New Survey Reveals What Would Make Kenyans Pay More for These Products
The findings were released alongside the unveiling of Kenya's strongest brands for 2026
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The findings were released alongside the unveiling of Kenya's strongest brands for 2026
The rankings come amid sustained growth in Kenya’s collective investment schemes, whose combined assets rose to Ksh948.7 billion by the end of June 2026, up from Ksh851.7 billion recorded in March.
The revised threshold marks a departure from the government's initial proposal announced in May
The findings emerged against a backdrop of slowing reported income growth and changing spending priorities among Kenyan consumers.
The latest adjustment reflects fuel-related expenses associated with electricity generation
The United States remains Kenya’s largest source of diaspora remittances, accounting for approximately 43.5 per cent of the total cash sent home by Kenyans living abroad.
The decision was announced on Wednesday, October 7, following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
CMA urged Kenyans to exercise caution whenever an investment opportunity guarantees massive profits while downplaying or eliminating the possibility of losses.
The arrangement is part of the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme, which provides for the waiver of penalties, interest and fines on eligible tax debts, provided taxpayers meet the conditions set by KRA.
The MPC is set to convene on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to assess prevailing monetary conditions before deciding whether to retain or adjust the CBR.
LPG consumption increased by 14.62 per cent to 475,943 metric tonnes in the year ended June 30, 2026.
The new system took effect on July 1, 2026, and requires non-resident property owners to pay tax equivalent to 30 per cent of their gross rental income before any expenses are deducted.