Kenya
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There comes a time when the nation is more important than an individual.
— George Saitoti
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In East Africa against China
By Horst Teubert and Dr. Peer Heinelt With his current visit to Nairobi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is participating in U.S. efforts to tie Kenya more closely to the West again. The East African country, once a fairly close cooperation partner of the transatlantic powers, has greatly intensified its economic ...
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James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors
Browns Investments is one of the most profitable listed corporations in South Asia operating plantation businesses. The firm in December 2021, acquired James Finlays' Sri Lankan tea estate business.
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Boost for pharma industry as KQ Cargo facility gets certified
This certification not only expands KQ's business but also positions Kenya's pharma industry at an advantage of increasing its exports.
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Drought, high cost of petroleum products drag down Kenya's economy
Agriculture registered a negative 1.9 per cent growth in 2022, cutting real GDP to 4.8pc, from 7.6pc in 2021. Import bill for energy products rose 80.4pc to Sh628.4 billion.
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Africa In The 21st Century And The Role Of Nigerians In Diaspora In Its Trajectory
The millennium saw the emergence of Africans in diaspora as a force with which to be reckoned. Some diasporans serve in the highest levels of government and many returned to Africa, particularly in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director General of the World Trade Organisation; Dr ...
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Survey: Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.8 per cent in 2022
Kenya's economy experienced a slower growth rate of 4.8 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year's growth rate of 7.6 percent, according to KNBS 2023 Economic Survey.
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Sakaja proposes scrapping weekend parking fees in the CBD
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has proposed the elimination of weekend parking fees in the city to stimulate business growth in the capital.
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Kenya: U.S. Partners With Kenya in Trade, Investment
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Mutua has encouraged Kenyans to apply for jobs in the United States of America (USA).
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Hybrid hospitality comes of age in Nairobi post-Covid
The Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi located at the affluent Westlands is one such example that is stepping up competition in hosting business and leisure travellers.
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Jittery global investors now dump Kenyan dollar bonds
Flight by foreign investors now puts in doubt Kenya's plan to issue new debt. Move comes amid rising political uncertainty, with the opposition set to resume mass protests next week.
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Why you should insure your business
On Thursday last week, Minet Kenya, in partnership with Fidelity Insurance unveiled a business cover for Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs).
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Moses Kuria off to the U.S. to promote trade ties
Trade CS Kuria leads business delegation to the U.S. to bolster bilateral ties ahead of an investment conference in Nairobi in May; he'll meet State Secretary Blinken.
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State banks on electric vehicles to cut pressure on public funds
CS Murkomen says reducing fuel will save the country foreign exchange. Transform Kenya forum on climate change explores benefits of e-mobility.
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Kenya: Kenya-U.S. Negotiate on Trade and Investment Partnership
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States of America have successfully completed thesecond round of negotiations on Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), an agreement that aims to strengthen the two countries bilateral and investment relations.
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Why accelerating circular economy is a no brainer for Kenya
The writer argues embracing circular economy principles is not an option if we hope to accelerate long-term sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
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Kenya: Kisumu Safe for Investments, Nyong'o Confirms
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu Governor, Anyang' Nyong'o, has dismissed claims made by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that Kisumu County is a hostile investment environment.
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Kenya's economy to grow at 5.2pc in 2024 amid mounting headwinds
Investor confidence has continued to be buoyed by the new government's plans to stabilise public finances, as well as the more general improvement in risk appetite.
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National shipping line gets nod to clear State cargo at port
Blue Economy CS directs government agencies to clear imports and exports via Kenya National Shipping Line. The CS had earlier ordered the shipping line to take over the Government Clearing Agency.
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Kenya: Govt Has an Open Policy to All Investors, Cabinet Secretary Kuria Says
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has emphasized that the government will adopt an open policy while dealing with investors explaining that they will not measure engagement based on their conduct.
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How 25 years as bank manager birthed digital lending business
Jijenge Credit Ltd is one of the digital lenders licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya. It was founded almost a decade ago by Peter Macharia who has decades of experience in banking.
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Trade chamber to collaborate with counties on key zones for small enterprises
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has embarked on a project to collaborate with counties in establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for small enterprises.