April 19
Kenya: U.S. Commerce SEC Visits Nairobi Amid Farmer Protest On Poultry Exports
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is slated to visit Kenya next week ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming State visit to Washington in May. Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Tea Auction Sees Ksh2 Billion Loss Despite Minimum Price Cut
Tea worth Ksh2 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale, as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) sought to stimulate demand by reducing the minimum price of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Data Protection Awareness Campaign Goes Nationwide
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy,… Read more »
April 17
Sudan: AECF Launches €12.5m Sudan SME Catalyser Amidst Conflict
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sudan in the wake of conflict that has… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: KQ Buddy Pass Scheme Suspended After Mega Scandal
Kenya Airways has suspended its buddy pass programme, an incentive initiative enabling employees to access two complimentary flights annually. The action follows a scandal that has… Read more »
April 17
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Tea Worth Millions Unsold As Minimum Price On Older Stocks Reinstated
Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved… Read more »
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: Kenya's Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices
Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to… Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Kenya's Weekly Coffee Earnings Decline By $2 Million
Kenya's Coffee experienced a 20 percent decline in overall earnings for the week, attributed to low volumes, despite a rise in the value of a 50-kilo bag, according to market data… Read more »
April 10
Kenya: From 5 Bags to 36 - a Farmer's Journey With Climate-Smart Agriculture
Pauline Mugambi, once struggling to yield more than five bags per acre from her modest plot, now boasts an impressive harvest of thirty-six bags of maize. Read more »
April 09
Somalia: Kenya's Miraa Exports to Somalia Suffer Due to High Levies
Kenya's miraa exports are taking a severe blow from steep levies, compelling traders in Somalia to halt purchases of the stimulant from Kenya due to its dwindling competitiveness… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Govt's Conflicting Narratives Unveiled in Fake Fertiliser Saga
Over the past month, Kenyans have been inundated with divergent accounts from government officials regarding the counterfeit fertiliser crisis. Read more »
April 08
Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee Cuts Cane Prices By 14 Percent
Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee has implemented a 14 percent reduction in the price of sugarcane, responding to a concurrent decrease in the cost of the commodity on the retail… Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Change Airbus Lease From Wet to Damp, With Training of Crew
Kenya Airways (KQ) has commenced training sessions for its cabin crew, aiming to replace the current staff provided under the Airbus wet lease agreement. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kajiado County Banks On Multipurpose Cooperatives to Diversify Income
Kajiado County, historically reliant on livestock as its primary economic driver in its predominantly arid environment, is experiencing a notable transformation. Read more »
April 05
Kenya: Kenya's Weekly Coffee Sales Reach $10 Million
Kenya's Coffee prices surged by three percent in the latest auction, driven by concerns of a global shortage exacerbated by heavy rains disrupting Brazilian crop yields. This spike… Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kenya Airways Favours Major Airline for $1 Billion Stake Deal
Kenya Airways is leaning towards favouring a major airline considering acquiring a stake in the Nairobi-based carrier, which could inject at least $1 billion into the company,… Read more »
April 02
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Extension for Duty-Free Sugar Imports
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is requesting an extension on duty-free sugar imports due to a local shortage that could lead to a price surge if the current window expires. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Receives a Second Freighter, Boosting Capacity
Kenya's flag carrier has welcomed its second freighter, marking a key milestone as the Nairobi-based airline intensifies cargo operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Agriculture and Food Authority Appoints Trade Expert As New DG After Decade-Long Search
Bruno Linyiru has been appointed as the Director General of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), marking the culmination of a decade-long quest for a substantive head. Read more »
March 26
Kenya: Kenya's Kwanza Aims to Slash Cooking Oil Imports By Half Next Year
Kenya Kwanza government has initiated an initiative to boost local production of cooking oil by designating 200,000 acres for sunflower cultivation this season, to reduce imports… Read more »