Vihiga County in western Kenya banks on rebounding coffee sector to inject dynamism in local economy, boost incomes
The coffee programme is expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the county. Dr Ottichilo announced that over 12,000 coffee seedlings of Ruiru 11 and Batian varieties would be distributed to farmers as part of the first phase of the initiative and another 20,000 seedlings in the second phase.
Uncertainty in the Gulf as companies prepare to unveil unequal toll of Iran war on businesses
The fortunes of regional economies, many built around hydrocarbons, largely depend on how reliant they are on the Strait of Hormuz that provides the only sea access to the Gulf. The economy of Saudi Arabia, which also has oil terminals on the Red Sea, will grow 2.1 per cent this year, HSBC forecasts show.
Meeting convened by IEA and Kenya secures Africa $900m for expansion of access to clean cooking technologies
Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. The transition reduces harmful household air pollution and improves health outcomes for millions of African households.
Farmers in Trans Nzoia County diversify to coffee farming as insurance to hedge against unstable maize market, weather
Traditionally known as Kenya’s food basket, the region is witnessing a shift in crop choices as farmers allocate part of their land to coffee alongside maize, beans and dairy.
When cooperation replaces resistance: How farmers in coastal region of Kenya are reimagining agriculture in a changing climate
Across the continent, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and land degradation are threatening food production, placing millions of smallholder farmers under growing pressure.
From the rattling fossil fuel-powered engines to be purring e-bikes: Rural Kenya embraces pocket and environmental-friendly electric motorbikes
What began with only three electric motorcycles has grown into a fleet of 120 bikes operating across the county by 2026 – a pointer that electric mobility is steadily gaining acceptance.
Artisanal miners in Embu want to be recognised as Kenya prepares to start exporting in-demand coltan
Miners’ call for recognition was made at a public participation forum organised by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs to collect views on the Draft Minerals Mining and Value Addition Policy, the Draft Explosives Bill 2026 and the Draft Mining (Mine Health, Safety and Environment) Regulations 2026.
As donors pull out of agriculture financing in Africa, Kenya announces plan to fill the void with own-source revenue
Delegates visited Konza Technopolis – southeast of Nairobi, Tatu Industrial City in the central region and the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone at the coast to explore innovations supporting agri-food systems, value addition and investment.
Old Mutual devices new restructuring plan to limit losses, resume payment of dividends to shareholders
Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer Arthur Oginga said the approval marks a key milestone in strengthening the company’s financial position and enhancing its ability to deliver long-term value to shareholders.
Kenya’s Purchasing Managers Index shows despite inflation spike in June, investors are confident about post-Middle East oil economic crisis outlook
Combined, these signals led the headline PMI to rise considerably from the month of May with the latest readings indicating that operating conditions stabilized in June, following contractions in each of the past three months.
