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In a landmark move set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, the government today lauded Heifer International’s Practice for Change (P4C) Signature Program, valued at Sh12.4 billion (approximately $95.7 million). The five-year initiative is designed to reach 625,000 smallholder farmers nationwide and marks a significant stride toward modernizing rural livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture, enhanced market access, […]

Stanbic Bank Kenya is taking a major leap forward in bolstering trade between Kenya and China by launching the Africa-China Trade Platform—a digital hub designed to simplify cross-border transactions, reduce currency risk, and empower Kenyan businesses to tap into the vast Chinese market. The initiative, announced during the Chinese Economic Forum held in Nairobi, is […]

In a grand demonstration of Africa’s evolving business landscape, the WCF Africa Summit 2025 was officially launched in Nairobi this Wednesday at the renowned Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). With the presence of top government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, chamber leaders, and a vibrant cross-section of the business community, the summit […]

Kenya Power, in a significant boost to Kenya’s electrification agenda and socio-economic development, has announced an ambitious plan to connect 150,000 new customers to the national electricity grid under the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) Phase VI. Funded by a generous allocation from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project will extend across 45 counties—excluding […]

In a move that underscores both determination and transformation, Harambee Deposit Taking Sacco has written off its entire investment of Ksh184 million (approximately $1.42 million) in the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Kuscco) as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its financial foundations. The decision, which comes amid the Sacco’s ambitious plans […]

Kenya’s government announced a new funding strategy aimed at reviving the stalled extension of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba—a critical corridor poised to extend into Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and even the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new proposal, unveiled amid growing concerns over fiscal constraints and evolving financing […]

In a bold move set to redefine the investment landscape in Kenya, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) have announced a groundbreaking Cooperation Agreement. Signed in Nairobi by KEPSA CEO Carole Kariuki and KenInvest CEO John Mwendwa, this strategic partnership is designed to fortify economic, technological, and investment ties […]

In an era marked by shifting economic alliances and persistent trade frictions, Tanzania has emerged as the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kenya, underscoring a robust economic interdependence within the East African Community (EAC). Recent data reveal that investors from Dodoma have funneled a total of $72.45 million into Nairobi over the […]

In a bold move towards energy independence and environmental sustainability, Kenya is ramping up efforts to transition to a 100% renewable energy mix by 2030. With investor backing and robust government support, the nation is steadily reducing its reliance on imported power, paving the way for a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. The renewed […]

In a bold move towards industrial decarbonisation and sustainable energy, waste-to-energy innovator Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS) has secured multi-million-pound funding under a new United Nations initiative to revolutionise the Kenyan tea sector. This pioneering project not only represents a significant milestone for CSS—a Deeside-based company known for its advanced gasification technologies—but also signals a transformative […]