Kenya has formally ratified an amendment to Article 24(2)(a) of the Protocol on the Establishment of the East African Community Customs Union, a key legal milestone that will expand the membership of the Trade Remedies Committee (TRC) to include representatives from the bloc’s new entrants. The approval, made by the National Assembly on Wednesday, November […]
The Government is moving to turn the National Youth Service (NYS) into a commercially viable enterprise, with the goal of creating sustainable youth employment and reducing the Service’s reliance on the Exchequer. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku […]
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has once again found itself on the parliamentary hot seat, as lawmakers demanded answers over the state-owned utility’s worsening finances, governance failures, and operational inefficiencies. The company’s senior management, led by Managing Director Dr. Joseph Siror, appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy (PICCAE) on […]
Kalahari Cement, a locally incorporated investment firm and subsidiary of Tanzania’s Amsons Group, has completed the acquisition of a 29.2 percent equity stake in East African Portland Cement Plc (EAPC). The deal, finalized on November 4, 2025, positions the company as one of the largest strategic shareholders in Kenya’s oldest cement producer. The transaction follows […]
TikTok has announced the return of the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, a vibrant celebration of the creators, artists, and trendsetters who have shaped Africa’s digital culture in 2025. The event will take place on 6 December 2025 in Johannesburg, bringing together leading content creators from across the region for a night of entertainment, creativity, […]
Spotify is giving Kenyans a new way to connect through music and podcasts. The global streaming giant has launched Messages, a simple in-app chat that lets listeners share songs and podcast episodes directly with friends inside the Spotify app. The feature, rolling out this week to both Free and Premium users, aims to make recommendations […]
Kenya’s fight against HIV continues to reveal stark regional disparities, with the latest county-level data highlighting the counties most affected. Nairobi tops the list with 151,916 people living with HIV, followed by Kisumu (111,367) and Homa Bay (104,317). At the other end, Wajir (701) and Mandera (1,322) record the lowest numbers, reflecting variations in population […]
Since the start of devolution in 2013, Kenya’s 47 counties have received substantial funding from the national government in the form of equitable share allocations. These transfers, which form the backbone of county budgets, are designed to support service delivery, infrastructure development, and local governance. New data shows Nairobi County leading with Sh185.6 billion, while […]
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has confirmed that Batch 6456 has not yet been paid. In direct response to student inquiries, HELB stated: “Greetings. We thank you for your continued patience. We will communicate once the batch is paid.” No official disbursement date has been released. Why the Delay? Typical causes for HELB batch […]
Kenya has secured continued financial backing from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) under a comprehensive $3 billion country programme aimed at bolstering the nation’s budget, industrialization, fuel importation, and agricultural development. The reaffirmation of the partnership came during a high-level meeting in Nairobi on Monday between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. […]
