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Maritime Experts Push for Greater Marine Insurance Adoption as Kenya's Trade Expands
Kenya imports goods worth more than Sh2.7 trillion every year, yet marine insurance uptake among local businesses remains critically low. Industry experts gathered in Nairobi are urging companies to close this protection gap before a single incident at sea wipes out their cargo and their bottom line.
Four Kenyan AI Startups Among 15 to Complete Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Four Kenyan AI startups — Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay — were among fifteen companies from eight African nations to graduate from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme on June 18, 2026, as the cohort posted an average monthly revenue of $60,000 and collective funding of $1.1 million.
Why Africa's raw commodity exports are costing the continent trillions in lost value
Africa continues to export raw commodities such as cocoa, coffee, and timber while importing the finished products made from them, losing billions in potential value. Leaders and experts are now calling for urgent investment in processing industries to unlock what they describe as a trillion-dollar opportunity for the continent.
Tourism PS Julius Bitok Tells Visitors Kenya Is Safe Amid Ebola Cancellation Wave
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has reassured both local and international visitors that Kenya is safe from Ebola and has no confirmed cases, even as the hospitality sector battles a surge in booking cancellations. Speaking at the KAHC symposium in Malindi, Bitok urged promotion agencies to redouble marketing efforts toward a target of five million annual visitors.
The Downside of Using Digital Credit to Restock Your Small Business in Kenya
Digital credit has opened doors for Kenyan small business owners, but the ease of borrowing can quickly become a trap. The story of Nakuru entrepreneur Amos Chege — who borrowed to meet a demand spike and ended up shutting his shop — shows why restocking on credit without a clear strategy can ruin a business.
Little Cab syncs billing platform with eTIMS as Kenya pushes digital tax compliance
Little Cab has linked its corporate invoicing platform to the Kenya Revenue Authority's eTIMS system, enabling automatic generation of tax-compliant invoices for business clients. The integration supports KRA's nationwide drive to digitise tax compliance and close VAT leakages across the Kenyan economy.
How Aviation Policies Are Holding Back Kenya's Tourism Numbers, Hoteliers Warn
Kenya's hospitality sector is sounding the alarm over aviation regulations it says are throttling tourist arrivals, with industry leaders calling on the government to liberalise the skies and open the country to more airlines and flights if the 5 million annual visitor target is ever to be reached.
AG Dorcas Oduor stands firm on Sh154bn JKIA modernisation deal as transparency questions mount
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract, saying her office rigorously reviewed the agreement to protect Kenya's interests. Addressing mounting public concern in Nairobi on Friday, she insisted the procurement was transparent and that the final deal matches the original tender specifications without material changes.
Kenya and Italy Seal 2026–2029 Action Plan to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Kenya and Italy have agreed on a sweeping four-year action plan for 2026 to 2029, formalised during President William Ruto's state visit to Rome. The framework spans trade, renewable energy, food security, defence, and space technology, cementing Kenya's place as a flagship partner in Italy's broader Mattei Plan for Africa.