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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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

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.

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

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...

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...

The report emphasises that while AI is driving innovation, growth, and social impact worldwide, Africa is uniquely positioned to unlock its transforma...

This demographic shift presents both significant opportunities and pressing challenges, particularly in the areas of education, skills development, an...

According to the think tank, the decrease reflects wider challenges, including underinvestment, limited access to electricity in some areas, and insti...

The local currency began its recovery in early February last year, after plummeting to a historic low of 160 against the greenback.

Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kisumu, Nyeri, and Kakamega ranked as the top five counties in the latest assessment.

The report, by Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), reveals that the country has witnessed an exponential rise in content moderators, content creator...

The traders are now pleading with relevant stakeholders to create a structured and fair system that includes them in the tournament environment withou...

Every year, the world makes more than 400 million tons of new plastic, and that could grow by about 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, accord...

The exchequer was to appear before the House committee on Tuesday, August, but failed, a reason the committee believes is a deliberate act of inaction...

In more than half of the surveyed African cities, high-grade office occupancy rates in central business districts have surpassed 90 per cent in some k...

The monthly Stanbic Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index shows the headline PMI dropped at the sharpest pace in a year during the month.

The report recommends urgent policy reforms to make brownfield investment more attractive and sustainable in this sector, which has the potential to d...

Data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows the increase was mainly driven by rise in prices of commodities in the three key categori...

The accumulation is severe, layers upon layers of textile waste have built up, with no comparable situation elsewhere, making it hard to even differen...

According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, food losses have remained persistently high since 2016, with little to no improve...

In other terms, it means retail investors can now buy just one share of blue-chip stocks like Stanchart Kenya (Sh309 per share), Kakuzi (Sh439 per sha...

The ongoing four-day IGAD meeting in Nairobi, which began on July 28, aims to endorse this strategy, strengthen partnerships, and form a working group...

In 2024, an estimated 306.5 million people across the continent faced hunger, representing 20.2 per cent of Africa’s population—an increase from 267.3...

The growth is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of mobile money platforms, which continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape.

Moody’s however warns that heavy reliance on domestic financing will keep debt affordability weak on rising rates despite improved domestic market con...

Ideally, the data underscores a dramatic shift in the economics of power generation, with clean energy not only competing with but surpassing fossil f...

On a year-on-year basis, prices increased by 7.8 per cent, compared to 4.9 per cent in the 12 months to March 2025.

Despite its dominance in the East African region, Kenya’s passport dropped slightly in the global rankings, falling from 67th in 2024 to 69th in 2025,...

In its report titled "Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa", the World Bank notes that although food production has increased over the y...

It caters to families, support networks and group outings, streamlining the ride-hailing process and eliminating the need for multiple bookings.

The funds will help county governments operationalise their County Climate Change Action Plans (CCCAPs) and invest in priority climate resilience init...

This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...

According to the AfDB, women in Kenya face a significant financing gap that hinders their ability to fully participate in and benefit from the renewab...

Eric Kimani, a business commentator and Executive Director of Palmhouse Dairies Limited, noted that the environment for young businesses is currently...

Overall, Kenya led activity in East Africa, accounting for 63 per cent of all transactions, surpassing the combined totals of Tanzania (26 per cent) a...

In May 2025, the UN released a draft declaration proposing the global elimination of trans fats as part of a broader political commitment adopted at t...