The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
Binadamu akishakula chakula ashibe, apate pesa atajirike, ashike hatamu ya uongozi alewe na mamlaka, hakika huwa na uhuru uliopitiliza wa kufanya jambo lolote lile ikiwemo kujiundia sheria, sio sheria tu, sheria zinazomnufaisha yeye binafsi na watu wake wa karibu, hujiongezea mamlaka, hufanya maamuzi ya kustaajabisha Kutokana na shibe na nishai aliyo nayo. Katika siasa za…
Zachary Ochieng: The author is a Global Communications Strategist and a commentator on climate change. The stark reality of climate change and its devastating impact on our world is no longer in doubt. Its consequences are far-reaching, affecting nations across the globe and creating a renewed sense of urgency. We are at a critical juncture…
David Macharia, Investment Manager at Orient Asset Managers. Investing plays a central role in wealth creation, financial security, and long-term economic growth. Yet for many individuals, investing still feels distant or complex. Perceptions around the need for high capital and technical language have historically limited participation in investment products. Investing remains unevenly distributed across global…
In folklore, Robin Hood stole from the rich to aid the poor. Today, a perverse inversion unfolds in Kenyan politics not unlike the Robin Hood tale, but in a contrary version. This moral crisis, where Sunday sermons mask weekday corruption, epitomizes the complex dance between religion and power in modern governance. As we explore this…
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…
By Joseph Atulo, Head of Platforms (Child Participation and Policy), Mtoto News International The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) is arguably the most important compass in Kenya’s financial landscape. On February 11, 2026, this critical document was tabled in Parliament, marking a high-stakes moment in the national budget cycle. As lawmakers deliberate on its contents, the…
Dorcas Aloo a Communication Specialist on Energy Matters. When Esther’s phone buzzes with a “low gas” alert from the small sensor on her kitchen regulator, it is a reassurance. The message, generated by a digital system tied to her LPG cylinder, informs her that the gas in her cylinder is at 10 percent, allowing her…
Peter Kinyanjui, Customer Service Manager, SGA Kenya. When Kenyans think of private security, many still picture a guard at the gate of a premise or a home. But in 2026, the reality is far more complex, and far more sophisticated. According to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, there are over 2,000 registered private…
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…
