Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in partnership with the British High Commission and Trade Mark Africa, has launched an E-Customs mobile application aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency and convenience for traders across border points. Speaking during the launch at the Busia One-Stop Border Point, British High Commission Chargé d’Affaires in Nairobi Dr. Ed Barnett said the innovation would revolutionize trade within the region. Dr. Barnett commended the progress achieved through the partnership with KRA, highlighting investments made in digital trade solutions including the Integrated Customs Management System, the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System and the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline. TradeMark Africa Board Chair Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe said the app would significantly reduce expenses incurred by traders.
Kenya is hosting the 2nd Africa Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) Special Convention on Diagnostics this week in Nairobi, bringing together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and development partners under the theme: “Strengthening Diagnostics, AMR Surveillance and Innovative Financing for Impact.” Held shortly after World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week, the Convention highlights the urgent need to bolster Africa’s diagnostic capacity to combat AMR, enhance early outbreak detection, and build resilient health systems. Representing the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Director for Public Health Dr Stephen Muleshe reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to placing diagnostics at the centre of Primary Health Care, Universal Health Coverage, and national health security. He noted Kenya’s progress over the past decade through expanded laboratory networks, strengthened genomic and AMR surveillance, integration of diagnostics into PHC, and increased domestic investment in health emergency preparedness. The Convention is also spotlighting innovations in diagnostic technologies, integrated surveillance models, and sustainable financing, including efforts to mobilise resources to accelerate AMR progress across the continent.
Principal Secretary for Irrigation, CPA Ephantus Kimotho has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing farmers’ capacity to adopt modern and climate-resilient irrigation practices. He noted that equipping farmers with the right knowledge is essential to help them cope with changing climate patterns and fully benefit from ongoing public investments in irrigation. He made the remarks during an inspection tour of the Kamata Irrigation Project and Household Irrigation Projects in Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu County, where the National Irrigation Authority is leading implementation. The delegation engaged farmers already benefitting from irrigated water—many of whom are now venturing into high-value agricultural enterprises including tomatoes, maize, vegetables, wheat, avocados, macadamia, passion fruit and tree tomatoes. Accompanying the Principal Secretary were: PS for Energy Alex Wachira, PS for Blue Economy, Ms. Betsy Njagi CBS; Irrigation Secretary, Land Reclamation and Climate Resilience, Mr. Joel Tanui; National Irrigation Authority CEO, Eng. Charles Muasya. They were also joined by Kabete MP James Githua Wamucukuru, Laikipia MP Jane Kagiri, Kiambaa MPJohn Kawanjiku, Thika MP Alice Nganga, and senior officials from both national and county governments.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns over the recent handover of Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kajiado.
While seeking a Statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources, the legislator questioned the constitutional, legal and environmental basis of the transfer, which was officiated by the President on 8th November 2025. Senator Omtatah noted that national parks are constitutionally vested in the national government, and altering their management touches directly on the mandates of the Kenya Wildlife Service, the National Land Commission, and compliance with the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013. He further called on the committee to examine whether public participation and environmental assessments were conducted, outline the revenue management framework under the new arrangement, and assess the precedent this transfer sets for other counties regarding control of national conservation resources.
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