12 h. ago South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — South Sudan has dismissed reports that it is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip in the East African nation. In a statement issued Wednesday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the claims as “baseless” and inconsistent with the country’s official […] The post South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57%

HOMA Bay County, Aug 13— The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) earned praise and a fresh challenge from President William Ruto during his visit to the agency’s exhibition stand at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. Commending the reforms already underway, the President lauded KEMSA’s role in strengthening the country’s healthcare supply chain […] The post Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57% appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago Iran sees Kenya as gateway to East African markets: Agriculture minister

Iran sees Kenya as gateway to East African markets: Agriculture minister  IRNA English

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44 h. ago Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment

The government has rolled out a new online portal aimed at connecting Kenyan youth to jobs, training, and career growth opportunities across the country. President William Ruto officially launched the platform, dubbed “Kuna Form”, on August 12, 2025, during the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County. According to the National Youth Council (NYC), the idea for Kuna Form emerged after repeated concerns from young people who said they struggled to access credible information on available opportunities. “When the National Youth Council interacts with young people, a lot of them say they don’t know how to access opportunities. Under the The post Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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45 h. ago The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark rate for the seventh straight time down to 9.5% from a 12

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark rate for the seventh straight time down to 9.5% from a 12-year high of 13% in early 2024 signaling aggressive easing to revive sluggish private-sector lending. But banks aren’t playing ball: despite the C  LinkedIn

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54 h. ago Kenya’s Central Bank cuts benchmark rate to 9.50% in seventh consecutive reduction

Kenya’s Central Bank cuts benchmark rate to 9.50% in seventh consecutive reduction  african markets

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56 h. ago Kenya's Interest Rate Cuts: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa's Emerging Markets

Kenya's Interest Rate Cuts: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa's Emerging Markets  AInvest

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56 h. ago Kenya Cuts Key Rate for Seventh Time in Row to Bolster Economy

Kenya Cuts Key Rate for Seventh Time in Row to Bolster Economy  Bloomberg.com

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58 h. ago Kenya accelerates edible oil crops farming to cut imports, led by AFA

Kenya accelerates edible oil crops farming to cut imports, led by AFA  Milling Middle East & Africa

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3 d. ago Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate

Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate-resilient agriculture  Africa Sustainability Matters

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6 d. ago Unpaid debt deepens Kenya Seed Company Rwanda’s financial crisis

Unpaid debt deepens Kenya Seed Company Rwanda’s financial crisis  Milling Middle East & Africa

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7 d. ago East Africa stability in focus during Egypt–Kenya foreign ministers call

East Africa stability in focus during Egypt–Kenya foreign ministers call - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

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9 d. ago Kenya's private sector activity contracts in July at steepest rate in a year

Kenya's private sector activity contracts in July at steepest rate in a year  Reuters

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2 w. ago From Roads to Rail: Ruto and Museveni Chart a New Path for Regional Integration

Kenya and Uganda on Wednesday, July 30, signed eight major bilateral agreements aimed at deepening ties between the two East African nations. The deals were sealed at State House, Nairobi, during Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s State Visit. President William Ruto officially welcomed his Ugandan counterpart before the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements span several sectors, including trade, investment, education, energy, transport, urban development, and foreign affairs. They are expected to strengthen cross-border cooperation while addressing long-standing challenges, especially in trade and logistics. One of the most notable agreements targets improved trade relations. The post From Roads to Rail: Ruto and Museveni Chart a New Path for Regional Integration appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a selabour mobility cure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans […] The post East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Standard Chartered Kenya and British International Investment Partner for $100 Million Trade Finance Deal to Boost SMEs and Women

Standard Chartered Kenya and British International Investment Partner for $100 Million Trade Finance Deal to Boost SMEs and Women-led Businesses in East Africa  AInvest

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3 w. ago Grounded in Politics: Why the U.S. Must Reconsider Its Stance on Somali Airspace and Somaliland

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – In a revealing episode of geopolitical turbulence, a small aircraft en route to Hargeisa was recently grounded—not due to mechanical failure or adverse weather, but by a political directive from Somalia’s federal government in Mogadishu. The aircraft, operated by East African Aviation, was denied access to Somali airspace, reportedly because […] The post Grounded in Politics: Why the U.S. Must Reconsider Its Stance on Somali Airspace and Somaliland appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago The Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi, Kenya

The Coffee Club opens first East African store in Nairobi, Kenya  Yahoo Finance

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4 w. ago Kenya unrest offers East African rivals an investment opportunity

Kenya unrest offers East African rivals an investment opportunity  Semafor

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