Kenya’s Private Sector Activity Plummets Amid Protests
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Private sector activity in Kenya took a significant hit in July, as ongoing public protests against the government eroded economic...
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Kenya’s Debt Remains Sustainable Amid Strong Export Growth, Central Bank Reports
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenya’s debt remains sustainable in the medium to long term, bolstered by sustained policy actions and anticipated robust export growth,...
Kenyan Labour Cabinet Secretary Nominee Denies Ties to Fraudulent Recruitment Agency Owner
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Alfred Mutua, Labour Cabinet Secretary nominee, clarified his relationship with Judy Jepchirchir, a recruitment agency owner accused of fraud. Jepchirchir...
Kenya’s Finance Minister Nominee Advocates for Self-Reliance Amid IMF Support
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a parliamentary session on Saturday, John Mbadi, the nominee for Kenya’s finance minister, emphasized the importance of the International...
Kenyan Ex-UN Envoy Criticizes U.S. Over Governance ‘Lecturing’ Amid Vetting of Cabinet Nominees
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A former Kenyan diplomat has sharply criticized the U.S. government for what he describes as an unwelcome “lecture” on governance...
Uganda’s Opposition Accuses Kenya of Collusion in Arrest, Deportation of Members
KAMPALA – Uganda’s opposition party, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has accused Kenyan authorities of involvement in the arrest and deportation of its members,...
Kenya Deploys Health Workers to Taita-Taveta After Mpox Case Detected
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenya’s Health Ministry has sent healthcare workers to Taita-Taveta County after confirming a case of mpox on Wednesday, officials said....
Kenya’s Court of Appeal Declares 2023 Finance Law Unconstitutional, In a Blow to Ruto’s Government
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a significant legal setback for President William Ruto, Kenya’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled the government’s 2023 finance...
Kenya Detects First Case of Mpox Amid Regional Outbreak Concerns
NAIROBI — Kenya has detected its first case of mpox, the health ministry announced Wednesday, as the East African Community (EAC) urged caution in response...
Kenya and Uganda Begin Talks on Eldoret-Kampala Oil Pipeline Project
NAIROBI — Representatives from the Kenya and Uganda governments have commenced talks regarding the proposed Eldoret-Kampala oil pipeline project, signaling a renewed effort to enhance...
