Ronald Owili

The National Government plans to ensure completion of projects totaling Ksh 4 billion which are currently being undertaken in Wajir County as Kenya marks 63rd Madaraka Day in the region.

President William Ruto has called his administration's investment in Northern Kenya as deliberate efforts to open up the region for economic prosperity.

Kenyan firms are expected to benefit from acquisition of latest global trends in the building and construction industry during three exhibitions slated for later this month.

Kenya's private sector activity weakened further in May as companies suffered sharp rise in costs during the month, the latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers' Index shows.

Kenya is looking to attract additional investments into its blue economy sector as the country prepares to host the inaugural ocean conference later this month.

Investors based at KenGen's Special Economic Zone in Nakuru County can now access customs and tax incentives provided under the law after the being designated as customs-controlled area.

Car & General has introduced a new LPG-powered three wheeler in the local market where it projects users to realize up to 30pc saving on fuel cost.

Consumers should expect a Ksh 0.02685 per kilowatt-hour reduction in their electricity bills from this month following a new directive by the energy ministry.

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to present the country's proposed expenditure of Ksh 4.8 trillion for the next financial year beginning July 1, 2026 later on Thursday.

In what appears as a move to appease disgruntled citizens, National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the 2026/27 budget proposals promising to shelve tax increases which would burden consumers.