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Inside the electricity squeeze as Kenya Power posts Ksh24.99B profit

Kenya Power has posted a Ksh24.99 billion profit after tax for the financial year ended June 2026, even as households and businesses continue to grapple with the rising cost of electricity and fewer…

  • Kenya Power reported Ksh24.99B after-tax profit for 2026 FY
  • Electricity revenue grew to Ksh238.24B, sales up 12.05%
  • Domestic rates vary by usage: Ksh12.23/kWh up to 30 kWh

How Is Brazil’s Economy Doing in 2026? Growth, Selic, Inflation, the Real and the Election

BRAZIL · ECONOMY — BRIEFING, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026 Key Facts —Growth — Brazil’s GDP is expanding by about 2 percent in 2026 (Focus survey: 1.98 percent; IMF: 2.4 percent), down from roughly 3.5 percent in…

  • Brazil's GDP growth slowed to 1.98% in 2026 from 3.5% in 2025
  • Inflation eased to 4.44% in July, with deflation projected at -0.40% by year-end
  • Selic rate fell to 13.75%, among the world's highest real interest rates

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