Oil marketers join forces to drive up autogas adoption

Oil marketing firm Ola Energy and LPG firm Proto Energy have unveiled a joint initiative to roll out autogas refilling points across Ola’s retail network across the country.

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Agricultural sector records lowest growth

The agriculture sector grew at a sluggish 3.2 per cent over the third quarter of last year, the slowest growth rate for the largest sector of Kenya’s economy in nearly three years. 

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Kenyans face pain at the pump as Trump targets Venezuela oil

US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.

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Firms in Kenya Pipeline IPO to pocket over Sh200m

The sale of a 65 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company by the government is expected to raise Sh100 billion, which will plug budget holes over the current financial year.

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Big ask for KRA as Treasury sets Sh3tr revenue target

KRA is expected to face significant pressure to meet the Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target set by the National Treasury for the 2026-27 financial year. 

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Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates

Despite the impressive indicators at the national level, the average Kenyan is grappling with high cost of living, increased tax burden and stagnant or reducing income

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Turkana oil deal sparks concerns over skewed revenue sharing deal

Concerns are emerging over whether Kenya may have short-changed itself in negotiating a deal with Gulf Energy, the firm now expected to move the Lokichar oil fields in Turkana County.

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Why petrol stations are resisting new tax invoice system

Kenya’s petroleum sector is headed for a showdown with the taxman as a majority of petrol stations remain non-compliant with the new tax reporting directive, just a day to the December 31 deadline. 

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Blackout Wednesday: Why you experience weekly power outages

In 2025, Kenyans were most likely to experience an outage on Wednesday evenings, according to data from electricity sector agencies. 

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Questions as Chinese firm that built expressway cashes in on road repairs

The move came a week after President William Ruto announced plans to rebuild the roads.

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Insurers urged to rethink PSV's high-risk model

The insurance industry is being challenged to innovate coverage for the Public Service Vehicle sector which remains largely shunned as 'high-risk' despite its critical economic role.

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Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

The Association made the proposals against the National Treasury’s invitation for comments from Kenyans on tax policies to inform the Finance Bill 2026.

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Regional business lobby urges EAC countries to address emerging non-tariff barriers

EAC urged to address emerging non-tariff business barriers

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Bamburi to set up Sh32b clinker plant after Amsons takeover

Plant in Kwale County is expected to start clinker production by 2028, which will double Bamburi’s cement output.

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Fluorspar project gets back on track

The Mining Ministry has in the past said the mine has huge potential and could be in production for another 40 years.

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Match to Singapore or new term? Ruto's shift to big-ticket projects with Sh5tr fund

The Ruto administration launched the Hustler Fund on November 30, 2022, two months after he took the oath of office on September 13. 

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Court reinstates gas firm's permit for Kilifi terminal

Lake Gas, a subsidiary of Tanzania’s Lake Group, had appealed the tribunal’s ruling at the Environment and Land Court.

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Tanzanian firm Amsons eyes Kenya's renewable energy sector

Amsons Group has said it plans to venture into Kenya’s energy sector as it seeks to deepen its foray in the country following the acquisition of Bamburi Cement and a controlling stake in EAPC. 

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The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

Due to the nature of their work, the truckers have to contend with other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Mbadi: Why we sold Safaricom shares to Vodacom

The planned sale faces growing scrutiny from citizens and lawmakers demanding clarity and transparency.

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State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24b

Justice Florence Wangari ruled that the State had breached its commitments to the investor, who was blocked from developing a flagship agricultural project.

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Who owns Kenya?: 2pc control over half of arable land

A handful of Kenyans hold more than half of arable land, which is largely idle with allegations that a substantial proportion of this land has been acquired irregularly.

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Report: Public debt burden locks Kenyans out of health, education

Rising repayments, new survey by KHRC shows, mean less money for essential services. Kenya’s debt service to revenue ratio stood at 67 per cent in the year to June 2025.

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How Trump's migration freeze may cut off billions in diaspora remittances

Kenyans working in the US accounted for more than half of diaspora remittances last year. 

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Kenya Power on the spot for neglecting off-grid stations

New Auditor General report shows most of them are not in operation due to a lack of periodic maintenance. This is even as metrics used to measure the reliability of power supply.

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China's investment cap leaves State grappling with two toll tariffs

The splitting of the contract to expand the Rironi–Mau Summit Road has caused complications for KeNHA, as it emerges that the two consortia had proposed different toll rates. 

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Dar firm tightens grip on Kenya market with Sh723m EAPC deal

Tanzania’s Amson Group’s acquisition of 29.2 per cent stake in Portland follows its recent takeover of Bamburi Cement.

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Chinese retailer boosts Uchumi earnings amid Sh8.3b debt woes

China Square now accounts for more than 80 per cent of the rental income earned by the listed former retail giant after setting up an outlet at Uchumi’s Lang’ata Hyper premises.

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How Liquid Telecom lost Sh700,000 through a secret call recording

ODPC found that Liquid Kenya had violated Alston’s data rights and ordered the firm to compensate him.

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Ruto's claim on data centre power consumption untrue - analysts

William Ruto last week tickled a room full of Kenyans in Doha.

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Pay up or pay: Why Mau- Rironi highway toll-free options could be costlier

Charges have been tentatively put at Sh8 per kilometre, or Sh1,400 for the entire stretch.

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More pain at the pump as KPC bid to raise pipeline tariff gathers pace

The increase to the end of the three-year tariff control period translates to a 21 per cent hike.

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Brace for price increases as Kebs slaps companies with new levy

Local manufacturers have been slapped with a new levy, which is expected to result in a rise in the cost of essential goods, further straining many households.

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Why most startups lose out on capital investments

Local institutional investors are key in unlocking the start-up scene but have over the years, failed to make a major impact.

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Irony of State's borrowing binge amid increased private sector financing

The increased role that the private sector is now playing in infrastructure development has, however, not stopped the government from speeding up the acquisition of debt.

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Domestic loans now dominate Kenya's Sh12 trillion public debt

Kenya’s public debt rose to Sh12.05 trillion by the end of September 2025, heightening concerns over the country’s debt sustainability and its growing reliance on domestic borrowing.

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How Sintmond's bitter fallout with Kengen cost it Sh3bn carbon deal

This was despite Sintmond having emerged as the highest bidder having offered to buy the carbon credits at Sh2.99 billion

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Kenyans grapple with stagnation, decline in earnings

Most Kenyans reported a stagnation or decline in their earnings over the quarter to September compared to a similar period last year, pointing to the difficulties that they continue to grapple with.

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Audit reveals firms, State holding Sh330 billion unclaimed assets

Majority of public and private entities continue to hold onto hundreds of billions of shillings belonging to Kenyans despite a law requiring them to either turn the money over to the UFAA. 

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Why State is banking on oil, minerals fund to pay debts

Bill stipulates how the money will be saved and invested, with a focus on Kenya’s future generation. Treasury has proposed using funds as well as windfalls from the sectors for debt repayment.

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