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Kenyan shilling rebounds with 14 per cent year-on-year gain in Q1, 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 19, 2025

In real figure terms, the 14 per cent gain during the quarter means importers in the country were spending Sh14 less to buy a dollar for importation c...

Government sets aside Sh44.7 billion for Talanta Sports Complex as part of AFCON preparations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Defense Soipan Tuya noted that construction of the new stadium is currently at 37 percent completion and is expected to be finis...

US tariffs pose risks and opportunities for Kenya’s export market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The 10 per cent tariff, announced by US President Donald Trump, applies to all goods exported from Kenya to the United States.

How to apply for your child’s passport as demand rises in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 06, 2025

All applications must be completed online via the eCitizen portal, where the parent or guardian is required to input key details, including the child’...

Tanzania, DRC to allocate land within each other's territories for development of dry ports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The dry port development project, which is set to be completed within 18 months, will operate under a public-private partnership model, with private c...

Salim Babu confident in Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 04, 2025

Rising Stars will be making their debut in the tournament, having been drawn in Group C alongside reigning champions Senegal, 2017 winners Zambia, and...

Sudan dismisses Ruto’s claims of resumption of tea exports, insists ban still in effect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Despite maintaining its stance on the trade ban, the Sudanese Embassy affirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and dialogue guided by the princ...

Policy shifts, rising demand drive Kenya’s growing mitumba market
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 30, 2025

Fresh data compiled by MIT reveals that Kenya imported mitumba worth $298 million (Sh38.5 billion) in 2023, surpassing Nigeria despite its much larger...

Kenya’s power imports double in 6 months on low wind, solar output
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 27, 2025

The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.

Top global metal companies to use Dar es Salaam port as key African trade hub
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

As Dar es Salaam port strengthens its role as a hub for regional trade, it is expected to become increasingly important in Africa’s economic future.

Kenyan traders struggle as exports to key African markets decline first time in six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Despite the challenges, Uganda remained Kenya’s largest export destination, buying goods worth Sh125.30 billion in 2024.

Kenya’s fish export earnings drop to Sh5.97bn in first decline in four years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

This decline, amounting to Sh805.29 million, was the first significant drop since 2020 when earnings fell by Sh681.61 million.

Kenya’s tea exports reach Sh215 billion in 2024 with Pakistan topping market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to CS Kagwe, Sh181 billion came from exports, Sh18 billion from local sales and Sh15 billion from committed stocks.

Talanta Hela Stadium to be Kenya's largest sports arena upon completion
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 11, 2025

The construction of this stadium marks a new history as it has been 45 years since Kenya built a stadium of such magnitude.

Smuggled sugar from Somalia poses threat to Kenya's small-scale farmers
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 11, 2025

Security officers from borderline sub-counties in Garissa identified Amuma, Wellmarer, Hamey, Liboi, Sariraha, and Sinai among others as notorious cut...

Ruto unveils Desert Complex Turf, pledges support to build stadiums
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 10, 2025

During the launch, Ruto emphasised that sports is an essential sector that should receive the necessary attention.

KDF, KCB, Kenya Pipeline shine in Kenya Volleyball Federation women’s league fourth leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

With nine wins and 25 points, Pipeline remains unbeaten at the top of the standings.

How pay-to-play pitches are turning football in Nairobi to a sport for the wealthy
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 04, 2025

Despite its barren surface, which earned it the nickname "Desert", Desa Grounds has long been a nurturing ground for football talent in Nairobi.

Government imports surge to Sh111 billion in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

The increase has been attributed to a weakened shilling in the first quarter of the year and continued demand for foreign goods.

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