Kenya has recorded an agricultural trade milestone with the arrival of its first-ever consignment of fresh Apple mangoes in the United Kingdom (UK), opening new market opportunities for Kenyan farmers and strengthening Kenya–UK trade relations. Kenya’s First Apple Mango Shipment Lands in the UK On December 22, 2025, the Kenyan Mission in the UK announced via its official X account that the pilot shipment marks “a new chapter in Kenya–UK trade relations.” The mission described the consignment as proof of Kenya’s ability to meet the UK’s stringent requirements for quality, safety, and sustainability in agricultural products. “This pilot showcases Kenya’s…
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Kenya has entered into a $311 million (KES 40 billion) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India to expand its electricity transmission network. The deal, announced by the Ministry of Finance and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), comes as the country recorded a historic peak demand of 2,439 MW in December 2025, underscoring the urgent need for grid stability to support industrial growth. Strategic Partners Driving the Project The agreement brings together: KETRACO – contracting authority Africa50 – pan‑African infrastructure investment platform PowerGrid Corporation of India – technical and operational partner The consortium will design, finance, build,…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has clarified the sequence of events surrounding its recent Ksh20 billion medium‑term note (MTN) programme and the subsequent announcement by majority shareholder Diageo Plc to sell its 65% stake to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. Shareholder Transaction, Not Company Deal In a notice dated December 18, 2025, EABL stressed that the proposed sale is strictly a shareholder‑level transaction between Diageo and Asahi. “The transaction is between Diageo and Asahi as strategic industry‑leading shareholders. EABL is not a party to it, nor has it been involved in the transaction. EABL’s Board of Directors was first notified of…
Kenya’s Draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) shows a widening fiscal deficit, now projected at Kshs 1,106.1 billion, equivalent to 5.3% of GDP, compared to 4.7% in FY 2025/26. As the BPS notes, “The fiscal deficit (including grants) is projected to increase to Kshs 1,106.1 bn in FY 2026/27 from Kshs 901.0 bn in FY 2025/26, with the deficit as a share of GDP rising slightly to 5.3% from 4.7%.” This revision highlights the growing gap between revenue and expenditure, moving further away from the government’s earlier ambition of keeping the deficit below 4.0% of GDP. Key Fiscal Framework Adjustments…
The Ministry of Education has confirmed a seven-day review window for Grade 9 learners transitioning to senior school (Grade 10), which opens on Tuesday, December 23, 2023. This follows the release of the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results and the automated placement of learners into career-pathway-aligned senior schools. What Is the Placement About? Under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, learners are placed into senior schools based on a combination of: Career interests and talents Performance across three assessment stages Available school capacity and pathway offerings Learners choose from three broad pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…
Airtel Africa has signed a landmark agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets. This breakthrough will extend mobile network access to a combined customer base of 174 million subscribers, enabling connectivity in regions where terrestrial coverage is limited or unavailable. Service Launch Timeline: 2026 Rollout The satellite-to-mobile service is scheduled to launch in 2026, beginning with data services for select applications and text messaging. The partnership also supports Starlink’s first broadband Direct-to-Cell system, powered by next-generation satellites capable of delivering up to 20x faster data speeds compared to earlier capabilities. Rollout will depend…