(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The government has allocated KES 74.1 billion ($571 million / GBP 450 million) for key enabling infrastructure to fast track the operationalisation of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dongo Kundu and unlock its potential for investment, job creation and export growth. The Principal Secretary (PS)Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya is set to break ground for the much anticipated KES 2.2 trillion ($15 billion / GBP 12 billion) East Africa oil refinery in Lamu by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on 30th September. On Wednesday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired a high level inter ministerial and interContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has stepped up efforts to restore Nairobi’s rivers, with renewed emphasis on partnerships, improved waste management and protection of riparian areas to create cleaner and healthier urban ecosystems. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa and Lands, Public Works, Housing and UrbanContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) reported operating revenue of RMB204 million (KES 3.9 billion) from its Nairobi Expressway concession in the six months to 30th June 2026, up from RMB190 million (KES 3.6 billion) in the corresponding period of 2025. The KES 3.9 billion half year revenueContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The standard gauge railway recorded an operating profit of KES 3.2 billion ($24.9 million / £19.4 million) in the fiscal year 2025/26, the first time in nine years since it was launched in 2017. The result follows years of losses that had raised questions about the railway’sContinue Reading
(BUSIA, KENYA) – The KES500 million Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park project in Busia County has resumed after challenges that had halted progress. Officials project completion within one month. The project cost is equivalent to about $3.2 million / £2.6 million. Speaking at the project site after an assessmentContinue Reading
(SAGANA, KENYA) – Kirinyaga County’s Sagana Industrial Park is nearing commissioning. A multi-agency team of national government officials has given the project a positive assessment after a visit to verify progress and identify remaining gaps. The assessment comes days after the government directed that County Aggregation and Industrial Parks thatContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are moving to strengthen cooperation between the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Congolese authorities in a bid to expand trade and cement Kenya’s position as a logistics hub for Central Africa. Jomvu Member of Parliament Badi Twalib said improvedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya is moving to borrow KES 38.74 billion ($300.1 million / £237.4 million / €276.9 million) against future betting tax collections to complete 33 stadium projects across the country. The Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) has started looking for a transaction advisor and lead arrangerContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya is speeding up completion of the Raila Odinga International Stadium, also known as Talanta Stadium, as preparations intensify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said on Wednesday 19th August that the project has recordedContinue Reading
