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President William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa has lost about Sh9.71 trillion through higher interest charges and missed lending opportunities linked to sovereign credit ratings, citing a UNDP estimate. He argued developing countries face higher borrowing costs than developed economies and urged fairer risk assessment.
The UNDP said access to AI alone does not guarantee that countries and communities can adapt the technology to address their specific needs. It identified language as one of the clearest manifestations of the divide, warning that communities poorly represented in AI systems risk being left further behind as the technology expands
The Treasury CS argued that youth unemployment should be viewed as an economic issue rather than solely a labour market challenge, saying no country could sustain growth while failing to fully utilise its young workforce
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the partnership marked a significant milestone in the commission's efforts to deliver peaceful, credible, free and fair elections.
According to the report, Kenya could lose about 2,900 jobs if the disease remains largely contained within the DRC and Uganda but continues to trigger restrictions that affect trade and transport across the region.
Reflecting on Kenya’s electoral history, Dr. Jean-Luc Stalon commended the country for consistently conducting elections over the years, describing it as a significant democratic achievement, while Deputy British High Commissioner Dr. Ed Barnett urged stakeholders to strengthen public trust, accelerate electoral reforms and promote peaceful political conduct ahead of the 2027 General Election
A new report warns of millions of job losses, declining incomes, and worsening health outcomes, as governments cut social spending to meet debt obligations.
The PS said Kenya’s biodiversity plays a critical role in supporting major sectors of the economy, including agriculture, tourism, fisheries, forestry, and water resources, which collectively sustain millions of livelihoods.
The deduction comes from a Sh35.8 million project aimed at combating poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking.