2 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

26 h. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy

Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy  Dawan Africa

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4 d. ago Festive Season Tourism Surge Boosts Coastal and Lakeside Economies in Kenya

Festive Season Tourism Surge Boosts Coastal and Lakeside Economies in Kenya  Dawan Africa

Politics

5 d. ago Kenya’s economic choices are hurting citizens, deepening inequality, KHRC reports warn

Kenya’s economic choices are hurting citizens, deepening inequality, KHRC reports warn  Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

Events

6 d. ago ‘Five Countries Defaulted, Kenya Didn’t’: Ruto Says His Tough Calls Averted National Shame

President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration’s tough economic measures, saying he was forced to make difficult but necessary decisions to stop Kenya from defaulting on its debts and plunging the country into global embarrassment. Speaking at State House on Tuesday while receiving the Jukwaa la Usalama report, Ruto said he remains committed to leading with honesty and transparency, especially about the financial crisis his administration inherited. “There is a job you people gave me to be the President of Kenya and that work, I want to address you about it,” Ruto told the security teams. “When someone is The post ‘Five Countries Defaulted, Kenya Didn’t’: Ruto Says His Tough Calls Averted National Shame appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

6 d. ago Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially gazetted Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a strategic move aimed at unlocking Kenya’s large-scale farming potential and attracting global agribusiness investment. CS Kagwe made the announcement on Tuesday during a briefing on the government’s ongoing agricultural transformation initiatives. He explained that SEZ status will accelerate value addition in edible oils, cereals, horticulture, livestock, and industrial crops, while providing investors with tax incentives, simplified regulatory approvals, and enhanced infrastructure support. “Designating Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone will position Kenya as a top destination for agricultural investment,” Kagwe said. The The post Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Kindiki Challenges EAC Judiciary To Hasten Justice Delivery for Socio

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 2-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged to judges and magistrates across the East African region, calling for the expedited delivery of justice, which he described as critical for the region’s socio-economic advancement. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday while opening the 22nd East African Magistrates and Judges Association Annual Conference, Prof. Kindiki emphasized that […] The post Kindiki Challenges EAC Judiciary To Hasten Justice Delivery for Socio-Economic Growth appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago EXPLAINER: What it means for Kenya to be ranked Africa’s most competitive economy

EXPLAINER: What it means for Kenya to be ranked Africa’s most competitive economy  the-star.co.ke

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6 d. ago Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya’s First Agricultural Special Economic Zone

Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya’s First Agricultural Special Economic Zone  Capitalfm.co.ke

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6 d. ago Carbon markets vs ecological economics: Evidence from Kenya challenges the core assumptions of global offset schemes

Carbon markets vs ecological economics: Evidence from Kenya challenges the core assumptions of global offset schemes  Africa Sustainability Matters

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6 d. ago Kenya now Africa’s sixth largest economy because of difficult decisions I made

Kenya now Africa’s sixth largest economy because of difficult decisions I made - Ruto  Citizen Digital

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7 d. ago Kenya and US affirm strong economic partnership in Nairobi talks

Kenya and US affirm strong economic partnership in Nairobi talks  People Daily

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7 d. ago Kenya Ranked Africa’s Most Competitive Economy in IMD 2025 Index

Kenya Ranked Africa’s Most Competitive Economy in IMD 2025 Index  Serrari Group

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9 d. ago Africa’s most competitive economies in 2025: Kenya ranked first

Africa’s most competitive economies in 2025: Kenya ranked first  People Daily

Politics

9 d. ago Editors warn media is at risk from economic strain and attacks

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 29 – Kenya’s top editors have raised concerns over the state of the country’s media, saying rising financial pressures and attacks on journalists threaten press freedom ahead of the 2027 General Election. At the 8th Annual Editors Convention in Kilifi, Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeidah Kananu said economic challenges, not censorship, […] The post Editors warn media is at risk from economic strain and attacks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

1 week ago Why Kenya’s next economic leap will be depend on its engineers

Why Kenya’s next economic leap will be depend on its engineers  Business Daily

Politics

1 week ago President Ruto Urges Women to Leverage Affirmative Action for Economic Empowerment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – President William Ruto has urged Kenyan women to take advantage of the government’s affirmative action initiatives to empower themselves economically. The President pointed out that some government programmes such as the Hustler Fund closely mirror women table banking initiatives across the country. “I want to tell women who have money […] The post President Ruto Urges Women to Leverage Affirmative Action for Economic Empowerment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy

Kenya’s soaring domestic and external debt is putting increasing pressure on the economy, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said, as repayment performance shows signs of strain. Thugge, who spoke before the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday, admitted that though the country was still meeting its debt obligations, the increasing repayment burden had narrowed down fiscal space. The situation raises concerns over potential debt distress, increasing the possibility of default. Thugge reported that total public debt for the 2024/25 financial year stands at Sh11.8 trillion, equivalent to 69 percent of GDP, surpassing the The post Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

1 week ago Survey Shows How Kenyans Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Pressures

According to the newly released Taxpayers Perception Survey by the National Taxpayers Association, most Kenyans depend on either business ventures or employment earnings to sustain their livelihoods. The survey found that 35.6 percent of respondents earn their income from business, making entrepreneurship the country’s largest income contributor. “This highlights Kenya’s heavy reliance on the informal sector, where millions run small and micro enterprises to provide for their families,” the report notes. Formal employment is still crucial, as salaries, wages, and commissions account for 32.4 percent of household income, especially in urban areas where the structured jobs support family needs. Agriculture The post Survey Shows How Kenyans Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Pressures appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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