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Kenya Economy Set to Grow 5.3% in 2026 as Credit Costs Fall
Business

Kenya Economy Set to Grow 5.3% in 2026 as Credit Costs Fall

Kenya's economy is forecast to expand 5.3% in 2026, driven by lower borrowing costs and rising digital adoption, up from 4.6% growth in 2025.

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Kenya FDI Tops $2 Billion for First Time as NSE Surges 52%
Business

Kenya FDI Tops $2 Billion for First Time as NSE Surges 52%

Kenya's foreign direct investment topped $2 billion for the first time in 2025, powered by a 52% NSE return and $14.6 billion in forex reserves.

2 min
Kenya and Germany Strengthen Economic Ties in Berlin Business Talks
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Kenya and Germany Strengthen Economic Ties in Berlin Business Talks

Kenya and Germany reinforced their economic partnership in Berlin, with high-level talks targeting German investment in manufacturing, green energy, and infrastructure.

2 min
Kenya Avocado Production Hits Record 694,000 Metric Tons in 2025
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Kenya Avocado Production Hits Record 694,000 Metric Tons in 2025

Kenya's avocado output surged to a record 694,000 metric tons in 2025, cementing the country's status as Africa's leading avocado exporter.

3 min
Kenya Hits 90% Clean Energy as Power Demand Sets New Record
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Kenya Hits 90% Clean Energy as Power Demand Sets New Record

Kenya now generates nearly 90% of its electricity from renewables, recording a historic peak demand of 2,439 MW as grid access reaches 75% of the population.

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Kenya Tourism Revenue Hits Ksh 500 Billion as Visitors Surge in 2025
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Kenya Tourism Revenue Hits Ksh 500 Billion as Visitors Surge in 2025

Kenya's tourism sector earned Ksh 500 billion in 2025 as 7.9 million visitors arrived, with international arrivals growing at more than double the global rate.

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Kenya Signs Historic CEPA Trade Deal with UAE, Boosting Exports
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Kenya Signs Historic CEPA Trade Deal with UAE, Boosting Exports

Kenya became the first mainland African nation to sign a CEPA with the UAE on January 14, 2025, unlocking trade and investment across key sectors.

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Kenya Pipeline Company Launches Biggest IPO Since Safaricom 2008
Business

Kenya Pipeline Company Launches Biggest IPO Since Safaricom 2008

Kenya Pipeline Company PLC raised Ksh 112.4 billion in an oversubscribed IPO, marking Kenya's largest stock market listing since Safaricom debuted in 2008.

2 min
Central Bank of Kenya Holds Rate at 8.75% as Cuts Pause
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Central Bank of Kenya Holds Rate at 8.75% as Cuts Pause

The Central Bank of Kenya held its benchmark rate at 8.75% for a second straight meeting, pausing after ten consecutive cuts totalling 425 basis points.

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