June 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Monthly Inflation Rises Slightly to 8% in May
Kenya's monthly inflation increased slightly to 8 percent in the month of May, attributed to high prices of food and non-food items. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Adoption of Circular Economy Will Create Jobs, Keep Environment Clean - PS Ng'eno
Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno says Kenya was accelerating the adoption of circular economy as part of its sustainable waste management so as to… Read more »
Kenya: Clearing and Forwarding Experts Root for Tech in Operations
Clearing and forwarding experts are rooting for the adoption of technology in the sector to enhance efficient service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: Over 4 Million Farmers Registered in 5 Months
A total of 4,287,713 farmers have been registered in the past five months in the ongoing farmers registration drive, data from the Agriculture and Interior Ministry shows. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: CBK Governor Nominee Thugge Roots for Issuance of Locally Sold Dollar Denominated Bond
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor nominee Kamau Thugge is proposing the issuance of locally sold dollar denominated bond with the government offering good rate to aid liquidity. Read more »
Kenya: USIU-Africa's Team Tawi Win the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship
A team of student tech innovators from USIU-Africa in Kenya have won the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship competition after a final round judging of three finalists… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Services Resume as Staff Sign CBA Agreement With Nairobi County Government
City Hall is back in full operation after an agreement was reached between the staff and the Nairobi County Government. Read more »
Kenya: British American Tobacco Steps Up Sustainable Agriculture With Own Farmers
Cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco has rolled out an avocado planting programme to ensure food and financial security for its farmers across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-KAA CEO Appointed ICAO Regional Director Eastern, Southern Africa
Kenya's Lucy Wanjiku Mbugua has been appointed the Regional Director for International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Eastern and Southern African Office. Read more »
Kenya: Boost for SMEs as Pesapal Unveils Real-Time Payments Settlement in Kenya
Digital payment platform Pesapal has introduced a real-time settlement for merchants in Kenya, enabling fast transfer of funds into their accounts. Read more »
Kenya: Housing Fund Will Attract Foreign Investment, Finance Bill Should Be Passed - CBK Governor Nominee Thugge
Nominee for Central Bank of Kenya Governor post Kamau Thugge has defended the proposed Finance Bill 2023 despite vehement opposition from various stakeholders, insisting it will be… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Withdraws From Bi-Partisan Talks Until Finance Bill is Revoked
Azimio - One Kenya Coalition Parliamentary Group says it will not take part in the bipartisan talks until the contentious Finance Bill is withdrawn. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India Stage Joint Naval Drill to Foster Interoperability
Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) Jasiri and Indian Navy Ship (INS) Trishul has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) outside the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: KURA Invites Bids for Establishment of Nairobi Intelligent Transport System
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has invited bids for the establishment of the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and junction improvement project, Phase 1. Read more »
Kenya: Nearly 5 in 10 Millennials Pay Sh11-50 for Content Per Day
About five in 10 (46 percent) of millennials pay between Sh11 and Sh50, excluding platform fees, to access online content every day. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Seeks Views on Proposed Haile-Selassie Exit Expansion
The Nairobi Expressway is seeking public views on the construction of the new Haile-Selassie Exit consisting of five lanes. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Kenya: Small Scale Tea Growers Forced to Adapt to New Ways of Mitigating Climate Crisis
When taking a sip of tea, remember this is a beverage grounded in the rift valley, Central western and South Nyanza parts of Kenya which is consumed locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Media Owners Association Opposed to 15% Excise Duty on Alcohol, Gambling Ads
The Media Owners Association (MOA) is opposed to the introduction of 15 percent excise duty on advertisements related to alcoholic beverages, betting, gaming and lotteries. Read more »
Kenya: UNICEF Launches First Period Tracker App Specifically Designed for Girls
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched 'Oky Kenya', an adapted version of the world's first period tracker offline app, specifically designed… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Russia to Boost Trade Relations
Kenya will deepen its relations with Russia to increase trade volumes. Read more »
Kenya: Enhanced Infrastructural Connectivity Will Boost Intra-African Trade, President Ruto
President William Ruto said the continent must establish a sustainable funding to accelerate the overhaul of its infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CS Njeru in the U.S. for World Bank Housing Conference, to Woo Diaspora on Housing Investment
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru is in the US to attend the World Bank-organized Global Affordable Housing Conference and to… Read more »
Kenya: Millennials Keen on Financial News - Media Survey
More than half of millennials consuming news are keen on reporting covering wealth creation and how to become financially independent. Read more »
Kenya: Communication Workers Union Pleads With Govt to Help 180 Foreign Workers Stranded in the Country
The government has been called upon to come to the aid of over 180 foreign workers in the communication sector in the country following a court battle over their pay. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Says Over Reliance on Dollar Affecting Trade
President William Ruto has urged African countries to adopt local currencies as modes of payment to boost trade. Read more »