STATE HOUSE,NAIROBI,July 2026 President William Ruto on Friday officially launched the Next Generation Kenya Youth Employment Programme, a Sh2 billion government initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment for young people. The programme, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Kenya and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, targets 30,000 youth…
Kisumu, 20th July 2026 –Kisumu Central Police, boda boda operators and MoGO Auto Limited on Sunday used football, tug-of-war and entertainment to push for stronger community policing and better road safety in Kisumu City. The event held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Ground brought together officers, riders, matatu operators and residents for a day of…
Kisumu, 16th July, 2026-The national government is constructing 14 ultra-modern markets across Kisumu County under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) to support Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), cut post-harvest losses and improve working conditions for grassroots traders. The projects, under the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, are each designed to accommodate 300 traders…
STATE HOUSE,Nairobi -President William Ruto has today assented to the two bills, ushering in a wave of sweeping reforms designed to modernize the country’s financial systems, protect taxpayers, and align parliamentary retirement frameworks with the Constitution. In signing the pieces of legislation, the Head of State noted that the updates are critical for the nation’s…
The launch of the Strategy for the Harmonisation of Energy Statistics in Africa by the African Energy Commission (AFREC) on June 23, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for the continent’s energy sector. This comprehensive framework is meticulously designed to strengthen the collection, coordination, and comparability of energy data across Africa. According to AFREC, the strategy…
Kisumu County,27 June 2026 -Woman Representative Ruth Odinga says unlocking investment, creating jobs, and backing local enterprises are key to accelerating economic growth in Kisumu County. Speaking at an economic empowerment forum she convened, Odinga urged government agencies to eliminate bottlenecks that deter investors, arguing that empowering businesses is the surest path to employment, especially…
Nairobi,27 June 2026 -President William Ruto has called on the private sector to work with government in creating innovative and inclusive financing models to address Kenya’s Sh3 trillion MSME funding shortfall. Speaking during the 2026 World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day in Nairobi, Dr Ruto said it is neither sustainable nor fair for…
Nairobi,23 June 2026-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two Kenya Revenue Authority officers for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe to influence a tax assessment. Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both stationed at KRA’s Upper Hill offices, were detained after a taxpayer reported they solicited Sh3 million. In exchange, the suspects promised…
Kisumu, 23rd June 2026 -Business owners and traders from Kenya have rejected the handling of Senate Bill No. 35 of 2024 –The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, accusing Parliament of excluding key stakeholders from meaningful public participation. Reading the statement issued on Tuesday, Bar Owners Association Kisumu County Chairman Dan Ouma said consultations held over the…
MACALDER, Migori -Migori County is set for a massive economic shift as construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) enters its final stretch and is being hailed as a monumental game-changer poised to supercharge county-led industrialization and rewrite the region’s economic narrative. Upon completion, the hub is projected to unlock an estimated 30,000…