Infobytes

Kenya faces an extensiveo and growing infrastructure deficit; from road networks stretching thousands of kilometres to a significant housing shortage, and escalating demand for energy, water and digital services. Relying solely on public financing to bridge this gap is neither practical nor fiscally prudent. It is precisely this reality that has placed Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) at the centre of Kenya’s development financing strategy.

For many startups and innovators in Kenya, one of the biggest hurdles to turning a promising idea into a viable business is access to funding.

For thousands of young graduates in Kenya, transitioning from university and college to the workplace
remains a major challenge due to limited work experience. The Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP), an initiative of the Public Service Commission, is addressing this gap by providing recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in Ministries, Departments, Agencies, public universities and State Corporations.

Initially, to get a Birth Certificate in Kenya, one had to visit the civil registration office and apply
physically for the document and wait for months before it comes.

Every day, Kenyan musicians, authors, filmmakers, photographers, software developers and other creators produce original works that carry real economic value. As the country’s creative and digital economy grows, so does the need for creators to understand how their work is legally protected, and how to prove ownership when it matters most – whether in a business negotiation, a licensing deal or a dispute over stolen content. The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is the Government agency established under the Copyright Act, 2001 to administer and enforce copyright and related rights in Kenya.

Gone are the days when you had to endure long queues, endless paperwork and multiple trips to
the Immigration offices located at the Nyayo House in Nairobi and other major towns across the country.