The vibrant city of Nairobi is currently hosting a pivotal event poised to redefine Africa’s investment landscape: the inaugural NextFrontierAfrica Summit. This landmark gathering, which commenced today, marks a strategic push by Kenya to champion targeted, sector-based investment across the continent. Bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders, including global investors, influential policymakers, innovative entrepreneurs, […]

In a landmark development set to significantly accelerate Kenya’s economic trajectory, the United Kingdom has pledged a substantial KSh 17.7 billion (approximately £100 million) fund specifically targeting Kenya’s vibrant innovation landscape. This commitment is a cornerstone of the renewed Strategic Partnership 2025–2030, solidified during a recent high-profile meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and UK […]

In a landmark moment for bilateral relations, Kenyan President William Ruto and United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on July 1, 2025, signed a renewed 5-year Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership pact that is poised to unlock over Ksh.427 billion (approximately £2.5 billion) in transformative investments. This monumental agreement, formalized during high-level bilateral talks in London, […]

The financial landscape in Kenya has seen a notable development with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announcing the cancellation of the authority granted to Bank Al-Habib Ltd (BAHL) of Pakistan to operate its Representative Office in Kenya. This decision, effective May 15, 2025, follows a strategic rationalization by BAHL to consolidate its international operations, […]