March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

China

Business

Conflicting reports as Kenyan macadamias enter Chinese market

China has recently confirmed the import of 54 tonnes of macadamia nuts from Kenya, raising questions given Kenya’s recent ban on the export of raw macadamias. According to Chinese authorities, the shipment took 30 days to reach Hunan Province and was purchased directly from an African supplier. Du Xiaohui, Director-General of the Department of African

Read More
Business

Speaker Wetang’ula highlights economic fallout for Kenya if India-Pakistan hostilities escalate

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned that the rising tensions between Pakistan and India could have major economic consequences for Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 5, the Speaker said the disagreement, which might potentially reignite hostilities between the two nations, could have a substantial impact on the country’s export sector, particularly

Read More
Commentary

Reimagining Kenya as Africa’s capital of regulated betting and gaming

By Jackie Adhyambo Kenya’s potential to become Africa’s replica of Macau or Las Vegas is not far-fetched. With its vibrant culture, strategic location, and huge tourism potential, Kenya is uniquely positioned to harness the economic power of regulated betting and gaming. Yet, critics continue to attack the industry, more often than not driven by ignorance

Read More
Politics

Pressure mounts on Ruto from within UDA over rising national debt

During President William Ruto’s recent visit to China, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba made a bold and emotional appeal that many Kenyans quietly relate to. She asked the President to seek grants instead of more loans. “May our President Ruto find favour in China to get grants, not loans,” she said, highlighting the deep pain caused

Read More