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Speaking on Saturday, September 12, the President said Kenya remains open to investors, workers and visitors from different countries, including members of the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
The CS said maize imports will form part of the measures being used to protect food supplies, with the government looking to countries within the COMESA region for additional stocks.
The Deputy President reaffirmed Kenya’s support for ATIDI, describing the institution as a key partner in efforts to strengthen the investment environment and support socio-economic transformation across Africa.
Speaking during the opening of ATIDI's 26th Annual General Meeting at Nairobi's Serena Hotel on Wednesday, Kindiki urged African countries to strengthen home-grown financial institutions and innovative financing mechanisms, saying ATIDI has grown into one of the continent's most credible multilateral financial institutions since its establishment 25 years ago
The National Treasury had first proposed a specific excise duty of Sh7.5 per kilogram on imported sugar, with exemptions for sugar meant for pharmaceutical use and licensed refiners.
The clarification comes after a message widely shared on social media alleged that Airtel Kenya had been fined billions of shillings over mobile money transaction charges, sparking public debate and confusion across digital platforms.
Owners of the affected vehicles have been advised to visit authorised Toyota dealerships for a software update to correct the issue. The repair will involve reprogramming the transmission ECU and will be carried out free of charge.
Mwemba emphasised that the CCCC is particularly concerned that some market operators may take advantage of the crisis to engage in anti-competitive conduct and unfair trade practices, including excessive pricing, collusion, hoarding and price gouging.
The inquiry follows a complaint by AdLegal International, a Ugandan non-profit, which claims Meta changed the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in October 2025 to block independent AI providers from accessing tools required to integrate their chatbots with the app.
The Cabinet Secretary cautioned that efforts to collapse veterinary medicines regulation into a human medicines authority, through bills under consideration at both national and regional levels, run counter to Kenya’s obligations under the East African Community (EAC) and COMESA frameworks.
From January to September 2025, spending on medicinal and pharmaceutical products totaled Sh62.1 billion, down from Sh79.6 billion over the same period in 2024, a reduction of Sh17.5 billion, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
The Kenya National Convention Bureau will be tasked with coordinating the planning, marketing, and hosting of international conventions and events. Through this role, the government expects Kenya to gain more economic and diplomatic value from hosting major regional and global meetings.