Economy & Business

Kenya’s retail sector contracted by 3.1% in Q4 2023 as consumers cut discretionary spending due to high food and fuel …

Kenya’s sugar production rose to 780,000 metric tonnes in 2023—covering 85% of national demand—thanks to government bailouts for Mumias and …

After years of decline, Kenya’s sugar industry is showing signs of recovery, with production rising by 18% in 2023 to …

The Nairobi City County Government announced a streamlined digital licensing platform aimed at entrepreneurs and start-ups in Nairobi. The initiative …

County Digitizes Licensing for Manufacturing Companies — Streamlining Business in Kenya Nairobi — In a push to modernize business services …

Nairobi City County has rolled out an electronic licensing platform designed to simplify and modernize the permitting process for businesses …

Nairobi City County launched a digital system for business and market licensing, replacing several paper‑based permits with a streamlined online …

In a move reflecting cautious optimism, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 12.5% …

Nairobi County has intensified efforts to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses through the expansion of innovation funding programs. The …

Kenya Power has announced a strategic collaboration with the Nairobi City County Government to upgrade electricity provision for industrial parks …