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Ruto hands COMESA chair to Mnangagwa as bloc sets 15% intra‑trade goal for 2030
President William Ruto transferred COMESA leadership to Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa at the 25th summit, unveiling a strategic plan that aims to lift …
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Coca‑Cola system adds USD 3.6 billion to COMESA GDP and supports 458,200 jobs, study finds
A study released at the 19th COMESA Business Forum estimates the Coca‑Cola system generated USD 3.6 billion in value‑added activity in 2024 …
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Bankers urge government to cut PAYE by five points for all earners
The Kenya Bankers Association is lobbying for a uniform five‑percentage‑point PAYE reduction, saying it would boost household spending and support loan repayment.
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UK student visa maintenance funds rise to about Sh273,400 per month for London applicants
From 30 Nov 2026, UK student visa applicants must show at least Sh273,400 a month for London studies, up from Sh266,200, with …
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El Niño alerts highlight need for comprehensive agricultural finance in East Africa
With El Niño expected to persist through February 2027, farmers must secure financing, insurance and post‑harvest services before heavy rains turn forecasts …
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Health IT Programme urged to tighten oversight and speed up rollout
Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga called for stronger accountability, better coordination and faster implementation of Kenya’s Healthcare IT Digitisation Programme at a …
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by year‑end as AI and automation drive efficiency
Barclays plans to eliminate about 5,000 roles – roughly five percent of its global staff – by the end of 2026, citing …
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Bus driver charged after fatal crash that killed two TUM students on Ahero‑Awasi Highway
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed twelve charges against a bus driver accused of causing two Technical University of Mombasa student …
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Ugandan tourism delegation tours Kenya Coast ahead of bilateral summit
More than 50 Ugandan tour operators, hoteliers and influencers arrived on Kenya's coast on Oct 21 for a multi‑day familiarisation trip before …
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I&M Foundation and Help Change Lives launch scholarship programme for 211 Kenyan university students
The I&M Foundation, together with Help Change Lives, has begun a scholarship scheme for 211 students across 39 public universities, providing tuition, …
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Kenya’s entertainment and media market set for 5% annual growth, driven by digital advertising and OTT expansion
PwC forecasts Kenya’s entertainment and media sector to expand at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate, reaching US$6 billion by 2030, with …
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Education leaders urge smarter school funding at Nairobi symposium
African education experts at the 5th GPE‑KIX Africa Research Symposium in Nairobi called for more effective use of school budgets to improve …