In a forceful move intended to safeguard farmers’ incomes and ensure a level playing field in the agricultural sector, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stern ultimatum to miraa traders and exporters. Speaking at a high-profile Farmers’ Day event in Meru, Kagwe warned that those failing to comply with the […]

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya has unveiled plans for the second edition of the EU-Kenya Business Forum, scheduled to take place in Nairobi on May 12 and 13, 2025. This high-profile event comes as part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy and builds on ongoing connectivity projects in Kenya. By bringing together policymakers, […]

In a bold stride toward a sustainable future, Kenya and Israel have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on renewable energy development. The groundbreaking deal, inked by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Israel Ambassador to Kenya Michael Lotem, sets the stage for a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing human […]

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), in a bid to rejuvenate lending activities and bolster economic momentum amid subdued credit growth, has reduced its benchmark lending rate by 75 basis points, bringing it down to 10.00 percent. The decision, delivered during Monday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, comes amid a backdrop of easing inflation, a […]

In a move that promises to transform Kenya’s entrepreneurial landscape, NCBA Group has renewed its strategic partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) by enhancing its credit guarantee facility to KES 3 billion for a period of 10 years. This renewed pact is designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a special focus […]

Kenya is at a critical crossroads, struggling under the weight of unsustainable debt and rising fiscal pressures. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi recently delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s economic plight, warning that imprudent borrowing practices—especially the misuse of short-term loans to finance long-term development projects—have left the country with a debt burden […]

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, the United States has imposed a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on Kenyan exports, marking the latest move in President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign. Announced on April 3, 2025, this new tariff is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to recalibrate global trade relations by […]

In a bold move to accelerate national development, President William Ruto has unveiled a Sh1.12 billion power project aimed at connecting over 9,000 households in Laikipia County to electricity. This announcement is part of a broader government drive to expand critical infrastructure across Kenya. During his recent visit to the region, the President not only […]

In a groundbreaking collaboration set to reshape the cultural and digital landscape of Kenya, the Nakuru County Government and Safaricom have signed a strategic deal to support investments in technology aimed at enhancing the creative sector and the arts. The partnership is designed to provide critical digital infrastructure and incentives that will empower artists and […]

In a determined move to drive economic transformation and development in one of Kenya’s most vibrant regions, President William Ruto has embarked on a development tour across Mt. Kenya. The tour—an integral part of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda—aims to commission completed projects, inspect ongoing ones, and launch new initiatives that promise to reshape the […]