Kenya News » Western News Kenya » Western » Economy: Broad-based leaders rally western Kenya behind Ruto ahead of 2027
Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government have intensified campaigns to consolidate political support for President William Ruto in Western Kenya, urging residents to back his re-election ...
News Kenya » Western » Economy: William Ruto hosts Bungoma leaders amid push to pick 2027 running mate from western Kenya
President Ruto unveils KSh 38 billion investment in Bungoma, including a smart city and Level 6 hospital, amidst waning Mt Kenya support ahead of 2027 elections.
News Kenya » Western » Economy: Reforms are Needed to Stem a Slow-down in Kenya’s Economic Growth
NAIROBI, December 10, 2024 — Kenya’s GDP is projected to grow at 4.7% in 2024, slower when compared to 5.6% in 2023 and closer to the country’s pre-pandemic average of 4.6% per year between 2011-2019, ...
News Kenya » Western » Economy: How Kenya’s economy has defied political upheaval
Kenya’s continued political malaise has had little impact on the country’s stock market and local currency so far, but analysts warn of a possible economic downturn by the end of the year after the ...
News Kenya » Western » Economy: Kenya Is Desperate to Pay Off Staggering Debt. Its Workers Are Paying the Price.
Increased payroll taxes are one element of a bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors. The Toi Market in Nairobi.Credit...Brian Otieno for The New York ...
News Kenya » Western » Economy: Kenya’s Economy Picked Up Speed Slightly in Second Quarter
Kenya’s economy grew slightly faster in the second quarter as lower borrowing costs spurred private-sector credit. Gross domestic product expanded 5% in the three months through June from a year ...