Author: Alfred Onyango

Nairobi Trade Fair puts spotlight on innovation as Kenya braces for rising hunger fears Sep 17, 2025

According to the latest food insecurity update by ReliefWeb, the number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity fell to 1.8 million betw...

Housing levy under fire: Ndindi Nyoro says sector worse off despite billions collected from Kenyans Sep 15, 2025

He argued that the levy has done more harm than good, noting that the very sector it was meant to support has instead recorded negative growth since i...

Kenya’s economic outlook worsens as debt and policy uncertainty weigh on growth Sep 15, 2025

The report, which reviews macro-economic performance for the six months to June, warns that optimism about the country’s growth prospects is fading.

Governance weaknesses stall Africa’s development, World Bank warns Sep 13, 2025

The report also flags political instability and limited resources as barriers to effective policy implementation. These factors often undermine even w...

Women outpace men in high-skill job growth, says ILO Sep 13, 2025

In 2013, the share of women in high-skill employment was already higher than that of men, at 21.2 per cent, compared to men’s 17.5 per cent.

Kenya improves in economic management but public sector reforms still lag - World Bank Sep 13, 2025

World Bank highlights that economic management remains Kenya’s strongest pillar, attaining a score of 4.2 in 2024, up from 4.0 in the previous year.

Inside Sh433 billion drive to cut methane emissions from African farms Sep 12, 2025

Without intervention, experts from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) warn that the emissions could triple by 2050.

Green investment rises as lenders pump Sh18 trillion into climate finance Sep 12, 2025

The increase comes at a time when governments are under mounting pressure to accelerate the transition to low-carbon economies.

Nairobi’s mitumba and retail traders pin hopes on affordable basics to keep customers buying Sep 11, 2025

Traders are urging the government to keep basic commodities affordable, saying squeezed household budgets remain the biggest barrier to their growth i...

Experts push for food fortification as Kenya’s nutrition crisis deepens Sep 10, 2025

Dubbed Millers for Nutrition, an international coalition advocating for food fortification, is urging immediate action to address these systemic gaps.

Kenya’s property market outpaces global giants in investment gains - report Sep 10, 2025

In the 12 months leading up to June 2025, property prices in the country rose by 7.8 per cent, the highest annual increase among all the analysed mark...

Airtel sets ground rolling for East Africa’s largest data centre at Tatu City Sep 09, 2025

The facility is poised to significantly reshape Kenya’s digital infrastructure landscape and position the country as a continental technology hub.

Africa’s agri-food trade more than doubles, but hunger still soars - report Sep 07, 2025

In its latest Africa Food Systems report, the Alliance highlights that billions of dollars in funding commitments have not translated into significant...

Stakeholders decry gaps in cancer care under Social Health Insurance Sep 06, 2025

Despite the SHA Act’s promise to guarantee affordable healthcare for all, especially those grappling with chronic and critical illnesses like cancer,...

Kenya deviates from debt plan, risks debt trap amid soaring interest payments – CoB Sep 06, 2025

The latest national budget review report by the Office of the Controller of Budget reveals that as of June 30, 2025, Kenya’s total public debt stood a...

Controller of Budget report flags widespread delays in government projects, weak target monitoring Sep 04, 2025

The State Department for Basic Education’s countrywide initiative to construct junior secondary classrooms and integrated resource centres has also se...

Kenya’s pension assets soar to record high, surpassing Sh2 trillion Sep 04, 2025

Between 2021 and 2024, the total fund value grew by 41 per cent, and by 182.6 per cent over the past decade since 2014, when it stood at Sh789 billion...

Private sector shows signs of recovery, boosted by gains in retail and manufacturing Sep 04, 2025

Looking ahead, businesses showed a greater level of optimism towards future output for the third consecutive month in August, which took overall senti...

FAO: Women drive Africa’s food systems but face systemic barriers to jobs and land Sep 04, 2025

The FAO report shows that women account for 49 per cent of the agrifood workforce and nearly three-quarters of food processing and service roles but r...

Sidi Ould Tah takes helm at AfDB, unveils 100-day reform plan Sep 03, 2025

Ould Tah becomes the ninth president of the regional lender that plays a vital role in financing development projects across the continent.

Agro-industrialisation and e-commerce drive Africa’s logistics market to record highs Sep 03, 2025

A key driver of this momentum is the rapid expansion of e-commerce, with the continent’s online retail market projected to surpass $75 billion (Sh9.7...

Kenya trails Uganda and Tanzania in attracting industrial investment - report Sep 02, 2025

Uganda’s leading yield of 13 per cent indicates a robust appetite for its industrial assets, while Kenya’s comparatively lower rate points to concerns...

Report: Africa trailing in global mining exploration spending Aug 30, 2025

According to a recent white paper report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the region receives less than 10 per cent of global investment in this vit...

AfDB, AfCFTA and Africa50 sign MoU to unlock continent’s trade potential Aug 30, 2025

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to tackle the physical and digital infrastructure deficits that have long constrained trade and economi...

Investing in rural roads key to doubling Kenya’s farm output - study Aug 30, 2025

The analysis also reveals a notably strong relationship between capital stock and agricultural productivity, a 10 per cent increase in capital stock i...

