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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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Below the fold

President Ruto Government
Economy•

Rising debt burden and Iran conflict darken Kenya's 2026 economic outlook

Dangote Industries Limited
Economy•

Kenya edges out Tanzania in race for Dangote’s mega oil refinery

KRA
Economy•

KRA opens tax amnesty window, warns of post-deadline crackdown

fuel prices
Economy•

Consumers hit as selling prices rise sharpest in June on fuel costs

NIFC Chief Executive Daniel Mainda
Economy•

Nairobi’s financial centre certification targets AI, virtual assets firms

World Bank Kenya
Economy•

Kenya secures Sh162bn World Bank funding for key projects

Remittances Kenya
Economy•

Kenyan students abroad drain Sh40 billion as rural homes reap diaspora inflows

John Mbadi
Economy•

Mbadi rules out new taxes but bets big on domestic borrowing

FSD Kenya Agriculture
Economy•

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

Matatu strike
Economy•

Private sector dips further in May as inflation sting erodes demand

Fuel Kenya
Economy•

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

Fuel Prices Protests Kenya
Economy•

Lawyers demand audit of G-to-G fuel deal amid oil prices revolt