President William Ruto announced the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, and beyond to Rwanda and DR Congo, starting in early 2026. This joint project aims to bolster regional trade and integration within the East African Community.

• The SGR extension will launch in January 2026.
• Kenya and Uganda will jointly extend the petroleum pipeline, with Kenya divesting 65 percent of shareholding in Kenya Pipeline Company via the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
• The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Devki Mega Steel Project in Osukuru, Tororo District, Uganda, where President Ruto joined President Yoweri Museveni.
• The steel project, led by Kenyan industrialist Dr. Narendra Raval, is expected to create 15,000 direct jobs in Uganda and contribute to the region's steel market projected to reach 52 million tonnes by 2034.

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reached a significant sustainability milestone, planting its one millionth tree as part of its ambitious "Much More Than Trees" initiative. The program aims to grow 10 million trees by 2030, contributing to Kenya's national environmental goals.

• DTB has planted over 1 million trees since the initiative launched in 2023, with a target of 10 million by 2030.
• The milestone was marked at the AMREF International University campus in Northlands, Ruiru, presided over by Principal Senior Deputy Director Forest Conservation and Management, Kenya Forest Service, Dr. Clement Ng’oriareng.
• The "Much More Than Trees" initiative, led by DTB Group Chief Executive Officer Nasim Devji, emphasizes not just planting but also monitoring, nurturing, and integrating trees with community livelihood benefits and environmental resilience.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos Ogamba, will inaugurate the Malaysia–Africa Higher Education Forum 2025 (MAHEF2025–Africa) in Nairobi on Monday, November 24. This inaugural African edition aims to strengthen higher education and research collaboration between Malaysia and participating African nations.

• Over 400 visitors and participants are attending the forum, which is a significant outreach initiative by Malaysia.
• The event, hosted by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), includes the Study in Malaysia Education Fair & Counsellor Workshop Kenya 2025.
• Kenya is a strong recruitment market for Malaysian universities due to affordable tuition, high-quality education, and scholarship opportunities, attracting increasing numbers of students.