business environment Stories

Kenya tops East Africa in investment appeal on low risk profile
Alfred Onyango  |  May 14, 2025

As of April, the country’s risk index stood at 53.47, reflecting a relatively stable political environment and favourable financial conditions

Business operators protest excessive permits and taxes, demand unified permit system
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Some entrepreneurs are forced to obtain up to 20 different clearances, with costs running into hundreds of thousands of shillings before they can full...

Why only 2% of Kenyan startups grow into large businesses
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 15, 2025

Kenyan SMEs were urged to brace for impact and rethink strategy amid the prevailing tariff wars.

Registration of new business ventures drops 7.6pc as investors hold back
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The data reflects a challenging business environment in a year marked by higher taxes and rising lending rates.

State urged to streamline business registration, cross-county trade for economic growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja advocated the need for more streamlined business registration procedures that would save time and reduce the cost of s...

Private sector players, govt outline path to enhance ease of doing business
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Mudavadi said the parties will in the next three months agree on a matrix highlighting an action plan.

Kenya's small businesses hope for a better 2025 after struggling in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.

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