Kenya invests more in infrastructure to maximise earnings from Lake Victoria’s blue economy potential
According to the State Department for Blue Economy Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi, the projects that kicked off countrywide in earnest were set to transform the Lake Victoria Basin’s economic landscape.
Kenya kicks off wildlife census in East African country’s largest national park to understand population trends
Dr Patrick Omndi revealed that similar exercises had been conducted in other major ecosystems, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Kapiti, with findings set to be released by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano in June this year.
Africa creates $20 billion financial stability fund to guard against frequent bailouts for economies in distress
Creation of the facility was partly motivated by the fact that Africa lacks its own regional financial cushion, unlike Europe and Asia, which have arrangements of this kind.
Kenya extends digital superhighway to the hinterland in push for creative economy
Plans for the realisation of a digital superhighway and creative economy in Trans Nzoia County are on course. This is evident following handover of the site for the construction of a modern digital centre of excellence to the contractor at Cherangany Sub County headquarters. Addressing the press before overseeing the...
Kenyan flower farmers explore Middle East markets as invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt exports to Europe
Nationally, the flower industry employs half a million people, according to a Central Bank of Kenya 2021 report, and is estimated by the National Bureau of Statistics to be worth over $800 million. Roses make up about 66 per cents of cut flower exports, at an estimated value of about $300 million.
‘Value of Acceptance’ report by Visa and 4Sight Research shows 58 per cent business transactions in Kenya are paid for with mobile money
As Kenya leads Africa in financial innovation, the message is clear that digital payments are not limited in time as they constantly transform businesses, empower entrepreneurs, and shape a stronger economy.
Industry players at Kisumu meet want Kenya to swap sandy beaches and wildlife for nature to inject dynamism in tourism
Director at the State Department for Tourism David Kinyangi described the opportunity to review the National Tourism Policy and the Tourism (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a historic milestone in shaping the future of the sector.
Expenditure to edge up as Kenya’s budget deficit narrows in 2025/26, finance ministry says
The government plans to finance the deficit with net external financing of Ksh146.8 billion ($1.2 billion) and net domestic financing of Ksh684.2 billion ($5.3 billion) s, the ministry said.
Valentine condomisation: Kenya announces plans to start own condom production as it grapples with unwanted pregnancies
Local condom production matters because despite widespread awareness, HIV and STI infections remain a pressing public health issue.
Herders embrace artificial intelligence to increase goat milk, meat to match rising demand in Kenya
Speaking during an open day event with goat dairy farmers at the Kutus Ahiti Domba Centre, Kirinyaga County KAGRC Managing Director Benadette Misoi told goat herders the importance of AI in modern farming, describing it as ground-breaking technology that is expected to help farmers maximise their yields.
