Kenya faces fuel shortages as Iran crisis drags on
Kenya is bracing for tighter fuel supplies as disruptions from the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict have severely curtailed tanker traffic through the Strait…
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Boost for farmers as state launches project to tackle food production challenges
As a move to boost food production amid growing effects of climate change, the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan is set to…
IMF launches governance assessment to boost Kenya economic growth
The International Monetary Fund has launched a governance diagnostic assessment to identify corruption risks that could impede Kenya’s macroeconomic stability and growth.…
Payslip crisis: Report outlines bare income mess
Employees are grappling with a major income crisis worsened by increased statutory deductions introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration. A new report…
African Development Bank legacy: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina farewell address and Africa economic transformation
As the African Union Summit came to a close in Addis Ababa, the African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, delivered…
CBK sounds warning as it slashes lending rates
The Central Bank of Kenya has lowered its base lending rate by 50 basis points to 10.75 % down from 11.25 %,…
Kenya unveils new inflation measures amid policy push
The National Treasury on Tuesday unveiled Kenya’s first-ever report distinguishing core and non-core inflation, a pivotal step in refining the country’s economic…
Ruto faces crucial test as tax policy hangs in the balance
Exactly six months after tax proposals ignited deadly nationwide protests, President William Ruto’s administration faces a pivotal moment as it prepares to…
Millions in Kenya Face Starvation as Food Insecurity Peaks, Report Warns
More than two million Kenyans are projected to face starvation until May as food insecurity intensifies across the country, particularly in…
Ruto faces growing threat of strikes amid economic strain
President William Ruto’s administration is facing a new wave of industrial unrest as workers from key sectors prepare to strike over unmet…