Kenya’s Social Protection Digital ID system now links 10 million beneficiaries across cash transfer programs like Inua Jamii, Hunger Safety …
Region: Nairobi
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Economy & Business
Naivasha Horticulture Hub Exports Ksh12 Billion Worth of Flowers
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsNaivasha’s flower farms exported Ksh12 billion worth of roses, carnations, and gypsophila in Q1 2024, accounting for 65% of Kenya’s …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Financial Sector Adopts Climate Risk Stress Testing Framework
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Central Bank of Kenya has mandated all commercial banks and insurers to conduct climate risk stress tests starting Q4 …
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Environment & Climate
E-Waste Recycling Collectives Formalize to Access Global Markets
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsIn the heart of Nairobi’s bustling informal economy, a transformative movement is underway as independent e-waste collectors are banding together …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Geothermal Output Reaches 950MW as Menengai Plant Comes Online
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s geothermal capacity has hit 950MW with the commissioning of the 105MW Menengai II plant in April 2024. The Geothermal …
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Economy & Business
Kenya Begins Exporting Macadamia Oil to Europe Under New Standards
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has started exporting cold-pressed macadamia oil to Germany and France under new EU organic and cosmetic regulations. Processors in …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Export of Macadamia Oil to Europe Begins Under New Standards
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya has started exporting cold-pressed macadamia oil to Germany and France under new EU organic and cosmetic regulations. Processors in …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Housing Sector Revives as Affordable Projects Gain Traction
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s construction sector is showing signs of recovery, driven by renewed interest in affordable housing projects under the Bottom-Up Economic …
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Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility startup, has opened East Africa’s first electric bus assembly plant in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The …
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Economy & Business
Safaricom and Vodacom Finalize M-Pesa Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsSafaricom and Vodacom have completed the integration of M-Pesa platforms across Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, DRC, and Ethiopia, enabling instant, low-cost …