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News Kenya: Kenya's food import bill surges, Sh80.2 billion more spent than earned in Q1 2023

Published on: Friday 07 July 2023
Kenya's food import bill surges, Sh80.2 billion more spent than earned in Q1 2023
News source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/kenyas-food-import-bill-surges-sh802-billion-more-spent-than-earned-in-q1-2023-2024072613594293119

Kenya spent Sh80.2 billion on food imports in the first quarter of 2023 a rise of 58.4% from the previous year and Sh7.3 billion more than it did on food exports in the period under review. Kenya ...

News Kenya: Buying and Selling Real Estate in Kenya (Updated)

Published on: Thursday 09 January 2025
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Kenya (Updated)
News source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/buying-and-selling-real-estate-in-kenya-8789254/

A. The transaction usually begins with a letter of offer from the seller setting out the purchase price, completion period, description and details of property and any other salient terms of the ...

News Kenya: Kenya Homes: The real estate company that insists on structure, trust and professionalism

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Kenya Homes: The real estate company that insists on structure, trust and professionalism
News source: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/sponsored/kenya-homes-the-real-estate-company-trust-and-professionalism-5377372

Mr Harrington Mwangi, the founder and chief executive officer of Kenya Homes, is that rare real estate professional who espouses transparency and integrity. The success of this firm, which he founded ...

News Kenya: Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot

Published on: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/real-estate/article/2001514270/kenya-growing-into-a-global-real-estate-hotspot

A view of Buxton point in Mombasa. It is one of the a ffordable houses built by Gulf real estate. Feb. 20,2024.[FILE,Standard] Kenya's real estate market is experiencing a surge in interest from ...

News Kenya: Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

Published on: Sunday 21 December 2025
Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future
News source: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/the-water-came-from-nowhere-settlements-hotels-and-farms-flooded-in-kenyas-rift-valley/616-57e840e9-f646-47da-84b6-e00b6ef14ab2

NAIVASHA, Kenya(AP) — When Dickson Ngome first leased his farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley in 2008, it was over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from shore. The farm was on 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares ...

News Kenya: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to Visit Kenya Amid SGR Revival and Debt Shift

Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to Visit Kenya Amid SGR Revival and Debt Shift
News source: https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/121848-chinese-vice-president-han-zheng-visit-kenya-amid-sgr-revival-and-debt-shift

The visit comes at a time when Kenya and China have recently embarked on the SGR extension that had stalled for nearly six years.

News Kenya: Unlocking innovation: Kenya seeks to open agricultural data to private tech developers

Published on: Sunday 15 March 2026
Unlocking innovation: Kenya seeks to open agricultural data to private tech developers
News source: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/technology/kenya-seeks-to-open-agricultural-data-to-tech-developers-5391902

Food security planning in Kenya has frequently been hampered by delays or inconsistencies in agricultural statistics, forcing policymakers to rely on estimates when planning imports, emergency...

News Kenya: Kenya Launches Financing Mechanism to boost MSMEs and digital platforms

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Kenya Launches Financing Mechanism to boost MSMEs and digital platforms
News source: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/kenya-launches-financing-mechanism-boost-msmes-and-digital-platforms

Kenya has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital economy with the launch of a financing mechanism aimed at unlocking capital for local digital platforms and startups. As part of this ...

News Kenya: Kenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Published on: Thursday 20 February 2025
Kenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
News source: https://www.csis.org/analysis/kenyas-economic-initiatives-democratic-republic-congo

Kenya’s political and economic influence in the DRC has increased since the DRC joined the East African Community in 2022. This report analyzes Kenya’s investments, stabilization efforts, and business ties in the DRC, assessing opportunities and challenges.

News Kenya: Saving Lions: The Pride of Kenya

Published on: Friday 12 December 2025
Saving Lions: The Pride of Kenya
News source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/12/13/saving-lions-the-pride-of-kenya/

KENYA – Africa is as beautiful as it is vast. With some of the world’s greatest resources, the continent is naturally abundant and known for its wildlife. One of its most iconic animals is the lion, ...

