Japan International Cooperation Agency Stories

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

Kenya, Japan ink deal to enhance water, road networks in Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 29, 2024

The government is also working to expedite a partnership agreement between the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) and Japan w...

Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much
Reuters  |  Aug 14, 2024

"Politics cannot function without public trust," Kishida said in a press conference on Wednesday to announce his decision not to seek re-election

Rwanda, Japan sign $92.1 million loan to strengthen education sector
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 05, 2024

The agreement seeks to enhance operational efficiency across primary and secondary levels and foster an enriched learning environment within technical...

Kenya signs Sh350bn investment deals with Japan in bid to revive economy
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 08, 2024

The agreements will support projects and programmes in sectors expected to turn around Kenya's economic fortunes.

Why we introduced fee payment on eCitizen - Ruto
Manny Anyango  |  Feb 08, 2024

The High Court on Wednesday suspended the implementation of the new payment process, pending its determination.

Kenya, Toyota ink Sh98.8bn deal for green energy collaboration
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 07, 2024

President William Ruto witnessed the signing at the Toyota Tsusho Corporation Headquarters in Japan

Japan gives Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia $10m for relief food
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 07, 2024

These countries have been grappling with severe humanitarian crises exacerbated by a combination of factors including drought over the past three year...

China revs up as top car exporter dislodging Japan
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 31, 2024

China overtook Japan as the largest auto exporter in 2023, a milestone for the internationalization of China's vehicle industry and bright spot in Chi...

Ruto to visit Japan in February to bolster bilateral ties
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 28, 2024

This will be Ruto's maiden visit to the Asian nation since he became President.

Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Japan
Agency  |  Jan 01, 2024

Residents of Noto region were urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground

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