Graham Kajilwa

Irony of low inflation but empty pockets

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-01 20:55:00

Kenya’s inflation rate dropped further to 2.7 per cent in October, even as the cost of living continues to skyrocket amidst enhanced taxes imposed by the government.

Kenya Power says it is open to competition amid plan to open market to IPPs

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-01 18:33:47

Kenya Power now says it has no qualms with independent power producers selling electricity directly to consumers even as it raises concern about the stability of the country’s supply infrastructure.

KRA eyes crypto dealers in plan to raise Sh21tn in five years

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-05 20:30:00

The Kenya Revenue Authority is targeting to collect Sh60 billion from digital coin traders in the government’s renewed efforts to have Kenyans pay taxes.

Treasury now mulls review of NSSF Act to ease workers' burden

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-05 00:00:00

The government is mulling the revision of the NSSF Act 2013, given some challenges it poses as raised by the private sector.

Worry as peak power demand vs installed capacity gap shrinks

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-04 23:40:31

The increase in power demand was on the back of the connection of 447,251 new customers in the financial year ended June 2024.

State in push to grow visibility of MSMEs as market integration gathers pace

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-05 23:17:51

The government is working on a platform that would boost SMEs visibility through e-commerce to have them form partnerships to facilitate access to new markets.

Why construction sector is vibrant in semi-arid counties

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-07 16:30:00

Construction is the most vibrant sub-sector in arid and semi-arid counties according to a recent ranking by the State-led think tank.

Developer defends use of Jevanjee Gardens' land as collateral for Sh1.9b loan

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-06 19:08:20

Real estate developer Jabavu Village Ltd has explained why it used public land to obtain a Sh1.9 billion loan.

KRA surpasses monthly target as October revenue hits Sh210b

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-07 00:00:00

The taxman has surpassed October revenue targets by Sh6.8 billion with domestic taxes recording a performance of 104.6 per cent. 

Public debt now at Sh10.6tr

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-09 18:40:00

External debt payments almost doubled to hit Sh756 billion as the government intensifies efforts to cut its appetite for domestic credit that has squeezed out the private sector.

Trade agreement with UAE ready for signing, says CS Mvurya

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-11 19:55:43

Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said the economic partnership agreement between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to boost trade relations.

Auditor General: Why Kenya's Sh10.6tr public debt is understated

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-12 00:00:00

Kenya’s public debt could be more than the reported Sh10.6 trillion as concern is raised on how much credit has been accumulated by public institutions through non-guaranteed loans.

Boda boda operators in new bid to slam brakes on bike theft

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-13 20:55:00

Boda boda operators are now mulling the establishment of their own insurance agency, among other measures, in the wake of the rising cases of motorcycle thefts in the country.

Report: Construction sector leads in mobile money use

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-14 19:00:00

Adoption of mobile money is highest in the construction industry, according to a new report that shows the low level of digitisation among informal sector businesses.

Airtel bets on MSMEs amid State regulation, tax drives

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-18 16:53:12

The share of Airtel Money has grown 6.6 per cent, according to the latest Communications Authority (CA) industry report.

Falling inflation: Market correction or a shrinking economy?

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-19 20:00:00

Simply put, if the economy was working as the Kenya Kwanza administration claims, shouldn’t businesses be recruiting more than they are letting go of their staff?

Taxman softens stance in bid to woo MSMEs into tax net

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-20 20:40:00

MSMEs and the informal sector feature heavily in the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) ninth corporate plan running until the 2028-29 financial year.

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-21 00:00:00

The Nairobi City County targets to develop 10,000 units in its Annual Development Plan for the financial year 2025/26.

Pension industry seeks to flex its muscle in large State projects

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-24 14:30:00

Sector forms consortium to lead investment in capital-intensive ventures. Most of the funds have traditionally been invested in government securities.

Treasury and COG; Who is saying the truth on disbursement?

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-11-25 17:00:00

Treasury CS John Mbadi has absolved his office of any delays and even provided a breakdown of how much money has been released to counties.