Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi/photo file

Treasury extends hiring freeze until 2028, dims hopes for public sector jobs

The national Treasury has extended the public sector hiring freeze for another three financial years, dwindling left hopes for public sector jobs. This move locks out thousands of job seekers from government employment until at least 2028. According to the Treasury, the move is part of the government’s effort to contain public wage bill, which…

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Rwanda to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port

Rwanda has announced plans to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port, citing improved efficiency, reliability, and regional connectivity. Currently, over 70 per cent of Rwanda’s imports are handled via Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port. Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwanucyo made the announcement during a strategic meeting with KPA officials in Mombasa last week….

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Senate Agriculture committee visit NCPB in Uasin Gishu for oversight activities

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has commenced its county oversight engagements in Uasin Gishu. The committee began with a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii before proceeding to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret. At the NCPB depot, Senators examined…

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CBK survey projects drop in food prices despite soaring inflation./photo courtesy

CBK survey projects drop in food prices despite soaring inflation

Food prices are expected to decline in the coming months despite a recent rise in inflation. This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest agriculture survey, released in July 2025. The report shows that inflation edged up to 4.1 percent in July compared to the same period last year. However, the majority…

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DP Kindiki hails CBK rate cut as signal of economic recovery

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has welcomed the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest move to lower its base lending rate, describing it as a clear indication that Kenya’s economy is regaining stability after years of depression. The CBK reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 9.5 percent. This is…

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Parliament urged to fast-track Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill to salvage development programmes

National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed, has called on Parliament to urgently prioritise the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that delays in passing the legislation could paralyse the country’s roads development programme. Speaking at the opening of the 3rd National Assembly Leadership Retreat in Naivasha, the Suna East MP stressed that the proposed law…

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Stiff encounter looms for KTDA vice chair election after Chepkwony demise

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) vice chairperson vacant position has attracted at least three candidates eyeing one of the most influential positions in the country’s tea industry creating creating a stiff encounter as every candidate eye to win. The position of vice-chairmanship is influential as it oversees operations affecting more than 680,000 small-scale farmers…

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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during the launch of the FY 2026/27 Medium Term Budget preparation process at KICC/photo courtesy

Mbadi: Export growth and debt discipline are driving Kenya’s economic stability

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has revealed that the Kenya’s economy is showing signs of growth and stability, thanks to strong export performance and good debt management Speaking during the launch of the 2026/27 budget preparation process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) earlier today, Mbadi said the country’s fiscal position has improved, due…

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PS Omollo applauds S&P credit upgrade as boost for Kenya’s economic confidence

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has welcomed the recent decision by S&P Global Ratings to raise Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic direction under President William Ruto. In a post shared on his official X (Formerly twitter)…

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Tea Board calls for tea transport levy waiver, says it eats farmers’ bonuses

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has asked the Mombasa County government to scrap the Ksh7,000 levy charged on every truck transporting tea to the port city. The board says the fee is eating into farmers’ bonuses and weakening the sector’s competitiveness. TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai explained that in every 21,000 kilos ferried to…

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