Inflation rises to 4.5 per cent in August, driven by food, transport prices Aug 29, 2025

On the other hand, notable increases were recorded for vegetables, with cabbage prices registering the highest rise at 6.3 per cent, followed by price...

NCBA Group half-year profits rise 12.6 per cent to Sh11.1 billion on strong operational performance Aug 28, 2025

The lender attributed the strong performance to operational excellence and prudent pricing strategies, achieved despite a challenging economic environ...

Planned gas price controls draw mixed reactions from dealers Aug 28, 2025

The move, which aims to stabilise retail prices and curb exploitation, comes amid a rise in illegal gas dealers and growing concern over market price...

World Bank warns of 'lost decade' as global growth slows to three-decade low Aug 28, 2025

Structural slowdowns across investment, productivity, trade and labour force expansion are dragging the global economy toward its weakest potential gr...

ILO calls for investment in care infrastructure to create millions of jobs and close gender gap Aug 28, 2025

Rather than focusing solely on these traditional infrastructure projects, the workers’ rights body recommends that countries also address care-related...

African governance slumps, Kenya stagnates in new global index Aug 27, 2025

Kenya, once showing gradual improvement, has now plateaued, remaining stuck at position 94 in the 2025 rankings, the same spot it held in 2024.

How Africa should reimagine its trade future upon AGOA’s expiry in September - experts Aug 27, 2025

The World Economic Forum emphasises that the AfCFTA must move from being a political promise to an operational force.

Heat stress on the rise, slashing work productivity by 2-3 per cent, report warns Aug 24, 2025

Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...

TICAD9 summit ends with ambitious pledges to drive Africa’s transformation Aug 23, 2025

They jointly produced a comprehensive declaration focused on economic resilience, digital transformation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.

Kenya’s credit rating upgraded to ‘B’ as investor confidence grows Aug 23, 2025

The new rating comes with a stable outlook, indicating growing confidence in Kenya’s ability to meet its debt obligations amid better access to intern...

Only three African countries will attain universal clean cooking access by 2050 - IEA Aug 23, 2025

Africa’s struggle to meet clean cooking targets stands in stark contrast to the broader global progress, with the continent notably falling behind.

Kenya, US agree to initiate plans on new trade deal as AGOA winds down in September Aug 22, 2025

It follows the high-level meeting held in Washington, DC this week, where Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, led a...

Kenya's retail and hospitality sectors slow as consumers cut spending in 2025 Aug 20, 2025

The latest Kenya Market Update report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank shows that the hospitality industry, which had been buoyed by post-pande...

Job prospects dim despite business optimism, CBK survey shows Aug 20, 2025

The latest Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) CEO Survey shows expectations are high for growth across most business activity indicators in the third quart...

Absa launches women-only Islamic bank account to spur financial inclusion Aug 20, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya Chief Finance Officer Yusuf Omari said Sultanah is built for the visionary business woman that wants to bank ethically while meeting t...

Kenya launches Islamic finance association to unlock growth in Sharia-compliant banking Aug 19, 2025

Spearheaded by Absa Bank, the new umbrella body seeks to close regulatory and operational gaps that have long slowed the sector’s growth.

Kenyan households struggle as fewer can afford basic needs, survey reveals Aug 17, 2025

This marks a significant 10 per cent drop compared to the previous year, underscoring the deepening impact of economic pressures such as inflation, hi...

Alarming gaps in neonatal nursing threaten Kenya’s 2030 child survival target - survey Aug 16, 2025

Despite significant progress in reducing child mortality globally, neonatal mortality, the death of babies within the first 28 days of life, remains s...

World trade to rebound in second half year but tariff pressures cast shadow - outlook Aug 16, 2025

The higher “reciprocal” tariff rates introduced on August 7 are expected to place mounting pressure on US imports and dampen exports from its trading...

East Africa flagged as hotspot for procurement fraud in AfDB-funded projects Aug 15, 2025

East Africa accounted for 33 per cent of all allegations, or just about 19 cases, the highest among all regions, followed by West Africa at 29 per cen...

Counties urged to ditch costly overseas benchmarking tours amid fiscal constraints Aug 15, 2025

Keprecon Chief Executive Director Fred Were underscored the urgency of investing directly in health systems instead of spending millions on internati...

Loan defaults surged to 17 per cent in 2024 due to tough business climate - CBK Aug 13, 2025

In the period under review, gross loans issued by banks decreased by 2.7 per cent to Sh4.07 trillion from Sh4.18 trillion in 2023.

Mobile money use in Kenya hits Sh724.8 billion monthly in 2024 Aug 13, 2025

Similarly, the average number of monthly transactions increased to 223.5 million, compared to 202 million in 2023 and 190 million in 2022.

KCB declares first-ever special dividend as profits for half year hit Sh32.3 billion Aug 13, 2025

The announcement on shareholder returns follows an eight per cent year-on-year growth in net profits, rising from Sh29.9 billion in the previous corre...

CBK cuts lending rate to 9.5 per cent in seventh straight easing move Aug 13, 2025

This marks the seventh consecutive rate cut from the historic peak of 13.0 per cent, as the regulator reaffirms its commitment to boosting economic ac...

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