Kenya on track to attaining educational parity for refugees -UNHCR
Since the 2030 Refugee Education Strategy was unveiled in 2019, Kenya has made significant strides toward achieving gender equity in refugee education. According to the 2024…
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Kenya Pipeline to review storage tariffs
The energy regulator has started reviewing the storage and transport fees for fuel that are charged by Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in what looks set to increase pump prices next…
KISUMU TO BE POSITIONED AS ALTERNATIVE BEACH AND WATERSPORT DESTINATION IN THE WESTERN CIRCUIT
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife will partner with Kisumu County Government and other private sector players to develop the region as an alternative beach and watersports hub…
The good, bad and the ugly of SHIF
The Government is set to transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) starting tomorrow. The move follows the enactment of the…
NBK launches a Sh2 billion financing solution for farmers
Dubbed Kilimo Konnect, this investment solution will provide tailored financial services to help farmers overcome challenges related to working capital, equipment procurement, and…
Kenya mulls streamlining climate funding with new CBK rules
In a bid to streamline climate action while stamping out green-washing, the Central Bank of Kenya is seeking to adopt new rules that will assist commercial banks in collating and…
KRA seizes illicit goods worth Sh5.8 billion in fight against illegal trade
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted illicit goods worth Sh5.766 billion in a three year period to June 2024, amidst patrols that seek to counter illegal trade in the…
BM Security appoints Michelle Morgan as new CEO
The Board of BM Security has appointed Michelle Morgan as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2nd September 2024. Michelle succeeds Neil Morgan, who has served as the CEO…
Why financial industry must act now to mitigate climate losses ahead
The global financial services industry faces climate-driven losses of up to Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out…
Smallholder farmers to access credit, store produce under new warehouse system
The government has moved to tame post-harvest losses from smallholder farmers with a new warehouse receipting system.
