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Topic: Economy

Carrefour says it has invested Sh15 billion in Kenyan economy

By James Wanzala   2026-05-27 10:51:55

Since entering the market in 2016, the retail giant says it has spent more than Sh239 billion in sourcing its goods from local suppliers.

There's growing disconnect between government, people on economy

By Mugweru J Shevvy   2026-05-26 15:27:08

As prices continue rising, ordinary Kenyans slowly begin cutting off parts of their lives in order to survive.

Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed

By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah   2026-05-19 12:13:45

Kenya’s economy suffered billions in losses as fuel price protests forced businesses to shut down, disrupted transport and supply chains and cut into government tax revenues.

Lamu rising digital economy through youth skills training

By Eunice Omollo   2026-05-14 16:08:45

A young mother and a student with disabilities were among over 140 youths graduating from Huawei’s DigiTruck programme in Lamu.

Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economy

By Brian Ngugi   2026-05-13 19:12:31

Co-op Bank has reported a record 21.3 per cent jump in first-quarter net profit, as a surge in earnings from its non-banking subsidiaries helped the lender defy a broader economic slowdown.

Future of art, technology and Kenya's creative economy in job creation

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-05-13 13:49:30

Government says Kenya’s creative economy, highlighted at the WITIA Creative Show 2026, can drive youth job creation by linking art, technology and innovation.