March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

World Bank

Politics

Ruto’s Nyota fund takes a new twist after Sifuna reveals it’s not what the World Bank signed up for

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a scathing attack on the government over its handling of the Nyota Fund, accusing it of politicizing a program meant to uplift unemployed youth. Speaking during a live interview on Citizen TV tonight, Sifuna claimed the disbursement of Nyota funds has been turned into United Democratic Alliance (UDA) rallies.

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World Bank flags fiscal pressures that could slow Kenya’s economy

Kenya’s economic recovery is showing signs of strength, but serious challenges remain that could slow progress if not addressed. The World Bank for Africa has highlighted concerns over rising fiscal pressures, even as the country benefits from improved monetary conditions and a rebound in key sectors like construction. In its latest economic update, the Bank

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Millions of vulnerable Kenyans set to benefit from new World Bank support program

The World Bank has approved Ksh16.4 billion to support millions of vulnerable Kenyans through a program known as the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project, or KSEIP2. This new project builds on the success of the first one, which helped many poor families improve their lives. The money will be used to make sure

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Featured

How resource-sharing networks can weave prosperity for Kenya’s youth

By Eugenia Kindaruma Beneath Kenya’s bustling cities and across the quiet resilience of our rural landscapes, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Against all odds the nation’s youth, vibrant, tech-savvy, and a fiercely innovative lot is rediscovering an ancient truth based on the adage that maintains that prosperity thrives in community. To that end the key

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