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Topic: Economy

How entrepreneurs can tap into Sh230b indigenous knowledge economy

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2026-02-12 21:18:44

Beatrice Kirundu is one of millions of Kenyans who have invested in indigenous knowledge–based intellectual assets, commonly referred to as the Natural Products Industry.

Government to fund blue economy to the tune of Sh32 billion, says CS Joho

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-09 11:51:49

A Cabinet Secretary has promised a grand transformation of the blue economy sector infrastructure on the Coast through a Sh32 billion funding to be sourced from donors.

Invest in research to turn Kenya into a real knowledge economy

By Danson Kimani   2026-02-08 20:49:23

Although some universities have established research offices and innovation hubs, these initiatives show good intentions, but they often suffer from limited funding and expertise.

Mbadi: 2024 protests still dragging down Kenya's economy

By David Njaaga   2026-02-03 19:38:22

Mbadi says one day of demonstrations takes three months to recover, reveals 2024 unrest complicating debt talks with World Bank and IMF.

The downside of the cheque system on Kenya's economy

By Justus Kioko   2026-01-20 14:01:26

A typical cheque takes 2 days (transaction plus one day) during which period the funds are neither available to the Payee nor the drawer.

Why politicising schools risks long-term harm to the economy

By Patrick Muinde   2026-01-10 11:38:18

Political expediency must not be allowed to undermine public learning institutions at whatever level.