July 12, 2023
Kenya: Protesters Block Mombasa Road Near Mlolongo As They Bring Down Nairobi Expressway Barrier
Motorists on Mombasa road have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution. Read more »
Kenya: New Deal Will Allow Kenyan Nurses, Midwives to Work in Saudi Arabia
Kenyan nurses and midwives will soon be able to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through a new deal. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi County, Habitat for Humanity Kenya Partner to Build Houses in Informal Settlements
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has today launched a two-year campaign dubbed 'Home Equals' aimed at addressing housing deficits for people living in informal settlements. Read more »
Kenya: UK Trade Body Opens First Nairobi Office With Target on Trade, Training
The United Kingdom's (UK's) trade body, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT), has opened its first office in Nairobi with a focus on trade and training. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways to Update Flyers on Flight Cancellation in Real Time
Kenya Airways (KQ) has introduced an advanced flight communication service that will update customers in the event of flight schedule changes. Read more »
Kenya: Uber Rolls Out New Products That Allow Customers to Book Rides in Advance
Uber has introduced Uber Reserve, a product that allows riders to book trips for upcoming travel of up to 90 days in advance. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom's Workforce Increases By 675 After Ethiopia's Entry
The number of Safaricom staff increased by 675 in the full year ending March this year, a new report shows, coming on the back of Ethiopia's entry. Read more »
Kenya: Truck Driver's Quick Action Averts Disaster at Ngata Bridge Black Spot on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
A brave truck driver averted massive deaths at the Ngata Bridge black spot along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway when his vehicle experience a tyre burst. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Govt Halts Retesting of PSV Drivers in Last Ditch Effort to Avert Strike Action
The government has suspended the mandatory retesting of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in a bid to forestall a looming strike set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns Against Violent Protests on July 12
President William Ruto has warned against violent opposition protests tomorrow saying no deaths or destruction of property will be tolerated. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Bans Odinga's Wednesday Protest, Vows 'All Lawful Means' to Stop It
The National Police Service has outlawed planned anti-government protests organized by the opposition citing infringements on the part of Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Says 1,2m Signatures Pressuring Govt on Finance Act 2023
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party now says it has already collected 1.2 million signatures. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Judiciary to Dispense With Finance Act Case
President William Ruto has urged the judiciary to dispense with the Finance Act case as soon as possible. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Ask Show to Resume After Three Years
Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya Regional Show (ASK) opens its doors this month after a three years lull occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inks Deal With ICAO to Host African Indian Ocean Aviation Week
Kenya has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the hosting of the 8th African Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week Conference for the first… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Promising Kenyan Entrepreneurs of 2023
If there's a group determined to make it despite the challenges the Kenyan economy is facing, it's the Kenyan entrepreneurs esp those in the arts, culture, & creatives… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: DIB Bank Kenya Plans to Bolster Trade Between Kenya and UAE
DIB Bank Kenya seeks to double support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more »
Kenya: Construction of 'Dishi na County' 10 Central Kitchens in Nairobi Progressing Well - Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the construction of the 10 central kitchens "Dishi na County" is progressing quite well. Read more »
Kenya: Mawingu Starts Expansion to 25 Counties After Getting Funding
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu is expanding its internet coverage to an additional 25 counties as it seeks to provide affordable internet to more Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Second-Hand Clothes Earn Govt U.S.$112.67 million in Taxes
The Kenyan Government earned Sh15.85 billion ($112.67 million) in taxes from the mitumba sector in 2021, a new report shows, highlighting the impact of the sector on the economy. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA to Increase Lending Rate to 13% After CBK Hiked Base Rate
NCBA Bank has increased its base lending rate to 13 percent after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) late last month hiked base rate to contain inflation. Read more »
Kenya: Pesapal, Sokohela Unveil New Credit Product for SMEs
Digital payment company Pesapal has partnered with digital credit provider Sokohela to launch a new credit product for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Holds Road Marking Exercise in Eastleigh
The Nairobi City County Compliance and Security Inspectorate Sub-sector held a road marking exercise in Eastleigh ward. Read more »
Kenya: I Have Always Carpooled With Azimio Leaders, Karua Says
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that she practices carpooling with other Azimio leaders to cut on the fuel costs. Read more »