Also known as: The World Bank
International development institution that has funded Kenya infrastructure projects and published economic assessments of governance challenges affecting fiscal performance.
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… Supported by the World Bank under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, the certification drive seeks to formally integrate unaccredited artisans and technicians into the mainstream economy by verifying skills acquired through workplace experience …
State to certify 3,727 informal workers in skills driveThe Standard
… Oparanya, accompanied by Sirisia MP John Waluke and Gideon Oyagi, Administrative Secretary at the Ministry of Cooperatives, announced that the government has disbursed Sh50 million to Shirikiana saccos and that the same Sacco is set to benefit Sh500 million from the World Bank.He …
Embrace Saccos movements, Oparanya tells KenyansCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Kenya’s debt to the World Bank stood at approximately KSh1.70 trillion, accounting for about 29.8 per cent of total external debt. …
OPINION: Kenya’s debt to China has value, and SGR is proofThe Standard
… The floods themselves, according to World Bank reports from the time, contributed to damages equivalent to 11 per cent of the country's GDP. …
To be better prepared for coming El-Nino rains we must draw from historic lessonsThe Standard
… And according to the World Bank, nearly 350 million children below primary-school age worldwide need childcare but have no access to it, a gap that costs economies dearly in lost female labour force participation, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. …
Let Nairobi's next infrastructure milestone move from pilot to policyThe Standard
… Similarly, institutions such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme identify accountable leadership, effective institutions and active citizen participation as essential pillars of sustainable development.The concern, therefore, is not consensus-building i …
Time to rethink Negotiated Democracy in northern KenyaThe Standard
… This is even as the World Bank's exposure has surged to nearly triple that amount, underscoring a dramatic reshaping of the country's external creditor profile. …
Kenya's China debt drops 19pc as World Bank exposure surges to Sh1.7 trillionThe Standard
… That gap is becoming harder to ignore as artificial intelligence and other technologies change how businesses operate, alter existing jobs and create new demands for workers.About 15.2 per cent of Kenyan youth aged 15 to 24 were unemployed in 2025, according to World Bank estimat …
Grades aren't enough: Schools push practical skills for the workplaceThe Standard
… The facility was funded by the National Government through the Kenya Devolution Support Programme in conjunction with the County Government of Bomet and the World Bank, among other partners. …
Sh300m Dr Joyce Laboso Mother Child Centre Ready to Open Its DoorsCitizen Digital
… Governor Anne Waiguru disclosed the investment while hosting a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation benchmarking the county's innovative eWater model. …
Kirinyaga backs Ksh.200M water expansion as eWater model draws global interestThe Okoa Uchumi campaign has renewed calls for the government to publish the IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report, which assesses corruption and weaknesses in public resource management. The report was received by the government in June 2026, but has not been released; Parliament has given the Executive two weeks to provide a timeline for publication.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
The Okoa Uchumi campaign has renewed calls for the government to publish the IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report, which assesses corruption and weaknesses in public resource management. The report was received by the government in June 2026, but has not been released; Parliament has given the Executive two weeks to provide a timeline for publication.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
The World Bank has warned that Kenya could have saved up to Ksh.117 billion on the Standard Gauge Railway if costs matched those of comparable railway projects in neighbouring countries, attributing the overspend to corruption and calling for public administration reforms.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua says she would restructure legitimate loans, challenge debts she considers illegal, and curb borrowing if elected president. Karua is seeking the opposition's 2027 presidential ticket as opposition leaders negotiate settling on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
A World Bank Economic Update report identifies corruption as the main constraint preventing Kenya from reaching its economic potential, finding that weak governance widens the fiscal deficit by about 2 per cent of GDP and increases the cost of basic services such as power and logistics to more than double those in other parts of the world.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's economy expanded by an average of 5 per cent annually between 2022 and 2025, outperforming the global growth average of 3.5 per cent and Sub-Saharan Africa's 4.1 per cent, the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury said. Government revenue rose from KSh2.2 trillion in the 2021/2022 financial year to KSh3.2 trillion in the 2025/2026 financial year, and foreign direct investment doubled to US$3.2 billion in 2025.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
The African Integrity Indicators report, launched by AFIDEP, warns that African countries struggle with corruption, weak oversight institutions, and poor implementation of existing laws despite having strong legal frameworks. The report calls for stronger institutions, adequate funding, and political commitment to bridge the gap between laws on paper and their actual implementation.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
The African Union has urged the continent to develop native artificial intelligence capabilities, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure, warning that Africa must help shape global technology rules rather than remain a consumer of the digital revolution. AU Commissioner Lerato D. Mataboge made the call at a ministerial session in Gabon, stating that Africa is at a defining moment in digital transformation.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania is moving document-heavy public functions—procurement, financial management, recruitment, Parliament, business registration, and local revenue collection—toward digital systems. The e-Government Authority is framing this progress as building an integrated digital government that enables systems to exchange verified information rather than accumulating standalone ICT projects.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya dominates Kenyan tier-one banks across most social media platforms, with 468,000 TikTok followers compared to KCB's 82,800 and Equity's 35,700, reflecting a strategic shift as Gen Z customers bypass physical branches for digital engagement.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An initiative using more than 100 monitors across Nairobi, Kisumu, Kilifi, Kajiado and Kiambu combines fixed sensors with devices mounted on boda bodas to track pollution levels and identify hotspots. The data is processed through digital platforms and analyzed with artificial intelligence to help residents, researchers and county officials understand air quality patterns and inform pollution-reduction measures.