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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… But last week, the World Bank published a decision that has shattered the company’s international ambitions and laid bare what investigators described as a pattern of deception that reached far beyond Kenya’s borders. …
From fraud to audit obstruction: Why eCitizen empire is under scrutinyThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize eCitizen Founder James Ayugi and his firm Webmasters Kenya Ltd have been sanctioned by the World Bank over fraudulent practices in a tendering process involving Sh12.7 million. …
World Bank sanctions e-Citizen founder over fraudulent Somalia dealCitizen Digital
World Bank sanctions eCitizen director James Ayugi and his company By Claire Munde August 22, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of eCitizen founder, James Ayugi Audio By Vocalize The Wor …
World Bank sanctions eCitizen director James Ayugi and his companyCitizen Digital
World Bank projects Lebanon economy to contract by 6.4% due to war By AFP August 22, 2026 05:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The World Bank on Friday projected that Lebanon's economy wo …
World Bank projects Lebanon economy to contract by 6.4% due to warCitizen Digital
World Bank, Mozambique delegation visits Kirinyaga to study innovative rural water model By Citizen Reporter August 21, 2026 05:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The delegation visited the eWATER project i …
World Bank, Mozambique delegation visits Kirinyaga to study innovative rural water modelCitizen Digital
… The meeting, which brought together leaders from the national government, county governments and the World Bank, reviewed the progress achieved under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) and the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), both of which w …
Gov't to import 25 million bags of maize to cushion anticipated food shortageThe Standard
… The CS spoke during a joint consultative meeting between the national and county governments and the World Bank to review progress made in the implementation of the National Value-Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and the Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP).“We are making arr …
Government to import 25 million bags of maize due to massive crop failureThe Standard
… A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019. …
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential raceCitizen Digital
… More than 70 percent of the 22 million population lives on less than $3 a day, according to the World Bank. …
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of voteThe Standard
… he faster-growing markets, recording average annual growth of about eight per cent.Kenya’s position as a major producer also allowed local manufacturers to expand across the region with water-based paints and varnishes worth Sh1.1 billion exported in 2024, according to World Bank …
Kenya's paint industry rides construction recovery to double-digit growthThe 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 →