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Kenya’s economy grows by 5.6%

The East African Business Mirror - May 20, 2024

Kenya's economy expanded by 5.6% in 2023, up from a revised 4.9% the previous year, according to the head of the statistics...

The CBK said its latest CEOs and market perceptions survey had shown increased concerns on the rise in fuel and electricity prices—which usually filters into the economy through increased costs of other goods and services.

Kenyan CEOs express anxiety over soaring fuel, electricity costs

October 4, 2023

Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.6% in 2023 – AfDB

October 4, 2023

The deal builds on negotiations for an EPA with the partner states of the EAC - which at the time were Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda - which were finalised in October 2014

European Commission approves Kenya’s duty-free access deal with EU, Final hurdles...

October 3, 2023

The CBK said its latest CEOs and market perceptions survey had shown increased concerns on the rise in fuel and electricity prices—which usually filters into the economy through increased costs of other goods and services.

Government takes up to sh79 in tax per liter of fuel

September 20, 2023

Health

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Scientists still puzzled by low corona deaths in Africa

The East African Business Mirror - August 14, 2020

Uhuru upbeat as experts query viability of healthcare plan

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

Expectant mothers told to register with NHIF for free care

January 21, 2019

State receives Covid-19 testing kits worth Ksh 44m from Aga Khan

April 8, 2021

Universal Health Coverage: What you need to know

March 4, 2020

Chris Kirubi Wins Fight With Cancer, But Won’t Meet People Yet

September 21, 2020

WHO warns of COVID-19 upsurge during Christmas festivities

November 20, 2020

Tourism stakeholders back covid vaccination to sustain recovery

March 16, 2021

Economy

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Consumers suffer as shilling loses against dollar

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

Kenya, TZ court cases block tonnes of GMO maize seeds

The East African Business Mirror - February 10, 2023

Dollar-for-oil swaps strain Kenyan shilling

September 14, 2023

JKIA personal items seizures up on tax purge

August 30, 2021

We can make Lamu Port first port of call in Africa

May 25, 2021

19 mega projects hit as Sh66.8bn China, foreign loans cut

February 10, 2023

Nakuru gets Sh1bn for urbanisation project

January 21, 2019

Uganda’s private sector now shows strongest growth since 2016

January 21, 2019

Tourism

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Serena reopens beach hotel as bookings for Christmas holiday rise

The East African Business Mirror - December 17, 2020

Kenya elephant numbers double in three decades

The East African Business Mirror - August 13, 2020

As COVID-19 hits tourism, Kenya’s Maasai find new ways to thrive

August 13, 2020

An elephant baby booms; Mt. Kilimanjaro

August 13, 2020

Tourism in Kenya

March 15, 2020

Sawela Lodge Naivasha

February 20, 2020

Trade

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Government to put in place measures to ease China trade barriers

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

How Brexit may disrupt flower trade and affect Kenya

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2020

We can make Lamu Port first port of call in Africa

May 25, 2021

Kenya enters cooperative agreements with Djibouti

June 12, 2023

Investment

Investors happy as operations at Naivasha Inland Container Depot commence

The East African Business Mirror - March 1, 2021

Covid keeps investors shy as Africa foreign investments decline 18pc

The East African Business Mirror - January 26, 2021

Banking

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Kenyan banks stable but lending frozen

The East African Business Mirror - August 18, 2020

Bank credit growth jumps to highest in 32 months

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

Equity launches Sh678bn EAC economic stimulus plan

March 7, 2022

Co-op Bank posts higher third quarter net profit

January 21, 2019

Motoring

Peugeot assembly now starts in Thika

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

If you fancy fuel guzzlers here’s your club

The East African Business Mirror - April 27, 2020

Agriculture

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Kenya bans importation of maize from Tanzania, Uganda

The East African Business Mirror - March 8, 2021

Stakeholders in agriculture set to benefit from warehouse regulatory system

The East African Business Mirror - February 8, 2021

Rai family diversifies into avocado farming

February 10, 2023

How quality milk is earning farmers more money

January 21, 2019

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Huawei ranked as one of the top employers in Kenya

The East African Business Mirror - February 1, 2021

Kenya launches pilot Universal Healthcare

The East African Business Mirror - January 21, 2019

Amica Sacco bets on new mobile app to hit Sh1.2bn in 2022

March 7, 2022

6 million signatures collected so far- Azimio

July 18, 2023

Uganda: At least 16 dead as protests rage over arrest of pop star turned presidential candidate Bobi Wine

November 20, 2020

Universal Healthcare meaning

January 21, 2019

Corporate trustees race to meet RBA compliance deadline

May 24, 2024

Google suspends Huawei’s use of Android products

May 21, 2019

Carrefour launches mobile app to enhance online shopping

January 26, 2021

Uhuru accepts Parliament’s fresh airtime, betting taxes

July 2, 2021

China-Africa forum: Delegates pledge for enhanced collaboration, emphasis on quality

July 18, 2023

First ship docks at Lamu Port on Thursday ahead of launch

May 17, 2021

Cross-border traders protest new barriers to trade in food in EAC

June 14, 2023

Government sets up free maternity insurance cover for poor women

January 21, 2019

Kinyanjui named Africa’s business friendly governor of the year 2020

August 18, 2020

Counties to pay volunteers as in support of universal healthcare

January 21, 2019

Expectant mothers told to register with NHIF for free care

January 21, 2019

Kenyans pay Sh35bn for non-existent insurance

October 7, 2020

Urithi wants housing revolving fund for co-operatives

January 21, 2019

Kiambu digitizes payment of utilities

September 21, 2020

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Kenyans sent home Ksh 28.4B in February

The East African Business Mirror - March 23, 2021

Business

Kenyans living abroad sent home more cash in the month of February by 41.3 billion shillings compared to a similar period last...

President Uhuru Kenyatta responds to Pandora Papers leak

October 6, 2021

Co-op Bank posts higher third quarter net profit

January 21, 2019

Kenya, Tanzania trade dispute ends

January 21, 2019

Government to put in place measures to ease China trade barriers

January 21, 2019

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