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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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
The government has issued exclusive coffee export licenses to 10 companies, this marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Kenya’s coffee sector and boost earning for smallholders farmers. In a gazette notice dated August 22, 2025, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced its intention to grant the licenses under the Crops…
Agriculture Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul has highlighted Kenya’s strategic engagement in nuclear science for the Agrifood transformation. PS Ronoh was speaking when he participated in the high-level thematic event “Enhancing Health and Food Security in Africa through Nuclear Science and Technology” during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)…
Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. The appointment takes effect on 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval. In its statement, the bank stated: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, effective…
The Cooperative University of Kenya has proposed the establishment of an Africa Horticulture Centre, a collaborative venture with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). The Horticulture Centre is aimed at creating a continental hub for horticulture research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The University Chancellor Dr. Benard William Chitunga who presented the proposal during a…
