Nyeri Catholic Diocese Launches Green Hydrogen Project to Cut Fertiliser and Oxygen Costs

(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

HR Leaders Warn Kenyan Firms Against Ignoring Generational Workplace Divide

(DIANI, KENYA) – Artificial intelligence, shifting workforce demographics and continuous skills development are reshaping workplaces across Kenya, with human resource experts warning that traditional employee management models can no longer meet the demands of a rapidly changing labour market. Speaking at the Zamara HR Summit in Diani, industry leaders saidContinue Reading

Rupsa Sacco Moves to Block State Liquidators in KES17.7bn ($108.6m) Kuscco Collapse

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – A Ruiru-based savings and credit cooperative society has moved to court to block the three liquidators appointed by the State to wind up the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Kuscco), arguing that the appointments threaten existing court orders protecting the umbrella body’s assets. Rupsa Sacco,Continue Reading

Co-op Bank Customers Tap KES2.4bn ($14.7m) Digital Overdrafts for Bills and Shopping

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Co-operative Bank of Kenya customers borrowed KES2.4 billion ($14.7 million / £12.1 million) through digital overdrafts in the seven months to July, pointing to rising demand for short-term credit to cover cash gaps when paying bills and making purchases. The lender said the digital lending product, Kamilisha,Continue Reading

Mombasa International Show Marks 123rd Edition

(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The 123rd Mombasa International Show opened on Thursday at the Mkomani Show grounds in Nyali with a focus on climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth. This year’s event has attracted more investors than the 180 who participated last year. Mombasa County Deputy GovernorContinue Reading

Kenya Bankers Move to Unlock Green Lending for SMEs

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan banks will expand lending to green enterprises under a five year partnership between the Global Green Growth Institute and the Kenya Bankers Association signed in Nairobi. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen sustainable finance, promote green investment and mobilise public and privateContinue Reading

Siaya Nuclear Plant Plan Faces Growing Opposition in Nyanza

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Plans to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya County have drawn opposition from residents and academics who want the project halted pending full public consultation and independent safety reviews. The proposed facility would be located at Lihundu Beach in Bondo Sub County with construction expectedContinue Reading

US Extends AGOA to 2028 Protecting 66,800 Kenyan Jobs

(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