Nairobi has emerged as a beacon of tech innovation in East Africa following the launch of a Ksh5 billion county-backed …
Region: Nairobi
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Politics
Senate Approves County Revenue Sharing Formula After Marathon Session
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsThe Senate has finally approved the third basis for revenue sharing among counties, ending a prolonged stalemate that had threatened …
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Economy & Business
Cellulant Secures $40 Million to Expand Agri-Wallet Across Africa
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenyan fintech Cellulant has raised $40 million to scale its Tigopesa Agri-Wallet across 10 African countries. The platform enables farmers …
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Politics
Nairobi County Hosts International Smart‑City Expo to Showcase Urban Innovation
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsNairobi Leads Africa’s Smart City Transformation with Data-Driven Summit Nairobi strengthened its position as Africa’s technology hub by hosting the …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Shea Butter Exports Surge as Global Cosmetics Demand Grows
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s shea butter exports have surged to Ksh6.8 billion in 2023—a 65% increase—fueled by demand from European and U.S. cosmetic …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Shea Butter Exports Soar on Global Organic Cosmetics Demand
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s shea butter exports reached Ksh6.8 billion in 2023—a 65% increase—driven by demand from EU and U.S. cosmetic brands for …
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USAID and the Kenyan government have launched a Ksh10 billion AgriTech Innovation Fund to support startups using AI, drones, and …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Blue Economy Potential Tapped with New Marine Investments
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya is accelerating investments in its blue economy, targeting Ksh200 billion in annual revenue from marine resources by 2030. In …
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Economy & Business
Kenya’s Cotton Revival Program Reaches 100,000 Farmers in Western Region
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s Cotton Revival Program has enrolled 100,000 farmers across Bungoma, Busia, and Homa Bay, up from 25,000 in 2021. The …
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Economy & Business
New Vehicle Imports Decline as Locally Assembled EVs Gain Traction
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKenya’s new vehicle imports fell by 18% in 2023 as locally assembled electric and hybrid vehicles captured market share. Data …