Kenya’s manufacturing sector has called for urgent action to address logistics bottlenecks that continue to undermine competitiveness and limit the country’s ability to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Findings from the report reveal that logistics costs across key trade corridors remain high…
The SOYA Awards are set for a major boost in prestige this year, with athletics icons Haile Gebrselassie and Alphonce Simbu confirmed as chief guests for the 22nd edition scheduled on April 10, 2026 at Uhuru Gardens. Speaking during the launch, SOYA founder Paul Tergat said the inclusion of continental stars reflects a deliberate shift…
Nairobi is set to once again host world class athletics as the Kip Keino Classic returns on April 24, with organisers promising a strong lineup of elite competitors from across the globe. The one-day meet, to be held at Nyayo National Stadium, continues to grow in stature, attracting Olympic champions, world title holders and emerging…
Amb Philip Thigo Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology to the UN Flanked by Huawei Executives after the TechCARES session held on the sidelines of MWC 2026. Barcelona, Spain, — Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion target, connecting more than 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across over 80 countries, surpassing its pledge…
An image of Noah Kibet. Kenya’s 2022 world indoor 800m champion Noah Kibet will headline the country’s team at the World Athletics Indoor Championships scheduled for March 20–22 in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. The Iten-based runner said he has been preparing intensively for the competition and is optimistic about posting a strong performance on the global…
The second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA Finals, held in collaboration with Stanbic Bank and the Luol Deng Foundation, concluded over the weekend at Nimra Talata Stadium in Juba, South Sudan. Gumbo Basic School Hawks emerged champions after defeating Liberty Complex School Clippers in an exciting final that capped a highly competitive youth basketball…
Israel launched strikes on targets in Lebanon and Iran, claiming hits on a missile launcher in Qom and an “aerial defense system” in Isfahan.
Stakeholders at the integrated Aviation Transformation forum in Nairobi on February 25, 2026 Africa’s aviation industry is struggling under the weight of fragmentation, high operating costs and an escalating $1.2 billion airline revenue crisis that industry leaders warn is suppressing growth across the continent. Speaking at the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) forum in Nairobi…
By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…
Kenyan women at a family planning clinic. Global health and human rights organisations have strongly criticised a new United States foreign aid policy that bars most aid recipients from performing or promoting abortion, “gender ideology,” or diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities, warning it will have devastating consequences for health systems and vulnerable populations worldwide….
