Kenya observed an 18 percent surge in electricity imports from Uganda in January, driven by heightened demand. The bilateral power exchange initiative between the two nations allows for reciprocal supply during periods of power deficit. Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reveals that Kenya imported 20.29 million power units from the Uganda…
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai did not meet with Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria during her trip to Kenya. This absence was notable, and it was reported that Ambassador Tai had raised concerns over Kuria’s public remarks, leading to the cancellation of two scheduled meetings between them to discuss trade ties between Kenya…
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Kenya Railways announced the temporary suspension of all commuter train services as a precautionary measure. This decision came in response to recent incidents where their stations were vandalized, and trains were stoned, posing a significant risk to the safety of passengers. The suspension specifically affects the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service…
The new pump prices were set to skyrocket in line with the 16 percent VAT that the Kenya kwanza administration is set to levy on petroleum products. President William Ruto signed the finance Act into law three days ago setting precedence for the new fuel prices. This even as the opposition scaled up its resistance…
President William Ruto has signed into law the Finance Bill that was approved by the National Assembly last week.Officials said he signed the Bill into law on Monday morning at State House, Nairobi. “President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill,” State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam said. The controversial Bill was passed during…
The price of food products may increase due to the expensive price of materials and fuel, the decrease in the level of production in the country, including the high cost of importing products into the country. Farmers have warned about the increase in the price of food such as sugar, bread, rice, cooking oil, and…
Government spokesman, Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna, has urged young people to educate themselves so they may take advantage of government support and, in turn, lower the unemployment and poverty rates in the nation. According to Oguna, The finest present you can offer someone is education. Oguna encouraged young people to learn more about the many…
Government spokesman, Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna, has urged young people to educate themselves so they may take advantage of government support and, in turn, lower the unemployment and poverty rates in the nation. According to Oguna, The finest present you can offer someone is education. Oguna encouraged young people to learn more about the many…
The creation of a thriving and competitive seed system will be prioritized by the Ministry of Agriculture through the State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research. The government’s action will support the growth of the agriculture industry and the achievement of the nation’s output goals. In a speech read on his behalf by the…
In Chebulbai, Moiben Kuserwo ward, the resumption of pyrethrum farming in Elgeyo Marakwet County has commenced. Wisley Rotich, the deputy governor of Elgeyo Marakwet County, presided over the event and thanked the hundreds of farmers who showed up to exhibit their enthusiasm in the cash crop, stating that it will help them out financially. As…