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Employers’ federation warns rising business costs threaten jobs and investment

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 202603 mins

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of doing business in Kenya, warning that the trend is undermining competitiveness, discouraging investment, and threatening job creation in the private sector. In a statement, FKE said enterprises across multiple industries are struggling under increased statutory obligations, regulatory burdens, and rising operational…

Govt seeks structured dialogue with private sector under new bill

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 2025010 mins

The government, through the State Department for Investment Promotion, is coming up with a bill to streamline public-private partnerships and improve the business environment in the country. The bill, which is now in draft form and is undergoing public participation, is dubbed the Public-Private Sector Engagement Policy and Public-Private Engagement Bill, 2025. It was conceived during a…

Stakeholders urge Govt to create conducive business environment, reduce taxes to promote investments

Sacco ReviewDecember 7, 202508 mins

Stakeholders in the private sector have urged the government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and eventually spur the country’s economy. They are also pleading with the Kenya Kwanza administration to go slow on taxes so as to promote investments in the country. Some of the stakeholders in the Real Estate Sector…

Wetang’ula urges private sector to take active role in law making process

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 202503 mins

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on private sector players to move beyond being mere spectators in the legislative process, urging them to actively engage in shaping laws that impact the country’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of a two-day engagement between the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the House leadership, the…