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Diesel drops by Sh10 as petrol, kerosene remain unchanged

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has slashed Sh10 off the price of diesel in the latest fuel pricing cycle, as earlier directed by President William Ruto.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

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Why Mbadi's 201-page speech said a lot by not revealing much

Mbadi’s budget speech highlighted economic gains but raised questions over growth forecasts, PAYE relief delays and gaps in key economic data.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 days ago

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UN's push to have governments regulate Africa's housing market

A UN-Habitat report backs stronger government intervention in housing, arguing market-led solutions have failed to address Africa's affordability crisis.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 days ago

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Opposition's Sh4.3tr shadow budget cuts Mbadi's by Sh0.5b

Opposition unveils Sh4.3tn alternative budget cutting taxes and SHA funding, urging Ruto govt to reduce deficit and ease cost of living pressures.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 days ago

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Tax burden: How policy gaps leave informal sector untaxed

For an economy majorly supported by the informal sector, economists feel that the government is doing very little to even out the tax burden. 

By Graham Kajilwa 6 days ago

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Stable jobs? Why public sector worker purchasing power is dropping

A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a decline in real purchasing power in 2025.

By Graham Kajilwa 8 days ago

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Mbadi's Sermon on the Mount teachings now fall on deaf ears

When Mbadi speaks, he carries such conviction that you would believe he could make the budget numbers perform yoga poses if he wanted to.

By Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

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Can backyard extensions cure global housing shortage?

A UN-backed report has identified backyard extensions and other infill housing solutions as practical ways to ease housing shortages, highlighting their growing role in cities such as Nairobi.

By Graham Kajilwa 12 days ago

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Experts: Cut corporate tax to spur Kenya's economic growth

Cutting the rate to at least 25 per cent from the current 30 per cent, they argue, would stimulate foreign direct investments.

By Graham Kajilwa 13 days ago

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How I navigated turbulence to build a Sh1b fashion brand

This month, Vivo Fashion Group will be 15 years in business. And last year, the business surpassed the Sh1 billion revenue mark. 

By Graham Kajilwa 13 days ago

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Experts: Finance Bill proposal on nascent sectors hurts growth

Experts have raised concerns that proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2026 could stifle growth in Kenya’s emerging digital economy and other nascent sectors.

By Graham Kajilwa 18 days ago

Global push to redefine housing for appropriate policy intervention

The article argues that housing is a human right tied to dignity, health, safety and economic opportunity, not just physical shelter.

By Graham Kajilwa 19 days ago

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Treasury mulls slashing Sh4.8tr budget, tax hikes still an option

Treasury is considering cutting Kenya’s Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget and possibly raising taxes amid global economic pressures and rising fiscal obligations.

By Graham Kajilwa 21 days ago

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How Sh27.8b project is revamping informal settlements in urban areas

Kenya’s title deed programme in informal settlements is attracting investors, boosting land value and supporting sustainable urban development.

By Graham Kajilwa 26 days ago

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Why housing has become an economic crisis

The pertinent question at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum has not been if housing is important, but the justification that the global economy is hanging in the balance on its success.

By Graham Kajilwa 26 days ago

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Kenya lobbies for more funding for affordable housing amid shortage

A Kenyan session at the forum organised by the UN-Habitat in Baku, Azerbaijan, detailed the challenges of financing housing at scale amid shrinking external funding.

By Graham Kajilwa 26 days ago

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Ruto sustains push for Africa's seat at UN Security Council

William Ruto has renewed calls for Africa to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and demanded reforms to the global financial system to give developing nations fairer access to funding.

By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago

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Global housing crisis deepens despite policy gains - UN warns

The UN-Habitat has warned that the global housing crisis is worsening despite policy progress, citing rapid urbanisation, inadequate implementation, and millions living in slums.

