How M-PESA Made Ksh100 Billion in Six Months Despite Millions of Free Transactions
The milestone highlights the growing contribution of mobile money to Safaricom's financial performance
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The milestone highlights the growing contribution of mobile money to Safaricom's financial performance
The development came as businesses recorded stronger sales and new orders
The projections come against the backdrop of rising consumer prices
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over a potential fuel shortage
The announcement identifies the buyer behind a major share transaction involving 4.5 billion KPC shares
Ruto also announced that Kenya’s milk production had increased by one billion litres.
The new prices, which took effect following EPRA's October 14 review, rank among the steepest increases recorded in 2026.
Global oil prices have risen by more than 70 per cent this year as the war disrupted energy markets and heightened concerns over supplies.
The clarification comes as interest in Dangote's refinery projects grows in Kenya.
The development points to renewed pressure on household budgets, with businesses passing a growing share of their higher operating costs on to consumers.
Overall annual inflation stood at 6.8 per cent in September, meaning the general price level was 6.8 per cent higher than it was in September 2025.
The changes affect a range of goods and services, including imported sugar, betting, gaming and antique vehicles.