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Two recent deep-dives from the Pulsecspark desk.
Why the CBK Held Rates — and What That Means for Your Loan
The Central Bank of Kenya kept its benchmark rate at 13% in its April sitting. Here's the reasoning behind that decision, and what borrowers, savers and businesses should watch in the months ahead.
Kenya's Informal Workers: Big Numbers, Thin Safety Nets
Over 80% of Kenyan workers are in informal employment. We unpack what the latest KNBS labour-force survey reveals about earnings, vulnerability and the policy gap that leaves millions exposed.
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