April 22
Africa: Prosper Africa Coordinator British a. Robinson in Kenya to Speak At Amcham Business Summit and Lead U.S. Investor Delegation
Prosper Africa
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson will be in Kenya from April 22-27, leading a U.S. investor delegation to the fourth annual American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)… Read more »
Kenya: Kande Confirmed As Knqa Director General
Capital FM
Alice Kande has been confirmed as the new Kenya National Qualification Authority(KNQA) Director General to replace Juma Mukhwana who is currently serving as the Industry Principal… Read more »
Kenya: Energy Efficiency Can Help Manufacturers Cut Costs, EPRA
Capital FM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged manufacturers and industries to embrace energy efficiency and management to lessen their energy costs during… Read more »
Kenya: Huawei to Sponsor University Students to Undergo Tech Training in S.Africa
Capital FM
Huawei Kenya is set to sponsor selected students from different universities in the country in a technology teaching program in South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: DTB Scales Up Operations in Kenya, Commissions 4 New Branches
Capital FM
Trust Bank (DTB) has scaled up its operations in Kenya after opening four new branches located in Gikomba, Tom Mboya, Global Trade Centre (GTC) and Bomet Town. Read more »
April 21
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross On High Alert As Estates, Roads Flood in Nairobi
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross has mobilized tactical teams to aid in search and rescue efforts in various parts of Nairobi affected by Saturday's heavy rainfall. Read more »
Kenya: Executions? Never Under My Watch - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reiterated his vow when he took over office in August 2022 that extrajudicial killings and executions will never happen under his watch. Read more »
Kenya: Calls for Transparent Probe Into General Ogolla's Death Gain Traction
Capital FM
Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed. Read more »
Kenya: Lorna Ogolla Honors Father's Legacy, Urges Pursuit of Excellence Amidst Adversity
Capital FM
Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's… Read more »
Kenya: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Kenya [document]
State Department
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Leads the Nation in Farewell to General Ogolla, Burial Honors Accordance With His Wishes
Capital FM
President William Ruto, the Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, will lead the nation in bidding farewell to military chief General Francis Ogolla. Read more »
April 19
Ethiopia: Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Business Day Africa
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Commerce SEC Visits Nairobi Amid Farmer Protest On Poultry Exports
Business Day Africa
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is slated to visit Kenya next week ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming State visit to Washington in May. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify
The Herald
Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Honor CDF Ogolla's Burial Wish, Duale Says
Capital FM
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Thursday, will be laid to… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
Capital FM
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen
Capital FM
Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home. Read more »
Kenya: Portable Ginnery Could Revive Kenya's Ailing Cotton Industry
IPS
Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenya's ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable cotton ginnery. Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
Capital FM
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Capital FM
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Olympics Champion Nowicki Elated to Return to 'Second Home' in Nairobi
Capital FM
Olympics hammer throw champion Wojciech Nowicki says he has enjoyed competing in Kenya in the past three years and that is why he keeps coming back. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash
Capital FM
Kenya has started three days of mourning the death of its military chief General Francis Ogolla following a helicopter crash Thursday. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kenyan Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash, President Says
VOA
Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?
DW
Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics.… Read more »