New State-backed initiative to curb waste menace

New State-backed initiative to curb waste menace

Tens of small businesses are set to benefit from a government-backed programme that seeks to enhance sustainable management of waste. The programme launched last week in Nairobi and dubbed Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) targets small businesses.

How SHIF will change access to health care

How SHIF will change access to health care

The Government’s actualisation of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is expected to radically change the provision of health care services, making them not only accessible but also affordable to all.

Big boost for Kenya’s clean energy plan

Big boost for Kenya’s clean energy plan

Kenya’s quest to fully transition to clean energy by 2030 is inching closer to reality as various financiers come on board, giving the plan the momentum it much needs

‘Red eye’ disease — State acts

‘Red eye’ disease — State acts

The government has recommended several precautionary measures in response to the recent surge in cases of conjunctivitis, a viral eye infection spreading in areas around Mombasa and Kilifi.

IMF loan to aid stabilise economy — Treasury

IMF loan to aid stabilise economy — Treasury

The government is optimistic that the new round of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans would help stabilise the economy, enabling it to expand 5.5 percent this year and sustain the growth in the medium term.

A peek into a visa-free Kenya

A peek into a visa-free Kenya

A new dawn awaits visitors travelling to Kenya for business or tourism in January after the government abolished visa restrictions for free movement of people.

Kenya – 60 years on

Kenya – 60 years on

Today’s Jamhuri Day celebrations give the country an opportunity to reflect on the achievements made in the last 60 years, the missed opportunities, the challenges encountered and how to overcome them, as well as set new goals and targets for an inclusive and prosperous future

Kenya’s agenda, deals inked at COP28

Kenya’s agenda, deals inked at COP28

Kenya pushed for reforms to align development financing with countries’ climate goals, concrete climate action, the honouring of the Paris Agreement as well as a new climate financing framework at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)