September 11
Kenya: Kenya Airways Warns of Flight Delays Amid Avition Workers Strike
The Kenya Airways has warned of delays and cancellations of flights to and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport due to Airport workers strike that has paralysed operations. Read more »
Kenya: Passengers Left Stranded At JKIA As Aviation Workers Strike Begins
Passengers have been left stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after workers began their strike amid unmet demands over the Adani deal. Read more »
Kenya: Passengers Stranded At JKIA As Aviation Staff Strike Over Adani Deal
Passengers have been stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers began the strike over the controversial Adani deal. Read more »
September 10
Kenya: Kenya Power Rules Out Electrical Fault in Hillside Endarasha Fire Tragedy
Kenya Power has ruled out an electrical fault as the cause of the fire that claimed the lives of 21 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri last week. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Commence Probe On Sh1.4bn Tax Waiver By KPA
Members of Parliament have launched investigations into tax waivers amounting to Sh1.4 billion issued by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the last financial year, amid… Read more »
Kenya: Long Distance Truck Drivers Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Insecurity
Long Distance truck drivers have expressed their fear and concern over increasing state of insecurity along Kisumu- Busia Highway and Eldoret- Malaba Highway where truck drivers… Read more »
Kenya: Engineers Call for Transparency, Inclusivity On JKIA's Proposed Lease to Adani
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK has called out for more transparency and inclusivity on the proposed lease of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Jkia) to the Adani… Read more »
Kenya: Court Freezes Proposed JKIA Lease By Adani in Urgent Suit
The High Court has issued a stay order prohibiting the government from implementing or acting on the privately initiated lease for the development of additional facilities at the… Read more »
September 09
Kenya: Ruto Says 40,000 Housing Units to Be Built for People Relocated From Riparian Land in Nairobi
The construction of Nairobi's Kibera Affordable Housing Project is progressing well. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Eyes Tracking Devices On LPG Cylinders to Combat Theft
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) plans to introduce tracking devises on LPG cylinders to combat theft. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury to Cut Vat, Corporation Taxes and Paye Rates
The National Treasury is proposing tax cuts, Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has announced. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Invests Sh644mn in Cyber Security Amid Spiraling Cases
NCBA Bank invested $5 million dollars (Sh644.5 million) in cyber security as cyber-attack threats over the last year. Read more »
Kenya: Bankers to Pay Sh10,000 Annual Fee Under New Bill
If a new bill passes in Parliament, bankers in the country will be required to pay Sh10,000 per year as a license. Read more »
September 06
Kenya: Pending Bills Drop By Sh106.6bn As State Moves to Clear Debt
The National Government's pending bills dropped by Sh106.6 billion to Sh516.27 billion in the full year ending June 30, 2024, partly driven by the recent state's initiative to… Read more »
Kenya: State House Spends Sh963mn On New Vehicles, Building Refurbishment
The state house continues to spend large on hospitality, travel, and allowances despite the austerity pledge by President William Ruto, according to a new report by the Controller… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Reports Partial Nationwide Electricity Outage
Kenya Power has announced a partial nationwide power cut, impacting thousands of households and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority, Kenic Work to Boost Uptake of Kenyan Internet Domain
The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) that aims to ensure the country's smooth transition to the digital era. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Outages in Several Parts of the Country
Kenya Power has announced a power outage in several parts of the country, the second one within a week. Read more »
September 05
Botswana: Smart Applications to Expand to Botswana
Biometric tech company Smart Applications International plans to expand into Botswana to capture a larger market share in the southern African country. Read more »
Kenya: NLC Blames Six Road Construction Agencies in Sh56bn Compensation Row
Six road construction agencies have been blamed for delays in compensating individuals displaced to make way for 123 road construction projects across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Absa Spends Sh60bn in Sustainability Efforts in 2023
Absa Bank Kenya invested Sh60 billion into sustainability initiatives in 2023, highlighting growing investments in clean as well as projects that support communities. Read more »
Kenya: Medics Threaten to Down Tools in Two Week Over Unsettled Salary Arrears
Unions representing doctors, nurses, clinic officers have threatened industrial action within the next 14 days citing salary arrears owed to health workers across the 47 counties. Read more »
Kenya: Unlocking Kenyan Fintech Potential - Trends Research Sponsors Africa Fintech Summit 2024
Trends Research, a leading data technology company headquartered in the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, is excited to sponsor the Africa Fintech Summit 2024, taking place from… Read more »
September 04
Kenya: Labour CS Mutua Addresses JKIA Workers Amid Privatization Concerns
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua engaged over 1,000 aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, addressing mounting… Read more »
Kenya: County Workers Threaten Strike Over Pay Disparities, Issue 21-Day Notice
Devolved units across Kenya's 47 counties are facing a looming crisis as county government workers threaten to down tools over unresolved pay grievances. Read more »