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Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…
Kenya added about 3.27 million jobs between 2022 and 2025, with 2.84 million coming from the informal sector. KNBS data shows informal employment continues to dominate Kenya’s labour market, rising to about 18.1 million in 2025. The figures highlight the need to focus not only on job numbers but also on income security, productivity and…
The recent fury over fuel prices was never only about oil. It was a seismic outburst from years of structural strain. Yes, geopolitics lit the match. War in the Middle East and threats to the Strait of Hormuz choked energy and trade, and for a net importer like Kenya the timing was brutal. But external…
President William Ruto will represent Africa at the upcoming G7 Summit, where he is expected to champion increased investment, expanded trade opportunities, and job creation across the continent. The summit, which brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies, will focus on pressing global challenges including economic resilience, international security, energy security, technological innovation, and…
Entrepreneurs across Kenya are being pressed to embrace innovation, forge partnerships, and rethink business models as the key to unlocking the full potential of the country’s small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector that remains central to job creation and economic growth despite mounting financial pressures. Industry stakeholders warn that without adaptation, many SMEs risk…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of doing business in Kenya, warning that the trend is undermining competitiveness, discouraging investment, and threatening job creation in the private sector. In a statement, FKE said enterprises across multiple industries are struggling under increased statutory obligations, regulatory burdens, and rising operational…