News Kenya: PHOTOS: Warriors saving lions in Kenya, PLUS an elephant encounter | Day 4

Published on: Monday 16 June 2025
PHOTOS: Warriors saving lions in Kenya, PLUS an elephant encounter | Day 4
News source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/06/17/photos-warriors-saving-lions-in-kenya-plus-an-elephant-encounter-day-4/

The warriors work with the Ewaso Lions conservation group to spot signs of lions and then notify local villagers if a lion is in the area. This effort allows the village to protect their livestock and reduces the risk of people hurting the lions over lost goats and camels.

News Kenya: Where Will Ethereum Be in 2030?

Published on: Saturday 07 March 2026
Where Will Ethereum Be in 2030?
News source: https://www.aol.com/articles/where-ethereum-2030-113700875.html

Over the past decade, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has been one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies on the planet. During that time period, the price of Ethereum has skyrocketed by an astonishing 70,000% ...

News Kenya: Kenya's external debt rises by KSh344.4 billion ($2.58 billion) as weakened shilling takes Its toll

Published on: Wednesday 12 April 2023
Kenya's external debt rises by KSh344.4 billion ($2.58 billion) as weakened shilling takes Its toll
News source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/kenyas-external-debt-rises-by-ksh3444-billion-dollar258-billion-as-weakened-shilling-2024072609582614170

Kenya's startling KSh344.4 billion ($2.58 billion) increase in external debt gives context to the effects of a weakening shilling, whose exchange rate against the dollar has plummeted to a historic low of KSh133. Read more.

News Kenya: Refugees in Kenya Gain Employment Rights as New Law Takes Effect

Published on: Thursday 05 May 2022
Refugees in Kenya Gain Employment Rights as New Law Takes Effect
News source: https://www.voanews.com/a/refugees-in-kenya-gain-employment-rights-as-new-law-takes-effect/6560607.html

Ajak Jok Ajak is perusing case files on a rainy afternoon in Nairobi. The 28-year-old South Sudanese refugee – who grew up at the Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya - never dreamed he would work ...

News Kenya: Why gaps in AI Bill could expose Kenya to data exploitation risks

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Why gaps in AI Bill could expose Kenya to data exploitation risks
News source: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/technology/why-gaps-in-ai-bill-could-expose-kenya-data-exploitation-risks-5399412

Kenya’s proposed AI Bill, 2026, aims to regulate artificial intelligence, but gaps in data sovereignty, liability, and local relevance could limit its effectiveness.

News Kenya: Ruto opens London Stock Exchange, unveils plan to sell Kenya Pipeline through IPO

Published on: Tuesday 01 July 2025
Ruto opens London Stock Exchange, unveils plan to sell Kenya Pipeline through IPO
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001523227/ruto-opens-london-stock-exchange-unveils-plan-to-sell-kenya-pipeline-through-ipo

President William Ruto during a symbolic bell-ringing ceremony at the London Stock Exchange. [PCS] President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will privatise key state-owned firms through initial ...

News Kenya: Kenya takes stock

Published on: Tuesday 04 May 2010
Kenya takes stock
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/27bjsstsqxhkmh0h9sdjx/capital-markets/kenya-takes-stock/

MICHAEL JOSEPH, THE chief executive of Kenya’s leading mobile phone company, Safaricom, has a right to be proud. As head of the most profitable company in East Africa, Joseph directs a regional ...

News Kenya: Kenya eyes climate-smart investments in water and sanitation sector

Published on: Tuesday 06 May 2025
Kenya eyes climate-smart investments in water and sanitation sector
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/enterprise/article/2001518296/kenya-eyes-climate-smart-investments-in-water-and-sanitation-sector?utm_cmp_rs=amp-next-page

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation CS Eric Mugaa(2nd right), Water and Sanitation PS Julius Korir(right), Water Secretary Samwel Alima(3rd right) and Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA) ...