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Jasmine Wambui

Jasmine Wambui

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President Ruto defends economic record as growth slows in 2025
May 01, 2026 07:36 (EAT) • 6 days ago

President Ruto defends economic record as growth slows in 2025

Fresh data shows Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2025, marking a second straight year of slowing growth from 4.7 per cent in 2024 and 5.7 per cent in 2023.

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Kenya's flower industry hit as Middle East conflict disrupts exports, raises costs
April 21, 2026 09:20 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kenya's flower industry hit as Middle East conflict disrupts exports, raises costs

The region is an important market for Kenyan flowers, accounting for between 10 and 15 per cent of exports, while also serving as a key transit hub for shipments to Europe and other global destinations.

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EXPLAINER: The tax and cost chain behind Kenya's record high fuel prices
April 15, 2026 07:04 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

EXPLAINER: The tax and cost chain behind Kenya's record high fuel prices

While the government has stepped in to cushion consumers through tax cuts and price stabilisation, the latest pricing cycle has seen diesel and petrol now retail at Ksh.206 per litre, with kerosene remaining unchanged

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Rising electricity, fuel demand puts strain on energy sector - EPRA report
April 09, 2026 08:45 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Rising electricity, fuel demand puts strain on energy sector - EPRA report

The latest data from EPRA shows increased electricity and petroleum use, alongside a rapid uptake of electric mobility. But even as demand grows, concerns remain over system inefficiencies and power reliability.

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Kenya's tea earnings rise to Ksh.218.8 billion amid Middle East crisis
April 07, 2026 09:31 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya's tea earnings rise to Ksh.218.8 billion amid Middle East crisis

The latest industry report, however, shows that global oversupply and weak prices continued to weigh on returns.And with farmer earnings still under strain, the focus is now shifting to whether ongoing reforms can stabilize prices and improve income, at a time of global unrest....

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Kenya has 16 days of petrol, 19 days of diesel, 49 days of kerosene in stock - CS Mbadi
April 02, 2026 06:57 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya has 16 days of petrol, 19 days of diesel, 49 days of kerosene in stock - CS Mbadi

As global oil prices climb amid the evolving conflict in the Middle East, the government now concedes that by mid-April, fuel prices are likely to come under pressure.Treasury CS John Mbadi, however, says billions will be deployed to soften the blow and cushion consumers, but only for a limited time...

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Questions after oil ships dock in Mombasa as shortages persist amid hoarding claims
March 27, 2026 08:41 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Questions after oil ships dock in Mombasa as shortages persist amid hoarding claims

The latest is a vessel, Paloma, bringing in over 60,000 metric tonnes of fuel docked even as consumers across the country report being turned away at petrol stations.Oil marketing companies such as Shell have admitted to stockouts at some stations, attributing this to an unexpected increase in...

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New review exposes Competition Authority's enforcement gaps, weak penalties
March 17, 2026 07:50 (EAT) • 1 month ago

New review exposes Competition Authority's enforcement gaps, weak penalties

The review finds that while Kenya has built a modern competition framework, enforcement by the Competition Authority of Kenya remains weak and under-resourced.

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Insurance regulator takes control of three insurance firms over financial troubles
March 12, 2026 08:59 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Insurance regulator takes control of three insurance firms over financial troubles

The Insurance Regulatory Authority stated that the move is meant to protect policyholders and prevent the firms from taking on more risks as their financial positions continue to deteriorate. 

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Analysts warn high oil prices could hit Kenya’s economy if Iran-US war persists
March 12, 2026 08:40 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Analysts warn high oil prices could hit Kenya’s economy if Iran-US war persists

With oil prices climbing amid fears of supply disruptions through key shipping routes, analysts warn the country’s heavy reliance on imported petroleum products leaves it exposed to higher fuel costs, inflation and pressure on the shilling.

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