Kenya: Turning Barriers Into Bridges - Why Pro-Competition Reforms Are Key for Kenya's Growth and Jobs Goals

Kenya: Turning Barriers Into Bridges - Why Pro-Competition Reforms Are Key for Kenya's Growth and Jobs Goals

When I first arrived in Nairobi, I was struck by the energy of its entrepreneurs. In the bustling markets of Gikomba, the co-working spaces of Westlands, and the farmlands of Nakuru, the spirit of enterprise was unmistakable.

World Bank Lifts Kenya's Economic Growth Forecast on Construction Sector - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The World Bank on Monday, lifted Kenya’s economic growth forecast for this year to almost 5%, citing a pick up in the construction sector in the East Africa’s largest economy. Some of Kenya’s main industries like construction suffered last year, partly as concerns mounted about the government’s finances, but the trend has begun to reverse, the World Bank said. “Signs of recovery are emerging,” a new report on Kenya’s economy said, adding that th…

EXPLAINED: What Proposed Regulatory Changes To The Insurance Sector In Kenya Mean

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos EXPLAINED: What Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Insurance Sector in Kenya Mean  In October 2025, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) published 13 draft regulations (Draft Regulations) that propose amending existing regulations or creating new regulatory frameworks for the insurance sector. These include: Insurance (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 Insurance (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2…

Virtual Assets Association Of Kenya Bridges CBK CMA Regulatory Gap

TL;DR,     The Virtual Assets Association of Kenya serves as the unified bridge between Kenya’s crypto industry and regulators (CBK/CMA), handling advocacy, standard-setting, and education to prevent bottlenecks in VASP licensing and compliance. Kenya evolved from issuing Bitcoin warnings in 2015 and facing FATF grey-listing in 2024 to establishing comprehensive VASP regulations and VAAK. After industry pushback, Kenya replaced a broad 3% gross…

Turning Barriers into Bridges: Why Pro-Competition Reforms Are Key for Kenya’s Growth and Jobs Goals

By Qimiao Fan  When I first arrived in Nairobi, I was struck by the energy of its entrepreneurs. In the bustling markets of Gikomba, the co-working spaces of Westlands, and the farmlands of Nakuru, the spirit of enterprise was unmistakable.  Yet beneath that vibrancy lay a quieter frustration. While Kenyan talents and ideas seemed abundant, opportunities did not always follow. Many business owners spoke of obstacles that had little to do with cr…