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News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya’s curse of monetary expansion during elections

News channel or source: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-analysis/columnists/kenya-s-curse-of-monetary-expansion-during-elections--5587536
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

When beholden to incumbents at elections, CBK corners itself...The brazen wrecking of the economy ignores competent advice.

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Sh12bn Mombasa SEZ to create 10,000 jobs as Kenya targets export-led manufacturing

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/economy/sh12bn-mombasa-sez-to-create-10-000-jobs-as-kenya-targets-export-led-manufacturing/ar-AA2bOvOM
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, with the first phase expected to create 10,000 jobs and transform the coastal city from a transit ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya central bank cuts its benchmark rate for the 10th straight time

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-central-bank-cuts-main-lending-rate-10th-consecutive-time-2026-02-10/
Published on: Tuesday 10 February 2026

Kenya's central bank cuts rate to 8.75% from 9% Decision in line with forecast Bankers' association had urged a 'hold' Kenya's economy forecast to grow 5.5% in 2026 NAIROBI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Kenya's ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate

News channel or source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/kenyas-central-bank-cuts-key-lending-rate-16ea6c6a
Published on: Tuesday 10 February 2026

Kenya’s central bank cut its key lending rate as East Africa’s largest economy continues a policy-loosening cycle to boost private-sector lending and economic growth amid receding inflation. The bank ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Inflation diverges as Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda see key economic shifts

News channel or source: https://businessday.ng/africa/article/africa-finance-in-brief-inflation-diverges-as-tanzania-zimbabwe-kenya-and-rwanda-see-key-economic-shifts/
Published on: Friday 28 August 2026

Across Africa this week, the economic picture remained mixed as some countries made progress in taming inflation while others tightened monetary policy to contain rising prices. Tanzania strengthened ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Asset financier injects Sh44 billion in new investments in Kenya's economy

News channel or source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/enterprise/article/2001554527/asset-financier-injects-sh44-billion-in-new-investments-in-kenyas-economy
Published on: Tuesday 04 August 2026

Mogo Kenya Deputy Country Manager Branton Mutea, Mogo customer Joseph Ng’ang’a and Mogo Head of Communications Valerie Kenyanito during the Mogo @7 celebrations. [James Wanzala, Standard] Regional ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Telematics tipped as key engine of Kenya’s smart mobility and economic transition

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/general/telematics-tipped-as-key-engine-of-kenya-s-smart-mobility-and-economic-transition/ar-AA2bhoMh
Published on: Monday 31 August 2026

Kenya is positioning telematics as a critical technology for accelerating its shift towards electric and smarter mobility.Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui said connected ...