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Kenya's Informal Sector Accounts for 83% of Employment in 2026 Census Data
New census data confirms that 83 per cent of Kenya's employed population works in the informal economy, exposing a structural gap that formal job-creation programmes have failed to close.
Mombasa SEZ Expansion Draws Ksh 6 Billion Investment from UAE Firms
Two UAE conglomerates have committed Ksh 6 billion to manufacturing and logistics facilities within the Mombasa Special Economic Zone, the largest single tranche of Gulf investment in the zone's history.
Kenya's Avocado Season Boosts Smallholder Farmers as Global Demand Stays High
Kenya's 2026 avocado harvest has delivered record earnings for smallholder farmers in the Rift Valley and Mount Kenya regions, as European and Asian buyers compete for Hass variety exports.
CBK Holds Base Rate at 12.5% Amid Easing Inflation and Currency Stability
The Central Bank of Kenya's Monetary Policy Committee held the benchmark rate at 12.5% at its June 2026 meeting, signalling cautious optimism on inflation while watching global headwinds.
Kenya's Retail Giants Battle as Online Shopping Disrupts Mall Traffic
Nairobi's anchor malls are reporting foot traffic falls of up to 18% as Jumia, Jiji, and a wave of social commerce platforms pull Kenyan shoppers decisively towards their screens.
Diaspora Remittances to Kenya Hit All-Time High of $4.5 Billion in 2025
Kenyans living abroad sent a record $4.5 billion home in 2025, with North America overtaking Europe as the top source region for the first time, central bank data shows.
Kenya's Insurance Penetration Rate Climbs to 3.2% as Mobile Micro-Insurance Takes Off
Kenya's insurance penetration has risen to 3.2% of GDP in 2026, driven by mobile micro-insurance products that are enrolling previously uninsured low-income Kenyans at scale.
Kisumu Port Expansion Opens New Trade Corridor for Uganda and Rwanda
The newly expanded Kisumu Port, with doubled handling capacity and a modern container yard, is transforming Lake Victoria into a competitive freight artery for landlocked East Africa.
Kenya's Aviation Sector Grows 30% as New Airlines Enter Nairobi Market
Passenger throughput at JKIA has risen 30% in the first half of 2026 as six new carriers launch Nairobi routes, cementing Kenya's position as East Africa's premier aviation hub.