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses using alternative economic indicators beyond official GDP growth rates to assess Kenya's economic performance, suggesting that measures beyond government or IMF/World Bank figures provide additional insights into the state of the economy.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community rolled out a seven-point preparedness package at JKIA and three western border crossings (Busia, Malaba, Lwakhakha) following an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. The package includes traveller screening, surveillance, emergency response, and laboratory readiness measures.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya admitted that the World Bank financed the Kitale market construction through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, with additional funds from the Kenya Devolution Support Programme and the county government totaling Sh874 million. He stated that development projects are welcome but should not be politicized.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that African governments should introduce monthly public performance scorecards for digital service platforms to allow citizens, auditors, and policymakers to verify that systems work as promised and revenue reaches government accounts.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga met with a World Bank delegation to discuss preparations for the 22nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union on Manufacturing of Health Products and Technologies, scheduled for December 3–5, 2026. The summit aims to bring together African Heads of State and stakeholders to advance local manufacturing of health products across the continent and strengthen regional production capacity.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has subscribed Ksh.1.94 billion (US$15 million) to QuickMart's Initial Public Offering on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, representing approximately 13% of the Ksh.15 billion offer.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at Kenya's 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, called on Kenyan youth to take an active role in national development and turn the sacrifices of freedom fighters into opportunities. He linked Kenya's independence struggle to Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa, saying African freedom was won by people who did not give up their dignity.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
IGAD is launching an initiative to strengthen veterinary laboratories and cross-border health surveillance across 11 African countries, aiming to detect animal disease outbreaks before they spread to humans through the One Health approach linking human, animal, and environmental health.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
An analysis argues that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, clearly assigns trade development and regulation, including markets, to county governments under the Fourth Schedule, and that governors are not subordinate to the President in constitutional matters.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government is expanding technology-based learning across more than 20,000 schools in two phases, with 64,000 teachers trained nationally to integrate digital tools into classroom instruction under the National Digital Class Experience programme. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure learners in rural and underserved communities have equal access to technology-based education.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
The International Monetary Fund has projected Kenya's GDP growth at 4.7% in 2027, up from 4.5% in 2026, attributing the forecast to easing domestic inflation and cooling global oil shocks. Inflation is expected to rise from 4.1% in 2025 to 6.0% in 2026, then decline to 5.0% in 2027.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Monetary Fund's Global Financial Stability Report cautioned of elevated risks to the global financial system, including potential AI-related market correction and cyber threats that could trigger sharp financial condition tightening and market turmoil.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation is implementing 217 electricity projects under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme to reach 12,304 households in Elgeiyo Marakwet and Baringo counties, with a combined allocation of Sh2.512 billion.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
The African Union will advocate for reforms to the global financial system, improved debt resolution mechanisms and stronger financial independence for Africa during the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, scheduled for October 12–18. The AU plans four side events focusing on international tax cooperation, African financial institutions, cross-border payments and debt resolution mechanisms.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars, and conferences scheduled to take place in hotels effective October 7, 2026, following the confirmation of an imported Bundibugyo virus disease (Ebola) case on October 6, 2026. The directive prioritizes emergency preparedness, contact tracing, and containment measures.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway demonstrates how rail transport can support economic activity, reduce emissions, and protect wildlife. SGR passenger numbers reached 2.73 million in 2025 with an 11.6 per cent increase from the previous year, while freight volumes rose 12.3 per cent to 7.33 million tonnes.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County is speeding up informal settlement upgrading projects across nine settlements, targeting completion by end of 2026 under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2). County leadership and stakeholders met in Mombasa to renew commitment to project implementation and address progress, land tenure security, and strategies to upgrade informal settlements.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced a KSh850 million investment to modernise machinery and equipment in 17 tea factories across Kenya, and allocated 50 acres at Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone in Mombasa to the Kenya Tea Development Authority for a plant. He cited agricultural sector reforms as improving farmers' livelihoods and noted Kenya had become Africa's largest milk producer, with annual output rising from 4.5 billion to 5.6 billion litres.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
China has given Kenya a USD 2 million grant, with USD 1 million directed to drought mitigation and USD 1 million to strengthen preparedness and response to potential Ebola outbreaks, handed over by Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to Treasury PS Dr Chris Kiptoo.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Constitution recognises people aged 60 as older persons, but the government's main cash transfer for older people only begins at 70, creating a protection gap. The gap is becoming more urgent as Kenya's population aged 60 and above is projected to more than double from 2.9 million in 2024 to 6.4 million by 2045.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →