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National Treasury records indicate the country’s total public debt reached Sh12.06 trillion in September 2025. Of this, Sh6.66 trillion was sourced locally while Sh5.39 trillion came from external lenders, placing the debt level at 67.3 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.
The alliance unveiled on Monday, November 4, 2025, aims to make Kenya Africa’s AI talent hub by connecting education, industry, and government to foster inclusion, job creation, and digital transformation.
The judgment arose from a case filed by Kenswitch, which was contesting a Sh41.6 million VAT demand on income earned from switching fees. Kenswitch manages interbank ATM and point-of-sale connectivity, allowing cardholders to access banking services across different institutions. The tax agency insisted that the firm’s income was tied to technology services and should attract VAT.
The State has created national and county teams to oversee a two-year plan that seeks to recover land lost to real estate, macadamia and avocado farming, and revive interest among smallholders who over the years abandoned coffee due to low earnings.
Fresh data shows fertiliser imports have eased for a second year after record levels in 2023. Between January and June this year, imports reached 443,701 tonnes valued at about Sh25.63 billion, slightly lower than the 445,857 tonnes worth Sh27.71 billion recorded in the same period last year. The decline extends the drop from the 2023 peak of 629,566 tonnes valued at Sh44.8 billion, a two-year contraction of roughly one-third in quantity and more than two-fifths in value.
Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicate sugar mills produced 406,807 tonnes between January and August, compared with 541,681 tonnes in a similar period in 2024. This decline of 24.89 per cent has been linked to a lack of fully grown cane after farmers and processors harvested ahead of schedule in previous cycles and scaled back planting, leaving plantations struggling to regenerate.
The stability was attributed to balanced shifts in food and fuel costs, with sugar, tomatoes, and cabbages showing sharp increases, while wheat flour, milk, and cooking oil recorded marginal price drops.
The investment, announced on October 31, 2025, seeks to accelerate digital payment innovations and empower Kenya’s small and micro enterprises.
According to Central Bank of Kenya records, diaspora remittances reached $5.8 billion (Sh749.4 billion) in 2024, with a large share used to cover household expenses, including medical costs.
Operational efficiency improved, lowering the cost-to-income ratio from 55.1 percent to 50.6 percent, while asset quality remained strong with non-performing loan coverage at 71.4 percent and a contained cost of risk of 1.9 percent.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the project represents the company’s commitment to preparing Kenya’s youth for a technology-driven future.
The survey aims to enhance Kenya’s investment climate, inform policy planning, and attract sustainable foreign investments.
According to the bank, Kamilisha is designed to help customers settle urgent bills such as rent, utility fees, and stock purchases even if their accounts do not have sufficient funds.
What began on Wednesday as calls for electoral justice quickly descended into chaos, leaving businesses destroyed, roads barricaded, and communication crippled by an internet shutdown.
From November 17, 2025, the platform will begin automatically placing age limits on game footage that portrays intense or realistic violence involving human-like figures or scenes resembling actual brutality.
Latest figures from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) show that total market value rose by Sh360 billion over the three months to September, lifting the market capitalisation to Sh2.78 trillion from Sh2.42 trillion in the previous quarter.
The feature is expected to be a game-changer for users in regions like Kenya, where phone storage and data management are major concerns. Small business owners who constantly share media — from photos to videos — will also find it easier to organise their files without wiping out entire conversations.
An asset is considered unclaimed when its owner cannot be traced for a specified period, which is typically two years for bank accounts and one year for employer-held funds. Despite efforts to contact the owner via their last known address, the asset is deemed unclaimed and must be remitted to UFAA by the 31st of October each year.
Stanbic Bank had petitioned the High Court to compel Lloyd Masika to provide audited accounts, bank statements, title deeds, and any other relevant records that could aid in recovering the outstanding loan.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is facing heightened scrutiny to ensure smooth cargo handling amid a surge in vessel traffic expected over the next few weeks.
The AfDB, through its concessional lending arm, is partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement the initiative. HEST II will target 19 public universities, equipping them with modern laboratories, upgraded teaching materials, and advanced digital learning platforms.
The inaugural flight from Istanbul touched down on the dawn of October 27, 2025, receiving a ceremonial water-cannon salute symbolizing renewed confidence in Mombasa as a global gateway.
Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.
The survey, which included responses from over 1,000 private-sector chief executives, indicates that businesses anticipate higher orders, increased sales, larger production volumes, and more employment opportunities in the fourth quarter. The optimism is linked to seasonal trends and a continued easing of monetary policy, which has lowered borrowing costs and lifted confidence across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism.
During that period, users will not be able to file returns, generate payment slips, update their tax profiles, or request compliance certificates. KRA said the short disruption is part of its effort to improve system performance and provide a better experience for taxpayers.
The latest Total Tax Contribution Report, compiled by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and PwC, shows that 36 financial entities, 34 banks and two microfinance institutions accounted for 8.09 percent of all taxes collected last year.
Only investors with unencumbered holdings in this bond as of November 17, 2025, are eligible to participate. The process is voluntary, allowing investors to sell back part or all of their holdings to the CBK.
In a public notice issued on October 24, 2025, KRA announced that taxpayers seeking a TCC must now meet additional requirements aimed at strengthening accountability and promoting full tax compliance.
Fresh data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA) shows that dealers sold 9,924 new vehicles in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 24.56 percent increase from 7,967 units recorded during the same period last year.