Vincent Anguche

April 16, 2026 08:14 (EAT) • 16 hours ago

Beam Global eyes Kenya entry with off-grid EV charging and water solutions

The company’s President and CEO, Desmond Wheatley, said Kenya presents a strong growth opportunity due to rising demand for clean energy, expanding electric mobility, and gaps in infrastructure.

April 15, 2026 10:44 (EAT) • 1 day ago

EY calls for tax reforms to ease pressure on 2026/27 budget

In its pre-budget analysis, EY underscores the need to broaden the tax base and enhance compliance instead of introducing new tax rates, as the government seeks to finance a significantly expanded spending plan.

April 15, 2026 10:40 (EAT) • 1 day ago

MESPT targets Ksh7.2B credit plan to finance 250,000 farmers

The financing will be channelled through more than 100 last-mile financial institutions, including SACCOs and microfinance lenders, in a move aimed at easing limited access to affordable credit—one of the biggest constraints facing farmers.

April 07, 2026 03:40 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Policy uncertainty clouds future of children’s homes as demand for care persists

The policy aims to phase out Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) in favour of foster care and adoption. While widely supported in principle, stakeholders say persistent poverty, abuse, and family breakdown continue to drive children into care.

April 01, 2026 03:21 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Virtual Assets Chamber launches new bodies to professionalise Africa’s crypto market

The Chamber launched a Standards Council and a Virtual Assets Institute in Nairobi, marking a shift from informal experimentation to a more structured and regulated digital asset ecosystem.

March 31, 2026 04:03 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Gov't incentives boost green energy adoption in Kenya

Renewable energy firm Plexus Energy says policies such as tax exemptions on solar equipment and improved financing frameworks are lowering the cost of clean energy systems for households and businesses.

March 31, 2026 03:51 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Gov't backs wellness-centred housing

Health CS Aden Duale said modern housing must play a central role in advancing preventive healthcare under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

March 26, 2026 04:03 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

TRA rolls out nationwide tourism safety programme

The programme seeks to equip tourism industry players with practical skills to prevent, detect and respond to emerging security threats.TRA Director General Norbert Talam underscored the importance of safety and security as a cornerstone of a thriving tourism industry....

March 25, 2026 11:08 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Kenya records progress in fight against illegal arms, but gaps persist

The report, covering the period between 2005 and 2025, highlights strengthened national and regional systems, including improved legislation, better stockpile management and enhanced marking and record-keeping of firearms.

March 25, 2026 11:04 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Turkish textile firm targets Kenya in Africa expansion drive

The company, which specialises in military-grade textiles and uniforms, says it is seeking to establish partnerships with local firms rather than operate as a traditional exporter. The move signals increasing interest by foreign manufacturers in Kenya’s defence and industrial sectors....

Vincent Anguche

Beam Global eyes Kenya entry with off-grid EV charging and water solutions

EY calls for tax reforms to ease pressure on 2026/27 budget

MESPT targets Ksh7.2B credit plan to finance 250,000 farmers

Policy uncertainty clouds future of children’s homes as demand for care persists

Virtual Assets Chamber launches new bodies to professionalise Africa’s crypto market

Gov't incentives boost green energy adoption in Kenya

Gov't backs wellness-centred housing

TRA rolls out nationwide tourism safety programme

Kenya records progress in fight against illegal arms, but gaps persist

Turkish textile firm targets Kenya in Africa expansion drive

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