By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago

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Africa-France summit ends with push to overhaul key trade rules

The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Construction sector adjusts to clinker levy on industry rebound

The construction sector is slowly adjusting to the import levy imposed on cement clinker, with the latest data showing an increase in tonnage by 82 per cent in 2025.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Inside William Ruto's challenge to global financial status quo

Ruto urges fair global financing for Africa, calling for investment-based partnerships at the Africa Forward Summit.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Why State is in rush to push job creation in cotton value chain

AFA Chairman Cornelly Serem challenged Kenyans to support locally manufactured fabrics by purchasing clothes made within the country instead of relying on imports.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Kenya's trade deficit widens to Sh1.6tr on raised maize imports

New data shows the value of imports in 2025 rose to Sh2.8 trillion, up from Sh2.7 trillion in 2024.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Mbadi's mixed signals on PAYE proposals as he defends Finance Bill, 2026

Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi sents mixed signals on the expected reforms to PAYE structure that could favour the low-income earners, and defends the tax proposals in the Finance Bill, 2026.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

How AI is transforming financial services and business in Kenya

As Kenya forges ahead on its digital transformation journey, there has been an uptick in the use of Artificial Intelligence in government and private sector institutions.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Taiwan firm to unveil AI computers at tech conference

Kenya’s aggressive digital market has caught the attention of the Taiwanese electronic consumer product company ASUS, which will be unveiling its portfolio of AI-enabled personal computers. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

From aid to enterprise: Refugee businesses expand East Africa's economy

A quiet economic shift is taking place inside refugee camps and host communities that is changing how governments, investors and development organisations view displaced populations.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Kenya to spend nearly half of budget on debt servicing

Nearly half of the 2026/27 budget will be allocated to debt servicing, with taxpayers expected to cover Sh2.3 trillion in interest payments and debt redemption.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Mpesa drives growth as Safaricom hits record Sh99.7b profit

M-Pesa remained the key driver of revenue performance in the period, contributing 59.2 per cent of total revenue growth, expanding its revenue mix to 45.6 per cent. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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State targets 192,259 new housing units despite unmet promises

Government cites land, legal, and funding issues slowing uptake of affordable housing units despite ambitious construction targets.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Roads dominate development budget in Treasury estimates

William Ruto’s 2026/27 budget plans heavily prioritise roads, which will take 21% of development spending as he moves to deliver infrastructure pledges ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Microfinance lenders seek law review on capital requirements

They say the 20 per cent cash or near-cash liquidity ratio threshold under the Microfinance Act and reporting standards has affected their cash flows.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Unfavourable rains slow down agriculture output to 3.1 per cent

Growth in the agricultural sector slumped last year due to unfavourable weather patterns characterised by below-average rainfall, which affected key crops.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Agro-based firms decline weighs on industrial growth

The slow growth recorded in agriculture in 2025 crept into the manufacturing sector, whose gross value added grew by two per cent in the period compared to three per cent in 2024. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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State moves to harmonise economic policies amid concerns

This review is driven by concerns that, despite the many policy documents intended to guide enterprises across the economy, most remain unused and ineffective.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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NSE eyes IPO pipeline to unlock private capital firms' exit plans

With billions flowing into deals but exits proving elusive, the exchanger is positioning IPOs as a solution to unlock investor returns and recycle capital.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

APA Apollo Group reports 14 per cent growth in insurance revenue

The APA Apollo Group reports a strong set of financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Kenya, Uganda to build oil refinery in Tanzania

Kenya and Uganda are in discussions to build a refinery in Tanzania that will serve oil-producing countries in the East African Community (EAC)

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Of demand and supply: Why affordable housing uptake has slowed down

The lack of a pool of potential homebuyers from which the market can draw whenever units are ready is the biggest setback derailing affordable housing delivery in the country. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Middle East crisis: How MSMEs can beat rising fuel prices

the transport and logistics sector is heavily dependent on fuel and any disruptions will significantly increase costs to both consumer products and commuters. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago