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The revocation effectively removes the company from the list of institutions previously under full national government control, clearing the way for its new ownership structure to take full effect.
Several economies were singled out for strong performance, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Rwanda, which recorded growth above 6 percent.
Among the key areas highlighted for public input are proposals aimed at lowering the cost of living, improving food security, and creating more opportunities for young people, women, and vulnerable groups.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mutemi said the challenges go beyond individual companies, pointing to a wider system that exposes workers to poor conditions, mental health risks, and weak protections, even as global demand for AI-related work continues to rise.
In recent years, a growing trend known as “digital resurrection” has emerged, where AI is used to recreate the voices, images, or behaviour of people who have died.
Edith Siddindo says the increase in billionaires across major economies such as the United States and China, each with over 1,000 billionaires, stands in sharp contrast to millions of people who continue to live from one paycheck to another with little or no savings.
The latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics places February’s performance as the lowest since April 2023, when transactions stood at Sh615.25 billion.
The insurer says the plan responds to growing concerns over education affordability in Kenya, where millions of families continue to struggle with school fees.
The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry warns the Middle East crisis is disrupting maritime and air cargo routes, delaying shipments and raising freight and fuel costs, threatening billions in annual export revenue. Measures are underway to cushion exporters.
Kenya Ports Authority says Kisumu Port expects about 700,000 metric tons of cargo in 2026, up from 459,601 tons in 2025. Coal shipments from Songea and rising petroleum traffic are key drivers.
The facility aims to train Kenyan professionals and youth in digital trade skills, including e-commerce and supply chain management, and support export growth and market access.
Inflation is also projected to rise faster than earlier expected. The IMF now sees consumer prices closing the year at 5.9 per cent, up from 5.2 per cent. The increase is largely driven by higher fuel and fertiliser costs, which are pushing up production expenses across key sectors of the economy.
On a broader scale, the latest monthly performance pushed the total diaspora inflows for the 12 months ending March 2026 to Sh655.9 billion (USD 5,079 million). This is an increase from Sh642.1 billion (USD 4,972 million) recorded in the same period a year earlier, reflecting a 2.2 per cent year-on-year rise and reinforcing the growing importance of remittances in Kenya’s external earnings.
Thugge noted that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves remain at a comfortable level for now, but the government is seeking extra support to reinforce buffers in case global fuel disruptions persist for longer than expected.
At the centre of the case is a tender for consultancy services linked to the Olkaria VII geothermal project, an 80.3-megawatt plant planned for the Olkaria geothermal field in Naivasha. The project is part of efforts to increase electricity generation from renewable sources and improve supply stability.
KRA defended its actions, insisting that the notices were based on new tax assessments and were issued within the law after the company failed to clear outstanding dues. The authority also argued that the company had not exhausted the available dispute resolution mechanisms before seeking court intervention.
Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that landed fuel costs have risen sharply in recent import cycles, with petrol increasing by over 40% and diesel by nearly 69%, feeding into higher retail prices.
BasiGo has begun assembling Ma3e electric vans in Mombasa with AVA, delivering Kenya’s first locally assembled electric vans, with 22 units due by May and over 500 already reserved.
Kenya’s chamber of commerce warns that rising fuel costs, driven by global shocks and domestic taxes, are raising inflation risks, transport fares and production costs, and urges urgent structural reforms.
The firm said the problems were more severe among roaming and diaspora users, many of whom were automatically moved to the new version through device auto-update settings, leading to access challenges.
Kenya’s 25 most valuable brands have grown 3% to Sh349 billion, with banks dominating. Equity tops the list, KCB rises to second and Safaricom slips to third amid sector headwinds.
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has proposed changes that would expand the current pricing model to include exposure to interest rate shifts, foreign exchange movements, and changes in commodity and equity markets.
The Competition Authority of Kenya facilitated the recovery of Sh76.29 million for suppliers in the year ending June 2025, even as the number of reported buyer power abuse cases reduced compared to the previous year.
The report also raises concern over questionable transactions, pointing to Sh15.64 billion reflected in bank records but not captured in the cash book. Of this, Sh14.89 billion has remained unresolved since 2008.
The Central Bank aimed to exchange up to Sh20 billion worth of existing government bonds as part of its debt management strategy. However, total bids received stood at about Sh2.56 billion, representing only 12.8 per cent of the intended amount and pointing to subdued market appetite.
The Mombasa–Naivasha route has been treated differently, with Kenya Railways setting a flat rate of $600 (Sh77,550) for a 20-foot container and $700 (Sh90,475) for a 40-foot container.
In the review released on April 14, 2026, EPRA said the new pump prices will take effect from April 15, 2026, and remain in force until May 14, 2026, marking another adjustment in the cost of fuel that is likely to affect transport and overall living expenses.
The central bank noted that it has received more than 800 applications since March 2022, reflecting strong interest in Kenya’s digital lending space.
Data tabled before the committee showed that Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) remained the leading imported product, driven by its heavy use in transport and industrial activity across the country.
The strategy is anchored on the National Infrastructure Fund, which is intended to pool public and private capital for long-term projects. The Treasury noted that Kenya has sufficient financial resources locally but lacks structured coordination to fully channel them into PPP investments.