News Kenya: UK, Kenya Begin Digital Trade Talks
The UK and Kenya have begun negotiating an agreement to reduce barriers to cross-border digital trade and support e-commerce and technology investment The talks build on broader economic ties, with ...
News Kenya: World Bank lends $750 million to Kenya
The financing will help Kenya fund a $37 billion budget, a third of which is allocated to servicing the country’s nearly $100 billion debt.
News Kenya: Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank
By George Obulutsa NAIROBI, July 9 (Reuters) - Kenya's economy is expected to expand 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2027, the World Bank said on Thursday, with this year's forecast being 0.6 percentage points lower than its November prediction due to the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Kenya's economy grew 4.6% in 2024. The country's finance ministry expects growth of 5.0% this year and 5.2%
News Kenya: Kenya Employment and Labour Court rules allows former Facebook moderator to continue suit against Meta
A Kenyan court ruled Monday that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, can be sued in a case involving mental injury to a former Facebook moderator in the course of his employment. Justice Jacob Gakeri ...
News Kenya: Kenya's financial landscape shows resilience amid global economic woes
Kenya’s financial sector is demonstrating resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, with steady recovery trends driven by digital innovation, regulatory reforms, and increased financial ...
News Kenya: Firm taps into Kenya's growing e-commerce
NAIROBI, KENYA: E-commerce firm, Heri. Online, has unveiled a new website as it looks to grow its market. The firm said in a statement it would deliver goods ordered on its platform within 24 hours.
News Kenya: Kenya's e-commerce strategy seeks to drive digital economy
Kenya is aligning its National E-Commerce Strategy with the East African e-commerce strategy, the AfCFTA Protocol on E-Commerce, and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 to drive digital economy.
News Kenya: Forex trading in Kenya
Forex Trading has become quite a sensation in Kenya. People from all walks of life are diving into the world of foreign exchange trading, hoping to make some extra money or even turn it into a ...
News Kenya: 75pc of Kenya Is Under 35, and 100,000 of Them Are Already Trading Forex Which Tells You Everything About Where This Market Is Heading
Kenya’s trading future is likely to be shaped by young adults who are comfortable with technology, eager for opportunity, and increasingly willing to explore financial markets on their own terms.
News Kenya: How to Start Forex Trading in Kenya
If you’re based in Kenya and have considered trading in the forex market, theres good news. With the rise of online trading platforms, the forex market has become more accessible than ever for ...
News Kenya: NIFC Certifies New Wave of Strategic Firms as Kenya Accelerates Its Rise as Africa’s Premier Financial Gateway
The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) continues to strengthen Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading destination for global capital by certifying a new cohort of firms spanning digital ...
News Kenya: Kenya Central Bank Takes Ambivalent Stance on Digital Currency
The Central Bank of Kenya said "pain points" in the country's payments systems can be addressed by innovations structured around the existing ecosystem and that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) ...
News Kenya: Kenya: Economic Turmoil Awaits New Central Bank Governor
The new Central Bank of Kenya governorKamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF. Barring any unforeseen hiccups, Kamau Thugge will ...
News Kenya: Kenya: Three listings in two months bring vibrancy to Kenyan market
Less than two months after the landmark listing of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), two more companies, Scangroup and Equity Bank, have debuted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). The ...
News Kenya: Kenya Announces New Import Duty Changes Affecting Phones, Rice & Baby Diapers
The new duty measures could influence the prices of products such as diapers, mobile phones and rice, with the eventual impact on consumers depending on manufacturers, importers and retailers.
News Kenya: Kenya exports to UAE hit 33-month low on Iran war
Kenya has been battling renewed inflationary pressure for nearly three months now after the US-Israel war with Iran disrupted importation of key items, including petroleum products.
News Kenya: Kenya to court Sh258b investment at KIICO 2026
Investment Promotion PS Abubakar Hassan and KenInvest CEO John during the launch of 2026 Kenya International Investment Conference in Nairobi, on January 29, 2026. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya ...
News Kenya: Kenya eyes tech investment from US to boost trade ties
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday addressed leading U.S. technology companies and investors at a U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow in San Francisco. The business forum was organized ...
