(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
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Milk supplies have tightened across Kenya as a prolonged dry spell cuts dairy production, forcing some supermarkets and retail outlets to ration purchases. Formal sector milk intake fell from 88.89 million litres in May 2026 to 84.44 million litres in June, according to Kenya National Bureau ofContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan investors increased their holdings in foreign currency denominated funds by KES 15 billion in three months, pushing the total to KES 110.5 billion by June 2026, according to data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The figure amounts to approximately $856 million / £677 million /Continue 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
