A renewed push for national economic delivery was initiated when Lee Kinyanjui, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, signed Performance Contracts with the CEOs and chairs of State Agencies (SAGAs) within the ministry. The CS positioned MITI as essential to nation-building by emphasizing that ministry success was a result of teamwork. "We bear a huge responsibility to make the nation work unlocking jobs through value.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

The 2026 Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) was introduced by Kenyan businessmen in an effort to strengthen the nation's manufacturing industry. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers' CEO, Tobias Alando, told reporters in Nairobi, the country's capital, that the policy paper is a workable and urgent road map for realizing the manufacturing sector's full potential. "The MPA 2026 provides a clear blueprint for industrial transformation.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd March 2026

Kenya's commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been reiterated by President William Ruto, who has described the framework as essential to increasing intra-African trade and opening up economic opportunities throughout the continent. The President stated that greater trade integration was essential to Africa's economic transformation and the expansion of both public and private sector businesses in comments made.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026

Kenya’s import bill climbed sharply in the third quarter of 2025, driven largely by surging demand for industrial machinery, iron, and steel—an indicator of renewed momentum in infrastructure development and capital investment.According to the latest Q3 2025 Balance of Payments Statistical Release by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), total imports rose to Sh725 billion, marking a 7.4 percent increase compared to the same period.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 13th January 2026

Metso and Rock Plant Ltd., a reputable and long-standing dealership for top construction and quarrying machinery brands in East Africa, have reached a distribution agreement.With this deal, Metso's footprint in East Africa will be strengthened through a strategic, growth-oriented cooperation. In Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Rock Plant will serve as a representative for Metso's crushing and screening machinery, components, and services.One of.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th December 2025

The Pan-African developer and operator of premier integrated industrial zones, ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), has formally opened an office in Kenya. The corporation is creating industrial parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kilifi, Mombasa, Naivasha, and Eldoret, which is a major step in Kenya's economic diversification and industrial transformation.Kenya has established itself as a competitive hub for trade,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2025

Via the Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT), Vietnam's PSL Machinery and the Tanzanian government have formally inked a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement.PSL Machinery will supply sophisticated processing lines, transfer state-of-the-art technology, and offer thorough workforce training as part of this deal, laying the groundwork for Tanzania's high-potential industry to undergo a full-scale modernization.This arrangement, according to.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 10th October 2025

Turkish exports accounted for 217 million US dollars of the 284 million US dollars in commerce between Tanzania and Turkey last year, indicating both a trade deficit and a growing economic partnership between the two nations.As part of strategic efforts to strengthen trade and industrial cooperation between the two nations, the figures were revealed in Dar es Salaam during the Turkiye–Tanzania Steel Trade Delegation, a high-level business.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th September 2025

Tanzania has opened its first state-of-the-art copper processing plant in Chunya District, Mbeya Region, marking a dramatic turn towards industrial self-reliance. This breakthrough not only represents progress but also a daring reevaluation of Tanzania's position in the global resource economy. This facility is revolutionizing the nation's copper value chain and bringing it into line with the need for clean energy technologies worldwide..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th August 2025

Kenyan President William Ruto is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, where he is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to finalize a new strategic partnership agreement covering the period from 2025 to 2030. The deal, announced on Kenya’s national broadcaster on June 29, aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries in key areas including trade, innovation, climate action, and security.A major objective of.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd July 2025

Tanzania is preparing to halt steel imports due to a sharp increase in local manufacturing output, signaling a major step forward in the country’s industrialization agenda.During a visit to Lodhia Industries in Mkuranga District, Coast Region, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo—Minister in the President's Office for Planning and Investment—praised the nation's progress, describing the expansion of domestic steel production as transformative. He noted.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 5th June 2025

Dr. Juma Mukhwana, principal secretary for industry, has urged Kenyans to put money into the nation's manufacturing sector, claiming it has the capacity to spur economic growth and industrialization.Using shared production facilities established by the government at County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs), Dr. Mukhwana said the State was enticing both domestic and foreign investors to enter the profitable industry. The PS stated that.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 4th April 2025