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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: 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: Ruto@4: The Ruto economy: Has Kenya become stronger?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/general/ruto-4-the-ruto-economy-has-kenya-become-stronger/ar-AA29XtZd
Published on: Wednesday 12 August 2026

When President William Ruto took office in September 2022, Kenya's economy was recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic but growing unevenly, while households were already struggling with rising costs, a ...

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: Reasons Why Kenya’s Trade Ambition Should Be Matched with Smarter Risk Protection

News channel or source: https://sokodirectory.com/2026/08/reasons-why-kenyas-trade-ambition-should-be-matched-with-smarter-risk-protection/
Published on: Tuesday 25 August 2026

As Kenya’s trade continues to expand, the movement of goods across our borders has become increasingly central to our economy. Every container ...

News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya's forex reserves drop by KSh 28b, shilling remains stable against US dollar

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/kenya/kenyas-forex-reserves-drop-by-ksh-28b-shilling-remains-stable-against-us-dollar/ar-AA2ba5Oo
Published on: Friday 28 August 2026

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have declined for the fourth consecutive week, falling by USD 221 million (KSh 28.61b) between August 20 and August 27.

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 ...