7th edition Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold was officially launched on today, setting the stage for another high-profile night of athletics on April 24. Organisers used the launch to reaffirm the event’s growing stature on the global circuit, while highlighting the continued support of Absa Bank, which has served as the title sponsor…
Nairobi, Kenya, March 25, 2026 – The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) opened today with the announcement of investment deals worth over US$ 2.9billion which are expected to create more than 63,000 direct jobs in the country. The investments, announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto during the…
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…
The Port of Lamu is positioning itself for increased shipping activity in the coming weeks, signalling renewed momentum in cargo handling and strengthening its case as a regional transshipment hub. According to William Ruto, early indicators show a steady rise in cargo volumes, underpinned by growing confidence from global shipping lines in the port’s operational…
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…
Michael Chebii ensured Nandi Bears Golf Club maintained their dominance after clinching the 2026 Kenya Seed Classic Golf Tournament title at the par-73 Kitale Golf Club course. Playing off handicap 21, Chebii returned a total of 142 nett over two days to emerge the overall winner in a tournament that attracted 156 golfers from clubs…
On Friday afternoon at State House in Nairobi, President William Ruto picked up a pen and did something that hundreds of thousands of Kenyans had been waiting years for. He signed the Coffee Bill 2023 into law. Then the Meteorology Bill 2023. Then the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Amendment Act. In less than an hour,…
Kenya’s leading business associations have called for the suspension of the new standards levy introduced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), warning that the measure will significantly raise the cost of doing business and undermine the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The government gazetted the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025 under Legal Notice No. 136…
NTSA Director General addressing the press in Nairobi on March 10, 2026 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fine system supported by automated cameras in a new push to curb road crashes and enforce traffic laws across the country. Speaking to the press in Nairobi…
