Kenya’s Kipyegon targets four minute mile

Kenya’s 1,500m queen Faith Kipyegon has set a new goal in her sights: becoming the first woman to run a mile under four minutes, she announced on Wednesday. The three-time Olympic and world champion made history at the Paris Games last year when she became …

Harvest Group establishes operations in Kenya

As global economic dynamics shift, Harvest Group SA has announced the official launch of its operations in Kenya, leveraging the country’s strategic position as a regional trade hub and gateway to Africa’s rapidly expanding markets. Harvest Group is a  …

Kenya signs deals worth KSh 107 billion With Chinese firms eying its market

Kenya has inked a KSh 107 billion deal with seven Chinese firms that have shown interest in investing in the country The Chinese firms plan to invest in sectors like manufacturing, ICT, transport, and agriculture, among other sectors The firms include …

Kenya Development Corporation advertises several vacancies for job seekers, list...

The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) invited job applications from Kenyans, with a tight deadline of April 25 KDC announced job openings for investment officers, finance officers and other entry and middle-level positions The state corporation asked …

KNCCI hot seat: Kenya Chamber appoints 5 CEO's in 4 years

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has fired five chief executives in a span of four years under unclear circumstances The latest CEO to exit the chamber is Ahmed Farah; other CEO's that have exited KNCCI are Patrick Nyangweso, …

Kenya Digital Economy Growth: How Tech is Positioning It as East Africa’s Economic Leader

Kenya is bound to dethrone Ethiopia as the biggest economy in East Africa in 2025. The International Monetary Fund made this projection based on the recent and historical combined factors that have formed the economic patterns of both countries. Currency …

SIM Swap Fraud in Kenya: What Telecom Providers and Regulators Are Doing to Fight It

As mobile phone usage grows, as witnessed by the number of active mobile subscriptions in Kenya, now posited at over 71.4 million as of December 2024, the telecommunication sector suffers the pressure of increased challenges in terms of safeguarding user …

Uganda’s economic stakes in Kenya’s growing ties with China

President Ruto in China Beyond physical infrastructure, Ruto’s engagement with China may also touch on trade facilitation and regional value chains. Uganda and Kenya share an interest in expanding their agricultural exports, a sector in which China has …

Petition filed against Master's degree requirement for Kenya Prisons Service promotions

A petition has been filed in court challenging a directive that requires graduate officers in the Kenya Prisons Service to hold a Master's degree as a prerequisite for promotion to the rank of Inspector of Prisons. The petition, lodged by activist …

Fears in Kenya as church accused of encouraging starvation among followers