The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has urged the government to ease the tax burden in the 2025/2026 budget, warning that continued pressure on employers could lead to massive job losses. Speaking during the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the FKE Coast Branch in Mombasa, CEO Jacqueline Mugo stressed the need for a more…
A new international study has found that strategic improvements in the distribution and delivery of rabies vaccines could drastically reduce preventable deaths in Kenya and Tanzania. Published in the Journal Vaccine, the research emphasizes the need for better stock management and adoption of dose-saving intradermal (ID) vaccination techniques to enhance access and efficiency. Conducted by…
In Dar es Salaam, where over 70 Percent of the population resides in unplanned settlements, the danger of flooding is not just seasonal it’s a year-round threat to livelihoods, health, and safety. As rapid urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development, vulnerable communities face increased exposure to climate shocks. But in the heart of this challenge, a local…
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…
