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News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya: Ruto asks central government to transfer functions to counties

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/371656/kenya-ruto-asks-central-government-to-transfer-functions-to-counties/
Published on: Tuesday 17 December 2024

During a meeting with Kenyan governors, President William Ruto ordered the transfer of all pending budgets and functions that are still being held by the national government to counties. “This ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya in talks for fresh multilateral financing, central bank chief says

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/kenya-in-talks-for-fresh-multilateral-financing-central-bank-chief-says/ar-AA2empfw
Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026

By Rae Wee BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Kenya is in discussions with several multilateral development banks to secure new financing that is expected to materialise in the current financial year, its ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya central bank cuts interest rate for first time in four years

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/357710/kenya-central-bank-cuts-interest-rate-for-first-time-in-four-years/
Published on: Tuesday 06 August 2024

Kenya’s central bank trimmed Tuesday its main interest rate for the first time in four years, citing easing inflationary pressures, as the government struggles to raise revenue and service its public ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya’s Government To Acquire 1,000 Electric Vehicles Per Year For Staff

News channel or source: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/08/21/kenyas-government-to-acquire-1000-electric-vehicles-per-year-for-staff/
Published on: Wednesday 21 August 2024

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News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya's Government Says it is Taking Steps to Ease Cost of Living

News channel or source: https://www.voanews.com/a/kenya-s-government-says-it-is-taking-steps-to-ease-cost-of-living-/7496859.html
Published on: Tuesday 20 February 2024

Kenya's government says it is committed to building the economy by increasing revenue collection, reducing government spending, and ensuring the country is able to repay its debt and live within its ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya central bank holds key rate, sees inflation within target despite recent rise

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/kenya-central-bank-keeps-main-142609024.html
Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026

NAIROBI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Kenya's central bank maintained its benchmark lending rate on ‌Wednesday, saying it saw inflation staying within ‌its target range in the short term despite it edging up in ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate to boost private sector credit

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-central-bank-cuts-main-lending-rate-12-2024-10-08/
Published on: Tuesday 08 October 2024

NAIROBI, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Kenya's central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate (KECBIR=ECI), opens new tab to 12.00% from 12.75% on Tuesday, in a move aimed at stimulating credit to the private ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya's government appeals for protests to stop, but court suspends ban

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-police-ban-protests-central-nairobi-blame-criminal-infiltration-2024-07-18/
Published on: Thursday 18 July 2024

Government calls for protests to end Court suspends police order to ban demonstrations in Nairobi Opposition rejects coalition government Media regulator cautions broadcasters over coverage NAIROBI, ...

News Kenya » Central » Government: Kenya's GDP projected to grow by 5.4pc in 2025, Central Bank says

News channel or source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001511114/kenya-s-gdp-projected-to-grow-by-5-4pc-in-2025-central-bank-says
Published on: Wednesday 05 February 2025

Kenya's economy is expected to grow by 5.4 per cent in 2025, driven by strong performances in agriculture, services and government interventions, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Governor ...