Chinese Firm Wins KES 375bn JKIA Upgrade Two Years After Adani Deal Collapse.
JKIA is the maiden project under the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). The fund is seeded with roughly KES 106 billion from the privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company.
Kenya Issues Open Access Electricity Regulations, Ending Kenya Power’s Monopoly
Kenya has officially cleared the path for electricity producers to sell power directly to large consumers, defying a warning from the World Bank against ending the monopoly long held by Kenya Power....
KES 175 Billion Roads Bond Set for February as State Targets Pending Bills
The Government of Kenya plans to issue a KES 175 billion securitized roads bond in February with proceeds earmarked for clearing pending bills owed to contractors and repaying loans from commercial lenders....
Stanbic PMI at Five-Year High of 55.0 in November 2025 amid Private Sector Growth
The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading for November 2025 was 55.0, the highest level in just over five years, and up from 52.5 recorded in October 2025 on account...
Virtual Assets Services Providers Act 2025 Takes Effect, Marking a Powerful and Positive Shift in Kenya’s Digital Asset Market
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) have announced the commencement of the Virtual Assets Services Providers Act 2025 effective Nov 4, 2025. The act establishes a...
Electronics Imports Curbed as Kenya Bans Aged Devices to Tackle E-Waste
Kenya is set to ban the importation of electronics older than 12 years as part of a major initiative to curb electronic waste dumping. Proposed by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema),...
Ruto Signs Landmark Privatization Act 2025 to Drive Efficiency and Growth
President William Ruto signed the Privatization Bill 2025 into law, following its approval by the National Assembly. The Privatization Act seeks to repeal the Privatization Act 2005 and re-enact the regulatory plan...
IMF Mission Starts Critical Visit to Kenya to Discuss New Fund-supported Programme and Possible 23rd Arrangement since Membership
A team of staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by the mission chief for Kenya, Haimanot Teferra, begins its visit to Nairobi today, September 25, 2025, through October 9, 2025,...
