firms waiting for real relief

EBC Financial Group says EPRA’s diesel revision has shifted attention from pump

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M-pesa 5
Economy•

Safaricom's M-PESA unlocks Kenya-Ethiopia transfers

KRA Tax Summit
Economy•

KRA told to tap power of tech to enhance collections

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Economy•

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

Acorn Green buildings
Economy•

How Absa is accelerating Kenya’s green building shift  

NSE 5
Economy•

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

Jua Kali
Economy•

Informal workers earning less than the legal minimum wage

Elizabeth Wasunna, Business Banking Director, Absa Bank Kenya
Economy•

Partnerships can accelerate growth for women-led SMEs in Kenya

NCBA John
Economy•

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

viazi
Economy•

Inflation ticks up marginally to 4.4% in August

Bamburi Cement
Economy•

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

NCBA Limuru
Economy•

NCBA to raid customer savings for loan repayments

Absa HY24
Economy•

Revenue boost drives Absa Bank's Half-Year profit to Sh10.7Bn