New study reveals where trade grew despite the pandemic

By Agencies,

A global study of private sector perspectives, commissioned by DP World and conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, shows international trade fl...

DP World , international trade , pandemic , The Economist Intelligence Unit

Uhuru calls for more trade and investment deals among OACPS countries

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for more trade and investment deals among member countries of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific S...

OACPS , Trade

Parliament ratifies Kenya-UK trade pact

By Kepha Muiruri,

Members of Parliament ratified the Kenya-UK trade pact on Tuesday night, rubber stamping the trade agreement into law on the deadline-day. The adop...

brexit , Kenya-UK trade deal , Trade CS Betty Maina

Kenya-U.S. trade deal also raises eyebrows

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya is expected to resume negotiations with the United States on a potential economic partnership agreement imminently. Last week, the Ministry o...

Kenya-US trade deal , Ministry of Trade

Trade Ministry optimistic of Kenya-UK trade deal adoption

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Ministry of Trade has expressed optimism on the adoption of the Kenya-UK trade pact by the National Assembly representing the deal’s ratificatio...

CS Betty Maina , Kenya-UK trade deal

Kenya gears for third round talks on US trade deal

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya is gearing for a third round talks with the United States on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA). Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Sec...

CS Betty Maina , Kenya-US trade deal

EABL doubles raw material purchases on rebounding alcohol consumption

By Kepha Muiruri,

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has revised its demand for grains used in the production of alcoholic beverages on the back of a rebound in sale...

COVID-19 , East African Breweries Limited (EABL)

e-conference for leading women in banking, finance to promote gender diversity in leadership

By Rachel Ombaka,

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is set to convene the Africa Regional e-Conference for Leading Women in Banking and Finance from 15-16, October, 2...

andia chakava , Graca Machel Trust , Kenya Bankers Association , New Faces New Voices

Kenyan banks forecast drop in new loans as Covid-19 pandemic impacts sector

By Kepha Muiruri,

Local banks expect new loan accounts to shrink significantly in 2020 as the industry prices in the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a ...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , KBA

What coronavirus outbreak would mean for Kenya’s economy

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya is yet to confirm any cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with the government emphasizing its intent to retain the status quo. Neverthe...

coronavirus , KEPSA

France commits Ksh. 283B to East Africa SME financing

By Kepha Muiruri,

PROPARCO -- a Development Financial Institution partly-owned by the French Development Agency and private shareholders --  has committed a total of K...

French Development Agency , Jean-Yves Le Drian , smes

Disaster recovery loans help Kenyans beat weather shocks

By Reuters,

After heavy rains flooded John Macharia's tailoring shop in 2015, damaging his stock, the 75-year-old considered quitting his business of 14 years. ...

banks , capital , Department for International Development , El Niño Recovery Lending Programme , farming , interest rate cap , lending , loans , VisionFund Kenya , world vision

Kenya pens nuclear power deal with South Korea

By Anthony Mugo,

Kenya’s plans for nuclear electricity generation by 2027 have received a boost following the signing of a partnership agreement with three top South...

Treasury says economy to remain stable after Brexit vote

By Citizen Reporter,

The national treasury is confident there will be no immediate impact from Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. According to Trea...

Build healthy customer relationships, AKI tells insurers

By Agencies,

Financial experts are challenging insurers to invest in research, innovation and create healthy consumer relationships in order to overcome low insura...

africa , AKI , Association of Kenya Insurers , Ernst and Young , EY , insurance regulatory authority , IRA , kenya , Life Insurance , Vision 2030.