Blue Economy Stories
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the project places TUM at the centre of Kenya’s long-term plan to grow skills in maritime and coastal d...
The magnitude of the birr’s depreciation becomes even more stark when considering the exchange rate outside the formal banking system.
The event, dubbed "EU Regional Maritime Security Week", will feature discussions on maritime threats such as piracy, illicit trafficking, and unsafe n...
The entirety of Gaza's population now lives below the poverty line, with per-capita GDP plunging to $161 (Sh20,899), unemployment soaring to 80 per ce...
The election will take place on Friday during the 34th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London, where member states will select the 40 Council m...
The upward revision follows faster recovery in sectors previously weighed down by tight monetary policy, fiscal consolidation and policy uncertainty t...
Farmajo warns of severe economic hardship in Somalia, claiming government inaction, while President Hassan Sheikh defends his administration's efforts...
Ruto said his regime has stabilised inflation, reducing it from an average of nine per cent in 2022 to the lows of four, a level below the statutory m...
Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the re...
The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.
The aftermath of Tanzania’s disputed polls has spilled across its borders, crippling transport corridors and leaving landlocked nations counting heavy...
The President outlined that Kenya needs about Sh1.5 trillion for roads, railways and airports, another Sh1.5 trillion for energy expansion and an addi...
Global warming is primarily driven by coal, oil, and gas, which together account for nearly 68 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
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...
