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Industrial processing facilities at a soda ash plant illustrating the Tata Chemicals Magadi operations dispute.

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Tata Chemicals Magadi Warns of Job Losses, Sh3.62 Billion Expansion at Risk

Published October 13, 2026

Tata Chemicals Magadi warns that its suspended operations threaten more than 1,100 livelihoods and a Sh3.62 billion expansion project as it challenges the government's decision in court.

Petroleum tanker trucks transporting fuel along a highway in Kenya.

Business

KPC Holds Talks With Oil Workers Union as Strike Threat Raises Fuel Supply Concerns

Published October 10, 2026

Kenya Pipeline Company says it is negotiating with the oil workers union over unresolved labour grievances after receiving a strike notice, as concerns grow over possible disruptions to petroleum transportation.

SGR Phase 2B construction along the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu railway corridor

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Government Sets Aside Sh25 Billion for SGR Phase 2B Land Compensation

Published October 9, 2026

The government has set aside Sh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Standard Gauge Railway Phase 2B project.

Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe leads a delegation on a visit to Kenya National Police DT SACCO

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Botswana Vice President Leads Delegation to Study Kenya’s SACCO Model

Published October 8, 2026

Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has led a delegation to Kenya National Police DT SACCO to study Kenya’s experience in digital finance, governance, financial sustainability and cooperative growth.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaks at an agriculture summit in Nairobi

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Kenya Milk Production Rises to 5.2 Billion Litres as Dairy Returns Increase

Published October 8, 2026

Kenya’s milk production has increased from 4.6 billion to 5.2 billion litres, while the guaranteed minimum return for milk has risen from Sh37 to Sh50 per litre, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says.

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Anne Juuko Appointed EADB Director General

Published October 5, 2026

Anne Juuko has been appointed Director General of the East African Development Bank, taking over the regional development finance institution with more than two decades of experience in banking and financial markets.