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Ruto unveiled the initiative during his engagement with Kenyans in New York on September 20, 2026, where the three partners also witnessed the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent.
Speaking during the 15th Development Partnership Forum in Karen on Wednesday, Kindiki said Ministries, Departments and Agencies should integrate youth employment targets into their annual performance contracts...
In a statement on Sunday, Kinyanjui said the government is moving to address cases where some visitors enter Kenya as tourists or investors but engage in activities outside the terms of their visas.
In a statement on his X account on Sunday, Sing’Oei said Ruto was responding to the ongoing debate on the Local Content Bill, 2025, which is currently before Parliament and seeks to increase the participation o...
The Laikipia legislator said Kenya has a large number of young people looking for ways to earn a living and should therefore ensure they are not pushed out of small-scale trade by foreign competitors.
The senator took issue with what he called the “Mambo Matatu, pack and go” approach, saying the practice could create an environment where businesses are unsure whether their investments will remain secure.
The new rate, which takes effect immediately, was announced after President William Ruto met Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) traders on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The President issued the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) traders at State House, Nairobi.
The figures highlight one of Kenya's longstanding economic challenges: creating sufficient employment opportunities for a rapidly expanding working-age population while reducing dependence on informal work
Funds raised under the programme will be divided among green, blue and social investments. KCB plans to support renewable energy, sustainable farming, clean and low-emission transport, water and waste managemen...
Under the agreement, 35 per cent of the funds will go to women- and youth-led businesses, while 30 per cent will support climate-smart and environmentally sustainable projects.
The initiative seeks to expand lending to viable businesses by partnering with commercial banks, SACCOs, microfinance banks and digital credit providers, with the goal of supporting enterprise recovery and prom...