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Mudavadi China steps up as Africa gains tariff-free trade

HELSINKI — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised China’s decision to grant African countries full tariff-free access to its market, cal...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Climate

Government aid in Tana River offers relief amid floods

TANA RIVER — The Kenyan government has stepped up emergency relief operations in Tana River County, where flooding displaced thousands of residents. M...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Nairobi hosts first-ever New Cities Summit spotlights Africa’s Urban future

Nairobi Hosts Landmark New Cities Summit, Unveils Future of African Urban Growth NAIROBI — Nairobi took center stage this week as it hosted the New Ci...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Governors threaten to Boycott revenue talks over KSh131B shortfall

Kenya Governors Threaten to Walk Out of Revenue Talks, Call Allocation Process ''Empty Ritual'' NAIROBI — Tensions have flared between Kenya’s county...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Business

Ruto unveils KSh5B Grant for small businesses in nationwide boost

President Ruto Announces KSh5 Billion Grant for Small Businesses Across Kenya KAKAMEGA, Kenya — President William Ruto has unveiled a new KSh5 billion...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Business

Israel-Iran conflict sparks Oil price rise amid global inflation fears

Global Oil Prices Surge $10 Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, Raising Economic Alarm Global oil prices rose sharply following missile and drone exchanges bet...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

CS Mbadi says 2025/2026 budget is the best for Kenya

John Mbadi, Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary, has boldly defended the 2025/2026 national budget, calling it the most progressive financial plan the...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Africa

Who’s Spending Smarter? Kenya’s 2025/26 Budget Compared to Her East African Counterparts

NAIROBI — East Africa’s major economies Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania on Wednesday unveiled their national budgets for the 2025/26 financial year, each...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Kenya

Kenya’s road budget surges as Mbadi pushes big on transport overhaul

Nairobi– Kenya’s government is betting big on better roads. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Wednesday proposed a Sh217.3 billion allocation f...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Uncategorized

Kenya boosts Anti-corruption budget in bid to clean up public service

Nairobi - In a clear signal of renewed intent, the Kenyan government has raised funding for anti-corruption and governance institutions in its latest...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Business

Switch Media Reports Growth, Digital Momentum at 6th AGM

Nairobi, May 13, 2025 Switch Media, the digital-first media subsidiary of the Kenya Red Cross Society, reaffirmed its resilience and strategic focus d...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

Kenya Unveils Ksh.4.2 Trillion Budget Amid Growing Debt Pressure

NAIROBI — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi today tabled Kenya’s 2025/26 budget in Parliament, setting government spending at a record Ksh.4.2 tri...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were