Werner Enterprises truck. PHOTO/COURTESY Werner Enterprises, a major American freight carrier headquartered in Nebraska, has flatly denied claims that it is recruiting Kenyan truck drivers to work in the United States. The clarification came on Wednesday, through a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. The company stated, “Werner Enterprises wishes to clarify that we are…

Business Environment. PHOTO/COURTESY Kenya’s manufacturers have raised alarm over rising and unpredictable taxation, warning that the harsh business environment is discouraging investment even as the government pursues a target of Sh309 billion in foreign direct investment by 2028. Industry players argue that the sector, which the government counts on to spur job creation and economic…

IMF Headquarters in Washington DC. PHOTO/COURTESY The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that nations with opaque borrowing practices risk falling into debt crises, citing evidence that a lack of disclosure raises costs and scares off investors. The caution comes as Kenya’s public debt climbed to Sh12.1 trillion by June 30, 2025, sparking debate over…

Anne Waiguru breaking ground for a project. PHOTO/COURTESY Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday launched three development projects in one day, handing over construction sites for Kiumbu and Wamumu markets in Mwea and breaking ground for a housing scheme in Sagana, Ndia. The two markets will provide space for about 700 traders once completed. Each…

L to R): Dominic Kavugwi – Director Partnership & Growth, Bolttech, Vivian Odhiambo – Retail & Trade Ecosystem Manager, Loop; James Karanja-Director, Ropem Telecommunications; and Anthony Njihia. PHOTO/COURTESY Kenyan enterprises now have a new way to secure and manage their digital infrastructure, following the introduction of Samsung’s Knox platform through a partnership with financial technology…