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Kenya GDP Growth by Presidential Era 1963–2026
Kenya’s real GDP grew by 4.6 per cent in 2025, slightly slower than 4.7 per cent in 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of…
World Bank: Tax and Power Reforms Could Unlock KSh 194.6bn Private Investment in Kenya
The World Bank Group has urged Kenya to fix tax unpredictability, electricity costs and regulatory overlap, saying targeted reforms in three sectors could unlock up…
CBK Draft Rules Target Bank Hive-Downs and Intra-Group Asset Transfers
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed draft prudential rules that would tighten oversight of hive-down transactions, where a bank moves a business unit,…
Kenya Inflation Rises to 6.8% in September 2026 as Food and Transport Costs Climb
Kenya’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.8 per cent in September 2026, up from 6.6 per cent in August, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…
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Nearly 500 Companies Face Shutdown in Kenya — And Jobs Could Be the Casualty
Kenya's unemployment worries just got a new dimension. The Registrar of Companies has moved to dissolve or strike off close…
How Small Businesses in Kenya Can Build Sustainably Without Breaking the Bank
Running a small business in Kenya comes with enough pressure already. Rising electricity costs, unpredictable supply chains, and tightening competition…
How to Register a Business in Kenya Online: Step by Step Guide 2026
Registering a business in Kenya is now done entirely online through the eCitizen platform. Whether you are starting a small…
How to Write a Business Plan in Kenya That Actually Gets You Funded
A business plan in Kenya today looks very different from what it did a decade ago. Gone are the days…