Kenyan businesses are leaving billions of shillings worth of cargo exposed to losses despite increasing risks in global trade, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth in the marine insurance sector. Industry data shows Kenya’s marine cargo insurance segment generated Sh2.94 billion in insurance service revenue in 2025, supported by 32 underwriting firms. However, the uptake…
African and Asian governments are facing mounting pressure to fix persistent healthcare and education gaps even as philanthropic organisations and international partnerships continue stepping in to bridge critical shortages in public systems. The challenge came into sharp focus during the 13th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, where First Ladies, policymakers and development…
The matter was reported to the EACC, prompting detectives to launch a covert operation aimed at apprehending the suspect.
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…
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…
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…
KCB Group Plc has reinforced its leadership in sustainable finance after disbursing KSh48.8 billion in green loans to support environmentally sustainable projects across East Africa, according to the lender’s 2025 Sustainability Report. The financing supported projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transportation, water management, and climate smart investments, reflecting the bank’s growing…
Industry leaders highlight sustainability, green finance, and regional collaboration ahead of June 2026 exhibition Nairobi will host Kenya’s premier international exhibition on the building and construction industry from 11th to 13th June 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together industry players, policymakers, investors, and development partners from across the region and beyond. Speaking during…
KeNHA has urged motorists to prepare for traffic changes and familiarize themselves with alternative routes that will be implemented throughout the closure period.
A new partnership in Laikipia County is set to transform smallholder beekeeping into a structured, market-driven enterprise, offering rural women new opportunities to earn sustainable incomes through climate-resilient livelihoods. Savannah Honey Ltd has signed a five-year agreement with women’s producer groups in Laikipia under the Nurture Project, implemented by Swisscontact and funded by the Wyss…
