Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) plans to launch its own taxi app at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to compete with Uber and Bolt while boosting safety and revenue.
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) plans to launch its own taxi app at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to compete with Uber and Bolt while boosting safety and revenue.
Critics caution that increased government involvement can also introduce inefficiencies if not managed carefully.
The policy, announced by the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs and implemented by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, allows travellers from designated nations to enter Uganda without obtaining a visa in advance for stays of up to three months for tourism or business purposes.
Nigeria’s EV deal signals a strategic shift from vehicle imports to large-scale electric vehicle manufacturing.
Exits like this are not purely about value realization — they also reflect strategic repositioning as global capital adjusts to regulatory, competitive, and operational realities in frontier markets,” said Dr. Amelia Wachira, financial services analyst.
Dividends from Safaricom and other blue-chip firms have propelled the NSE to a record high, signalling renewed investor confidence as strong earnings translate into rising market wealth.
As Kenya's digital economy expands rapidly, small and medium enterprises are leveraging social media platforms, content marketing, and data-driven strategies to reach customers and boost sales in an increasingly competitive landscape.
The escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran is already pushing global oil prices higher — and Kenya’s oil sector is feeling the pressure.
Kenya’s creative industries are rich in talent and cultural influence, but without stronger business skills, production infrastructure and inclusive training systems, creativity will continue to struggle to translate into sustainable economic growth.
Kenya’s economic conversation celebrates growth figures while quietly overlooking the financial suffocation of the very class that sustains its tax base and consumption engine.