Kenya Launches Ambitious 10-Year Irrigation Plan to Boost Food Security and Create 5 Million Jobs
In a bold step to transform its agricultural sector and secure long-term food stability, the Kenyan government has unveiled the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP). Launched on March 21, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, the comprehensive 10-year strategy seeks to expand the country’s irrigated area by one million acres […]
SGR Stopovers Boost Economic Growth in Taita Taveta
Kenya Railways is redefining the landscape of regional development through its innovative integration of modern transport solutions and revitalized rail networks. The recent introduction of a stopover for the Madaraka Express Passenger train at Voi station has sparked a notable uptick in economic activity, particularly in the Taita Taveta region. This development is part of […]
Fintech, Digital Content Startups Compete for Investor Backing at Safaricom Spark Accelerator Demo Day
In an exciting display of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, nine startups from the inaugural cohort of the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Programme pitched their groundbreaking ideas at an investor demo day held on March 24, 2025. The event, which took place against the backdrop of Kenya’s thriving tech ecosystem, showcased a diverse array of ventures spanning […]
John Mbadi: “We Have a Very Expensive Government” – Rethinking Kenya’s Fiscal Framework for Sustainable Growth
In a candid and thought-provoking interview on Citizen TV, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi warned that Kenya is burdened with an extraordinarily expensive government. According to Mbadi, the high costs of running the national administration, particularly through enormous salary payments and hefty debt servicing obligations, are choking the country’s fiscal space and slowing down […]
Proparco Grants Over Sh140 Million to Assist Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
In a landmark move that underscores the growing importance of sustainable agriculture in Kenya, Proparco, the French development finance institution, together with Equity Group, has signed a groundbreaking agreement. The grant—totaling Sh141,260,000 in technical assistance—is earmarked for the implementation of the “Climate Resilient Agri-Food Systems” (CRAFS) project by the Equity Group Foundation (EGF). The initiative […]
Sudan Suspends Imports from Kenya as Relations Deteriorate over RSF Support
Sudan has taken a dramatic diplomatic step by suspending all imports from Kenya—a move that signals a deepening rift between the two nations. The decision comes in the wake of Kenya hosting representatives of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last month, during which these controversial figures signed a charter to establish a parallel government in […]
Kenya Eyes $69.5 Million of Dairy Product Exports in 2025
Kenya announced on Monday its ambitious plan to boost its dairy product exports to nine billion Kenyan shillings—approximately $69.5 million—in 2025, a substantial jump from 7.3 billion Kenyan shillings in 2023. This bold target comes as the country works to consolidate its growing reputation as a key player in the global dairy market. The Kenya […]
Kenya and IMF Agree to Start Formal Talks on New Lending Programme
Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a significant turning point in their economic engagement as formal talks on a new lending programme commence. This development comes after both sides mutually agreed to forgo the ninth review of the current $3.6 billion programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility […]
Kenya Needs Sh5 Billion to Support HIV Services Until June
Kenya is at a critical crossroads in its fight against HIV. With key drugs rapidly depleting and several HIV clinics forced to close, the country now urgently requires an additional Sh5.24 billion to sustain its HIV response until June. Over the longer term, Kenya will need Sh13.5 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. This desperate […]
Epra Weighs Tanzania’s Import of Ethiopia Electricity Through Kenya: A Step Toward Regional Energy Integration
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) is finalizing its review of a groundbreaking deal that could reshape East Africa’s power trade. The agreement involves transporting 100MW of electricity from Ethiopia to Tanzania, with Kenya’s transmission infrastructure playing a pivotal role in the transit. If approved, the deal will mark another milestone in the region’s […]