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Reflecting on this year's IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, one word lingers in my mind: uncertainty. The shifting global geopolitical landscape loomed large--none more so than the US administration's ...
As the world knows, the people of Kenya made their frustrations against the IMF known last year, with protests against IMF fiscal and austerity policies. And this unrest led to President William Ruto ...
President William Ruto's Council of Economic Advisors chair David Ndii blamed the slow growth disruptions resulting from the ...
Kenya's government will not impose new taxes or increase existing ones in this year's budget proposals, the finance minister ...
Kenya has found itself dictated by the whims of the global financial markets, as any sentiment, including from the headlines ...
A consensus outlook from 14 firms indicates the economy will likely expand 5 percent compared with a 5.1 percent projection ...
When we celebrate job growth in the informal sector, its a tactic to absolve the political elite from responsibility of ...
The billionaire philanthropist announced he will give 99% of his fortune — currently $168 billion — to his foundation, which ...
Kenya is negotiating an increase in electricity imports from Ethiopia by 50 to 100 megawatts (MW) to address rising domestic demand and avoid potential power ...
Kenya's economy is expected to grow by 5.4% in 2025, recovering from a slowdown that saw GDP expand just 4.7% in 2024 The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics attributed the 2024 slowdown to tight ...