In a move aimed at easing the cost of doing business and addressing stakeholder concerns, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) has suspended the implementation of new levies on imports and exports until March 2025. The suspension comes after significant backlash from traders who argued that the additional costs would harm their operations and […]

The Kenyan government, under President William Ruto’s administration, has announced transformative changes to the Hustler Fund, a flagship program aimed at empowering low-income earners and small-scale entrepreneurs. The adjustments are intended to expand credit accessibility for borrowers who demonstrate timely repayment behavior and to integrate more Kenyans into the formal financial sector. Creation of a […]

The World Bank has revised Kenya’s economic growth projection for 2024 to 4.7%, down from its earlier estimate of 5.0%. This adjustment highlights the toll of fiscal challenges, social unrest, and environmental disruptions on East Africa’s largest economy. While Kenya remains a regional leader with growth outpacing the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.0%, the report […]

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a series of draft statutory instruments to refine the country’s tax framework, signaling a significant step toward modernizing and streamlining tax compliance in Kenya. This initiative is in line with KRA’s mission to create a more inclusive, transparent, and efficient tax system that aligns with the evolving economic […]

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced a reduction in its base lending rate, lowering it from 12 percent to 11.25 percent, effective immediately. This decision was made during the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting on December 5, 2024, following a significant decline in global inflation and slower economic growth in the first half […]

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has acknowledged that high taxes on salaries, particularly the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) levy, are one of the primary reasons many Kenyans feel economically strained despite improvements in economic indicators. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 FinAccess Survey, Mbadi pledged to advocate for reforms to alleviate the tax burden […]

German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs, Robert Habeck, has highlighted significant opportunities for German investments in Kenya’s energy sector, particularly in renewable energy. His visit to Kenya, as part of the German African Business Summit (GABS), underscores the growing interest in enhancing economic partnerships between Germany and Africa. Habeck’s remarks, delivered during a […]

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi recently emphasized the significant role played by the Kenyan diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with over 30,000 Kenyans currently living and working there. Speaking during the 53rd National Day celebrations of the UAE held in Nairobi, Mudavadi highlighted the deepening partnership between Kenya and the UAE, noting its […]

Kenya is poised to witness a transformative leap in its economic landscape as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes an increasingly integral part of its digital economy. According to a report by Public First titled Digital Opportunity of Kenya, AI has the potential to contribute $2.4 billion to the country’s economy by 2030. This projection underscores the […]