54 h. ago IGAD launches consultations for new 2026–2030 regional strategy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has begun consultations with its Member States to review its 2021–2025 Strategy and develop a new 2026–2030 framework, starting with Kenya. According to the IGAD Secretariat, the process will draw input from governments, development partners, and other stakeholders to assess progress under the current […] The post IGAD launches consultations for new 2026–2030 regional strategy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Kenya Launches Bold New Data Strategies to Power Sustainable Development

Kenya Launches Bold New Data Strategies to Power Sustainable Development  World Bank

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8 d. ago US is wrong to criticise Kenya’s strategic friendship with China

US is wrong to criticise Kenya’s strategic friendship with China  Business Daily

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8 d. ago Football Meets Tourism in Kenya: A Strategic Move to Drive Economic Growth

Football Meets Tourism in Kenya: A Strategic Move to Drive Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

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9 d. ago OPINION | Senate Should Reject Misguided Bill That Blocks Smokers’ Path to Safer Alternatives

As the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 proceeds to its second reading in the Senate, lawmakers face a clear and urgent choice: support evidence-based harm reduction strategies that can save lives — or trap 2.6 million Kenyan smokers in a cycle of addiction, disease, and early death by restricting access to safer alternatives. Tragically, the […] The post OPINION | Senate Should Reject Misguided Bill That Blocks Smokers’ Path to Safer Alternatives appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Konza Technopolis Boosts Growth with Strategic Partnerships Between Kenya and South Korea

Konza Technopolis Boosts Growth with Strategic Partnerships Between Kenya and South Korea  Tech In Africa

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1 week ago Kenya’s diplomatic chessboard: Ruto’s Foreign Ministry shake

Kenya’s diplomatic chessboard: Ruto’s Foreign Ministry shake-up tests strategy over stability  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 w. ago Chamber President Urges Chinese Firms to Leverage Kenya’s Strategic Advantage for Africa Market Access

Chamber President Urges Chinese Firms to Leverage Kenya’s Strategic Advantage for Africa Market Access  KNCCI

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last month HELB Writes Off Ksh347M in Loans, Unveils New Strategy to Boost Recoveries

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has written off Ksh347.05 million in student loans following the discovery of 2,605 late beneficiaries in the 2024/2025 financial year. The board credited this achievement to its partnership with Civil Registration Services, whose intervention has significantly improved accuracy and reliability in tracing deaths among beneficiaries. This achievement was one of significant milestones HELB presented before the Education Committee of the National Assembly, noting the agency’s success in cleaning up its loan book and enhancing recovery. In a strong performance during the year, HELB recovered Ksh5.21 billion of student loans, a record 11% boost from last financial year’s Ksh4.71 billion recovery. Strengthened collaboration with the Kenya The post HELB Writes Off Ksh347M in Loans, Unveils New Strategy to Boost Recoveries appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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last month Kenya’s Debt Strategy Isn’t Enough, Warns World Bank Country Director

World Bank Kenya country director Qimiao Fan says the country needs to do better and act quickly to transform how it spends money from the government and be more financially disciplined if it is to raise resources for key development projects. While appearing for an interview with NTV on Tuesday, Qimiao Fan acknowledged that the country’s achievement in trimming its debt-to-GDP ratio from over 70% to about 67% towards the end of last year is praiseworthy. However, he cautioned that this will not in itself guarantee continued financial stability or accelerated economic growth. “Kenya has been able to reduce its The post Kenya’s Debt Strategy Isn’t Enough, Warns World Bank Country Director appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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