The Kenyan government will launch a Mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk individuals, including children, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems. Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced this during a press conference on Thursday, emphasizing the need for vigilance. “Mpox is transmitted through close contact and poses a significant risk to vulnerable populations,” she stated. The vaccination drive will prioritize individuals who have come into contact with confirmed Mpox cases. Muthoni acknowledged the crucial role of the media in disseminating accurate health information and combating misinformation. “We call on the media to play a pivotal role in communicating the…
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David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
The Kenyan Treasury has proposed a significant shift in government debt management, seeking to assume the role of issuing and managing government bonds and treasury bills currently held by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This move, outlined in the 2025 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy, aims to streamline debt operations and enhance accountability while seeking to lower interest rates below the current 11% level. “Support for legal amendments to empower PDMO to perform its functions as Principal in issuance of Government securities,” the government said in the 2025 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy. Currently, the CBK acts as the…
The National Treasury projects that Kenya’s economy will grow 5.3% in 2025, slightly lower than the Central Bank of Kenya’s December 2024 prediction of 5.5%. On December 5, 2024, the Central Bank of Kenya projected economic growth of 5.5% in 2025 and 5.1% in 2024, primarily driven by the resilience of key service sectors, agriculture, and improved exports. The draft 2025 Budget Policy Statement notes that Kenyan economic growth slowed in the first half of 2024, with real GDP growth averaging 4.8% compared to 5.5% in 2023. Third-quarter 2024 GDP growth was 4.0%, a significant slowdown from the 6.0% recorded…
Kenya Airways (KQ) was recognized as a leader in sustainability at the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, earning prestigious awards for its innovative initiatives. KQ received top honours in two key categories: Best Scaled Catering Solution: Recognizing the airline’s successful transition to eco-friendly in-flight dining with the introduction of traditional African bread baskets and aluminium food containers, eliminating an estimated 24 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Acknowledging KQ’s partnership to establish Kenya’s first SAF production plant, which will deliver affordable SAF, create jobs, and boost local tree cover. Furthermore, KQ received recognition for:…
The National Treasury has unveiled a KSh 4.4 trillion budget proposal for the 2025/26 financial year, a significant increase from the 2024/25 budget. This ambitious budget outlines the government’s fiscal priorities, focusing on stimulating economic growth, reducing public debt, and enhancing the delivery of critical public services. “The total budget for FY 2025/26 is projected at KSh 4,485.7 billion. This includes allocations to the three Arms of Government and sharable revenues to County Governments,” states the draft 2025 budget policy statement, themed “Consolidating gains under the bottom-up economic transformation agenda for inclusive green growth.” Fiscal Deficit Kenya aims for a…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released the 2024 Gross County Product (GCP) Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of economic activity across Kenya’s 47 counties. The report offers a crucial perspective on the size and structure of each county’s economy, quantifying their contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GCP serves as a monetary measure of the net market value of all final goods and services produced within a given county, offering valuable insights into regional economic disparities and development trends. The report sheds light on the significant variations in economic output across the country. Nairobi City emerged…