Kenya Railways carried 2.1 million passengers in 2023—the highest since SGR launch—thanks to affordable fares, improved safety, and expanded routes. …
Economy & Business
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Railway Passenger Numbers Hit 2 Million in 2023
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya Railways carried 2.1 million passengers in 2023—the highest since SGR launch—thanks to affordable fares, improved safety, and expanded routes. …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Blue Economy Generates Ksh50 Billion in 2023 from Sustainable Fisheries
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s blue economy generated Ksh50 billion in 2023 from sustainable fisheries, seaweed farming, and marine tourism, according to the Ministry …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Renewable Energy Share in Grid Hits 93% as Geothermal Expands
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s electricity generation from renewable sources has reached 93%—among the highest globally—thanks to geothermal expansion and stable hydropower. The Geothermal …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Insurance Penetration Remains Low Despite Sector Growth
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s insurance industry recorded 11% premium growth in 2023, yet penetration remains stuck at 3.2%—far below the global average of …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Insurance Penetration Rises to 3.8% on Microinsurance Growth
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s insurance penetration has edged up to 3.8% in 2023, driven by mobile-based microinsurance products for health, crops, and funeral …
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Economy & Business
Mombasa Port Records 12% Cargo Growth, Outpacing Dar es Salaam
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Port of Mombasa handled 36.2 million tonnes of cargo in 2023—a 12% year-on-year increase—reclaiming its position as East Africa’s …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Fisheries Data Platform Enhances Stock Monitoring and Sustainability
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has launched a National Fisheries Data Platform that uses satellite tracking, AI, and community reporting to monitor fish stocks …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Fisheries Data Platform Boosts Stock Management
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has launched a National Fisheries Data Platform that uses sensors, vessel tracking, and community reporting to monitor fish stocks …
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Kenya has secured its first avocado oil export contract with Japan, valued at Ksh2.3 billion over three years. Processors in …