green economy Stories

AU honours Wangari Maathai's environmental conservation legacy with green economy initiative
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The African Union is looking to Maathai's pioneering work in conservation as a roadmap for creating a sustainable future.

Only 40% of Kenya's secondary schools have computer labs - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

During extended school closures, WhatsApp emerged as the most widely used platform for remote learning.

Kenya’s economy projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025, easing cost of living pressures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2025

The Treasury’s projection of 5.3 per cent growth in 2025 is slightly lower than the CBK’s December 2024 forecast of 5.5 per cent.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismisses call to extend his tenure
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2025

His remarks come amid growing calls within Zanu-PF to amend the constitution to allow him to remain in power until 2030.

Kenyans brave tough economic times to show love on Valentine's Day
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 14, 2025

Streets in Nairobi were painted red by flower vendors who displayed their wares for customers who were on the other hand eager to pick the bouquets th...

Employers' confederation calls for IGAD support to stabilise Sudan's economy amid conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Sudan is facing one of its worst crises in modern history as conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF continues to push the...

Mandera County receives 150 computers to enhance digital literacy
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The initiative is part of the UK's Digital Access Programme that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities,

Billow Kerrow: Kenya's economic growth reliant on Ruto's fight against graft
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 31, 2025

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) this week disagreed with Moody's positive rating on Kenya, terming it irresponsible after it revised Kenya's...

Reality on the ground is different, Kenyans tell Moody's on 'positive' rating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

Critics are questioning whether external observers and global investors truly understood Kenya’s realities.

Egypt and Somalia sign strategic partnership agreement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 23, 2025

The meeting, held in Cairo, marked a pivotal step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations across a range of areas, including trade, cultu...

Currency change leaves Ethiopia’s GDP halved, debt burden heavier
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The rise was attributed to the exchange rate adjustment and new loans amounting to $1.6 billion, secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...

Africa set for stronger growth in 2025 as global prospect remains subdued- report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 18, 2025

The percentage of experts forecasting stronger growth for Sub-Saharan Africa has increased to 78% this year, up from 65% last year, signalling a posit...

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

ICT CS nominee Kabogo vows to introduce laws to protect against AI misuse, misinformation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

He further noted that Kenya's current capacity to address such issues, particularly in terms of responding quickly to cyberattacks, is limited.

Sudan introduces new banknotes, boosting coffers but drawing criticism and protests from citizens
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

Since the outbreak of the war, when RSF soldiers looted dozens of banks and blocked farming, the army-aligned government has struggled to pay salaries...

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...

Boost for locals as Shimoni Fishing Port now expected to be operational by March 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The project will include a modern jetty, fish landing and processing facilities, meat plants, cold storage units, and an ice-making factory.

Kenya’s economy growth down to 4.0% in Q3 - KNBS
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 07, 2025

KNBS largely attributes the decelerated growth to the general decline in growth in most sectors of the economy.

Infotrak survey shows most Kenyans dissatisfied with 2024, say 2025 could be worse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

The report says the economy continues to be the primary driver of both optimism and pessimism.

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