The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of €73…
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World Bank commits $12 billion in Support for Kenya
The World Bank has committed to support Kenya in its journey to become an upper-middle-income country…
Financial worries significantly impacting well-being of Kenyans
Kenya has a lower overall well-being score than the global average, according to the latest Cigna…
Government to prioritize settlement of pending bills
Genuine public sector pending bills will be the first items to be charged in the Government…
Restructuring to help CIC Group slash 15pc in annual staff costs
CIC Group, a leading insurance and financial services provider in Kenya, has announced a Voluntary Early…
Agriculture, manufacturing to power up Kenya’s economy in 2024
Kenya’s economy is projected to grow 6% in 2024, supported by a rebound in agriculture sector,…
Tax Amnesty Programme nets KRA Kshs 3.4 billion
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has so far collected Ksh 3.4 Billion from the ongoing tax amnesty…
Sustainable business practices for SMEs
In a world where the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, small and medium-sized…
Kenya transitioning refugee camps to integrated settlements
The Kenyan government says the continuous influx of displaced persons to Kenya calls for comprehensive and…
Report: implementing anti-LGBTQ+ to cost Kenya Kshs 4 trillion
Kenya stands to lose about Kshs 4.186 trillion in financial development aid from the US and…
Pan-African NGO tailors empowerment for Kenyan youth
Hundreds of youth drawn from under-served communities in Kenya are set to benefit from the LIFE…
City planners urged to support climate change solutions
Rapidly expanding poorly planned and designed cities are hurting the fight against climate change, experts have…
Jobs and skilling is the solution for rehabilitated drug addicts
By OSDP Kenya has more than 2,300 Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions (TVETs) dotting the…
Kenya seeks to create 100,000 paid internship opportunities
The Kenyan government has pledged to partner with the private sector to create more than 100,000…
3,500 2Jiajiri beneficiaries graduate as KCB scales programme
KCB Group is scaling the 2Jiajiri programme, the youth empowerment and job creation programme in Kenya…
Airtel Money increases daily transaction limit to half a million
Airtel Money Kenya Ltd has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to increase the…
How Kenya plans to reduce external borrowing
President William Ruto says the Kenyan government is keen on increasing the country’s savings. This, he…
African countries urged to eliminate trade barriers
Africa continent has a duty to make deliberate decisions to increase trade among its nations, President…
Kenya, Sri Lanka foster closer military collaboration
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral ties, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya, Kana…
Kenya, Mozambique explores removal of visa requirement
Removal of visa requirements among African states, remains key to promotion of free flow of people…
Government invites SMEs to apply for performance-based grant
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a unique opportunity to access funding and technical assistance after…
Kenya’s strategy to boost trade with Mozambique
President William Ruto says the Government is committed to increasing trade volumes with Mozambique. President Ruto…
CBK enhances monetary policy transmission through DhowCSD
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that met on August 9, 2023, considered and approved measures aimed…
Kenya to double milk production in five years
Milk production will be doubled in the next five years to expand opportunities for farmers. President…
Kenya, Egypt Presidents discuss broaden bilateral relations
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Republic of Kenya…
Let’s rescue the boy-child from drug abuse, Pastor Dorcas
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is calling for combined efforts in the…
Ruto: Kenya’s economy doing well
President William Ruto says the Kenya’s economy is stable and on track to grow. He said…
Church joins the fight against drug abuse
The fight against illicit brew and substance abuse being spearheaded by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has…
Java House marks 24th anniversary with Social Impact Initiatives
Java House marked its 24th anniversary through a series of social impact initiatives to benefit hundreds…
East Africa projected to record Africa’s highest GDP growth
East Africa will register the highest regional economic performance on the continent in 2023 and 2024,…
Kenyan households spending 10 times higher on school supplies
WorldRemit, a digital remittances brand within Zepz, has released its third year of global data and findings,…
President Ruto pledges timely cash transfer disbursement
The government is doing everything possible to ensure there are no delays in the disbursement of…
Kenya seeks China’s support in expansion of JKIA, Lamu port
Kenya is keen on strengthening its relations with China to spur economic growth in the country.…
AfDB commits $150 million in budget support for Zambia
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has completed a two-day official visit to Zambia…
Insurance assets hit Kshs 1 trillion on economic recovery
Insurance industry gross premium income grew by 14.8% in the first three months of the year,…
Narok school destroyed by floods gets clean water supply
ChildFund has commissioned the Kikuyian Borehole Project in Narok County to provide clean and safe water…
Shelter Afrique’s membership drive targets 10 countries
Shelter Afrique is keen on onboarding the remaining 10 African countries that are not yet its…
Kenya rallies Africa to tap resources to build the continent
President William Ruto says it is possible to build a more integrated, prosperous and stable Africa.…
Demos: President Ruto pledges protection of lives, property
The Government will take stern action against those who abuse the Constitution to cause anarchy in…
Co-op Bank secures Kshs 13.8B for lending MSMEs
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has received a long- term seven-year funding facility amounting to USD…
KEBS to be digitized to enhance efficiency
Digitisation and automation of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) services will curb corruption and enhance efficiency, …
Kenyan youth to venture into entrepreneurship
University graduates have been challenged to embrace entrepreneurship. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is calling on higher…
KCB seals African Cross-Border Payment deal
KCB Group has signed an Africa-wide deal to facilitate settlements of cross-border transactions on the continent.…
New financial plan to address poverty, climate change
President William Ruto says the financial architecture must be of equals. President Ruto explained that the…
Stanbic backs unsecured loans grow small businesses
Small businesses oftenface numerous challenges when securing financing for growth andoperational needs. Traditional lending practices often…
Airtel Kenya increasing investment in its network
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to expand its network coverage to meet the growing demand for…
Konza City highlights project progress
A new report by Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), highlights the progress of key projects in…