International financial institution partnering with Kenya on irrigation, renewable energy, and addressing inflation and energy price surges.
The World Bank is partnering with Kenya to expand irrigation schemes aimed at improving food security and agricultural productivity through a national programme covering farmer-led development, public schemes, and water security. Separately, the Bank has warned that global energy price surges—driven by Middle East tensions—threaten to deepen Kenya's inflation and cost-of-living pressures, urging the government to protect poor households and accelerate renewable energy adoption.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stepped in to provide emergency funding to Kenya and other regional economies, according to the bank's vice president.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stepped in to provide emergency funding to Kenya and other regional economies, according to the bank's vice president.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Maritime authorities have raised the threat level off Somalia to "substantial" after a surge in piracy incidents, including the seizure of a cargo ship six nautical miles off Garacad on Sunday and at least four vessels targeted within the past week. The UKMTO warned that armed groups are increasingly targeting vessels in Indian Ocean waters near Somalia.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that digital payment systems designed with women entrepreneurs' needs in mind—including low transaction fees, simple onboarding, and secure features—can help women-led businesses in informal economies scale, access credit, and formalize operations, potentially increasing global GDP by 20% if gender digitization gaps are closed.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →