Category News & Updates

Kenya Pipeline IPO: A Once‑in‑a‑Generation Opportunity The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) is the government’s biggest privatisation in years, opening up to 65% of the state‑owned pipeline firm to the public. Each share is priced at Ksh9, with…

Kenya’s NYOTA Project stipend program empowers 90,000 unemployed youth with KSh 6,000 monthly payments during on-the-job training apprenticeships, running 3-6 months under President Ruto’s youth economic inclusion drive. Targeting those aged 18-29 with KCSE or lower qualifications, it builds practical…

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has officially licensed 176 SACCOs to operate exclusively on a non-withdrawable deposit-taking (non-WDT or BOSA-only) basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. These employee, church, or institution-linked cooperatives can accept non-withdrawable shares and…

Kenya’s banking sector is advocating for expanded tax relief beyond President Ruto’s recent PAYE exemption for low earners, proposing a 5% cut across all income bands to boost economic recovery. This move aims to enhance disposable income amid rising living…

At its simplest, government debt is money borrowed by the state to bridge the gap between its spending and revenue. This borrowing is necessary when tax collection falls short of funding essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure, or social welfare…

The African Continental Free Trade Area, or AfCFTA, is one of the most ambitious economic projects in Africa’s history. It represents a continent-wide effort to bring together 55 African Union member states into a single market for goods and services.…

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has reshaped global supply chains, forcing nations to reconsider their economic alliances and trade strategies. While much of the focus has been on the direct impact on the two superpowers,…