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Sofia Ali

Intra-African trade hits Sh28.8tr, but AfCFTA rollout lags

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-06 14:19:41

Africa has been urged to speed up implementation of the AfCFTA as trade within the continent hits a record high.

Low financial literacy holding back more funding to farmers, says top bank official

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-14 08:20:00

Many farmers remain ineligible for financing due to a lack of consistent transactions through bank accounts, denying lenders the financial data needed to assess creditworthiness.

Kenyan firm expands services to Gulf region

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-19 09:40:59

Kenyan digital services firms are increasingly placing international expansion at the centre of their growth strategies

Official: State-owned tourism facilities key to sector growth

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-22 00:00:00

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) Director General Norah Ratemo said access to financing remains a major challenge for tourism operators.

Government steps up push for local manufacturing

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-22 07:45:00

The government has intensified its push for local manufacturing, warning that Kenya’s growing dependence on imported goods and the proliferation of counterfeit products.

Africa urged to fund its own climate action as drought risks deepen

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-27 00:00:00

Africa has been urged to tap into domestic resources to finance climate action, instead of relying on external funding. 

Kenya seeks to boost farm productivity gains amid rising pesticide concerns

By Sofia Ali   2026-01-29 14:56:28

Agricultural stakeholders are being urged to urgently coordinate efforts to boost farm productivity and strengthen the safe use of pesticides.

Rising middle class fuels new wave of lifestyle housing development

By Sofia Ali   2026-02-07 13:11:16

Kenya’s expanding middle and upper-middle class is fueling increased demand for lifestyle housing developments around Nairobi.

Business leaders renew pressure over pending bills

By Sofia Ali   2026-02-07 13:46:58

Business leaders are urging the government to clear pending bills promptly, citing negative impacts on cash flow, enterprise stability, and public procurement confidence.

Call to reform agriculture for increased output

By Sofia Ali   2026-02-10 16:37:57

Kenya must urgently step up investment in agricultural mechanisation, irrigation and skills to cut food imports and stabilise supply, policymakers and investors

Traders seek fair competition as State finalises views on new Bill

By Sofia Ali   2026-02-12 10:47:10

Kenyan traders are urging amendments to the proposed Trade Bill to tackle unfair competition, multiple levies and structural barriers.

Foreign capital surges as tourism boom drives Sh258 billion

By Sofia Ali   2026-03-08 05:00:00

Kenya is seeing a surge in foreign capital, with a tourism boom helping drive investments to Sh258 billion as investors target East Africa’s key economic hub.

Africa roots for strong data systems to spur development

By Sofia Ali   2026-03-10 21:20:00

Kenya is considered a space-faring nation after successfully launching two satellites and developing capabilities to use space-derived services for national development.

Beyond grades: Why schools are frontline mental health providers

By Sofia Ali   2026-03-16 08:00:00

Learning institutions have quietly become the country’s largest providers of mental health support, reaching more than 60 per cent of Kenyans, particularly children and adolescents