Revealed: US Defence Secretary Hegseth has greenlighted US Navy next-generation fighter jet
Defence officials debated whether Boeing could employ enough engineers for the project after it was awarded a contract to build the US Air Force’s F-47 jet in March, sources said.
Nairobi hosts 500 world leading livestock scientists for Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture Conference
Kenya is actively working to reduce these emissions by implementing climate-smart agricultural practices and improving livestock productivity to align with its low-carbon development goals. Strategies include enhancing feed efficiency, optimising feed formulation, better manure management, and improving rangeland management in fragile ecosystems.
Kenya to leverage technology to drive Comesa bloc trade
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui reiterated Kenyan government’s commitment to advancing digital trade, agricultural modernisation, and strategic partnerships.
Marine research institute and National Bank of Kenya discuss blue economy funding
Discussions also underscored the need for strong partnerships among financial institutions, government and the private sector to align strategies, pool resources and deliver long-term impacts for both people and the planet.
Kwikbet, quick win: How Kenya’s new gaming platform has kicked off a goldrush in choppy waters
The latest entrant in the gaming industry is Kwikbet – a home-grown company directors say combines skill, thrill and timing that gives players a unique experience unlike others. Players win awards in seconds, minutes or hours, depending on time and investment targets.
Risky borrower: Kenya sprucing up image in financial markets as its public debt soars to $92.5 billion
To institutionalise the process, the Treasury will establish a government-resourced Credit Rating Committee to coordinate Kenya’s approach, supported by partners including UNDP, the gvernment of Japan, AfriCatalyst and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
Kenya’s corruption-ridden tea agency lined up for audit to root out financial fiddling, nab culprits
Speaking at Kericho Technical Training Institute (TTI), Dr Ronoh assured tea farmers that the government remains committed to safeguarding their interests and ensuring transparency in the management of the tea sector.
Kakamega County own source revenue rises to $14m but misses $17m target
Among the new revenue sources are charges on electric vehicle charging points, with rural areas paying Ksh4,000 ($32), urban centres Ksh6,000 ($46.37) and the municipality Ksh8,000 ($61.83) per charging point. The county has also introduced new charges for underground fuel storage tanks with a capacity between 10,000 and 20,000 litres.
Comesa-EU Horticulture Connect launched in Nairobi with bold vision for inclusive regional trade
Comesa Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe hailed the event as a major step forward for regional integration and SME competitiveness.
KTDA boss roots for orthodox tea to earn farmers more money, hedge against market volatility
Currently, 13 of KTDA managed factories are producing both black and green Orthodox teas adding more factories in the pipeline to start producing the specialty tea products.
