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Kenya Seeks To Classify Oil Extraction Zones as Special Economic Zones
The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to formally integrate upstream and midstream petroleum activities into the country’s SEZ framework
The UN Kickstarts Hunt for its Next Secretary-General
The United Nations (UN) has kickstarted the process of selecting its next Secretary-General to succeed the outgoing António Guterres in 2027.
Kenya Pipeline to Remain on Catholic Church Land Despite Invalid Deal
An Eldoret court has ruled that an underground oil pipeline can remain on land owned by the Catholic Church, even though the agreement used to justify it was found to be invalid.
Kenya's Grid Capacity Frozen as Electricity Demand Hits Record Highs
Kenya's national grid has been frozen at 3,192 MW of interconnected capacity since late 2024 while peak electricity demand reached 2,439 MW in December 2025, the fastest growth rate in at least five years. Thermal generation and electricity imports are filling the widening supply gap as Kenya's renewable share of grid energy falls for the fourth consecutive year, cutting against its NDC target of 100% renewable electricity by 2035.
Kenya's Public Debt Hits KSh 12.4 Trillion as State Scales Domestic Borrowing
Kenya's total public debt reached KSh 12.40 trillion by end-January 2026, rising KSh 1.41 trillion (+12.9%) year-on-year, with the debt-to-GDP ratio at 67.6%. Domestic debt drove 80.6% of FY2025/26 accumulation, rising 16.2% to KSh 6.89 trillion, while external debt rose 8.9% to KSh 5.51 trillion largely on valuation effects. The IMF projects the ratio rising to 72.4% of GDP by 2027, against a statutory 55% anchor due by 2028.
AI-Startup Lua Raises US$5.8Mn, Expands Platform With Early Adoption in Kenya
Lua, a startup building software that enables companies to deploy and manage artificial intelligence agents alongside humans, has raised US$5.8 million in seed funding.
The Strait of Hormuz: What We Know So Far
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, ending a seven-week disruption that has upended economies and societies across the globe, the country's foreign minister said on Friday.
Data Regulator Targets Uber, Bolt, Matatus In Fresh Data Protection Rules
Transport companies routinely process passenger identities, driver records, trip routes, payment details, and location information generated in real time.
SGR Could Gain Traction as Road Carriers Struggle with Fragmented Fares Post-VAT Cut
For cost-sensitive travellers, the train’s fixed pricing, particularly the KSh 1,500 economy option, may become increasingly attractive amid fare uncertainty in the road sector.
Uganda, EAC and AfDB Are Quietly Building Africa’s AI Backbone
The three developments mark a shift from fragmented digital policies to coordinated, large-scale investments positioning East Africa as an emerging hub in the global AI economy.
Kenya's Diaspora Sent Home Record KSh 58Bn in March Despite Middle East Unrest
Kenyan diaspora remittances reached an all-time high of US$ 450.30Mn (KSh 58.12Bn) in March 2026, up 6.5% year-on-year, surpassing the previous record of US$ 445.39Mn set in December 2024. Q1 2026 cumulative inflows stood at US$ 1,274.35Mn (KSh 164.53Bn), up 3.4% from Q1 2025. The US remains the dominant corridor at 50.4% of flows. Saudi Arabia flows fell 12.9% year-on-year in February while UAE jumped 24.4%. CBK has revised its 2026 full-year forecast down to US$ 5.1Bn, citing Gulf risks from the Iran conflict.