July 19, 2023
Kenya: IMF Supports Kenya's Tax Hikes As It Okays Sh136.9bn Loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for the government's tax hikes even as it extended another Sh136.9 billion loan. Read more »
Kenya: Tense Calm Prevails in Mlolongo After Chaotic July 12 Showdown
A tense calm prevailed Wednesday in Mlolongo - last week's epicenter of opposition-led anti-government protests - as Raila Odinga's Azimio Coalition readied for yet another… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Protests to Continue on July 20 as Planned
Azimio leader Raila Odinga says Thursday protests will proceed as planned. Read more »
Kenya: Over 300 Arrested in Kenya Protests
More than 300 people were arrested Wednesday as Kenyans took to the streets to protest the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Wants Lenders Stopped From Repossessing Jobless Kenyans Assets
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatangi has sponsored a motion in the Senate to stop lending institutions from repossessing movable assets taken by unemployed Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge President Ruto to Repeal the Finance Act
The Kenya Catholic Conference Bishops have urged President William Ruto to listen to the plea of Kenyans and withdraw the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Mutua Sustains Criticism Over UN's 'Biased' Assessment of Protests
Kenya on Wednesday continued its criticism of the United Nations (UN) regarding its assessment of the opposition's anti-government protests in the country. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Orders Schools Closure Over Opposition Protests
Schools in Kenya's two main cities will remain closed Wednesday following planned protests by the Opposition over a high cost of living crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pleads With Odinga to Call Off Protests, Resume Dialogue
Amid raging political temperatures in the country, Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pleaded with Opposition leader Raila Odinga to call off the planned… Read more »
Kenya: 'Sufuria Movement' to Be Launched as Azimio Says 3-Day Demos to Go on From July 19
Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party says planned three days of anti-government protests will go on as planned. Read more »
Kenya: Respite in Sight? Government Plans to Renovate Four Stadia Ahead of Afcon 2027
Sports Kenya have issued a tender notice calling for interested contractors to rehabilitate four stadia in Nairobi and Eldoret as Kenya waits for the answer to its bid for the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: 2 More Petitioners Seek Court Order to Stop July 19's Protests
Two more petitioners have moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop tomorrow's planned demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Majanja, Mugambi, Christine Meoli Named to 3-Judge Bench Impaneled to Hear Finance Act Petition
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench t9 hear and determine the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Regulator Targets Illegal Spa, Wellness Facilities in a New Crackdown
The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) plans to crackdown on illegal spa and well facilities masquerading in these sectors. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Equity Hosts Kenya, DRC Investors Ahead of Trade Missions
Equity Group Holdings hosted a delegation of investors from Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of trade missions. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Resumes Operations At Mlolongo After Protest Destructions
The Nairobi Expressway has resumed operations at the Mlolongo, Syokimau and Standard Gauge Railway Toll Stations even as restoration works go on vandalism during last Wednesday's… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Police Action Against Protest Organizers and Financiers
Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Director of Criminal Investigations Boss Mohammed Amin to initiate an investigation, apprehend,… Read more »
Africa: We Can Build a Prosperous Africa With Our Resources, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said it is possible to build a more integrated, prosperous and stable Africa. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Extend Internet Connectivity to Insecurity Prone Areas
The National government has said it will extend fiber internet connectivity to reach all insecurity prone areas in the North Rift region. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Opposition Won't Not Be Allowed to Engage in Demonstrations
President William Ruto has vowed to stop the Opposition from engaging in demonstrations. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Condemns Police Excesses in Chaotic Azimio Protest Called By Odinga
Kenya's Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has condemned the use of brutal force by the police to break protests amid calls for authorities to exercise… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK, KCCB, SUPKEM Urge President Ruto to Repeal Finance Act
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have urged President William Ruto to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Landlords Lose 30% of Revenue Monthly Due to Lack of Automation - Report
Kenyan landlords and property managers are losing 30 percent of revenue monthly due to lack of automation, new data reveals. Read more »
Kenya: 200 Co-Operative CEOs Trained on Business, Strategic Management Skills
Over 200 co-operative CEOs benefitted from CIC Group's business and strategic management skills to grow the sector. Read more »
Africa: Continent Must Support African Export-Import Bank - President Ruto
President William Ruto has asked Africa to support the African Export-Import Bank. Read more »