The rise is mostly due to a big jump in new orders, which happened because businesses saw stronger demand from both local and regional markets. A lot of businesses said their sales were better and their customers were more confident. As businesses got more orders, they made more goods. This month, suppliers also delivered goods more quickly, which made it easier for businesses to run. Input costs stayed pretty stable, which helped businesses keep their costs down and stay pro

Nairobi – In a welcome move for investors and business partners, Kenya has announced that it will aim for a budget deficit of 4.9 % of GDP  for the fiscal year 2026/27, virtually unchanged from the 4.8 % target for the current year. This decision was communicated by a senior official of the Ministry of Finance as part of the government’s strategy to strengthen fiscal discipline and boost investor confidence. The fact that the government is choosing to hold back from higher de

Kenya’s business environment continues to grow stronger as the country makes progress in improving its financial systems and transparency standards. Recent developments across Africa show that the continent is moving toward better financial compliance and regulation, and Kenya is firmly part of this positive change. Kenya has enhanced its monitoring systems and policies to fight financial crimes, making its economy more trustworthy and attractive to investors. This progress h