More than $400 million, about Sh51.6 billion, has already gone into Kenya’s electric mobility sector, covering vehicle assembly, battery technology, charging facilities and other related businesses, according to KAM.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed legal changes are contained in the Micro and Small Enterprises (Amendment) Bill sponsored by Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji and the Local Content Bill, 2025, by Laikipia County Woman Representative Jane Kagiri.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision to reduce the country’s dependence on the US as its biggest trading partner “will come at a cost”.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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.
By Samuel OtienoThe President issued the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) traders at State House, Nairobi.
By Bradley BosireConsolidated cargo enables several small importers to ship their goods together in one container. By sharing the same container, traders can reduce shipping and other logistics expenses that would otherwise be incurred when each importer brings in a separate consignment.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement on Monday, President Trump accused Canada of “ripping off” the United States for years, claiming its tariffs on American farmers and agricultural products had contributed to a $60bn trade deficit.
By David AbonyoTrade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the decision would give manufacturers greater certainty as they plan their operations, while maintaining the third-country fabric provision would remain important to the continued growth of Kenya's garment industry.
By Bradley BosireKagwe said the government would continue limiting sugar imports as part of wider efforts to support local producers and make the country’s sugar industry more competitive.
By Chrispho OwuorThe company said it has invested about Sh1.5 billion in establishing and expanding its operations. Its factory has an installed crushing capacity of 2,500 tonnes of cane per day but is currently processing an average of 2,000 tonnes daily, equivalent to about 80 per cent of its capacity.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe government says the roadmap will help strengthen Kenya's trade environment by promoting competitiveness, attracting investment and creating more employment opportunities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Treasury had first proposed a specific excise duty of Sh7.5 per kilogram on imported sugar, with exemptions for sugar meant for pharmaceutical use and licensed refiners.
By Bradley Bosire