Kenya and the United States have signed a historic Health Cooperation Framework making Kenya the first country to enter a government-to-government agreement with the US.In the agreement, the United States will invest directly in government health institutions and not NGOs.The US will commit $1.6 billion (KSh208 billion) to Kenya over
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Ruto Secures $1B DFC Debt Swap and Expanded U.S. Investment for Kenya
President William Ruto announced a significant development for Kenya following discussions with Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), during his visit to Washington, D.C.In a social media post, President Ruto revealed that the DFC had agreed to implement a $1 billion (KSh 162
Deported Kenyan Mother Pleads for Return of Daughter
A Kenyan mother is desperately appealing for assistance after being forced to leave her three-year-old daughter in Saudi Arabia following her deportation. Penina Wanjiru, a 31-year-old resident of Bahati, Nakuru, says her life has been shattered by the separation and the unclear government procedures preventing her child from returning home. Wanjiru
EAC Unveils Sh457m Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu
The East African Community (EAC) has launched the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, a Sh457 million regional investment entirely financed by partner states.A state-of-the-art facility, constructed on the 2.8 acres of land donated by the Kenyan government in 2008, is anticipated to enhance cross-border collaboration,
UK Tourism Agents Explore Tanzania to Boost European Market Appeal
Tourism agents from the UK are currently visiting Tanzania's famous national parks, wildlife areas, and picturesque landscapes in order to advertise the country's distinctive tourist sites, examine investment options, and increase its profile in European tourism.Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, informed tourists that the country
Inflation Report: KNBS Data Shows Rising Food and Transport Costs in Nov 2025
Following the release of new inflation data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Kenyan households are experiencing increased financial strain due to the higher prices of essential goods, particularly food items, which experienced a significant rise between October and November 2025.According to a report issued by KNBS on
Ramaphosa Responds After Trump Blocks South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has termed as "regrettable" the statement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa would not be invited to participate in next year's G20 summit in Florida.In a social media post, Trump stated that South Africa had declined to hand over the G20 presidency to
Ruto Urges EU Support for Peace in Sudan and Stronger Africa–EU Ties
President William Ruto has put the deteriorating Sudan conflict at the forefront of his diplomatic efforts, calling on the European Union to assist Africa in working towards a unified and trustworthy route to peace.On the sidelines of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, Ruto conferred with European
Kenya Red Cross and Equity Bank Partner to Foster Community Resilience
The Kenya Red Cross Society has teamed up with Equity Bank to boost its response to humanitarian crises by improving aid and long-term support for the health, financial knowledge, overall well-being, and disaster resistance of communities nationwide. During the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, KRCS Secretary General Ahmed Idris
CS Kinyanjui on Foreign Worker Regulation & Digital Shift
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, has stressed the importance of regulating foreign labor while pointing out the government's ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation in service delivery.In an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, CS Kinyanjui observed that Kenya is struggling