Top 5 products Kenya bought the most in its last fiscal year

While exports generate foreign cash, imports allow the country's access to commodities, services, and technology that it may not produce effectively or in sufficient numbers. Kenya's overall national expenditure was expected to rise by 12% to KSh 3 …

Cross Switch Expands African Footprint with Kenya’s Pesawise

Cross Switch, a provider of industry-leading payment solutions, has expanded its African presence by launching services in Kenya and collaborating with Pesawise, an accredited local payment operator. Cross Switch provides a global payment platform that …

US Senator protests Kenya’s bid for new world order backed by China

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — US Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for a reassessment of the United States’ relationship with Kenya following President William Ruto’s recent remarks in Beijing. Speaking during a …

Somali refugees in Kenya fall victim to Libyan-based traffickers

Thursday May 15, 2025 By Valtino Omolo, Willis Okumu Trans-Saharan trafficking syndicates lure youngsters from the Dadaab camps with the promise of a better life in Europe. On 16 January 2025, a local newspaper in Kenya revealed that trans-Saharan human …

Kenya shortlisted to host 2026 Africa Media Convention

Kenya has emerged as a finalist to host the prestigious 5th Africa Media Convention in 2026, alongside Ethiopia. The announcement positions Kenya as a key contender, with the official bidding set to take place in Morocco during this year’s convention. The …

Kenya’s ICT minister denies colluding with the Media Council

Nairobi — Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has pushed back against claims that the government is too cozy with the country’s top media watchdog. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Media Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, Mr …

Team to create national register for all students in Kenya unveiled

A multi-agency team tasked with consolidating existing registers for all students, ranging from foundation learning to university level, to a single database was unveiled today. The team, which brings together State agencies led by the Ministry of …

City residents to Sakaja: Slow down, we'll pay up when we can, even Kenya has debts

Why mitumba still dominates Kenya's clothing market

Teresia Wairimu Njenga chairman of the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya with Kwame Owino CEO Institute Of Economic Affairs during the launch of a report on the future look at the apparel and footwear industry in Kenya 2022 - 2037. [Wilberforce …

Indigenous land disputes cloud Kenya’s carbon market ambitions

Kenya’s latest national climate plan reflects its ambitions to raise millions of dollars in climate finance by tapping into the voluntary carbon market, even as two of its biggest offsetting projects face scrutiny over tensions with local Indigenous …