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Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

Boost for Kenyan importers on adequate reserves and stable Shilling
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 14, 2024

The latest weekly bulletin by the CBK shows the reserves stood at $9,323 million (Sh1.2 trillion at the current exchange rate), an equivalent of (4.8...

Kenyan shilling reverses gaining streak on prolonged demos
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 23, 2024

The shilling had weakened to a low of 161 in January this year, on the back of an increased debt burden and diminishing foreign investor confidence.

How the US is daring the world to find a dollar alternative
Reuters  |  Jun 10, 2024

The latest blows come from some powerful Americans questioning the rule of law following the conviction of Donald Trump.

Kenyan shilling's appreciation sees debt service expense drop by Sh66.2bn
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 10, 2024

Debt servicing expenses for the FY 2023/24 will amount to Sh1.8 trillion, or 90 per cent of the overall consolidated fund expenditures.

Relief for Kenyans as super petrol price drops by Sh7
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 14, 2024

Super petrol's price dropped by Sh7.21, diesel by Sh5.09, and kerosene by Sh4.49, EPRA announced in its latest monthly review.

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