Kenyan MP calls for reforms in capital markets to boost asset valuation and economic growth
“All major economies grew using external capital. Companies such as Alibaba and BYD expanded by attracting foreign investors. Kenya must deliberately open its capital markets to achieve similar growth,” Ndindi Nyoro said.
Lake Victoria, Lake Turkana flagged as notorious trafficking corridors for transnational crime rings
The cabinet secretary announced that at least 200 newly trained officers would be deployed to the Coast Guard from recent recruitments into the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service to address manpower shortages.
Farmers in rain-rich Rift Valley region in Kenya resort to gravity-powered irrigation for round-the-year food supply
The impact of River Nyando’s water has not been limited to crops alone. Livestock farmers, including Daniel Korir from Kapchemutwa, have reported that the river is a reliable water source for cattle, goats, and sheep during dry seasons when pans and seasonal streams dry up.
Privatisation: Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd launches largest ever IPO and first fully electronic public offer in Kenya’s capital markets history
Anchored by KPC’s strong fundamentals, including revenues of Ksh38.6 billion and after-tax profits of Ksh10.37 billion, for the financial year ended 30 June 2025 and supported by its 1,300-kilometre pipeline network that underpins national energy security and regional trade, the IPO marks a defining step in transforming a profitable state enterprise into a people-owned company while strengthening long-term economic resilience.
Coffee auction at Nairobi Coffee Exchange rakes in $19 million with 40,918 bags sold
New KPCU PLC traded 6,107 bags at Ksh359 million, Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage sold 5,461 bags at Ksh356 million, Kipkelion Broker Company Ltd traded 4,454 bags fetching Ksh254 million and Minnesota Coffee Marketers Ltd closed five top brokers with 2,392 bags that earned Ksh85.7 million.
Kenya unveils robust programme to protect and commercialise indigenous knowledge
Speaking in Naivasha during the Governors’ Consultative Roundtable, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage Hannah Cheptumo said the pilot phase will benefit Garissa, Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Kisii, Makueni, Marsabit, Murang’a, Narok, Siaya, Tharaka Nithi, Turkana and Vihiga.
Kenyatta National Hospital marks milestone after pioneering rezūm water vapour therapy
While Rezūm therapy is well-established in Europe and the US, and available in Kenyan private hospitals, its introduction at KNH is a significant step forward.
KRA sets revenue collection record with $2.7 billion banked in December driven by robust oil sector and customs
This historic performance is largely attributed to strong growth in oil taxes, which grew by 23.9 per cent and recorded a performance rate of 103.7 per cent.
Ginnery construction at Mpeketoni revitalises cotton farming in Lamu County, raises off farm prices
The project has also sparked renewed interest in cotton farming among young people, reversing years of decline in the sector. Chairman of Lamu Farmers’ Cooperative Society Migwi Mwangi said the deliberate inclusion of the youth will spur cotton farming in the region.
Tomato glut in Central Kenya sends prices tumbling as farmers stare at huge losses
The current warm weather condition is expected to worsen the situation as it is very favourable for tomato farming.
