Kenya’s coffee farmers received record payouts in Q1 2024, with auction prices averaging Ksh18,500 per 50kg bag—the highest since 2019—due …
Economy & Business
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Economy & Business
Kenya Launches National Digital ID System to Streamline Public Services
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has rolled out the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS), commonly known as Huduma Namba, to all 47 counties …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Tea Board Introduces Blockchain Traceability for All Export Parcels
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s Tea Board has mandated blockchain traceability for all export tea parcels starting April 2024. The system, developed with IBM …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Tea Exports Rebound as Auction Prices Hit 3-Year High
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s tea exports rebounded strongly in Q1 2024, with auction prices averaging Ksh285 per kilo—the highest since 2021—driven by supply …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s TVET Graduates Fill 80% of New Industrial Jobs in EPZs
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates now fill 80% of new skilled positions in Export Processing Zones …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Digital Maternity Wallet Reaches 1 Million Mothers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Ministry of Health’s Digital Maternity Wallet has enrolled 1 million pregnant women since its 2023 rollout, providing cash transfers …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Coffee Cooperatives Launch Direct Export Platform to EU Buyers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s coffee cooperatives have launched Kilimanjaro Direct, a digital export platform connecting 200 cooperatives directly to European roasters, bypassing the …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Coffee Cooperatives Launch Direct Export Platform to EU
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s coffee cooperatives have launched Kilimanjaro Direct, a digital export platform that connects 200 cooperatives to European roasters, bypassing auction …
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The High Court’s March 2024 ruling declaring the Affordable Housing Levy unconstitutional has prompted the government to redesign the financing …
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County Green Investment Facility Launches, Unlocking Climate-Focused Funding for Devolved Projects NAIROBI — In a significant step toward financing Kenya’s …