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Government Moves to Regulate Cooking Gas Prices

The Kenyan government has introduced new regulations allowing private firms to offer their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminals for common use under an Open Tender System (OTS) to import cooking gas. The Energy and…

Oct 7, 2025

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Recycling with Style: How Migori Pharmacist Turns Trash into Treasure

A pharmacist in Migori County is converting discarded plastic jerrycans and glass bottles into functional household items, providing a new source of income while addressing local waste challenges. Nixtone Ambiche, 33…

Sep 30, 2025

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Africa’s Tourism Sector Faces Hurdles in Adopting Digital Technology

Africa’s tourism sector is struggling to keep pace with digital transformation, industry leaders warned at the Africa TravelTech Summit and Expo 2025 in Nairobi. Held over two days at the Argyle Grand Hotel near Nairo…

Sep 30, 2025

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Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December

Kenya is set to sign a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year, offering critical support to its textile and apparel industry as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act…

Sep 25, 2025

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Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection

Nairobi City County has directed all traders within a 20-kilometre radius of designated centres to present their weighing and measuring equipment for mandatory inspection between August and November 2025. The phased v…

Sep 19, 2025

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Ruto: Special Economic Zones Will Boost Employment

President William Ruto has officially launched construction of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County, a major industrial development expected to attract Sh390 billion in investment and create over 3…

Sep 17, 2025

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Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts

Kenya’s credit scoring system is facing scrutiny as rising living costs drive increased borrowing through digital lenders, who now disburse more than Ksh10 billion each month. Speaking on NTV on Tuesday, 16 September…

Sep 16, 2025

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Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access

Businesses in Kenya are facing rising borrowing costs, driven by higher interest rates, limited access to capital, and increased competition for domestic funds. A new report by Moody’s Ratings highlights worsening cre…

Sep 15, 2025

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Kenya to Use Cooperatives to Stabilise Miraa Supply Chain

The Kenyan government has announced plans to reform the Miraa sector by introducing cooperatives to oversee production and expand access to international markets. The Ministry of Cooperatives intends to establish dedi…

Sep 2, 2025

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Kenya’s Agriculture and Hospitality Sectors Sustain Hiring Momentum

Kenya’s agriculture and hospitality sectors are reporting increased hiring activity, even as most other industries reduce recruitment due to rising costs and delayed government payments. Data from the Central Bank of…

Aug 26, 2025

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S&P Upgrades Kenya’s Credit Rating

Kenya’s credit rating has improved as S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s long-term sovereign rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’. This revision reflects a reduction in immediate external liquidity pressures, supported by…

Aug 23, 2025

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Lamu Shifts Gears from Coastal Traditions to Thriving Industries

Lamu County, known for its rich Swahili culture and beautiful coastline, is quickly becoming an important industrial centre in East Africa. This change is driven by major investments in infrastructure, especially the…

Aug 22, 2025

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Renewed Confidence as Kenya’s Hospitality Market Enters Growth Phase

Kenya’s hospitality sector is showing renewed strength, stabilising after a period of rapid and sometimes unpredictable growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent analysis indicates that the market is now ent…

Aug 20, 2025

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School Break and CHAN Tournament Fuel Kenya’s Tourism Spike

Kenya's tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost this August, driven by the coinciding school holidays and the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. Hotels across the country are reporting…

Aug 7, 2025

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Trump Spares Kenya as US Tariffs Hit 70 Nations Starting August 7

The Trump administration is set to implement significant tariff increases on numerous countries, effective August 7, as part of a sweeping overhaul of US trade policy. An executive order, signed by President Donald T…

Aug 1, 2025

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Kenya Voices Strong Objections to Tanzania's Trade Barriers

Kenya has formally registered its disapproval of new trade and licensing regulations enacted by Tanzania, warning that these measures jeopardise the principles of East African regional integration and threaten establi…

Jul 31, 2025

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US Economic Popularity Declines in Kenya as China Gains Favour

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals a notable shift in Kenya’s economic preferences, with China equalling the United States in favourability for the first time. According to the survey conducted between Janua…

Jul 20, 2025

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Why Nairobi Motorists Are Paying More for Fuel

Kenyan motorists are experiencing a sharp rise in fuel prices after the government opted to withhold the fuel stabilisation subsidy for the second consecutive month. This decision, effective until 15 August, has igni…

Jul 17, 2025

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Kenya Helpless on Aviator Ban as Game Operates Outside National Jurisdiction

Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is spearheading sweeping regulatory reforms aimed at tightening control over the country's burgeoning betting industry. The proposals, which include significantly in…

Jul 16, 2025

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Kenya Airways Adds Three Weekly London Gatwick Flights to Ease Heathrow Pressure

Kenya Airways has strategically bolstered its presence in the United Kingdom by launching three weekly flights to London Gatwick Airport, supplementing its existing daily service to Heathrow. The inaugural Gatwick fl…

Jul 4, 2025