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Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga
Economy•

KRA crosses Sh2 trillion revenue mark amid economic headwinds

This marks the first time the taxman has breached the symbolic two-trillion-shilling threshold, posting 96.5% performance rate.
Housing Kenya Housing Kenya
Economy•

Cement usage dips as Kenya’s construction sector posts mixed signals

The 2025 Economic Survey shows a slowdown in cement consumption even as
John Mbadi John Mbadi
Economy•

Digital tax down to 1.5% in 2025 Finance Bill — Mbadi

Digital tax was introduced in 2023 and targets entities dealing in crypto and
PMI April 2025 PMI April 2025
Economy•

Private sector roars back in April as PMI hits 15-month high

Kenya's private sector activity surged in April, with the Stanbic Bank PMI

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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

Kenya electricity mains
Economy•

Kenya doubles electricity imports in just six months

KCB CEO Paul Russo
Economy•

KCB secures fintech edge with Riverbank Solutions buyout

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru
Economy•

Why governors want to shut down counties in 14 days