The report gives a case study of Singapore, which cut its statutory holidays from 16 to 11 days in 1968 to bolster labour efficiency.

In the first year of implementation, CBK plans to set the rate at 0.6 per cent.

KNBS says 86 per cent of married women are actively involved in decisions regarding their health, a sign of growing empowerment in women’s healthcare...

Experts from different sectors worldwide have warned that a faster, more comprehensive approach is needed to accelerate change.

The Somalia-EU programme, which dates back to 2014, has been instrumental in supporting the East African nation as it continues to recover from more t...

Somewhat similar to Nairobi's Kariokor leather market, the initiative will focus on creating a space dedicated to the local production of leather prod...

The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 50.6 in February, up from 50.5 i...

The call to refocus on microinsurance comes at a critical time when climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, further exacerbat...

From her daily interactions with farmers and traders, Joyce says training and upskilling tops the list of the needs mostly required by grassroots busi...

The ministerial branding agency, KEPROBA, in a statement, said that the inaugural graduates of the Diploma in International Trade will equip Kenya's...

A spot check across the business district revealed a contrasting perspective, with business owners sharing a different outlook than the reports sugges...

Spanning approximately 8,292 acres, the facility will serve as a key driver for industrial investment, clean energy manufacturing and export-oriented...

Notably, core inflation, which measures the cost of living excluding volatile components like food and energy prices from the overall Consumer Price I...

The study report says 3.4 million people are already experiencing crisis levels, or higher, of hunger in Somalia, and the number is projected to rise...

KAM warns that Kenya stands to lose a great deal on textile and apparel export trade if the policies promoting mitumba trade aren't re-looked and the...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) early this month scaled down its base lending rate by 0.5 per cent to 10.75 per cent.

FAO says the project will focus on six key agricultural value chains: Dairy, poultry, coffee, tea, fruit trees, and African leafy vegetables.

The internal alignment will further focus on enhancing workflow processes to reduce redundancies, optimise internal resources and leverage advanced an...

In 2024 alone, data by KAA shows the airport handled 112,000 tons of cargo in the first quarter alone, reflecting its critical role in supporting regi...

It projects that electrification growth will accelerate even further in the coming years, driven by increasing power demand, which is forecast to grow...

These loans, arguably, help the country address challenges such as budget deficits, maintaining public debt sustainability and alleviating foreign exc...

Stakeholders further emphasised that adopting such policies could help unlock substantial growth potential for the freight business.

The global economic think tank, Wef, therefore reckons that the continent faces a significant climate financing gap, causing the region to miss out on...

With the shilling constantly trading at an average of 129, it arguably means diaspora Kenyans are left in a tight spot while deciding whether to send...

The KIPPRA study report says Kenya, as well as other parts of Africa, will experience greater climatic variability and increasing rates of drought in...

Bolt reaffirmed its commitment to educating drivers through in-app notifications, direct communication, and training sessions to ensure they understan...

Delegates at the launch reiterated calls for the cancellation of unjust debts, which they argue undermine human dignity and hinder sustainable develop...

ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...