Kenya–China trade Stories

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

Women MPs call for abolition of death penalty for female offenders, citing gender inequities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to conside...

KRA sets December 31 deadline for fuel stations to adopt eTIMS invoicing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The system, which went live for fuel retailers earlier this year, connects every sale to KRA in real time, ensuring both compliance and accurate tax c...

Two new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya, including patient who recently returned from South Sudan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

World Bank sounds alarm as Kenya’s labour market weakens, wages fall and informal jobs surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 25, 2025

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagn...

High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

Kenya unveils advanced bronchoscopy programme at KNH to strengthen respiratory care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the launch, PS Ouma Oluga stressed that the programme focuses on practical learning and mentorship for doctors, nurses, and technologists.

Kenya battles Nigeria, South Africa to keep IMO seat as Africa’s voice in global shipping
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

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...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

How one teen mom defied stigma, rebuilt her future and became a role model for others
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can...

Kenya, Malaysia sign landmark deals to boost trade, tourism and technology cooperation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Among the measures agreed upon are the elimination of tariffs on Kenyan agricultural produce and beef, a move aimed at boosting the country’s exports...

Nairobi firm, directors found liable for trafficking Kenyan student to Myanmar
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Nyakong'o, who had deferred his studies at Kisii University, told the court he was lured by a promise of a lucrative customer care job in Bangkok, Tha...

Kenya Power rolls out digital meter reading system to boost billing accuracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology will allow meter readings to be captured automatically, cutting down on human error and speeding up...

Men dominate Judiciary complaints and case filings as gender gaps persist despite digital progress
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

While men dominated criminal, civil and traffic cases across all courts, the report indicates women’s participation was largely limited to family-rela...

KeNHA launches crackdown on unsafe sugarcane transport amid spike in road crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

KeNHA noted that transporters have increasingly been stacking sugarcane beyond permissible height limits, with nighttime movement further raising the...

Over 30,000 teachers set for senior school curriculum training ahead of 2026 transition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Over 30,000 educators, drawn from 9,626 schools, will take part in the three-week programme scheduled to run from December 1 to December 19, 2025, aim...

Law Society of Kenya demands immediate halt to Makongeni demolitions over lack of compensation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Hundreds of residents, many of whom had not yet received their relocation facilitation funds, were caught off guard on Sunday as demolition crews bega...

Media council cracks down on unapproved opinion polls ahead of by-elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

Ruto dismisses claims of Uganda-Kenya rift over Indian Ocean access, urges media to stop negative narratives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Ruto criticised sections of the media, claiming they had exaggerated Uganda’s stance on accessing the ocean.

Kenyan security repels incursion by Ethiopian troops along border
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

According to the police report, the Ethiopian troops advanced from the Sesii area—roughly two kilometres from the station—while firing, and are said t...

Regulator revives plan to limit early pension withdrawals to 30 per cent before age 50
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kenya also faces low pension coverage, with over 70 per cent of workers retiring without a pension beyond payouts from the National Social Security Fu...

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

Leopards eye second place as Shabana–Seal rivalry takes centre stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 23, 2025

After Saturday’s results, Gor Mahia remain firmly on top with 19 points, four ahead of Kakamega Homeboyz, while Kenya Police climbed to third followin...

Judiciary reports 17 per cent drop in fines collected for minor offences in 2023/24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35...

PS Sing’Oei assures family of slain Kenyan teacher of swift repatriation process
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

The PS explained that the repatriation process had been slowed by delays in the swearing-in of key Tanzanian government officials following the electi...

Kenya Airways staff jailed for 25 years for trafficking heroin
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Magistrate further said the three showed disregard for the severe reputational damage their actions could inflict on Kenya Airways and the Kenya A...

Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison warns Tusker ahead of Kasarani showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Enock Morrison says last season’s slip-ups have not been forgotten and insists K’Ogalo are on a mission to reclaim every point they dropped.

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

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