Kenya has moved to shield its economy from the ripple effects of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, rolling out targeted measures to protect critical supply chains and stabilise key sectors. In a statement following a high level briefing with economic ministries and private sector stakeholders, President William Ruto said authorities are closely monitoring global…
Kenyan government has allocated KSh3 billion to rebuild Gikomba Market, signaling a major push to modernize one of the country’s largest and most vital trading centers. President William Ruto announced the funding as part of the administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda BETA, describing the project as a people-centered initiative aimed at improving livelihoods for thousands…
Kenya’s National Treasury has rejected claims that it delayed interest payments on Treasury bonds, maintaining that all obligations due in May and June 2025 were settled on time. In a statement released Tuesday, the Treasury said payments totaling KSh53.56 billion were honored in line with the government’s debt servicing calendar. The clarification follows concerns raised…
Nairobi real estate sector is entering a phase of strategic restraint, with developers halting new project launches and shifting focus toward completing existing developments as financing costs rise and political uncertainty builds ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recent data shows a notable slowdown in the pace of new construction activity. According to the latest…
Survivors and families affected by the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi have renewed their push for compensation, moving their case to the Court of Appeal after a High Court dismissal. The group, represented by Kituo Cha Sheria, argues that the Kenyan government failed in its duty to protect citizens despite prior intelligence…
Kenya domestic debt has reached a record KSh7.14 trillion as of 20 March, reflecting increased reliance on local borrowing amid limited access to external financing. Data from Central Bank of Kenya shows the figure rose from KSh7.05 trillion in February and KSh6.86 trillion at the end of December 2025, highlighting a sharp rise within a…
Easter season, Christians across the world marked Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and ushering in the start of Holy Week. The day was observed through prayer services, processions and the blessing of palm branches, recalling the biblical moment when crowds welcomed Jesus with palm fronds and shouts of “Hosanna,”…
Nairobi County has been ordered to urgently address a growing waste crisis in Umoja after the Environment and Land Court directed authorities to clear all accumulated garbage within 135 days. The ruling compels the county government to remove the waste and implement measures to curb illegal dumping in the densely populated residential area. The decision…
Kenyan solar products firm Sun King is set to enter the Ethiopian market under a KSh19.5 billion ($150 million) investment plan, marking one of its largest expansion bets in Africa as it targets millions of households without reliable electricity. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to fast-track its…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has run to court yet again this time to throw a legal lifeline around one of Kenya’s most storied private health institutions. The High Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order blocking the Kenya Hospital Association, which owns The Nairobi Hospital, from holding its Annual General Meeting after Omtatah, alongside…
