April 25
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemi
State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Reduce Annual Budget Days After They Increased Budget Ceiling
President William Ruto has challenged the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to significantly reduce their budget in the next financial year following the launch of Bunge… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Kenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
April 23
Africa: 21 African Countries Enact Rules for Non-Resident Suppliers to Pay Vat Online
21 African countries have enacted rules for non-resident suppliers to pay value-added tax (VAT) or goods and services tax (GST) on electronically supplied services. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Huawei to Sponsor University Students to Undergo Tech Training in S.Africa
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
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 23
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Still an Investment Destination of Choice
President William Ruto has said Kenya remains a competitive investment destination of choice. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blamed for Exposing Farmers to Sub-Standard Fertilizer
Senators are accusing the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) of dropping their guard and exposing farmers to sub-standard fertilisers. Read more »
Kenya: Energy Efficiency Can Help Manufacturers Cut Costs, EPRA
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 »
April 19
Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash
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: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating
Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency. Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Train Suspended As Heavy Rains Render a Section of Railway Line Inaccessible
Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nairobi -Nanyuki train services following heavy rains across the country which have destroyed a section of the railway. Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Projected to Grow By 5pc, EY Tax Advisors
Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2024, according to global tax advisors Ernst & Young (EY). Read more »
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tough Action to Be Taken Against Those Who Violate Traffic Laws
Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich
The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »