Finance minister admits economy is on ‘life support’ and warns Kenyans to brace for even harder times

Finance minister admits economy is on ‘life support’ and warns Kenyans to brace for even harder times

On reforming state-owned enterprises (GOEs), the cabinet secretary stated that the proposed GOE Bill, 2025, would restructure about 60 commercial state entities to operate under the Companies Act, enabling them to focus on profitability and efficiency. The objective is to shift project development in these institutions from state-driven to private sector-led models, freeing up fiscal resources for social spending.

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Kenya nominated to pilot next-generation HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in Africa

Kenya nominated to pilot next-generation HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in Africa

The Kenyan parliamentary delegation attending the IAS 2025 conference led by Dr James Nyikal, Chair of the Departmental Committee on Health, called for legislative support in advancing the sustainability of the gains made in the HIV response.

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Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

The summit also discussed issues of mineral exploration, workable solutions in the mining sector and clearing the backlog on permits and licenses that need approvals. Other issues discussed included addressing court cases hindering the department of mining from issuing approvals and licenses, as well as addressing the decriminalisation of small-scale and artisan miners

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Kenya’s public plans to install clock-in systems to flush out ghost workers, tame truancy  

Kenya’s public plans to install clock-in systems to flush out ghost workers, tame truancy  

Apart from the Huduma Centre and the Teachers Service Commission offices, a majority of the state department offices that are housed within the regional commissioner’s compound were closed at 8 am when the cabinet secretary made his rounds.

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Study finds sugar and artificial sweeteners raise children’s risk of early puberty, lead to shorter adult height

Study finds sugar and artificial sweeteners raise children’s risk of early puberty, lead to shorter adult height

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report named artificial sweeteners as one of the possible contributors to the US childhood chronic disease epidemic. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic” and ineffective for weight loss.

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Why trying to simply declare independence from US dollar and technology isn’t a viable option

Why trying to simply declare independence from US dollar and technology isn’t a viable option

In Europe, discussions are coalescing around an ambitious idea called EuroStack, an EU-led “digital supply chain” that would give Europe technological sovereignty independent from the US and other countries.

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‘Enshittification’ of American power: How US hegemony is sustained by network logic that’s difficult and expensive to break away from

‘Enshittification’ of American power: How US hegemony is sustained by network logic that’s difficult and expensive to break away from

So dollar clearing is an expedient. It’s also the chief enforcement mechanism of US financial policy across the globe. If foreign banks don’t implement US financial sanctions and other measures, they risk losing access to US dollar clearing and going under. This threat is so existentially dire that, when Lam was placed under US sanctions

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For disrupting and democratising traditional banking services, Equity Bank has no equal n East Africa

For disrupting and democratising traditional banking services, Equity Bank has no equal n East Africa

Omar declared, “Thomas Sankara once said, ‘The ones who feed you, rule you.’ In today’s context, we might say, ‘The ones who finance you, empower you’,” insisting that strong African-owned banks are critical to scaling development and banks like Equity Bank are at the forefront of that mission.

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Kenya plans Jumuiya Market that ‘converges’ East African Community business, trade in Kisumu

Kenya plans Jumuiya Market that ‘converges’ East African Community business, trade in Kisumu

Governor Nyong’o welcomed the initiative, saying it aligns with the county’s vision to transform Kisumu into a regional trade hub.

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Gold rush: Discovery of precious mineral touches off a mad scramble in Sindo town in Homa Bay County

Gold rush: Discovery of precious mineral touches off a mad scramble in Sindo town in Homa Bay County

National Council of Churches of Kenya, Homa Bay County Chair Ken Ouma called for caution noting that in the past, the area witnessed a landslide that killed four people. He feared mining could lead to disasters if uncontrolled stressing: “The government should regulate mining at the site to curb adverse effects.”

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