How easy access to financial inclusion is driving business growth in Kiambu

Financial inclusion initiatives in Kiambu County are significantly fueling business growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of Kenya's economy.

Garissa hosts forum to guide development of Kenya’s growing digital financial sector

Women in supply chain push for leadership inclusion to boost economic growth

Financial inclusion without insurance is a false promise

Despite Kenya's leadership in financial technology, financial inclusion remains a "false promise" without adequate insurance coverage. Recent examples highlight how individuals with mobile money accounts and credit access can lose everything to unforeseen events like fires or theft, with no safety net to recover.

African electric vehicle firm bets on innovation with US stock listing

South African electric vehicle company Agilitee is set to expand its reach across Africa, including Kenya, following its merger with US-listed firm Media Sentiment Inc. The deal aims to unlock global investment for green technology.

Agro-based firms decline weighs on industrial growth

The slow growth recorded in agriculture in 2025 crept into the manufacturing sector, whose gross value added grew by two per cent in the period compared to three per cent in 2024.