(MURANG’A, KENYA) – The government has challenged avocado processors operating in Murang’a County to stop treating waste as a burden and instead turn it into a source of jobs, income and new business opportunities. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa said avocado waste could be convertedContinue 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’s electricity market is entering a new phase after large power consumers gained the right to buy directly from independent generators, ending a decades-long arrangement in which Kenya Power acted as the sole gateway between producers and consumers. The Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access)Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Local and regional manufacturers now account for 80% of Kenya’s top 30 most chosen fast moving consumer goods brands, according to the Brand Footprint 2026 ranking by Worldpanel by Numerator. Supa Loaf leads the ranking, followed by Mount Kenya and Royco. The findings point to the strengthContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Two iron sheet manufacturers are locked in a court battle over trademarks and branding, with Royal Mabati Factory Ltd accusing rival Vintage Mabati Mills Ltd of using marks and designs similar to its registered intellectual property. In the suit filed in the High Court in Nairobi, RoyalContinue Reading
(NYERI, KENYA) – The Catholic Diocese of Nyeri has launched a green hydrogen project that will use solar energy to produce ammonia fertiliser and medical oxygen, cutting reliance on imported farm inputs and reducing healthcare costs at its hospitals. The project will see the Diocese construct the Green Hydrogen InnovationContinue Reading
(MAGADI, KENYA) – Kenya plans to redirect its soda ash output toward domestic manufacturing in a move aimed at building local industry and reducing reliance on raw material exports. Principal Secretary for Industrialisation Dr Juma Mukhwana said the government wants investors to set up glass and chemical manufacturing plants aroundContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan apparel exporters secured a two year extension of duty free access to the United States market after Washington renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act to 31st December, 2028. The extension keeps in place the third country fabric provision which allows Kenyan manufacturers to source rawContinue 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
(KINANIE, KENYA) – The government has officially commissioned and handed over the first warehouse at the Kenya Leather Industrial Park in Kinanie, Athi River, to the first private investor, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s quest to revive its leather industry. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Industry DrContinue Reading
