Kenya News » Central News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya’s lenders seek first rate hike since 2024 amid oil-driven inflation
The recommendation comes as inflation continues to accelerate in East Africa's largest economy, fuelled largely by rising energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
News Kenya » Central » Economy: Finance Bill 2026: Tax pressure mounts as Kenyans face cost of living strain
Finance Bill 2026 sparks debate as push to realise additional taxes faces backlash over mobile phone tax, digital payments and rising cost of living pressures.
News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya Shows Economic Resilience, But Sustained Progress Depends on Accelerating Procompetitive Reforms
NAIROBI, November 24, 2025 — Kenya’s economy is projected to grow by an average 4.9% between 2025 and 2027, an increase from previous estimate. However, fiscal pressures are intensifying, with the ...
News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kenya Can Create More Jobs and Enhance Productivity by Adopting Procompetitive Reforms
Procompetitive reforms in key enabling sectors can boost Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 1.35 percentage points annually and unlock much-needed output expansion. Reforms that favor ...
News Kenya » Central » Economy: SA, Kenya work towards deeper economic integration to unlock Africa's growth potential
SA, Kenya work towards deeper economic integration to unlock Africa's growth potential South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position ...
News Kenya » Central » Economy: Kazakhstan, Kenya Seek Direct Flights and New Trade Corridor Linking Central Asia and East Africa
ALMATY – Nearly 85% of all overland cargo traffic between China and Europe passes through Kazakhstan, and now Astana is looking further south toward Africa. During the Kazakhstan–Kenya Business Forum ...
News Kenya » Central » Economy: Forex reserves slide as Iran war tests Kenya economy firepower
Rising global oil prices and market tensions putting pressure on Kenya’s foreign reserves. [File, Standard] Kenya’s foreign reserves dropped by about $800 million (Sh103 billion) in five weeks up to ...
News Kenya » Central » Economy: The tax question in Kenya’s evolving digital asset economy
Kenya’s digital asset economy is expanding rapidly, but the rules that govern it are still taking shape.As adoption accelerates, the real challenge is no longer whether to regulate the sector but ...