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Covers economic trends, financial markets, startups, trade, inflation, employment, and policy decisions impacting Kenya and African economies.
Kenya’s El Nino Test: Turning climate forecasts into resilience
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 26, 2026
Vehicles wade through floodwaters along Mombasa Road. [File, Courtesy] El Niño is once again drawing attention to East Africa’s exposure to climate extremes. Seasonal forecasts
What African central banks should consider as stablecoins use rises
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 25, 2026
Africa’s next monetary policy challenge may not originate in a domestic banking crisis or a sudden shift in global interest rates. It could emerge from
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows, 2021–2026
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 25, 2026
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows have grown significantly over the years, rising from US$3.718 billion (Sh482.9 billion) in 2021 to US$4.028 billion (Sh523.2 billion) in 2022,
SportPesa co-founder Ronald Karauri-backed insurer captures 25% of Kenya’s $22 million matatu market as Ruto-linked rival loses nearly half its share
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 24, 2026
The company’s premiums from matatus and other commercial passenger vehicles increased more than fivefold to approximately $5.6 million (KSh727.05 million), from about $1 million
Kenya opens $1.17 billion Mombasa and Lamu port concession programme to private investors as state operator commits $60 million
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 24, 2026
The programme covers assets at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu, as well as inland container depots serving Kenya and the wider East African
Forested is Hiring in Kenya and Ethiopia: 3 Career Opportunities in Programmes, Management and Business Operations
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 23, 2026
Forested is inviting applications for three professional opportunities in Kenya and Ethiopia, offering candidates the chance to contribute their skills in programme coordination, organisational leadership,
Kenya’s Dr. Kalebi Inducted Into Global Pathology Hall of Fame
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 23, 2026
Kenyan pathologist Dr. Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame of The Pathologist, joining 14 other big figures recognised for their
Kenya’s World Bank debt crosses Sh2 trillion for the first tine
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 22, 2026
Kenya’s outstanding debt to the World Bank has surpassed Sh2 trillion ($15.5 billion) for the first time, with Sh555 billion ($4.3 billion) of that total
Kenya warns government over critical PHP vulnerabilities
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 22, 2026
Kenya’s government has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory directing ministries, departments and agencies to secure websites and web applications running PHP after the discovery of
Kenya unveils a new USD 160 million climate and conservation project
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . October 21, 2026
Kenya is rolling out a US$160 million landmark national initiative for long-term financing of conservation projects needed to conserve the country’s natural heritage while supporting