(NAIROBI, KENYA) – A KES 130 million ($1 million / GBP 790,000) insurance payout to Sun World Safaris after devastating floods at Mara Bush Camp has brought into focus the growing role of insurance in helping Kenyan businesses absorb the financial shock of extreme weather. First Assurance has paid moreContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan fintech WapiPay is partnering with Jamaican remittance company JN Money Services to expand cross border payment services between Africa and Jamaica, targeting faster and cheaper transfers as the two companies seek to grow transaction volumes. Under the partnership, which has been approved by the Bank ofContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya and the United States are seeking to deepen commercial ties, with a focus on expanding bilateral trade and attracting more private sector investment. Speaking while hosting a US Chamber of Commerce delegation in Nairobi, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei commended the US Congress for extendingContinue Reading
(KWALE, KENYA) – A recent directive by President William Ruto targeting foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya has sparked mixed reactions in Kwale, with residents divided between protecting employment opportunities for Kenyans and concerns that the move could fuel xenophobia. The debate has drawn particular attention in areas such asContinue Reading
(MOUNT KENYA, KENYA) – A four day trek into Mount Kenya to raise funds for the conservation of the critically endangered mountain bongo has ended with calls to establish a viable, self sustaining population of the antelope in Kenya’s forests. The annual event is held in September each year toContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Kenya has allocated KES 10 billion ($77.5 million / £61 million) to support value addition, mechanisation and modernisation of smallholder tea farmers’ factories, in a move aimed at increasing farmers’ earnings. Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr Paul Ronoh said the government had already disbursed KES 4.5 billionContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has called for stronger regional integration and faster modernisation of aviation infrastructure as it hosts the 10th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Nairobi. The two day summit opened at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together aviation leaders, policymakers, regulators and industry players from Africa andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has entered a three year partnership with international luxury lifestyle and culture brand Tatler to profile and recognise hotels and restaurants setting hospitality standards across Africa. The agreement, announced on 10th September 2026, is intended to extend Kenya’s reach into the luxuryContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Two farmers from Kakamega County face up to 14 years in prison or a fine of KES 5 million for allegedly withholding KES 33,952 that was mistakenly sent to a mobile money account two years ago. The amount equals approximately $263 / £208 / €239 at currentContinue Reading
(KARLSRUHE, GERMANY) – The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has received the 2026 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference in Germany, recognising its work to embed climate resilience into development finance. The award makes AFC the first Kenyan institution to attain certification under the Sustainability Standards andContinue Reading
