Trade, investment and the economics of Kenya's global ties.
Kenya and India are advancing efforts to negotiate a comprehensive free trade agreement to boost economic partnership, reduce trade imbalances, and enhance market access. Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi on Sunday said official negotiations are set to begin following announcements in early 2026 when he visited New Delhi for an official
The World Bank Group has barred three PricewaterhouseCoopers affiliates in East Africa from participating in its projects for nearly two years. The sanctions affect Mauritius-based PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd, PwC Kenya and PwC Rwanda, which have been handed a 21-month debarment with conditional release over what the Bank described as collusive and fraudulent conduct linked
The European Union has moved to directly counter China’s growing influence in Africa’s digital space, launching a new technology partnership with Kenya. The EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue launched on Wednesday in Nairobi signals intensifying competition for control over Africa’s digital infrastructure. Framed as cooperation, the Digital Dialogue is part of Brussels’ Global Gateway strategy, a push
Kenya has emerged as the most regionally integrated country within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), according to a new report. The African Integration Report 2025 placed Kenya at the top with a score of 0.712 based on infrastructure development, institutional alignment, trade facilitation, and policy harmonization. The report also ranked Kenya
Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui has called for caution in how the political class engages Sudan, a key market for Kenyan tea. Speaking on Citizen TV, CS Kinyanjui said some of the key markets for Kenya are ‘sensitive”. ‘For example, our tea is mainly sold in the Arab countries — Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan and Iran —
A delegation of 22 French investors is in Kenya to hold meetings towards strengthening the Kenya-France economic partnership. The delegation led by MEDEF International arrived in Kenya on Monday for a three-day visit, where they will explore cooperation in energy, sustainable cities, transport, digital transformation and security sectors, French Embassy said in a statement. MEDEF
The funding for the extension of the standard gauge railway to Malaba remains a puzzle as the Ruto administration flip flops about the financier. Adding to the confusion was an announcement by Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi on January 16 that the Chinese would finance the extension of the railway line. In a statement after
Kenya and Egypt on Wednesday elevated their bilateral relations to Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. Presidents William Ruto and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi signed aJoint Declaration for the partnership in Cairo during a state visit, a move that strengthens their ties to boost engagements in various fields. “By appending my and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s signatures, we
Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi will depart for Cairo, Egypt, for the signing of bilateral agreements on Tuesday. Jacob Ng’etich, the Press director in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary on Monday, in a statement on Monday said Mudavadi’s visit is a follow up on four MoUs signed between Kenya and Egypt in trade
Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, marking the brand’s debut in Kenya. The five-star hotel on Tuesday said it aims to offer an unmatched hospitality experience, combining elements of Kenya’s local culture with the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature service. The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of
The United Arabs Emirates has continued to intensify its engagements with East Africa, starting the year with a “historic” trade deal with Kenya. President William Ruto and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on January 14 presided over the signing of the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Abu
Kenya and the UAE will finally sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during President William Ruto’s visit to Abu Dhabi. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed in a statement on Monday said the ‘historic economic agreement” will headline President Ruto’s visit, where he is also expected to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit. Hussein said
German automaker Volkswagen Group has announced plans to expand its operations in Kenya. This emerged during a meeting between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Volkswagen Group executives led by Volkswagen South Africa Chief Executive Martina Biene on the sidelines of the 5th German–African Business Summit in Nairobi. Mudavadi said Volkswagen Group’s commitment to scaling
