Eldoret recently hosted the inaugural Biashara Pawa Dialogue, a new initiative under the IYBA-SEED program by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, aimed at empowering women and youth entrepreneurs in underserved sectors.

• Over 120 participants, including entrepreneurs and stakeholders, attended the forum hosted by Eldohub.
• Magdaline Chepkemboi, Founder and Executive Director of Eldohub, emphasized creating inclusive pathways for young people and women to thrive.
• The dialogue highlighted challenges such as access to finance and markets, with solutions like peer-to-peer learning and cooperative financing discussed.

Flynas, a privately owned Saudi low-cost airline, has launched direct flights between Nairobi and Riyadh, aiming to capitalize on increasing traffic and strengthen economic ties between Kenya and Saudi Arabia.

• The new route is expected to cut travel times and facilitate partnerships across various sectors including agriculture, energy, finance, and tourism.
• Stefan Magiera, Chief Commercial Officer of Flynas, stated that the route marks the beginning of stronger diplomatic and economic ties.
• In 2024, Saudi Arabia surpassed the UK as Kenya's second largest source of remittances.

President William Ruto has inaugurated the construction of the China-Kenya International Commerce Centre, a Sh5 billion mixed-use development at the Jamhuri Showground in Nairobi.

• The project is a Sh5 billion investment and spans over 68,000 square metres, directly creating 3,000 jobs for Kenyans.
• The development includes a five-star hotel and other modern facilities, transforming underutilized government assets into growth engines.
• Promoted by China Plaza Group Co. Ltd, the project aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.