emerging solutions Kenya: Agritech firms whet funders’ appetite for ‘highly untapped’ sector In March, Apollo Agriculture – a tech company based in Nairobi that helps small-scale farmers maximize profits – closed its Series B equity ... funding round, having raised $40m. In total, the company has raised $52.5m and received $16m in debt – making it one of the highest funded agritech startups in Kenya.
Jumping ship Kenya 2022: Presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s coalition shaken by defections Distrust and disunity are plaguing former prime minister Raila Odinga's coalition just three months before Kenya's presidential election after ... two parties jumped ship to join his main rival, deputy president William Ruto.
DEBT DILEMMA Debt: Another bittersweet $244m IMF loan to Kenya Kenya is set to receive another $244m (KSh28bn) from the IMF in a loan deal laced with tough conditions that will see its citizens grapple with ... hard-hitting structural reforms and prompt job losses.
war of words Kenya 2022: Don’t blame me for your government’s failures, Ruto tells Kenyatta Ahead of the August 2022 general election, deputy president William Ruto, who is now vying for the country's top seat, has bluntly told his boss ... President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop blaming him for any government failures.
Sweet talk Kenya 2022: Raila promises the moon with Azimio manifesto Article 2/8 of "Kenya 2022: Who will win the great race?"
Team of rivals Kenya election 2022: How the Odinga and Kenyatta dynasties set aside their differences The nuptials between the Kenyatta and Odinga clans ahead of this year's presidential election in Kenya took many aback. Political monogamy is ... not a common trait among Kenyan presidential contenders, but the alliance between outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta and his longtime rival Raila Odinga seems to be holding. History plays a role. And the dynasties of Kenyatta and Odinga have that in abundance, dating back to the liberation struggle against British colonial rule more than seven decades ago.
Finger licking investment Algeria, Morocco, Kenya: KFC doubles down in Africa In discussions to set up shop in Algeria, famous fried chicken chain KFC is keeping up its pace of restaurant openings on the continent. Despite ... waning purchasing power and strong local competition, the American group is confident in its recipe to stay on top.
Hot Contest Kenya: Raila starts the search for a running mate as Musyoka protests A seven-member committee has begun interviews to find a suitable running mate for Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga in his 9 August presidential ... bid.
Candidate upsurge Kenya election 2022: A record 47 independents vie for the presidency On Monday 2 May 2022, the registrar submitted the list of names to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the final clearance, ... in line with election timelines.
miraa mirror Kenya 2022: Raila and Ruto chew the khat, but can they win over Meru County? For 20 years now, Meru County has aligned itself with the ruling regime, reaping benefits in government appointments and allocation of national ... resources. However, in the nine years of Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidency, residents of Meru have grown sceptical. They now find themselves at a crossroads: continue to align with Kenyatta or making a drastic shift -- as the rest of Mt. Kenya region has done. Which way will they jump?
Ready...set... Kenya: Candidates picked, the race is on for Nairobi’s next governor The race to win the county governorship post in Nairobi, one of Kenya's most important regions, has begun after the two leading political coalitions ... - Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza - announced their candidates.