Traders are among the many stakeholders in the apparel industry whose prospects have been significantly influenced by the growth in textile trade in Eastleigh.

The sharp rise in the cost of loans is attributed to the shift from concessional financing to more expensive and short-term commercial debt.

Planners say as towns have expanded and construction of buildings over time have reduced space for rainwater to sip into the ground.

Over the past month, the country has been experiencing heavy rainfall that has resulted in loss of lives and livelihoods, at an unprecedented scale.

The image of Eastleigh has been significantly transformed, with a rich cultural heritage attracting thousands of people every day in search of unique experiences.

Delays in approval and registration of projects have been a concern for developers in Eastleigh, with some complaining that these delays have stopped them from delivering on projects promptly.

The hospitality sector recorded the strongest improvement in 2023, with hotel occupancy rates increasing by 32 per cent in the period under review, from a similar period in 2022.

Developers in Eastleigh have been urged to make use of the online approval system that was rolled out by the Nairobi city county to expedite the process of approval of building plans.

Going by figures from the review, Kenyans will now pay Sh3.44 less to access a unit of electricity.

Kenya Airways passengers can now fly on Air Europa routes, specifically to Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, New York, and Miami.

From about 3,000 tonnes consumed every week both locally and internationally, the Kenya Flower Council estimates that the demand for flowers could rise to 4, 500 tonnes in a week.