Kwale’s blue economy Stories
After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.
Documents from the department’s latest performance report show that out of a total of Sh320 million awarded by courts, only Sh10 million has been clea...
The report highlights steady growth across several African nations, driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation.
The initiative is being spearheaded by the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project under the Ministry of Mining, Blue...
A new CBK survey shows none of the firms in the sector plans to hire new workers in 2025, raising questions over the government’s affordable housing p...
According to GIZ Development Coordinator Robin Farrington, the Indian Ocean has greatly benefited from scientific advancements that have improved cons...
The appeal comes as many developing nations struggle with high interest rates, currency depreciation, and worsening climate shocks — factors that have...
While the IMF’s most recent forecast in July projected global GDP growth at 3.0 per cent for 2025, down from 3.3 per cent in 2024, new projections exp...
The World Bank cited falling inflation, stabilising currencies and renewed investment in major economies such as Ethiopia, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire.
The latest Stanbic Bank's Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 51.9 during the month, from 4...
The statistics body attributes the growth largely to robust performances in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which recorded a 4.4 per cent growth, t...
Data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) shows Kenya’s tea exports hit a record $1.7 billion (Sh219.6 billion), up from $1.4...
The bulk of the revenue came from the earlier Digital Service Tax (DST), which was introduced in June 2020 at 1.5 per cent of gross turnover before be...
The Fund observed that the country’s output expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first three months of 2025, but warned that deeper reforms are needed to p...
Rising inflation, unemployment, and currency shortages have fueled widespread frustration among Malawians, setting the stage for Peter Mutharika's pol...
In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...
The assessment highlights that Ethiopia’s repayment risks are aggravated by “bunching of debt service in the near to medium term” and by the sharp dec...
She credits her mother - who went to university at 62 and raised both biological and adopted children - for instilling determination. She also draws i...
The limited supply of the currency and its outdated design have created significant difficulties for citizens, businesses, and government institutions...
Analysts suggest Northern Kenya’s relative stability may be linked to its limited integration into the wider national economy and the central role of...
The IMO, a United Nations specialised agency, is responsible for the safety and security of shipping, the prevention of marine and atmospheric polluti...
The survey also shows that 10 per cent of respondents are students, six per cent are homemakers, two per cent are temporarily laid off, and one per ce...
The court quashed the regulations in their entirety, declaring them invalid and unenforceable.
China's strategy leans more on building ties than on coercion, with the Index showing that countries engaged through partnerships and cultural exchang...
The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.
At landing sites across Kilifi, BMU leaders have expressed concern over rising cases of conflict between fishing groups, particularly around prime fis...
The lifting of the moratorium on new banks and raising capital requirements could be the start of more changes in the Kenyan banking sector.
Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the summit would reposition Mombasa as more than a tourist destination by showcasing its strength in logistics.
The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2024), sponsored by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, proposes the creation of a Creatives Fund to...
KCB Group – a publicly owned bank that is also the country’s largest – as well as privately owned Equity Bank, have established foreign subsidiaries o...
