Business

Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Industry to Create 100,000 Jobs in Green Transition

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) sector is emerging as a major engine for job creation, with projections showinig that it could generate more than 100,000 employment opportunities over the next five years.A new report by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has given an optimistic picture of the industry’s future, highlighting its

Wetang’ula Urges C’wealth MPs to Show Commitment to Democratic Values

by Chris Omondi -

The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged lawmakers from across the Commonwealth to strengthen unity and uphold democratic ideals as the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference continues in Barbados.In his address to delegates, Wetang’ula emphasized that leadership anchored in integrity and inclusivity remains essential for sustainable governance. He

Saturday Power Interruptions Risk Affecting Embakasi Businesses

by Chris Omondi -

Businesses and residents in Embakasi are bracing for a day-long power interruption scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, following a maintenance notice issued by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).Arcording to the utility firm, electricity supply will be switched off between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to allow engineers

Ruto’s Bold Digital Front as He Assumes COMESA Leadership

by Chris Omondi -

President William Ruto has assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), vowing to spearhead a bold digital transformation agenda across the 21-member bloc.The transition took place during the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

Kenya’s Debt: 70% of Revenue Now Spent on Repaying Loans

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya's debt problem is fast becoming a national nightmare. A new report by Okoa Uchumi Kenya shows that the government is now spending seven out of every ten shillings of its revenue collection on repaying loans — a figure that paints a grim picture of the country’s finances and future

Peter Obi Calls for Ethical, Youth-Centric Leadership to Drive Africa’s Renaissance

by Nyanza Daily -
Peter Obi Calls for Ethical, Youth-Centric Leadership to Drive Africa’s Renaissance

Washington D.C., 5th October2025] – In a powerful and widely attended virtual webinar hosted by the Global Peace Foundation, His Excellency Peter Obi, former Presidential candidate in Nigeria, delivered a compelling address on the urgent need for ethical leadership and youth empowerment to unlock Africa’s vast potential. The event, titled

Melinda French Gates: Leaving the Foundation, Leading with Impact

by Chris Omondi -

After more than 25 years shaping one of the world’s largest philanthropic engines, Melinda French Gates has decided it’s time for a new chapter. The Gates Foundation, known for funneling billions into global health, education, and opportunity, will continue without her daily presence—but the impact of her vision will ripple

CBK Eyes Mobile Money Fees in Push for Affordable Digital Finance

by Chris Omondi -

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced plans to cap the charges on person-to-person mobile money transfers. The decision is likely to shake-up the business model of dominant players like Safaricom’s M-Pesa and Airtel's Airtel Money.At the heart of the move is a concern that Kenyans still use

Ruto Woos American Investors

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya is a safe and secure destination for your investments, President William Ruto has assured American investors.The President said Kenya’s macro-economic fundamentals make it the ideal investment destination for American corporations seeking business opportunities in Africa.“We offer stability, world-class talent, green energy, and dependable connectivity, just the qualities investors seek,”