You can now visit 76 countries without a visa, according to the latest ranking that makes Kenya’s passport the most powerful in East Africa and top 10 in Africa. The gain comes in handy for Kenyans seeking to travel, study, work or immigrate, besides those seeking dual citizenship
Agenda Kenya
Kenya gets boost in bid to end ‘energy poverty’
Kenya is now a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which shapes global energy policies for sustainable development. Only four other African countries, namely South Africa, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal, are members of the agency.
Game-changing ‘gava 24/7’ services
You want to apply for a driving licence, title deed, birth certificate, or a passport? Or you need a Certificate of Good Conduct, apply for that dream home or better still, you want to formalise your marriage.
Making urban future tenable
The government’s affordable housing programme, through which it seeks to solve the housing deficit, upgrade slums, create over a million jobs, stimulate manufacturing and spur economic growth, is part of the sustainable urban future.
Race to get 1m jobs abroad for Kenyans
The government seeks to reduce the unemployment crisis by exporting labour to the developed countries in dire need of immigrant workforce.
Ruto’s big fight on climate financing
President William Ruto’s international stature is growing, thanks to his individual accomplishments, regional dynamics and global perceptions. The Head of State has become the
poster-President on climate change issues as he seeks to upset the global status quo that has seen Africa suffer.
Ruto takes ‘economic diplomacy’ a notch higher
President William Ruto has been receiving an enviable array of foreign dignitaries since his inauguration last September, with most of the visits anchored on diplomatic ties, international cooperation, trade, investment, security, immigration and climate change.
Electric vehicles give matatu industry a lift
Winds of change are gradually sweeping across the chaotic public transport sector as players embrace electric buses, tuktuks, and boda bodas, which are transforming the industry not only in terms of vehicles used but also practices.