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President Ruto, Dangote break ground on Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery

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President Ruto, Dangote break ground on Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery

The facility will be built on land within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor and is planned to process crude from Kenya's Lokichar fields, other African producers and international sources. Its location next to Lamu Port is intended to allow the movement of crude and petroleum products by sea while supporting a wider logistics and industrial hub

By Chrispho Owuor 30 Sep 2026

Kenya Reform Party unveils Ndiritu Muriithi as party leader

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Kenya Reform Party unveils Ndiritu Muriithi as party leader

The announcement was made during the party’s National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Monday, where delegates endorsed an economic programme centred on manufacturing, mass production, value addition and job creation

By Chrispho Owuor 28 Sep 2026

Ruto to break ground for Sh2 trillion Lamu refinery as Coast tour begins

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Ruto to break ground for Sh2 trillion Lamu refinery as Coast tour begins

The refinery, a joint project between the Kenyan Government and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is expected to process crude oil from Lokichar in Turkana County and supply refined petroleum products to markets across East and Central Africa.

By Samuel Otieno 25 Sep 2026

African trade unions demand greater worker role in AfCFTA implementation

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African trade unions demand greater worker role in AfCFTA implementation

The call was made in Nairobi on Wednesday by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), alongside trade union representatives from Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda, Chad, South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia and Sierra Leone.

By David Abonyo 23 Sep 2026

Government to give micro and small businesses Sh5 million matching grants – Kindiki

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Government to give micro and small businesses Sh5 million matching grants – Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the programme is ready for launch in the coming weeks, with the first cohort targeting businesses seeking capital investment of Sh5 million and below.

By Bradley Bosire 9 Sep 2026

Murang’a opens industrial land to investors in drive to create jobs

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Murang’a opens industrial land to investors in drive to create jobs

The initiative builds on Murang’a’s first investment conference held in June 2025 under the theme of unlocking the county’s potential as an industrial hub. The conference brought together investors, government representatives, private-sector players and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across industrialisation, agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and waste management

By Chrispho Owuor 8 Sep 2026

Ruto outlines Kenya’s plans to use Mombasa as gateway to African market

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Ruto outlines Kenya’s plans to use Mombasa as gateway to African market

Ruto said Africa's free trade agreement would only deliver its full economic potential if countries developed industries capable of producing goods for the continental market

By Chrispho Owuor 8 Sep 2026

PS Mukhwana: Magadi could become heart of Kenya’s manufacturing drive

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PS Mukhwana: Magadi could become heart of Kenya’s manufacturing drive

The PS maintained that President William Ruto’s intervention at Magadi and his push for investors to establish glass and chemical manufacturing facilities in Kenya could mark a major shift in the country’s industrialisation strategy

By Chrispho Owuor 4 Sep 2026

Charles Owino calls for shift in mindset as Kenya battles unemployment

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Charles Owino calls for shift in mindset as Kenya battles unemployment

Owino cited his own farming activities as an example, saying he has struggled to find reliable workers despite operating productive agricultural enterprises

By Chrispho Owuor 6 Aug 2026

Spokesperson Charles Owino: Big four and bottom-up agenda are part of Vision 2030

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Spokesperson Charles Owino: Big four and bottom-up agenda are part of Vision 2030

Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Owino explained that many Kenyans mistakenly believe Vision 2030 has been abandoned because successive governments have implemented its programmes without consistently communicating that they form part of the country's long-term development agenda

By Chrispho Owuor 6 Aug 2026

Ruto should focus on governance, not politics - Political Commentator

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Ruto should focus on governance, not politics - Political Commentator

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alas said the government should shift its focus from campaign rhetoric to practical solutions rooted in data, institutional reforms and industrialization, warning that corruption, public debt and youth unemployment continue to weigh heavily on ordinary Kenyans.

By David Abonyo 3 Aug 2026

Kenya moving to fast-track proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil refinery project – Kindiki

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Kenya moving to fast-track proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil refinery project – Kindiki

DP Kindiki said Kenya was working closely with East African Community (EAC) partner states to agree on the most suitable location for the refinery while undertaking the legal, regulatory and administrative preparations necessary for its implementation.

By Bradley Bosire 28 Jul 2026

CS Kagwe calls out trade rules that keep Africa exporting raw produce

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CS Kagwe calls out trade rules that keep Africa exporting raw produce

Speaking at the World Food Prize Foundation's DialogueNext Forum on Tuesday, Kagwe called on African countries to rethink their approach to agricultural exports and strengthen local processing industries before products reach international markets.

By David Abonyo 1 Jul 2026

Presidential aspirant Waringa pledges jobs, industrialisation and tax accountability in 2027 bid

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Presidential aspirant Waringa pledges jobs, industrialisation and tax accountability in 2027 bid

Waringa argued that while Kenyans continue to meet their tax obligations, government institutions have failed to translate those revenues into quality public services

By Chrispho Owuor 29 Jun 2026

Kenya's future will be built from the bottom up – President Ruto

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Kenya's future will be built from the bottom up – President Ruto

Addressing delegates during the 2026 World MSME Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Ruto said every successful economy is founded on the strength of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

By Bradley Bosire 27 Jun 2026

Mudavadi urges South Korean investors to back jobs, skills and industry in Kenya

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Mudavadi urges South Korean investors to back jobs, skills and industry in Kenya

Mudavadi highlighted that Kenya was committed to creating an environment that supports investment and structured collaboration with South Korean companies

By Chrispho Owuor 3 Jun 2026

Kenya’s industrial challenge is mindset, not machinery, says Ndiritu Muriithi

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Kenya’s industrial challenge is mindset, not machinery, says Ndiritu Muriithi

Economist and KRA Chair Ndiritu Muriithi says Kenya has industrial capacity, but weak policy incentives and low confidence in locally made goods are slowing manufacturing. He urges counties to target interventions and improve local revenue collection.

By Chrispho Owuor 26 May 2026

AU chief calls for stronger integration to boost Africa’s economic future at Africa Forward Summit

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AU chief calls for stronger integration to boost Africa’s economic future at Africa Forward Summit

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged stronger regional integration, infrastructure investment, and policy coordination at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, warning illicit financial flows and instability could derail development goals.

By Chrispho Owuor 12 May 2026

Ruto urges African states to process minerals locally to unlock value

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Ruto urges African states to process minerals locally to unlock value

Ruto noted that Africa holds about 30 percent of the world’s critical minerals but earns less than one percent of the value in global clean energy supply chains, even as demand for minerals such as Lithium and Cobalt grows.

By Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

Kenya lands Sh258 billion boost as AFC opens regional office in Nairobi

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Kenya lands Sh258 billion boost as AFC opens regional office in Nairobi

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has opened its first regional office in Nairobi after signing a Host Country Agreement with Kenya. The deal, witnessed by President William Ruto, targets infrastructure investment and industrial development across East Africa.

By Chrispho Owuor 24 Apr 2026

Museveni, Ruto warn Africa’s raw export model is holding back growth

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Museveni, Ruto warn Africa’s raw export model is holding back growth

Museveni said Africa’s economic struggle is not only about lack of money but also deeper issues tied to leadership thinking and state systems, which he described as “ideological disorientation” and weak structures that have held back progress for decades.

By David Abonyo 23 Apr 2026

President Ruto calls for shift to manufacturing to end Africa’s trillion-shilling losses

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President Ruto calls for shift to manufacturing to end Africa’s trillion-shilling losses

Speaking on Thursday in Nairobi during the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Ruto said Africa continues to miss out on vast income by selling unprocessed resources while buying back expensive manufactured products made from the same materials.

By Chrispho Owuor 23 Apr 2026