Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 46.8 in April 2024, marking the third consecutive month below the …
Economy & Business
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Digital Credit Providers Face New Consumer Protection Rules
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Central Bank of Kenya has introduced stringent regulations for digital lenders, requiring transparent pricing, credit limits based on income, …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Inflation Falls to 4.9%—Lowest in Three Years
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s year-on-year inflation dropped to 4.9% in April 2024—the lowest since March 2021—thanks to stable food prices, a stronger shilling, …
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Economy & Business
Kenya Bans Single-Use Plastics in National Parks and Protected Areas
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has extended its plastic ban to all national parks, reserves, and marine parks effective May 2024. The Ministry of …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Data Centres Attract $500 Million in Green Tech Investment
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s data centre ecosystem—led by Konza, Nairobi, and Mombasa hubs—has attracted $500 million in investment from Microsoft, Google, and Liquid …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Digital Birth Registration Reaches 90% of Newborns
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s digital birth registration system, integrated with maternity hospitals and Huduma Centres, now covers 90% of newborns—up from 65% in …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Digital Birth Registration Reaches 90% of Newborns Nationwide
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s digital birth registration system, integrated with maternity hospitals and Huduma Centres, now covers 90% of newborns—up from 65% in …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s National Digital ID System Achieves 95% Adult Enrollment
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s Huduma Namba digital ID system has enrolled 45 million adults—95% of the eligible population—making it one of Africa’s most …
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Nairobi is emerging as East Africa’s data hub, with Microsoft, Google, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies expanding cloud infrastructure in 2023–2024. …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s EACOP Pipeline Stake Progresses Amid Environmental Reviews
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has formalized its 10% equity stake in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), advancing plans to transport crude …