Category: Economy
Kenyan consumers have reason to rejoice as the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) recently announced a significant reduction in the prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene. This move comes as a welcome relief amid the ongoing economic challenges faced by many households across the nation. In its latest monthly price review, EPRA revealed […]
Kenyans seeking services at the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services will part with more after the Ministry of Interior effected new charges effective March 1. The revised fees, charges and levies on services offered by the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services published on November 14, 2023, have taken effect. In a […]
The agricultural community is abuzz with anticipation as the Kujituma Farmers Empowerment Programme gears up to host Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This transformative event, slated for Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, promises to be a cornerstone in the journey towards empowerment and prosperity for participating groups. At the heart of this groundbreaking initiative are the […]
In a bid to revamp transportation infrastructure and spur economic growth, the bustling town of Embu Runyenjes is witnessing a monumental transformation. The once dusty and congested 1st Bus Park exit road is now undergoing a remarkable upgrade to bitumen standard, promising unparalleled benefits for both traders and commuters alike. This ambitious project aims […]
A recent Infotrak report uncovers the widespread emotional distress experienced by nearly half of Kenya’s population, as a consequence of relentless economic challenges. The findings reveal that 48% of Kenyans are grappling with heightened stress and anxiety, predominantly triggered by the soaring cost of living. Notably, economic hardships have also impacted personal relationships, affecting 32% […]
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released a report on Thursday indicating that the prices of essential items experienced fluctuations in November compared to October. The report highlighted that eight basic commodities showed a decline in prices during this period. Notably, maize flour (2-kilogram packet) saw a significant drop of 6.5 per cent, […]
President William Ruto now says his hands are tied over the rise in fuel prices in the country. In a parliamentary group meeting convened by President Ruto as the party leader of UDA and the Kenya Kwanza Coalition attended by over 200 MPs, the reality of the high cost of living which has largely been […]
The national government is working towards increasing tea production in the country, Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi has said.According to Linturi, last year, the production of green leaves was not good because Kenya suffered drought and the depreciation of Kenya’s exchange currency.Linturi said that the government is working towards ensuring that tea farmers get enough fertilizers […]
The Central Bank of Kenya has projected that the price of essential food items, including staples such as maize and wheat, will drop towards the end of this year. According to a statement from CBK’s monetary policy committee, the price of maize and wheat reduced in September and is expected to continue dropping due […]
Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has slammed Kenyans lamenting over the rise in fuel prices. During the official opening of the Agribusiness Trade Fair at the University of Eldoret, the CS asked Kenyans to stop complaining about everything. Additionally,Kuria defended the price review by the government, explaining that it was because […]