Kenya’s Ksh50 billion Urban Transport Fund has launched electric bus fleets in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. The World Bank-funded program, …
Economy & Business
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Economy & Business
Maize Production Rises as Government’s Fertilizer Subsidy Reaches 2 Million Farmers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s maize output is projected to hit 54 million bags in 2024—up 22% from 2023—following the successful rollout of the …
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Economy & Business
County Launches Program to Digitize Nairobi Manufacturing Processes
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsNairobi County’s Innovation and Digital Economy Sector announced a cohesive vision for tech‑driven growth, aligning with Governor Johnson Sakaja’s manifesto. …
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Kenya Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, effective June 2024, expanding connectivity to 40 new global destinations …
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Economy & Business
Kenya Launches Green Bond Fund for Counties to Finance Climate Projects
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has launched a Ksh5 billion Green Bond Fund for Counties to finance climate-resilient infrastructure like solar streetlights, rainwater harvesting, …
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Kenya has launched a Ksh5 billion Green Bond Fund for Counties to finance climate-resilient infrastructure like solar streetlights, rainwater harvesting, …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Railway Passenger Service to Nakuru Launches in 2024
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya Railways has launched passenger service to Nakuru, extending the Standard Gauge Railway commuter line from Naivasha. The twice-daily Madaraka …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Renewable Energy Auction Attracts 1.2GW of Bids
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s first competitive auction for renewable energy attracted 1.2GW of bids for just 500MW on offer, signaling strong investor interest. …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Renewable Energy Auction Allocates 500MW at Record-Low Tariff of Ksh6.80/kWh
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s first competitive renewable energy auction has allocated 500MW of solar, wind, and geothermal capacity at an average tariff of …
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Economy & Business
Kenya to Host Africa Fintech Summit in Push for Digital Finance Leadership
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsNairobi will host the 2024 Africa Fintech Summit in September, reinforcing its status as the continent’s digital finance capital. Organized …