May 29, 2022
Africa: Stakeholders Raise Concern Over Low Consumption of Coffee in Africa
Stakeholders in the coffee sector have raised concerns over low consumption of coffee in Africa despite being the second populous continent. Read more »
May 27, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Medics Review Max International Patented Technology
Dozens of medics from Kenya have attended the first medical symposium by the US-based Max International when they assessed the firm's patented technology, that seeks to promote… Read more »
Kenya: UK Rolls Out Programmes to Support Horticulture Trade in Kenya
The United Kingdom has rolled out programmes as part of efforts to boost the growth of Kenyan horticultural products through targeted trade and investment support. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Kenya: FedEX Express Launches Its First Regular Flight Into Kenya
FedEx Express has announced plans to introduce the first regularly scheduled service flight to Kenya in a bid to enhance its services to and from Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Family Bank Acquires Sh1.95 Billion for Lending to SMEs, Education Sector
Family Bank has secured a total of Sh1.95 billion from BlueOrchard Finance Ltd managed funds to extend to the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and to support the education… Read more »
Kenya: Hope for Cheaper Power Bills as Independent Power Producer Gets Connected
Kenyans are inching closer to getting lower power bills as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) is set to commence generating geothermal power from steam wells drilled in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Proposes Additional Sh63.9 Billion Budget to Cater for Fuel, Food Interventions
The Government has proposed an additional Sh63.9 billion in new adjustments to the supplementary budget which is meant to cater for fuel price stabilization and the ongoing drought… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Gazettes Digitally Inclusive Products for Persons With Disabilities
Kenya has become the first country in Africa to develop a digital accessibility standard for persons with disabilities. Read more »
Kenya: Electricity Demand in Kenya Hits New Record Peak
Kenya's demand for electricity has hit a new peak demand of 2,051 megawatts(MW) up from 2,036MW recorded in November 2021, pointing to accelerated growth and recovery in demand… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Kenya: Odinga Pledges Permanent Tax, Paye Exemption for PWDs
Azimio Coalition Presidential hopeful Raila Odinga has promised to exempt Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from paying tax on their income derived from employment. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Undo SGR, Port Deals If He Wins in August
Deputy President William Ruto has pledged to return major port operations shifted to Naivasha and Nairobi back to the Coast to end the economic deprivation facing local… Read more »
Kenya: Faulu Bank Launches New Contactless Cards With 3D Security Features
Faulu Microfinance bank has launched its new contactless card which now allows its users to tap and pay on the go. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Firm Partners With Kenyan Investor to Build World's Largest Battery Plant in DR Congo
A solar battery manufacturing plant is set to be constructed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to manufacture electric storage batteries to power smart cities in Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Blockchain Tech Deployed to Curb Theft of Gemstone in Taita Taveta
Years back at an international gemstone fair in Europe, a veteran buyer drawn by a unique green stone displayed in one of the stands was perplexed to see the tag indicating the… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Kenya: Rural Farmers Turn to Vegetable Farming to End Market Dependence as Prices Soar
The idea was first met with skepticism and frowns. Small-scale farm holders kept asking question after question. They demanded clarification and answers. Finally, they reluctantly… Read more »
Kenya: Night Inferno Leaves Scores of Kenol Residents Counting Losses
Property of unknown value was destroyed after a business building caught fire in Kenol town, Murang'a County. Read more »
Kenya: KAM Warns of Looming Food Crisis Should Wheat, Maize Shortage Persist
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has raised concern over a looming food crisis should the ongoing shortage of maize and wheat in the country persists. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Oppose Yatani's Plan to Increase Tax on Alcohol, Flour
Legislators in the Finance Committee of the National Assembly are urging their colleagues to shoot down proposals by the National Treasury to increase taxes on basic food… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Committee Opposes Yatani's Plan to Increase Tax on Basic Commodities
Legislators in the Finance Committee of the National Assembly are urging their colleagues to shoot down proposals by the National Treasury to increase taxes on basic food… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Kenya: Equity Introduces Chat Banking On Whatsapp, Facebook and Telegram
Equity has introduced its Equity Virtual Assistant (EVA), the Bank's chat banking platform on social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Decline at Auction as Traders Withdraw Huge Volumes
Tea prices have continued to decline at the tea auction falling below the minimum price of Shs 279 set by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). Read more »
Kenya: KPA Completes Phase Two of Second Container Terminal
Phase-Two of the Sh32 billion second container terminal at the port of Mombasa is complete and set for commissioning next month. Read more »
May 21, 2022
Kenya: 8 Dead in Dawn Road Accident Along Nairobi-Mai Mahiu Road
Eight people were killed and several others injured after a bus rammed into a lorry ferrying sand along the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu Road. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Closure of Isiolo Gold Mine Over Environmental Concerns
The Government has shut down gold mining at Kom area in Isiolo county to pave way for an environmental audit. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA, Agencies Faulted for Deaths Reported at Demolished Building in Ruiru
The Association of Kenyan Engineers has blamed the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and other construction agencies for the two deaths and several injuries that occurred… Read more »