Topic: United States
Thugge downplays impact of Trump's proposed tariff hike on Kenya's exports
Apr 09, 2025 at 04:15 PM
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has sought to alleviate concerns over the proposed 10 per cent tariff hike on Kenyan exports to the United States, stressing that ...
Kakuzi challenges farmers in Kenya to diversify into US avocado export market
Apr 03, 2025 at 04:49 PM
Kakuzi has called for Kenya to reduce its reliance on European markets and focus on exploring the United States as a new destination for avocado exports....
Kenya responds to Trump’s 10 per cent reciprocal tariffs on all Kenyan exports
Apr 03, 2025 at 03:01 PM
The government of Kenya has responded to the United States' decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Kenyan exports, acknowledging the challenges it presents while also identifyi...
Kenya’s Sh83.5 billion lifeline in jeopardy as Trump pulls the plug on foreign aid
Feb 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Kenya could be staring at a financial crisis in key sectors following United States President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days....
440km Nairobi-Mombasa expressway secures Sh452 billion US funding boost
Feb 04, 2025 at 07:31 PM
A new chapter in Kenya’s transport infrastructure is unfolding as plans for the Usahihi Expressway, a 440-kilometre dual carriageway linking Nairobi and Mombasa, gain momentum....
Donald Trump now proposes 50 per cent US stake in China's TikTok to avert a ban
Jan 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Donald Trump, the incoming US President, has proposed that the United States secure a 50 per cent ownership stake in a joint venture to keep TikTok operational within its borders....
Why a 59-year-old Kenyan national will spend 11 years behind bars in a US prison
Jun 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM
In a startling revelation, Paul Maucha, a 59-year-old Kenyan national, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in a US federal prison for his involvement in a sophisticated...
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Equity drives US-Kenya private sector collaboration during Ruto’s recent visit
Jun 11, 2024 at 07:49 PM
Equity Group Holdings played a pivotal role in facilitating a strong private sector presence during President Ruto's recent historic visit to the United States....
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NCBA Bank targets Kenyans in the US with tailored financial solutions
Jun 03, 2024 at 01:29 PM
The diaspora community is being offered a chance to connect with NCBA Bank and explore financial solutions designed specifically for their needs....
Stanbic, MiDA and Acorn partner for Sh91.5 billion green student hostels
May 27, 2024 at 04:58 PM
A monumental partnership has been forged between Stanbic Bank, MiDA Advisors, and Acorn Holdings to secure Sh91.5 billion in long-term blended finance for the development of green,...
60 students to enjoy Mboya-Kennedy Sh430 million education airlift program
May 22, 2024 at 02:40 PM
The U.S. and Kenya, in another landmark move that signifies a renewed commitment to educational collaboration announced the relaunch of the Kennedy-Mboya education airlift program....
US pledges Sh130 million help for Kenya in its flood mitigation efforts
May 09, 2024 at 06:25 PM
In a gesture of solidarity and support, the United States has announced a substantial contribution of Sh130 million to bolster the humanitarian efforts of the Kenya Red Cross in as...
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Kenyan poultry farmers in fight for survival as US import deal looms
Apr 23, 2024 at 07:49 PM
Kenya's poultry industry faces a potential meltdown as a proposed trade deal with the United States threatens to unleash a wave of imported chicken, displacing local producers and ...
US calls for increased public participation in Kenya's regulatory decisions
Apr 09, 2024 at 04:24 PM
The United States (US) government is pushing for increased transparency and public engagement in Kenya's regulatory decision-making processes....
Corruption: Report reveals major challenges US businesses face in Kenya
Apr 03, 2024 at 09:42 PM
The United States Trade Representative's 2024 National Trade Estimate Report paints a concerning picture for American companies seeking to do business in Kenya....
US to establish camp in Haiti for Kenyan security forces ahead of deployment
Mar 26, 2024 at 02:53 PM
Kenyan security forces are poised for a unique deployment to Haiti, with the United States playing a key logistical role....
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Kenya remains firm on WorldCoin suspension despite US pressure
Mar 22, 2024 at 09:36 AM
Kenya's government has dug in its heels regarding the suspension of WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project, despite pressure from the United States to reinstate it....
US Embassy issues alert to its citizens in Nairobi over uptick in petty theft
Mar 15, 2024 at 03:12 PM
The United States Embassy in Kenya has cautioned its citizens residing in Nairobi to exercise increased caution following a rise in petty theft incidents within residential areas....
Kenyan suspected to have murdered his lover in US 'escapes' from police custody
Feb 08, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Kevin Kang’ethe, a Kenyan man implicated in the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu at a Boston, United States airport, has managed to evade authorities after absconding from...
Former KCB director arrested in US over 'plot to murder female family member'
Dec 06, 2023 at 06:11 PM
Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, a 52-year-old former Group Shared Services Director at KCB Bank Group in Kenya, was apprehended by Connecticut State Police on Monday for an alleged murder-f...
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