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04/09/2026

🇺🇸 US JOBS REPORT — TODAY

The August 2026 US jobs report is due today, September 4, and markets are watching it closely for clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.

📊 Forecast: about 56,000–58,000 new nonfarm jobs

👷 July: US employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs

📉 Expected unemployment rate: around 4.1%

🏢 ADP reported only 38,000 private-sector jobs added in August, suggesting hiring remains weak.

💵 The report could move the US dollar, Treasury yields, gold and stock markets because investors are reassessing whether the Fed will change rates this month.

Why it matters: A much weaker jobs report could increase expectations for easier monetary policy, while a strong report could strengthen the case for keeping rates higher.

02/09/2026

🇰🇪 TREASURY BONDS | STRONG INVESTOR DEMAND

Investors placed KSh68.19 billion in bids for two reopened Treasury bonds offered by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), exceeding the government's KSh60 billion target.

CBK accepted KSh47.75 billion as new borrowing. The auction involved a 15-year bond maturing in 2034 and a 30-year bond maturing in 2041.

📌 What this means: Strong demand shows continued investor appetite for Kenyan government securities, while the funds raised add to the government's domestic borrowing.

01/09/2026

🇰🇪 KRA | NEW TAX MOVE TO AFFECT KENYAN YOUTUBE CREATORS

Google is set to begin withholding 5% Kenyan tax from YouTube earnings of creators whose AdSense accounts are based in Kenya.

According to a notice to creators, the withholding will first apply to September 2026 earnings, which are expected to be paid in October. Google is requiring affected creators to submit their KRA PINs through AdSense by October 1, 2026.

The move follows Kenya's efforts to expand taxation of income generated through the country's growing digital economy.

💰 What creators need to know

5% Kenyan tax will be withheld from eligible YouTube earnings.

Creators need to provide their KRA PIN.

The first affected earnings are expected to be September 2026 earnings.

The change is particularly relevant to Kenyan YouTubers, bloggers and other digital creators.

For content creators, this means one thing: your YouTube income is now firmly part of Kenya's digital tax conversation.

28/08/2026

📱 WHATSAPP BUSINESS | NEW CHARGES FOR KENYAN BUSINESSES

Meta is set to start charging Kenyan businesses for certain WhatsApp Business messages from October 1, 2026.

Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform/API will pay for service messages sent in response to customers. The reported Kenyan rate is currently about $0.004 per delivered message — roughly KSh0.52 — although Meta says the final rates applicable from October will be published before the change takes effect.

The change mainly affects businesses communicating with customers at scale through the Business Platform. Ordinary personal WhatsApp chats and the standard WhatsApp Business mobile app should not be confused with the platform being charged.

💼 What it means for businesses

📈 Higher communication costs for high-volume businesses.

🛒 Online sellers may need to review their customer-support strategy.

🤖 Businesses using automated messaging and chatbots could face additional costs.

📊 SMEs may need to monitor how many customer messages they send.

Example: At the reported KSh0.52 rate, 10,000 chargeable messages would amount to approximately KSh5,200, before any additional provider or software fees.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

🛢️ OIL PRICES TODAY | 27 AUGUST 2026

Global oil prices are continuing to fall, with Brent crude trading around $87.24 per barrel, down about 0.7%, while WTI stood at around $81.67. This marks the fourth consecutive day of losses for Brent and the fifth for WTI.

The main driver is growing optimism that diplomatic efforts involving Iran, Oman and Qatar could help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about global oil supply disruptions.

🇰🇪 Why Kenya should care:
Lower international crude prices could eventually reduce pressure on Kenya's fuel import bill and transport costs, although local pump prices also depend on exchange rates, taxes and the timing of EPRA's pricing cycle.

26/08/2026

✈️ KENYA AIRWAYS: LOSSES DEEPEN TO KSh16.1 BILLION

Kenya Airways has reported a KSh16.08 billion net loss for the first half of 2026, compared with KSh12.15 billion during the same period last year.

Despite the loss, the airline's revenue increased 9% to KSh81.25 billion, its second-highest half-year revenue on record.

The airline says higher fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and aircraft availability challenges contributed to the weaker financial performance. Fuel costs alone rose significantly during the period.

22/08/2026

🏦 BUSINESS NEWS TODAY | KENYA'S BANKS TARGET SME LENDING

Kenya's banking sector is stepping up lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with banks expected to disburse more than KSh400 billion to SMEs by the end of 2026. The push comes as the cost of credit gradually eases following recent monetary policy easing by the Central Bank of Kenya.

Why it matters:

💰 More financing could help SMEs expand.

👥 Businesses may create more jobs with easier access to credit.

📉 Lower borrowing costs could improve business investment.

🏦 Banks are increasing their focus on the SME market.

Also today: KBA says banks have already increased their SME lending commitment to KSh326.5 billion amid improving financial conditions.

20/08/2026

🇺🇸 U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

The United States' national debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time in history, according to U.S. Treasury data. The total stood at approximately $40.047 trillion as of Tuesday.

The debt includes about $32.27 trillion held by the public and $7.78 trillion in intragovernmental holdings. The total has more than doubled from about $19.95 trillion in January 2017.

A major concern is the rising cost of interest payments, alongside spending on programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Interest costs have become one of the largest items in the federal budget.

Why it matters globally: Higher U.S. borrowing can put upward pressure on interest rates and Treasury yields, potentially affecting global investment, currencies, borrowing costs and financial market