26 h. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

42 h. ago Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy

Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy  Dawan Africa

Politics

6 d. ago EXPLAINER: What it means for Kenya to be ranked Africa’s most competitive economy

EXPLAINER: What it means for Kenya to be ranked Africa’s most competitive economy  the-star.co.ke

Politics

6 d. ago Kenya now Africa’s sixth largest economy because of difficult decisions I made

Kenya now Africa’s sixth largest economy because of difficult decisions I made - Ruto  Citizen Digital

Politics

7 d. ago Kenya Ranked Africa’s Most Competitive Economy in IMD 2025 Index

Kenya Ranked Africa’s Most Competitive Economy in IMD 2025 Index  Serrari Group

Politics

1 week ago Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy

Kenya’s soaring domestic and external debt is putting increasing pressure on the economy, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said, as repayment performance shows signs of strain. Thugge, who spoke before the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday, admitted that though the country was still meeting its debt obligations, the increasing repayment burden had narrowed down fiscal space. The situation raises concerns over potential debt distress, increasing the possibility of default. Thugge reported that total public debt for the 2024/25 financial year stands at Sh11.8 trillion, equivalent to 69 percent of GDP, surpassing the The post Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

2 w. ago World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt Could Raise Cost of Living and Doing Business

The Kenyan economy has reached a critical point, with high public debt and weak revenue collection continuing to squeeze the country’s fiscal space. This may raise the cost of living and deepen the cost of doing business, according to the World Bank. The warning comes in the bank’s 32nd Kenya Economic Update, released on Monday in Nairobi. The report shows that Kenya’s total public debt now stands at Sh12 trillion, equivalent to 68.7 per cent of GDP, highlighting ongoing macroeconomic vulnerabilities. “A rise in the primary deficit contributed 1.3 percentage point growth in total public debt, with domestic debt remaining The post World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt Could Raise Cost of Living and Doing Business appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

2 w. ago Kenya and Germany pledge deeper cooperation in economy, education, and clean energy

Kenya and Germany pledge deeper cooperation in economy, education, and clean energy  People Daily

Politics

2 w. ago Secondhand clothes are a cornerstone of Kenya’s circular economy

Secondhand clothes are a cornerstone of Kenya’s circular economy  The Boston Globe

Politics

2 w. ago Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting

President William Ruto has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is growing tension between Kenya and Uganda over access to the Indian Ocean, terming the speculations as misleading and sensational. During the groundbreaking of the Devki Steel Factory in Tororo District, Uganda, on Sunday, Ruto accused some journalists of misrepresenting comments made by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. “I know people in the journalism space tried to create an impression that Uganda had said something to the effect that they need to access the sea by any means,” Ruto said. The President stated that Kenya and Uganda share deep historical, social, The post Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

2 w. ago President Ruto Affirms Uganda’s Uninterrupted Access to the Sea, Dismissing ‘Naysayers’

President Ruto emphasized that Uganda’s access to the sea through Kenya is not under threat, noting that both governments were actively strengthening the very corridors critics claimed were in jeopardy.

Politics

2 w. ago Maraga calls Ruto’s bluff as he releases five point economy revamp plan

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 23 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has unveiled a five-point agenda aimed at revamping the economy. Maraga announced that he would shrink the cost of politics, hard-capping debt service near Ksh 600 billion, cancelling fraudulent or idle contracts, and freezing non-essential borrowing. On job creation, the 2027 presidential hopeful said he […] The post Maraga calls Ruto’s bluff as he releases five point economy revamp plan appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

2 w. ago Ruto scoffs at SOTN media scrutiny, vows to focus on transformation agenda

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 22 — President William Ruto has dismissed growing media scrutiny over the achievements he highlighted during his State of the Nation Address, insisting fact-checking will not derail what he describes as his irreversible mission to transform Kenya into a developed nation. Speaking during a fundraising service in Kisii, the President said debates […] The post Ruto scoffs at SOTN media scrutiny, vows to focus on transformation agenda appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

2 w. ago Kenya Opens 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference as Digital Economy Expands

Kenya Opens 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference as Digital Economy Expands  Dawan Africa

Events

2 w. ago Kenya's Ruto vows $38 billion in investments to transform economy

Kenya's Ruto vows $38 billion in investments to transform economy  Modern Ghana

Economics

2 w. ago State of the Nation Address: President Says Kenya’s Economy on Steady Recovery

State of the Nation Address: President Says Kenya’s Economy on Steady Recovery  Dawan Africa

Politics

2 w. ago Ruto dismisses critics, affirms Kenya’s economy on right track

Ruto dismisses critics, affirms Kenya’s economy on right track  People Daily

Politics

2 w. ago ‘If they could rise, so can Kenya’: Ruto says Kenya on path to match Asian Tigers

President William Ruto delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address, outlining Kenya’s path to developed economy status with reforms in healthcare, education, housing, and agriculture.

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong poised to build sustainable sports economy after co

BEIJING, China, Nov 20 — By successfully co-hosting the ongoing 15th National Games, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has demonstrated that it has what it takes to evolve beyond the sporting arena, shape strategy and drive long-term momentum to capitalize on the event, experts said. Sports executives and policy experts called for carrying out […] The post Hong Kong poised to build sustainable sports economy after co-hosting national games appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

2 w. ago Omatatah demands answers on rising road crash fatalities citing graft

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has asked the Senate Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation to explain the worsening state of road safety on major highways and key roads across the country. He noted that although road transport is vital to Kenya’s economy, the rising number of fatal — and often […] The post Omatatah demands answers on rising road crash fatalities citing graft appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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