The Kenyan government is paying KSh 89 million every year in commitment fees for a COVID-19 loan that remains unused. This loan, obtained from international lenders to help the country …
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    AfricaEastern AfricaEconomyKenyaKenya NewsPoliticsKenyan Governors Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Treasury Over Sh116 Billion Funding DisputeThe Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the National Treasury, demanding the immediate disbursement of Sh78.03 billion in delayed County Equitable Share funds … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSBusiness PoliciesEastern AfricaGOVERNMENTInformation & TechnologyKenyaKenya NewsNewsTechnologyKenya’s Cybersecurity Threats Surge by 27.2% as DDoS Attacks Spike in Q2 2024/25Kenya is facing a rising wave of cyber threats, with reported incidents increasing by 27.2% in the second quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Communications Authority of Kenya revealed … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsBayer Completes Exit of Pharmaceutical Business Model in East Africaby Editorby EditorBayer East Africa has successfully revamped its Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health business models in the region. Under the new model, Bayer is outsourcing transportation, local warehousing, distribution, and customer support … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsATIDI underwrites Globeleq’s USD 117 million geothermal power project in Kenyaby Editorby EditorNairobi-based pan-African insurer, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has provided a political risk insurance cover for Globeleq’s 35 MW Menengai Geothermal power project in Kenya. This support will … 
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    KenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsIMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement for Kenya’s $976 Million Loanby Editorby EditorThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Kenya for a $976 million loan to support the country’s economic reform program. This agreement, announced today, aims to … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsEuropean Investment Bank’s Partnership with Kenyan Banks Boosts Private Sectorby Editorby EditorThe EIB has revealed a strategic partnership with top Kenyan banks to strengthen the nation’s private sector, offering a substantial lift to SMEs. This partnership aims to improve finance accessibility, … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsKenya’s Central Bank to Amend Payment Systems Actby Editorby EditorThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to revise the Payment Systems Act to improve the regulatory framework and foster innovation in the country’s financial sector. These changes are a … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsAmerica likely to name Kenya major non-NATO allyby Editorby EditorU.S. President Joe Biden is expected to officially acknowledge Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during Kenyan President William Ruto’s upcoming three-day state visit to the United States. A source … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSKenyaKenya NewsKenyan NewsThe Coca-Cola System in Kenya Announces Major Investmentby Editorby EditorThe Coca-Cola system, consisting of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorised bottler Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has announced its intention to grow its investment in Kenya by up to $175 million …