Trade and Development Bank Stories

Government clears Sh118.3bn pending bills in Q1 2025 as Treasury pushes to cut arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

According to Treasury data, the reduction is partly attributed to the ongoing settlements in the infrastructure docket.

Taita Taveta County unveils policy to attract investors, create jobs, and boost local economy
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2025

If fully adopted and implemented, the policy aims to raise both public and private investment to at least 25 per cent of the county’s economy by 2030,...

Sh5bn Kenya's flagship research hub stalls amid funding crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

According to the Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, construction began in February 2013, with the initial completion date set for March 3, 2016. But due...

Mandera ECDE programme receives training and learning materials boost from donor
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

Kenya ratifies treaty aimed at preventing multinationals from exploiting tax loopholes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

One common strategy used by multinationals to sidestep taxes is the manipulation of profit-sharing arrangements.

Kenya's population projected to reach 70 million in five years
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 30, 2024

Wanjaria says that population is a key factor in any government's business. She hints that a government can only budget if it knows its population.

Malindi residents threaten to demolish private project on community land
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The association said the private developer invaded the 13-acre parcel and does not have genuine documentation.

Senators seek better payment terms of service for ECDE teachers
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for t...

UNCTAD rebrands as 'UN Trade and Development' on 60th anniversary
Amina Wako  |  Apr 10, 2024

The rebranding includes a new logo and visual identity, which will be rolled out across all official channels in the six UN languages.

Kwale youths, NGOs kick off campaign against insecurity, SGBV after cases rise
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 13, 2024

The campaign was prompted by rising cases of insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence in the Coast region, and the need to keep the youth out o...

UNCTAD warns of disruptions on shipping routes for global trade
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 26, 2024

The Red Sea, a crucial waterway connecting the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea, has witnessed a surge in attacks by Houthi mi...

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