Economy

Gulf Energy to Take Over Tullow Oil’s Kenyan Assets After Sale Agreement

Auron Energy E&P Limited, a company linked to Gulf Energy in Kenya, is set to acquire Tullow Oil’s Kenyan operations following the signing of a sale and purchase agreement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The agreement, signed with Tullow Overseas Holdings BV — the parent company of Tullow’s …

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DTB Reduces Base Lending Rate to 14.21% in Line with CBK Directive

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has announced a reduction in its base lending rate for loans issued in Kenyan shillings, lowering it from 14.41% to 14.21% annually, effective July 1, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The adjustment follows the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent monetary policy …

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Coffee Farmers Win as Govt Rethinks Pay Rule

The government has reconsidered its directive requiring coffee farmers to receive payments directly through bank or mobile money accounts, amid fears that the move could disrupt the coffee industry. The policy, introduced in 2023 by Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, aimed to speed up payments by cutting out delays and …

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Naivas Celebrates 35 Years with Eyes on Expansion and Sustainability

Naivas Supermarket is marking 35 years of business in Kenya by reaffirming its commitment to expansion and long-term sustainability. The retailer attributes its steady growth to a disciplined business approach and strong partnerships with suppliers over the years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Joseph Pertton, Naivas Head of …

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AFA Bans Transit and Export of Raw Macadamia Nuts

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a directive banning the export and transit of raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts—both wet and dry—through Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement, AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru revealed that multiple shipments of raw macadamia nuts, allegedly …

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Kenya Airways Dreamliner Returns to Service, Boosting Fleet Capacity

Kenya Airways has announced the return of one of its previously grounded Dreamliner aircraft, a move set to significantly ease the airline’s fleet capacity constraints experienced since late 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka revealed that the aircraft will resume service …

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KRA Exceeds Revenue Target by Sh16 Billion in 2024/25

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outperformed its revenue collection goal by Sh16 billion, recording Sh2.571 trillion in total collections for the 2024/2025 financial year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a 6.8% increase from the Sh2.407 trillion collected in the previous fiscal year, despite economic headwinds …

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KWS To Hike Park Fee to Cover Sh11.87B Budget Shortfall

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to increase entry fees to national parks and protected areas in a bid to cover a funding shortfall of Sh11.87 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The proposed fee adjustment is outlined in the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation …

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Gov’t Introduces 4% Sugar Levy to Revive Struggling Sector

The government has introduced a 4% Sugar Development Levy (SDL) on all sugar produced locally or imported, starting July 1, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said the levy will …

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Car & General Reports Rebound in Boda Boda Sales After 2024 Dip

Car and General, a leading automotive and equipment distributor, says it is experiencing a rebound in boda boda sales following a sharp decline in 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel General Manager George Rubiri attributed the recovery to improved buyer financial discipline and a more stable economic climate. …

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