Economy

Kenya’s electricity generation decreased in November 2024, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The KNBS report showed that local electricity production dropped from 1,103.5 million kWh in October to 1,067.3 million kWh, marking a 3.3 percent …

Kenya’s economy is expected to grow by 5.3% in 2025, as reported by the National Treasury. In the Budget Policy Statement for 2025, released in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Treasury indicated that this growth would be an improvement from 4.6% in 2024 and 5.6% in 2023. The economy shrank in …

Safaricom has appointed Edward Okaro as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective January 15, 2025. The appointment was announced by Acting Company Secretary Linda Mesa on Thursday, following the resignation of Rose Ogega on November 29, 2024, who had served in the role since February 12, 2019. The Safaricom Board expressed …

Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has called for collaborative efforts across multiple sectors to tackle the challenges hindering growth in the pastoral livestock sector. He highlighted trade restrictions, poor infrastructure, and limited access to markets as major obstacles affecting this crucial sector, which supports the livelihoods of millions. Mueke …

Effective from midnight tonight, petroleum prices in Kenya will see an increase across all fuel types. The maximum allowed pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will rise by KShs. 0.29 per litre, KShs. 2.00 per litre, and KShs. 3.00 per litre, respectively. These adjustments are set to impact …

By: Abdihakim Siyad  A panel of Members of Parliament (MPs), led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, commenced the vetting process for President William Ruto’s Cabinet nominees on Tuesday. Among those undergoing scrutiny is former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, nominated to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …

Hawkers in Nairobi are threatening to stage a protest in response to Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision to ban them from operating on the main streets of the Central Business District (CBD). The hawkers’ association has announced plans to march to City Hall to express their opposition to the directive and …

Chinese retail chain China Square has opened a new store at Two Rivers Mall, further growing its presence in Kenya. This new location adds to China Square’s expanding network of outlets, which already includes stores in Kenyatta University’s Unicity Mall, The Waterfront, Karen Mall, Lang’ata Hyper Mall, and two locations …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenya’s leather industry is set to create 100,000 jobs by 2027. While inspecting the ongoing development at the Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) in Kenanie, Machakos County, Kindiki revealed that the sector currently provides 17,000 jobs. He emphasized that the government’s transformation plan …

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …