The global economy is navigating a period of unprecedented uncertainty, with confidence among finance professionals plummeting to levels not seen since the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, according to the latest ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey for Q1 2026. The survey, the world’s largest regular economic poll of accountants, underscores how escalating…
The France Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi is being widely viewed beyond Kenya’s borders as a defining moment in the evolution of relations between Paris and the African continent. For the first time, the summit is being hosted in a non Francophone country, signaling a deliberate shift away from traditional alliances toward a broader, more…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent fuel shortage reported in several parts of the country to a technical and administrative hitch affecting sections of the downstream petroleum supply chain. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Wandayi said the disruption temporarily interfered with the ability of some oil marketing companies to…
Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Duncan Mathenge has backed the proposed increase in budgetary allocations to Kenya Ministry of Education for the 2026/2027 financial year, terming it a timely and necessary intervention for the country education sector. Speaking during the launch of a KSh 14 million National Government Constituencies Development Fund bursary programme in Nyeri…
Kenya is seeking to deepen its trade and investment relationship with Japan as it positions itself as a regional commercial hub in East Africa, President William Ruto said on Monday during high-level talks in Nairobi. The President spoke at State House Nairobi during a meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, where both leaders reaffirmed…
Over 2000 farmers from cooperatives in West Pokot attended a major agricultural exhibition in Chepareria Pkomo Sub-county aimed at improving productivity through education and practical demonstrations. The event brought together farmers agro-dealers and cooperative leaders in a collaborative effort to address challenges facing crop and livestock production in the region. It was organized by farmers…
President William Ruto on Monday presided over the swearing in of 37 newly appointed judges in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya judiciary and addressing longstanding case backlogs. The ceremony, held in Nairobi, marked a significant milestone for the country legal system as the new judges officially joined the High Court and the Environment and…
With the 2027 general election on the horizon, President William Ruto path to a second term faces mounting pressure from a resurgent opposition seeking common ground. Economic hardships, including a slowing growth rate and persistent cost of living challenges, have fueled public discontent that could amplify if rival leaders set aside differences. Ruto secured victory…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced he will not seek re-election under the ruling United Democratic Alliance, citing unresolved policy differences that signal shifting political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kang’ata said his decision follows prolonged internal engagements within the party, where he pushed for increased focus on manufacturing, healthcare and education. He…
A provocative claim that President William Ruto deserves global recognition, even as he faces mounting domestic political resistance, has injected fresh energy into Kenya already shifting political terrain. The assertion, framed within a broader ideological movement referred to as the quasi PDBS opposition, comes at a time when alliances are being tested ahead of a…
