Economy & Business

Kenya’s Ksh30 billion National Housing Fund financed 25,000 affordable housing units in 2023 through partnerships with private developers, SACCOs, and …

Kenya’s network of 47 County Youth Digital Hubs created 15,000 digital jobs in 2023 through freelancing, content creation, and app …

Kenya’s renewable mini-grids have attracted $100 million in private investment from firms like Husk Power, PowerGen, and M-Kopa Solar, scaling …

Nairobi has emerged as a beacon of tech innovation in East Africa following the launch of a Ksh5 billion county-backed …

Retailers across Nairobi are reporting noticeable increases in customer traffic after the Nairobi City County launched a programme to modernise …

Kenyan fintech Cellulant has raised $40 million to scale its Tigopesa Agri-Wallet across 10 African countries. The platform enables farmers …

Kenya’s shea butter exports have surged to Ksh6.8 billion in 2023—a 65% increase—fueled by demand from European and U.S. cosmetic …

Kenya’s shea butter exports reached Ksh6.8 billion in 2023—a 65% increase—driven by demand from EU and U.S. cosmetic brands for …

USAID and the Kenyan government have launched a Ksh10 billion AgriTech Innovation Fund to support startups using AI, drones, and …

Kenya is accelerating investments in its blue economy, targeting Ksh200 billion in annual revenue from marine resources by 2030. In …