Kenyan Economy Archives

Notable Companies That Have Closed or Exited Kenya Under Ruto Regime

February 2, 2026 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

Since President William Ruto took office in September 2022, Kenya has experienced a noticeable rise in company closures, exits, and downsizing, cutting across sectors such as energy, logistics, retail, manufacturing, fintech, and insurance. While global economic pressures like inflation, currency depreciation, and tighter global funding have played a role, many businesses have openly cited Kenya’s … Read more

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How Meru, Kikuyu and Embu Paid the Price for Kenya’s Independence

September 10, 2025 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

The Mau Mau uprising (1952-1960) presented an existential threat to British colonial rule. The colonial government’s response was brutal and multifaceted: military operations, detention camps, and villagization. But perhaps one of the most insidious strategies was economic warfare. A special tax was imposed solely on the residents of the so-called “emergency areas”—primarily the Meru, Kikuyu and … Read more

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