AfCFTA

Logistics bottlenecks threaten Kenya’s AfCFTA gains

Kenya’s manufacturers are raising the alarm over rising and unpredictable logistics costs, warning that persistent inefficiencies could erode the country’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This emerged during the launch of a new Logistics Study Report by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), which paints a stark picture of the cost…

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Disability

Firms Urged to Prioritize Disability Inclusion as Business Case Strengthens

Companies in Kenya are being urged to accelerate disability inclusion in the workplace, with new insights showing that diversity is not just a social obligation but a key driver of business performance. This emerged during the Kenya Business and Disability Network HR Leaders Breakfast where corporate leaders highlighted the growing importance of creating inclusive work…

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Women

Women Carry Economies on Their Shoulders While Facing Life-Long Financial Risks

By Stacy Gachanja Across Kenyan households, women perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work. Time use surveys by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicate that women spend about 4 hours 30 minutes daily on unpaid care and domestic work, roughly five times more than men, who spend about 54 minutes. This gap begins in childhood and widens…

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EU

EU, Kenya Partner to Boost Tech

The European Union and Kenya have officially launched the EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue, aimed at boosting cooperation on digital policy, infrastructure, and innovation. The move positions Kenya as the first African country to enter into a structured tech partnership with the EU joining global counterparts like Brazil and Australia. The announcement was made in Nairobi during…

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