IMF Urges Caution on Kenya’s US$3.5bn Currency Swap Strategy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Kenya to weigh potential exchange-rate risks following its decision to convert US$3.5 billion of loans from China into yuan
Kenya Moves to Restore Nairobi National Park
Kenya has approved an ambitious plan to reconnect Nairobi National Park with its traditional wildlife dispersal zones in Machakos and Kajiado counties.KenGen Under Scrutiny for Delayed KSh 5.3bn Substation Handover to KETRACO and Hiring Breaches
KenGen executives appeared before Parliament’s Public Investments Committee on November 11, 2025, to address concerns over non-advertised hiring of engineers and delays in transferring a KSh5.3bn Olkaria substation asset to KETRACO. Lawmakers questioned transparency in recruitment and oversight of public infrastructure.
Courtroom Setbacks Expose Fragile Fight Against Corruption in Counties
The war on corruption has seen its latest unraveling in court after the High Court overturned the conviction of former Samburu governor Moses LenolkulalFinancial Regulators Warn of System Risk From Shared Tech Providers
Kenya Introduces 0.2% Standards Levy on Locally Made Goods
The Kenyan government has introduced a 0.2% standards levy on locally manufactured goods.Kenya Courts Emirati Investors in Logistics, Green Energy
Kenya is courting investors from Sharjah, the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to take up opportunities in ports, logistics and green industrial projects.Kenya Mulls Stricter Local Hiring, Sourcing Rules on Foreign Investors
Without addressing these structural challenges, mandatory quotas and stiff penalties could strain foreign participation and undermine the proposed law’s goals of boosting local industry.Treasury Raises KSh 52.8 Billion in November Treasury Bond Reopening
Treasury has extended its front-loaded domestic borrowing strategy after raising KSh 52.83 billion in the November reopening of two Treasury bonds.Kenya Moves to Securitise Additional KSh 5 per Litre of Fuel Levy
Under the revised structure, the government will redirect funds from existing allocations to create fiscal room for the new KSh 5 per litre securitisation.Kenya's Wildlife Compensation Backlog Hits KSh 3.5 Billion
Thousands of Kenyans who have lost relatives, livestock, or property to wildlife attacks are still waiting for government compensation, as the backlog of unpaid claims has ballooned to KSh 3.5 billion.Africa’s Trade Future Beyond AGOA Looks Bright
AGOA has been a lifeline for African exporters, especially in Kenya’s textile sector, but its uncertainty underscores a bigger question about Africa’s trade future.
