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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

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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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Internal Security and National Administration PS Dr. Raymond Omollo/photo courtesy

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

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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

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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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Gov’t grants 10 companies exclusive license to export coffee

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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…

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SACCOs turn to internal hires to replace exiting top executives

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Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) engaged in the deposit-taking business have maintained the trend of looking internally when seeking to replace retired senior executives. The most recent such top management change occurred at the Meru-based Solution Deposit-Taking SACCO, which saw its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Kinyua Marete, retire from the business. His place…

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PS Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9/photo courtesy

PS Ronoh highlights Kenya’s strategic engagement in nuclear science for agrifood transformation

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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)…

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Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya Dr. Joshua Oigara/photo courtesy

Standard Bank appoints Dr. Oigara as East Africa Regional Chief Executive

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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…

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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya/photo courtesy

Trans Nzoia Governor opposes Nzoia Sugar company redundancy plan

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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has opposed a redundancy plan by Nzoia Sugar Company that could leave thousands of workers jobless. In a statement issued on August 21, 2025, Natembeya raised alarm over an internal memo dated August 18, 2025, in which the management of Nzoia Sugar notified its staff of an intended redundancy effective…

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CS Mutahi Kagwe engaging with Cooperative University Chancellor Dr. Benard William Chitunga ,KALRO Chairperson Thuo Mathenge and other govt officials/photo courtesy

Cooperative University proposes establishment of Africa Horticulture Centre

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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…

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RUPHA Chairperson Dr. Brian Lishenga speaking during a presser in Meru town moments after holding a training session for the private health practitioners in Meru County./photo by John Majau

 RUPHA raises alarm over unpaid healthcare bills risking sector collapse

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The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has raised alarm over astronomical figure of the outstanding debt owed by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the private sector amounting to Ksh43 billion. The association now warns that the country’s healthcare system risk grinding to a…

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