Kenya Protests Continue as President Ruto Swears in New Cabinet
NAIROBI – Protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for the eighth consecutive week on Thursday, as President William Ruto inaugurated a new...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Easing Inflation
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a significant move Tuesday, Kenya’s central bank trimmed its main interest rate for the first time in four years,...
Kenya Shilling Emerges as Strong Performer Amidst Regional Currency Weakness
By Judy Maina NAIROBI—In a remarkable turn of events, the Kenya Shilling has maintained its position as the best-performing currency in the region over the...
Facebook Expands Revenue Options for Kenyan Content Creators
NAIROBI — In a significant move for the digital economy, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has introduced new monetization features enabling content creators in...
Kenya’s Private Sector Activity Plummets Amid Protests
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Private sector activity in Kenya took a significant hit in July, as ongoing public protests against the government eroded economic...
Kenya’s Debt Remains Sustainable Amid Strong Export Growth, Central Bank Reports
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenya’s debt remains sustainable in the medium to long term, bolstered by sustained policy actions and anticipated robust export growth,...
Kenyan Labour Cabinet Secretary Nominee Denies Ties to Fraudulent Recruitment Agency Owner
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — Alfred Mutua, Labour Cabinet Secretary nominee, clarified his relationship with Judy Jepchirchir, a recruitment agency owner accused of fraud. Jepchirchir...
Kenya’s Finance Minister Nominee Advocates for Self-Reliance Amid IMF Support
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a parliamentary session on Saturday, John Mbadi, the nominee for Kenya’s finance minister, emphasized the importance of the International...
Kenyan Ex-UN Envoy Criticizes U.S. Over Governance ‘Lecturing’ Amid Vetting of Cabinet Nominees
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A former Kenyan diplomat has sharply criticized the U.S. government for what he describes as an unwelcome “lecture” on governance...
Uganda’s Opposition Accuses Kenya of Collusion in Arrest, Deportation of Members
KAMPALA – Uganda’s opposition party, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has accused Kenyan authorities of involvement in the arrest and deportation of its members,...
