Kenya’s private sector performance shows strong recovery after May political unrest  

Kenya’s private sector performance shows strong recovery after May political unrest  

The recovery was not universal. Purchasing activity continued to fall, as many businesses remained cautious due to low sales in recent months. The construction industry, in particular, saw a sharp fall in output.

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Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs

Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs

The study’s authors did not elaborate on possible mechanisms contained within the Covid-19 vaccines that might result in a higher cancer risk. Baker said the “significantly increased hazard ratios for six different cancer types suggests to me a possible immune system impairment contributing to the increased risk. It’s frightening, because the risk is not limited to any one type of cancer that might be screened against.”

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Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

A key example of the deal’s impact can be found in Kenya, where it has allowed the country’s textile and apparel sector – makers of jeans, for instance – to effectively compete with Asian exporters such as in Bangladesh and Vietnam.

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The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap

The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap

With global megatrends such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, green skills and climate change reshaping the future of work, the academy will underscore the urgency of demand-driven, inclusive and high-quality skills systems that can support upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning for diverse groups, including youth, women in both formal and informal sectors.

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Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Fintech Alliance of Kenya Chair Ali Hussein raised concerns regarding the protection of borrowers’ data that has been exploited by unscrupulous players in the sector. Hussein also addressed the importance of promoting borrowers’ financial wellness after reports of high levels of indebtedness caused by access to multiple loan facilities.

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Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

The launch of the report also coincided with KBA unveiling of the Centre for Sustainable Finance and Enterprise Development (CSFED). The centre is expected to rally banks to develop interventions that advance sustainable value for society and the environment.

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Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

ILRI Director General Appolinaire Djikeng said that the initiative would include measuring methane from 3,000 cows and production traits in five African countries using advanced laser detectors, and mobile apps, linked to existing data on 9,000 cows.

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Value addition: Minister wants investors to package and brand Kenyan export tea locally

Value addition: Minister wants investors to package and brand Kenyan export tea locally

The Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe highlighted Kenya’s leadership in global tea production, noting that the country produced 598.47 million kilogrammes in 2024, a 4.95 per cent increase from the previous year, a growth driven by favourable weather, subsidized fertilizer programs, and expanded processing capacity.

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Safety of students in Kenyan boarding schools questioned again following mysterious murder of pupil

Safety of students in Kenyan boarding schools questioned again following mysterious murder of pupil

Preliminary investigations revealed blood smeared on a bench outside the dormitory, traces of blood in the boys’ toilet, and drops of blood in the clothesline area, suggesting the boy may have been attacked elsewhere before returning to the dormitory.

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Kenya says it’s fast-tracking artificial intelligence laws to guide adoption

Kenya says it’s fast-tracking artificial intelligence laws to guide adoption

MindHYVE.ai, a global pioneer in adaptive intelligence and AGI agents, has developed an AI health agent. The company’s mission is to empower nations to build AI systems that reflect their values, accelerate innovation, and ensure sustainable growth.

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