The KSh 5 Trillion Kitty That Will Transform Kenya into Singapore
Kenya has taken a new step toward its long-term development goals after the Cabinet approved the establishment of a KSh 5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund
Kenya Targets Multibillion Vehicle Recycling Industry in Draft Law
Kenya is seeking to turn vehicle waste into an economic opportunity under the proposed National Automotive Industry Development Bill, 2025Government Engages Manufacturers on Standards Levy as Implementation Questions Persist
The government has held consultations with manufacturers to address ongoing questions around the implementation of the Standards Levy Order 2025. While the levy remains set at 0.2% of monthly turnover, officials outlined revised annual caps, continued exemptions for smaller firms, and ongoing reviews of classification and import inspection charges as the policy moves into full enforcement.Kenya Sets Up Plastics Reform Hub to Improve Accountability, Coordination
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’Oei said NPAP represents a long-term shift in Kenya’s economic and environmental strategy, away from the traditional “take–make–waste” model towards a system where plastics remain in circulation for productive use.Kenyan Crypto Firms Form Umbrella Lobby Ahead Of VASP Rules
Ahead of impending regulations from the Treasury, which will govern the licensing of crypto companies under the new Virtual Assets law, over 50 firms in the sector coalesced a new industry lobbyLocal Content Quota Falls to 74.49% as TV Stations Slip on Compliance- CA
The sharp fall in local content may reflect mounting financial strain across TV houses as advertising spend plateaus and production budgets tighten.Kenya's Outdated Telco Rules Favor Giant Firms- World Bank
Government Tenders to Special Groups Double to KSh 57bn in Two Years — KNBS
The overarching trend reveals a programme heavily shaped by fiscal cycles. When government liquidity tightens, AGPO shrinks; when spending resumes, allocations rise.Food Inflation is Still Kenya’s Biggest Pressure Point
Kenya’s inflation eased slightly to 4.5% in November 2025, but food prices remained the biggest pressure point. While overall CPI rose just 0.2% month-on-month, key staples recorded notable increases: onions up 4.9%, kale up 2.7%, and beef up 1.5%. Food inflation stood at 7.7% year-on-year, contributing more than half of total inflation. Electricity costs declined and fuel prices remained unchanged, helping stabilize overall inflation, but the data shows household budgets continue to feel the most strain from everyday food items.Kenya's New Loan Pricing Model Starts Today, But Can It Unlock Credit?
The Central Bank of Kenya's new Credit Pricing Model is effective today, using KESONIA (the overnight interbank rate) to price new variable-rate loans.Ruto Leans on Private Capital as Kenya Shifts Gears in Roads Funding
President William Ruto has renewed his push for private investment in Kenya’s road network, saying the country can no longer rely on the national budget and costly borrowingCourt Axes Restrictions For Farmers Sharing Indigenous Seeds
The High Court has struck down key provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, reshaping the regulatory landscape that has governed how farmers save, exchange, and market indigenous seed
