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KAM statement on AGOA extension

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…

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Kenya Unveils National Electric Mobility Policy, Signalling Shift to E-Transport

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir describes e-mobility as a game-changer, noting that it is part of the modernisation of transport as well as the national development agenda.  President Ruto’s administration is fast-tracking the adoption of electric vehicles because it is a key cog in the national development agenda, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary…

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Over 8,000 Youth Receive KSh220.5 Million NYOTA Start Up Grants in Kisumu Kisumu, February 2, 2026

President William Ruto addresses youth beneficiaries during the NYOTA Start Up Capital Grants disbursement ceremony at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu County on February 2, 2026. More than 8,000 young entrepreneurs from Kisumu, Siaya and Homa Bay counties have received KSh220.5 million in business start up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement project….

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The Education Sector Crisis Demands Immediate Reforms – Kenyan Women’s Group

Grade-10-students-admission-in-crisis-among-Kenya-schools A team of Kenyan Women under the auspices of three groups; Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), The African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter and The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) are calling on the Government to prioritize education by addressing challenges facing the system immediately. Concerned by one hundred percent transition from junior secondary to…

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Capital Markets Drive Measured Confidence in Kenya’s 2026 Economic Outlook

Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) CEO Frank Mwiti. Photo / Courtesy Kenya is heading into 2026 with renewed, though measured, confidence as stronger capital market performance, moderating inflation and improving macroeconomic coordination help steady the economy amid ongoing fiscal and global headwinds. This outlook was highlighted during the 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast, convened by the Kenya…

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Kisii duo shine at KUSF cross country trials to book Italy tickets

  Kisii University students Isaya Kiriago and Faith Chebet braved scorching conditions to claim top honours at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) National Cross Country Trials held on Saturday at the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) grounds in Kitui County.   Chebet stole the spotlight with a remarkable double victory, winning both the women’s…

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Tofauti Lifestyle Launches 37byINEZA, a Project Set to Transform Nairobi’s Housing Landscape

Officials and patners pose for a photo during 37byINEZA ground breaking ceremony on Friday 30, 2026 Tofauti Lifestyle Ltd. has begun construction on 37byINEZA, an upscale residential project that is expected to completely transform Nairobi’s luxury housing market. The project, which has 37 roomy five-bedroom townhouses with domestic staff quarters (DSQ) and is ideally situated…

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AMREF Flying Doctors Inspire Resilience and Renewal at Mutuya Comprehensive School

AMREF Flying Doctors officials and partners seal the commitment for the construction of a new classroom block at Mutuya Comprehensive School on Friday, January 30, 2026. AMREF Flying Doctors has on Friday officially launched a Community Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative themed “Healing Beyond Tragedy” at Mutuya Comprehensive School in Mwihoko, Kiambu County. The initiative,…

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