A coalition of civil society organizations, researchers, and public health advocates has commended the Government of Kenya for its bold decision to ban over 50 pesticide products from the market, as announced by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, on May 7, 2025. The ban represents a significant step towards protecting…
The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) has launched a new economic report showing that Kenyans spend more on new clothes than on used clothing, despite the second-hand trade being a major contributor to the country’s economy. According to the Economic Survey 2025, Kenya imported Ksh 60 billion worth of new clothes in 2024 compared…
The United Energy and Petroleum Dealers Association (UNEPEA) has sounded the alarm over the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) planned rollout of a new VAT monitoring system for petrol stations, terming it financially oppressive and potentially devastating for small-scale fuel dealers. Speaking to the press, UNEPEA Chairperson Irine Kimathi criticized KRA for failing to provide feedback…
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and key financial stakeholders, has launched the second phase of its national consumer education programme. The initiative, unveiled in Blantyre, seeks to enhance public awareness of the Collateral Registry and Movable Asset-Based Lending (MABL) to expand access to credit for individuals…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) mainly to deepen financial and digital inclusion across the country,. The collaboration aims to integrate mobile banking and internet services, providing Zambians with easier access to essential digital and financial tools. The partnership, unveiled…
Construction work at the Mukuru Social Housing Project Meteorological Site is nearing completion and the first batch batch of beneficiaries are set to receive their keys in the coming days. The ongoing construction of the New Mukuru Housing Estate has become a game-changer for the Mukuru Kwa Njenga community, creating over 4,000 direct and indirect…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has entered into a strategic partnership with leading retail chain Quickmart to bring its 4G and 5G For Home internet solutions closer to customers across Kenya. The move is part of the telco’s continued drive to enhance connectivity and digital inclusion for households nationwide. The partnership will see Safaricom’s home internet routers…
As Kenya advances toward its Vision 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a new narrative is emerging around the role of the Mitumba (second-hand clothing) trade in national development. Contrary to the notion that Mitumba hampers industrialisation, recent insights reveal its compatibility with domestic manufacturing and its potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s…
George Asamani, MD, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa The global economy is racing toward a severe project management talent crunch, with a shortfall of up to 30 million project professionals expected by 2035. This stark forecast comes from the newly released Global Project Management Talent Gap report by the Project Management Institute (PMI), highlighting a critical workforce…
Participants at the KEFRI research site in Tiva, Kitui County during the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop themed _“From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry.”_ Young environmental leaders from across Kenya have declared their commitment to driving the country’s green transition and forest conservation efforts. This declaration was made during the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National…
