Kenya embraces stablecoins for faster global trade

Kenya is rapidly adopting stablecoins, digital currencies backed by real-world assets, to revolutionize cross-border trade and payments. This shift offers businesses and individuals faster, cheaper, and more accessible transaction methods compared to traditional banking systems.

Kenya Urged to Prioritise Eye Health as New Global Report Projects KSh 33 Billion Annual Economic Boost

A new global report reveals that prioritizing eye health in Kenya could lead to an annual economic boost of over KSh 33 billion, representing a tenfold return on investment from implementing six affordable interventions.

VASP Explained: Kenya’s New Crypto Rulebook

Kenya's Parliament has passed the VASP Bill, a significant move to regulate digital assets like Bitcoin, shifting them from a regulatory grey area to a supervised marketplace. While awaiting presidential assent and detailed regulations, the bill signals a new era for crypto firms in Kenya, requiring licenses, segregation of client funds, and coordinated oversight by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).

Kenya hosts major global halal business expo