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The Market Perceptions Survey found that businesses remained broadly optimistic about the country’s economic prospects over the next 12 months, with lower lending rates, recovering tourism and construction, stronger private-sector credit and macroeconomic stability expected to support growth
The finding is part of the 21st cycle of Performance Contracting for the 2024-25 financial year, which was assessed by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC). A total of 88 institutions submitted their returns, covering 93,506 employees.
Shollei, who is also Uasin Gishu Woman Representative gave the example of her planned trip to The Gambia, saying she would have to travel through Europe because there are few direct connections linking African countries.
Speaking during the launch of the National Beyond 2030 Conversation on Wednesday, Kindiki said Kenya must build on the foundation already laid instead of abandoning programmes whenever there is a change of government.
He argued that Kenya should have prioritised strengthening the education system and developing skills before investing heavily in major infrastructure and housing projects. Prof Ogola said education was supposed to be addressed first under Vision 2030, warning that introducing the Competency-Based Curriculum without first fixing existing gaps while directing resources towards infrastructure amounted to misplaced priorities
Owino cited his own farming activities as an example, saying he has struggled to find reliable workers despite operating productive agricultural enterprises
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya President Gabriel Jabongo said the trend has significantly reduced opportunities for local engineers to participate in the design and implementation of large-scale projects.
The company said it has invested about Sh1.5 billion in establishing and expanding its operations. Its factory has an installed crushing capacity of 2,500 tonnes of cane per day but is currently processing an average of 2,000 tonnes daily, equivalent to about 80 per cent of its capacity.
Speaking on Thursday at State House during a meeting with Nairobi County artisans, the Head of State said the government would help skilled workers without formal qualifications obtain certification and improve their access to employment opportunities through initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Programme
Under the new system, candidates are required to register on the e-certificate portal using their full names and email addresses. First-time users must activate their accounts by entering a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their registered email before accessing the platform.
The World Bank says the continued dominance of informal work remains a major challenge as Kenya seeks to create quality jobs, reduce unemployment and improve productivity for its growing population of young people.
The latest Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows agriculture, forestry and fishing activities grew by 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2026. The performance matched the country's overall economic growth, reinforcing the sector's place as one of the biggest contributors to national development.