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Kenya’s Q3 2025 Imports Driven by Machinery and Steel.

Kenya’s import bill climbed sharply in the third quarter of 2025, driven largely by surging demand for industrial machinery, iron, and steel—an indicator of renewed momentum in infrastructure development and capital investment.According to the latest Q3 2025 Balance of Payments Statistical Release by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), total imports rose to Sh725 billion, marking a 7.4 percent increase compared to the same period.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 13th January 2026

Kebs Gets a High-tech Lab Upgrade for Sh67 Million.

Three cutting-edge laboratory pieces worth over Sh67 million have been put into service by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).Through Trademark Africa, the British High Commission in Nairobi provided assistance in obtaining the equipment.The accomplishment is a major step toward strengthening Kenya's technical ability to guarantee high-quality, safe food, agricultural, and industrial products for both domestic and foreign markets.A Microwave.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th January 2026

Tanzania Implements Policy to Encourage Local Pharmaceutical Production Through Quick Investment Approvals

On December 23, 2025 the statement was made during a high-level conference attended by pharmaceutical companies along with healthcare industry stakeholders. According to Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa, the growth of pharmaceutical manufacture is no longer a long-term goal but rather a verified national policy objective. According to him, Tanzania's health security plan will give priority to domestic production that conforms to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Kenya and the US Reach a Sh208 Billion Agreement to Improve Primary Healthcare

A five-year, Sh208 billion ($2.5 billion) Health Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and the United States aims to improve Kenya's health system by providing steady funding, improving institutions and encouraging long-term sustainability. The arrangement, which was named a "game changer" by Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, moves the emphasis from traditional aid to a co-investment, accountability and domestic.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Renewable Energy Spreads across the Continent, Boosting Africa’s Solar Power Market

The recently released study claims that renewable energy and solar energy are becoming more important throughout Africa and will have an impact on the continent's energy markets by the mid-2020s. The report projects that the solar photovoltaic business in Africa would grow dramatically between 2025 and 2028. The main causes of this increase are high solar potential, falling solar technology costs, and rising demand for reliable, clean.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Government Outlines Strategy to Bring Foreign Investors into Mining Sector

In a recent high-level meeting in the United States, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed Kenya's strategy to engage international mining firms to tap into the country’s vast rare earth mineral reserves.Mudavadi met with Kevin Rudd, the Australian Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss potential collaborations. During the talks, Ambassador Rudd expressed Australia's strong interest in mining the Mrima Hills in Kwale County, citing.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Dongfeng vehicles from China arrive in Kenya with local EV assembly

Dongfeng Motor, a Chinese automaker, has started preparing to build its first electric cars in Kenya. The automaker, which has its headquarters in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been producing ICE light commercial vehicles and pick-ups at its Nairobi location, but it has now entered the electric vehicle competition that is propelling Kenya to the top of the climatech map. In partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA), a car.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Advancing Forest Conservation and Sustainable Development Across Tanzania

In Tanzania, forests and vegetation cover approximately 39 per cent of the country’s total land area, equivalent to 35,257,000 hectares. This vast forest resource positions Tanzania among Africa’s most richly endowed countries in terms of natural woodland assets. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Tanzania’s forest estate remains a critical economic and environmental asset, whose long-term value runs.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

Significant Energy Lighting Infrastructure Projects in Tanzania

Standard Chartered used the Africa Energy Lighting Conference as a platform to reaffirm its long-term commitment to advancing Africa’s energy lighting transformation through large-scale, sustainable infrastructure projects. By displaying its major initiatives - how strategic financing and innovation are helping to reshape the continent’s lighting landscape, improve access to reliable illumination, and support inclusive economic growth across.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

The Tanzanian Government Deserves Praise for Its Water Grid Strategy

As the water grid takes shape, Tanzania is witnessing a wind of change. The government has started building a National Water Grid, a project intended to guarantee that every region has access to the nation's freshwater resources and lessen dependency on seasonal rains, according to a comment from Minister of Water Mr. Jumaa Aweso yesterday. According to him, the project's goal is to connect the country's main water sources by imitating the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

Tanzania Has Signed a $320 Million Deal With Siemens to develop a 177MW Power Project.

Tanzania has established a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Energy, located in Sweden, to create gas-fueled power plants with a total capacity of 177 megawatts, which is estimated to cost $320 million. The initiative, supported by CRDB Bank, entails the production of equipment in Tanzania, with the goal of commissioning it by the conclusion of 2027. The project is being led by Raddy Energy Solution Limited, the parent organization of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

Ruto Unveils Plans for Large-Scale Airport Construction at JKIA

Kenya is set to begin construction of a new, modern airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) before the end of the year, as the government moves to expand aviation infrastructure and ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.President William Ruto announced that the construction of the world-class facility will anchor Kenya’s ambition to become a regional aviation hub while supporting trade and tourism growth. He said the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026



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