Government Turns to Public-Private Partnerships to Fast-Track Kenya’s Industrial Growth
The government has intensified efforts to accelerate Kenya’s industrial transformation by placing public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the centre of its strategy to boost investment, create jobs and strengthen the country’s position as a leading economic hub in Africa. Speaking during the opening of the inaugural MNL Africa Leadership Circle 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, Principal…
Kenya Pushes Resilience-First Humanitarian Model at UN Forum
By mina , New York Kenya has used a high-level United Nations forum to champion a new approach to humanitarian assistance, urging the international community to shift its focus from emergency aid to long-term resilience financing. Speaking at the 2026 Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) held at the UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary for…
Murkomen Inspects Sh2bn Prisons Hospital, Housing and Water Projects in Ruiru
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday inspected key infrastructure projects within the correctional services sector, including a newly completed 150-bed hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The CS toured the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level 4 Hospital, an ultra-modern medical facility that is complete and awaiting…
Kenya Pushes Productivity Reforms
Kenya is intensifying efforts to improve productivity in the public service, with leaders pushing for a stronger link between government spending and measurable service delivery outcomes. The discussions are taking place during the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, held in Nairobi and bringing together officials from the National Treasury, county governments, and the…
Pressure mounts on anti-corruption agencies to recover stolen wealth
AG Dorcas Oduor speaking on behalf of President William Ruto during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA) conference in Nairobi on June 17,2026. Photo/EACC Pressure is mounting on anti-corruption agencies across Africa to deliver tangible results in the recovery of stolen public funds, as leaders and investigators convene…
From Skepticism to Global Success: The Story of the Man Who Helped Open the Door for M-Pesa
Stephen Mwaura Nduati. Photo/File Today, Kenya is celebrated globally as the birthplace of mobile money, a country where millions can send, receive, save and invest money with a few taps on a mobile phone. But nearly two decades ago, the idea of moving money through a mobile handset was met with deep skepticism. At the…
Retirement Savings Reforms Offer Hope for Kenya’s Future Retirees
Kenyans in formal employment are now contributing more towards their retirement savings following the phased implementation of enhanced contribution rates under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act of 2013. While the move has sparked concern among some workers who have seen a reduction in their take home pay, experts argue that the changes are…
Kibra MP Aspirant Daniel Orogo Unveils Agenda on Services and Youth Opportunities
Kibra Aspiring Member of Parliament Daniel Orogo speaking during a press briefing with Newslight Kenya on June 16, 2026. Photo/ Clara Sande Kibra, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, continues to face deep-rooted challenges linked to service delivery, infrastructure, and economic opportunity, reflecting wider conditions documented in studies of urban informal settlements in the city….
Kenya Has Enough Fuel Stocks as Government Moves to Safeguard Supply Stability
Kenyans have been assured of continued fuel availability after the government confirmed that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to sustain national demand for more than a month, even as additional cargo shipments remain on course to boost reserves further. Speaking during a familiarization tour of major petroleum facilities in the Coast region, Petroleum Principal…
From Abroad to the Village: How Remittances Are Transforming Lives in Rural Kenya
Professor Benjamin Muchiri, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Director of microeconomic Statistics speaking during the launch of the 2025 Remittances Household Survey on June 16, 2026 in Nairobi Money sent home by Kenyans living abroad is increasingly becoming a vital source of support for families, helping pay for education, healthcare, food and investments while contributing…
