Kenya to Benefit From US’ $11.7 Million GrantBecky CarterJanuary 23, 2021Kenya is among three African countries (including DRC) set to benefit from an $11.7 million U.S. government fund, seeking to improve compliance ... Read More
World Bank Predicts Kenya’s Economy to Grow Fastest in Africa in 2021Becky CarterJanuary 8, 2021The World Bank predicts that Kenya’s economy will expand by 6.9% in 2021, the fastest growth rate in Africa, and a more ... Read More
Kenya’s Umba Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to ExpandBecky CarterDecember 27, 2020Kenya-based digital bank for emerging markets Umba has announced a US$2 million seed funding round to help it expand product ... Read More
U.S. Removes Visa Reciprocity Fees for NigeriansBecky CarterDecember 7, 2020The United States has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians, thus lowering the fee paid by Nigerian ... Read More
UAE Suspends Issuance of Visas to Kenya, Libya, Somalia, OthersBecky CarterNovember 21, 2020The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of visitor visas to nationals of 11 countries including Kenya. The ... Read More
Kenya’s Ministry of Interior Announces 100% e-VisaBecky CarterNovember 5, 2020Kenya’s Ministry of Interior has announced that 100% e-visa will be effected on January 1, 2021. The ministry, therefore, urges ... Read More
Kenya’s Diaspora Remittances to Reach $2.9 Billion this YearBecky CarterNovember 5, 2020Kenya has been ranked 3rd in Africa in terms of diaspora remittance inflows, projected to reach US$ 2.9 Billion this ... Read More
FTA: Kenya, UK Secure a Trade AgreementBecky CarterNovember 4, 2020Kenya and the UK are now closer to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after the two parties finalized negotiations on ... Read More
Kenya to Transport Fresh Flowers Through Sea FreightBecky CarterNovember 1, 2020Kenyan fresh flowers will use sea transport as an alternative to air transport to reach international markets. According to the ... Read More
Kenya to Increase the Uptake of Electric Vehicles in the CountryBecky CarterOctober 29, 2020The government of Kenya aims to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in the country in the next five years ... Read More