Kenya: Ruto Unveils Sh1.12bn Power Project, Inspects Key Laikipia Projects

President William Ruto has announced a Sh1.12 billion investment to connect over 9,000 households to electricity in Laikipia County as part of the government's infrastructure… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Investing Heavily in Nairobi's Education Infrastructure - President Ruto

The government is investing heavily in Nairobi's education infrastructure, which has been neglected for 60 years, President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: 1,000 Kenyans Benefit From Jobs At Tatu City's Sh2.5bn Warehousing Hub

Tatu City, Kenya's Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broken ground for its second phase, reinforcing its role as a hub for… Read more »

Kenya: Calls for Increased Investment in Skills Training for Children With Disabilities

Sanlam Kenya PLC, the Sanlam Foundation, and the Gertrude's Hospital Foundation (GHF), with support from the Allianz Group Social Impact Fund, have underscored the need for greater… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Ramp Up Borrowing This Year, Cytonn Investment Projects

The government is expected to ramp up its borrowing this year according to a report by Cytonn Investemnt raising more concerns about the country's already ballooning public debt. Read more »

Kenya: Shilling to Face Pressure On Current Account Deficit, Cytonn Predicts

Investment firm Cytonn has projected a slight depreciation of the Kenyan shilling, forecasting it to trade between Sh120.9 and Sh140.5 against the US dollar by the end of the year. Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Exploring PPPs for Mega Projects After Adani Exit

The National Treasury is exploring alternative public-private partnerships (PPP) to finance the country's mega infrastructure projects following the cancellation of Adani Group-led… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Ranked Sixth Most Attractive African City

Nairobi has been ranked 6th among the top 30 most attractive cities in Africa by The Africa Report and its sister magazine, Jeune Afrique. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Craft Silicon Features in Forbes List of Firms With Growth Potential

Craft Silicon, a financial and technology solutions provider, has been featured in the Forbes India Select 200 - DGEMS 2024, an exclusive list that recognizes entrepreneurs and… Read more »

Kenya: Court Stops JKIA From Entering Into Any Contract With Adani

The High Court has issued an order stopping Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from entering into any contract or concession agreements with Adani. Read more »

Kenya: Dr Gikonyo Roots for Youth-Led Investments in Keynote Address At Abojani Conference

Abojani Investment, a leading financial and investment advisory firm, has made a compelling case for building a strong savings culture, particularly among young people, as it… Read more »

Kenya: Abojani Investment Roots for Savings Culture Among the Youth to Spur Growth

Abojani Investment CEO Robert Ochieng has called on Kenyans, especially the youth and small business owners, to prioritize savings and investment as a foundation for financial… Read more »

Kenya: Court Suspends Adani's Sh95 Billion Energy Deal With Kenya

The High Court has suspended the Sh95 billion agreement between Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Adani Energy Solutions for constructing and operating key electricity transmission… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Puts On Hold Adani, Ketraco Transmission Line Deal

The High Court has temporarily halted the Sh96 billion deal between the Energy Ministry and Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the construction of electricity transmission lines… Read more »

Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs

The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »

Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa

This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing

President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »

Kenya: Capital a Investment Bank Eyes Diaspora Investors As It Rebrands

Capital A Investment Bank, previously known as Securities Africa Kenya Limited, has rebranded after recently receiving an investment bank license from the Capital Markets Authority… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Offers Best Deal for Kenya, Raila Says

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has supported the government's public-private partnership (PPP) with Indian contractor Adani, amidst rising controversy over the involvement of the firm… Read more »

Kenya: Safaricom Expands M-Pesa Global Payment Platform to Ethiopia

Kenyans will now be able to send money to Ethiopia using M-Pesa through Safaricom Kenya and its Ethiopian subsidiary. Read more »

Kenya: Revamped China-Tanzania Relations Affirm Suluhu's Eastward Strategy

Tanzania has emerged as a key partner in China's East African strategy, as bilateral ties between the two countries expand beyond infrastructure development to include significant… Read more »

Kenya: Britam Unveils Dollar-Denominated Investment Fund

Britam Asset Managers has introduced the USD Fixed Income Fund, which offers investors a secure and competitive investment option in a mix of local and offshore fixed income… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Defends Planned JKIA Lease to Adani Group to Boost Tourism

President William Ruto has defended plans to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Indian company Adani Group for renovations and expansion, aiming to enhance Kenya's… Read more »

Kenya: Safaricom Investment Co-Operative Bets On Rebrand for Growth

The Safaricom Investment Co-operative has rebranded to SIC Investment Co-operative. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Improving Laws to Meet Requirements of International Investors - Ruto

The government is improving Kenya's laws and policies to meet the requirements of international investors, President William Ruto has said. Read more »