November 21
Kenya: Kewopa Wants Femicide Declared a National Disaster
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Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association(KEWOPA) has asked the president to declare femicide a national disaster following the recent killings of women in the country. Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Warns of Impact of New Tax Laws
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Audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned Kenyans of the potential impacts of new tax laws proposed in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Tax Procedures… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Vaccinate 22 Million Animals in Nationwide Campaign
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Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism
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Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »
Kenya: No Climate Deal in Sight As COP29 Ends Friday in Baku
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COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Initiative to Combat Hunger in Schools
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First Lady Rachel Ruto has pledged to establish kitchen gardens in all public schools as part of her efforts to support the school feeding program. Read more »
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Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers
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A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to… Read more »
November 20
Uganda: Opposition Politician's Abduction in Kenya Continues 'A Growing and Worrying Trend of Transnational Repression'
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Reacting to the abduction of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Ugandan opposition politician and former presidential candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Nairobi, Kenya on 16… Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Abduction in Nairobi - Accountability Demanded
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National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has demanded accountability from Kenyan security agencies regarding the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition… Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Rolls Out New Notes for 50, 100, 200 and 500 With New Signatures
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the rollout of newly redesigned banknotes, following the retirement of former CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge. Read more »
Kenya: Byanyima Demands Govt Release Husband Besigye Following 'Abduction in Kenya'
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The alleged abduction in Kenya comes on the back of a similar experience suffered by 36 members of Dr Kizza Besigye political house in Kisumu four months ago. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Promises People-Centred Foreign Policy
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Kenya's foreign policy will be reviewed and aligned with emerging global realities and complexities, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: KNHRC Says 1,376 Arbitrary Arrests Documented Since June
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) recorded a total of 1,376 arbitrary arrests and 610 cases of injuries between June 18 and November 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Mediation Team Settles On Sh387bn for Counties
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Lawmarkers have reached an agreement on the revenue allocation for devolved units proposing Sh 387 billion for the Financial Year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spent Sh2.1 Billion On Haiti Security Mission Despite U.S. Funding Pledge
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The National Government has spent Sh2.1 billion on multinational security operations in Haiti, despite earlier assurances from the United States to fund the mission. Read more »
Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa
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Kenya: Foreign Policy Review - Ruto Roots for Whole-of-Society Approach to Diplomacy
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President William Ruto has commended the Foreign Policy draft review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that economic transformation is dependent on forward-looking… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh100mn to 16-Day Women-Led Camapign Against Femicide
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President William Ruto has announced a Sh100 million allocation to support a 16-day campaign against femicide spearheaded by women leaders. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift
Business Day Africa
Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: 7 Killed, Dozens Displaced in Nairobi's Majengo Slums Fire
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Seven people, including three family members, perished in a fire that broke out in Majengo slums, Nairobi on Tuesday night. Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
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Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Karanja Directs Registration for Mung Beans, Cocoyam Farmers
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as 'Ndegu,' and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Experts Meet in Nairobi to Tackle Illicit Small Arms Proliferation
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The Forum of Small Arms and Light Weapons Experts Meeting has kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together regional stakeholders to strategize on combatting the spread of illicit arms. Read more »
Kenya: Informal Settlements in Kisumu to Benefit From Sh1.6bn Sanitation Program
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Informal settlements in the lakeside city of Kisumu are benefiting from an ambitious sanitation program worth Sh1.6 billion, aimed at reducing raw effluent being discharged into… Read more »
