How financial institution failures affect the wider economy
The failure of a financial institution is rarely confined to its shareholders, creditors or customers. When an institution that channels ...
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The Fed’s September Dilemma: Inflation, Oil and the Jobs Market
The Federal Reserve enters September facing a difficult balancing act. Financial markets are closely watching the U.S. August jobs report ...
Kenya’s diaspora remittances fall 3% to Sh316 Billion in H1 2026
Kenya's diaspora remittances fell 3.03 percent to $2.442 billion (Sh315.75 billion) in the first half of 2026, down from $2.518 ...
Kenya’s inflation edges up to 6.6% in August 2026, driven by fuel and food costs
Kenya's annual inflation rate rose to 6.6% in August 2026, up slightly from 6.5% in July, according to data released ...
Kenya’s Q1’2026 growth story
Kenya's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4.9% a year earlier and the best first ...
Can Policy Fix Kenya’s Underutilised Steel Industry?
Kenya’s steel industry is operating far below its potential, with manufacturers reporting that up to 64.0% of production capacity remains ...
The Promise and Risks of Kenya’s Planned Carbon Exchange
Kenya’s plan to launch a national carbon exchange by early 2027 marks a pivotal step in its climate finance agenda. ...
How Kenya can convert hustle culture in economic growth
Kenya’s hustle culture has now a defining feature of the economy. With rising living costs, stagnant wages, and limited formal ...
February 2026 inflation rate eases to 4.3 percent
Kenya’s annual inflation stood at 4.3% in February 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the ...
Budget cuts weaken Kenya’s fight against money laundering
Budget Cuts Weaken Kenya's Fight Against Money Laundering Kenya’s battle against dirty money faces big trouble. Budget cuts seriously hurt ...
