In a significant move to support Kenya’s most vulnerable populations, the government has disbursed KSh 422,458,200 in cash transfers to 132,779 households across eight drought-prone counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP). This latest distribution, announced on September 22, 2025, represents a crucial lifeline for families struggling with the devastating effects of climate-related shocks […]

Kenya is intensifying efforts to finalize a groundbreaking bilateral trade agreement with the United States by December 2025, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its critical September 30 expiration date. This landmark deal would mark the first comprehensive trade agreement between the US and a sub-Saharan African nation, representing a pivotal moment […]

Kenya faces a devastating economic crisis as sophisticated criminal networks systematically drain between Sh243 billion and Sh253 billion annually from the national economy through illicit trade activities, according to a comprehensive joint report by the National Taxpayers Association and Oxfam. This staggering figure, which has more than doubled over the past four years, represents nearly […]

The digital revolution has reached Kenya’s wildlife tourism sector in unprecedented fashion. Uber Technologies Inc. has officially launched Uber Safari, an innovative service that transforms how tourists and locals experience one of Africa’s most unique wildlife destinations. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s tourism evolution, combining cutting-edge technology with the country’s rich […]

Kenya and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation in nuclear energy research and development, positioning Kenya as a frontrunner in Africa’s nuclear energy renaissance. The historic agreement was signed on September 15 in Vienna, Austria, by Kenya Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) CEO Justus Wabuyabo and Han […]

Businesses and governments in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are confronting dramatically higher borrowing costs compared to previous years, according to a comprehensive new analysis by Moody’s Ratings released this week. The credit agency’s report underscores a critical challenge facing three of Africa’s largest economies as they struggle to balance development needs with escalating financing […]

Fuel prices have seen a marginal decrease for the period of September 15 to October 14, 2025, according to a recent announcement by the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This marks the second consecutive month of fuel price reductions, providing modest relief to consumers who have endured significant economic pressures throughout 2025. One decision […]

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a new program with the International Monetary Fund as the country seeks to navigate complex economic challenges while maintaining its influential role in regional security and peacekeeping operations. Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi outlined the government’s comprehensive strategy during a quarterly diplomatic briefing in Nairobi, […]

The Africa MICE Summit 2025 has opened in Nairobi, bringing together leaders and stakeholders from across the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s journey toward becoming a global business events powerhouse. Push boundaries, reach goals, achieve more. Whether it’s ACCA, HESI A2, ATI TEAS 7, HESI EXIT, NCLEX-RN, […]

Kenya has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the contentious Nile waters dispute while simultaneously announcing plans to expand its electricity imports from Ethiopia’s newly inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Speaking as chief guest at the dam’s $5 billion launch ceremony on Tuesday, President William Ruto praised the project as a Pan-African achievement […]