Topic: KNBS
SGR leaks Sh144 million as passenger numbers, cargo volumes drop
Nov 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is navigating a rough patch, reporting a Sh144 million revenue drop between August and September 2024 as passenger numbers and cargo volumes took a...
KNBS notes 13.2 per cent surge in mobile money transactions to Sh6.5 trillion
Nov 19, 2024 at 01:56 PM
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has reported a remarkable surge in mobile money transactions, which hit Sh6.5 trillion in the first nine months of 2024....
Kenya records lowest inflation rate in over a decade as food, fuel prices drop
Nov 01, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Kenya’s inflation rate has plummeted to its lowest point in almost 12 years, landing at 2.7 per cent in October as prices of essentials like food and fuel eased, according to fre...
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Bill tabled in Senate to secure farmers’ minimum profits against volatile market
Oct 16, 2024 at 09:07 PM
Farmers in Kenya may soon have more stability in the pricing of their produce, with county governments and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) set to determine prices fo...
SDG Kenya Forum and KNBS forge partnership to enhance data reporting
Aug 15, 2024 at 01:30 PM
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Kenya Forum and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve data quality and i...
Kenyan mobile money transactions witness decline amid economic strain
Jul 24, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Kenya’s once-booming mobile money sector is showing signs of strain as the country grapples with economic challenges....
Sectoral struggles cause slump in Kenya's economic growth in Q1 2024
Jul 03, 2024 at 08:41 PM
Kenya's economy expanded by a mere 5 per cent in the first three months of 2024, marking a 0.5 percent growth decline compared to the previous year due to challenges facing various...
Kenya's inflation rate inches upward in may amid rising food, energy costs
Jun 03, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Kenyans experienced a slight increase in the cost of living in May, with inflation rising to 5.1 per cent from 5 per cent in April....
Slow onboarding for Kenya Revenue Authority eTIMS system raises concerns
May 08, 2024 at 05:08 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing challenges in its efforts to get businesses to adopt the new Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS)....
Cooking gas prices surge to record-high despite relief promised by President Ruto
Apr 03, 2024 at 05:17 PM
The cost of cooking gas in Kenya has surged to an all-time high, defying government initiatives aimed at making clean-burning fuel more affordable....
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics embraces AI in new strategic plan
Mar 20, 2024 at 04:51 PM
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has charted a new course for the next five years, unveiling its strategic plan for the 2023-2027 period....
Cooking gas prices sizzle back to pre-tax levels despite Government relief
Feb 13, 2024 at 01:05 PM
A glimmer of hope for Kenyan households quickly dimmed as cooking gas prices rose by 1.7 per cent in December 2023, erasing any gains made after the government removed taxes on the...
Skyrocketing fuel prices propel drastic 77 per cent decline in motorcycle imports
Jan 08, 2024 at 08:43 AM
The skyrocketing prices of petroleum products caused a significant shift in the consumption landscape last year as motorcycle imports experienced a staggering decline of 77.5 per c...
Excise tax trends shift as beer, cigarette revenue drops while airtime, financials soar
Dec 11, 2023 at 10:42 AM
Over the past five years, Kenya has experienced a notable shift in its excise tax landscape, with traditional revenue generators such as beer and cigarettes witnessing a decline, w...
KQ to expand Nairobi–New York route as travel demand surges for festive season
Oct 31, 2023 at 07:05 PM
Kenya Airways has announced its plans to introduce daily flights on the Nairobi–New York route, starting from December 1....
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Family Bank partners with DigiFarm to bolster agricultural productivity in Embu
Oct 09, 2023 at 03:01 PM
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity among smallholder maize farmers, Family Bank and DigiFarm have entered into a financing agreement set t...
Survey shows tough Kenya economy is driving loan default by small businesses
Sep 05, 2023 at 12:08 PM
A recent survey conducted jointly by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), and the Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya has shed light ...
Nairobi has lowest fertility in Kenya, as Mandera records highest - KDHS reveals
Jul 04, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Nairobi County has recorded the lowest fertility rate in Kenya, according to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 released by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)....
Bar owners raise concerns over proposed advance excise duty payment
Jun 23, 2023 at 02:46 PM
Alcohol manufacturers in Kenya are vehemently opposing a proposed government policy that would compel them to pay excise duty in advance, expressing fears that it may inadvertently...
New survey reveals shocking infidelity details among Kenyan men and women
Jan 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM
The report released on Tuesday showed 35 per cent of Kenyan men said they had sex with a person other than their wives in the last 12 months compared to 19 per cent of women....
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