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Babu Owino cites Vision 2030 execution gaps as key to slower job creation
The lawmaker said Kenya already had a clear roadmap but lacked proper execution.
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Business
EXCLUSIVE: Economist casts doubt on 800,000 jobs claim, cites informal sector dominance
Economist XN Iraki, in a Radio Generation interview, reviewed the 2026 Economic Survey and said Kenya’s 4.6% growth and 800,000 jobs figures should be tested against everyday conditions, citing likely informality.
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Agar: Nuclear waste reusable as Kenya plans 1,000MW plant
Agar argues that most spent fuel can be recycled or repurposed for energy and medical use. He also downplayed fears around nuclear accidents, saying modern designs are safer, as Kenya considers nuclear power in its long-term energy strategy.
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Kenya seeks experts for national expressway masterplan
KeNHA has invited consulting firms to prepare a national Expressway Network Masterplan under a World Bank–supported project, setting strict experience criteria and an April 10, 2026 submission deadline in Nairobi.
Education and Career
Kenya standardises TVET fees at Sh67,189 to widen skills training access
The fee, which covers assessment charges, will be enforced starting May 2026 and is part of the government’s effort to expand access to practical skills education.
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Murang’a, Nakuru and Kiambu lead in county automation drive
Murang’a achieved a score of 98.3 per cent, leading all 47 counties. Nakuru followed with 87.3 per cent, Kiambu with 83.9 per cent, Kisumu at 81.2 per cent, and Meru completed the top five in the ranking.
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Ruto unveils Matuga Clinker Line to boost jobs, industrialization
Speaking at the ceremony, Ruto emphasized that the initiative aligns closely with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the government’s broader manufacturing agenda, and the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.
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Details of new health cooperation framework signed by Kenya–US
According to an executive brief on the agreement, the U.S. Government—Kenya’s largest bilateral health partner with cumulative investments of USD 70 billion—has historically supported the country in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria control, laboratory capacity, outbreak surveillance and development of frontline health workers.