January 03
Kenya: KRA Announces Temporary Closure of Itax System for Maintenance
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the temporary closure of the iTax portal for maintenance. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Slams Opposition's Call for Demonstrations, Urges Focus on Solutions
President William Ruto has criticized the opposition's move to revive demonstrations, emphasizing that the approach will lead to destruction and chaos rather than providing… Read more »
January 02
Kenya: President Ruto Blames Some Individuals in Judiciary for Derailing Govt Programs
President William Ruto has raised concern over the abuse of the Judiciary by individuals to sabotage Government programmes. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Rolls Out Single Licensing Platform to Boost Revenue
County Government of Nairobi has unveiled a single licencing platform for entrepreneurs and residents. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Africa Picks New MD, CEO
Sunil Taldar has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Phase Out Postpaid Meters in Rural Areas
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced plans to phase out the use of postpaid meters in rural areas in the next three years. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Toll Hikes 'Due to Depreciating Shilling'
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has attributed the increase in the Nairobi Expressway toll fee to the Project agreement by the Chinese government taking… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Group Acquires 99.26 Stake in Rwandese Cogenbanque
Equity Group Holding is acquiring a 99.26 percent of Rwanda's Cogebanque from the Government of Rwanda and other minority shareholders. Read more »
Kenya: Miners Eye 10 Percent Contribution to Kenya's GDP
The Kenya Chamber of Mines is eyeing a 10 percent GDP contribution to Kenya's economy by 2030 through mining. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Raila Odinga Vows More Push From Opposition for Govt to Lower Cost of Living
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance opposition coalition is gearing up for the new year with a strong focus on addressing what they perceive as shortcomings of the Kenya Kwanza… Read more »
Kenya: 5 Dead, Several Injured in Fuel Tanker Collision With Two Vehicles in Nakuru
At least five people died on Sunday morning, with several others sustaining injuries in a tragic road accident in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Eyes South America With a Codeshare Deal With South African Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from South Africa to South America. Read more »
December 30, 2023
Kenya: Treasury Invites Views on Draft Budget Statement for 2023-2024
Kenyans have until January 5, 2023, to submit their views on the 2023-2024 budget draft, according to a notice published by the National Treasury. Read more »
January 01
Kenya: Kenya is Out of Danger and on the Path to Sustainable Economic Growth - Ruto's New Year Message
President William Ruto has assured that his Government has put in place robust measures to take the country back to its glorious days. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Confident New Year Will Be Kenya's Turning Point
President William Ruto has expressed optimism that the New Year of 2024 will usher in positive developments for the nation. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Toll Charges Shoots Up in New Year Changes Causing Uproar
The government has released new toll charges for the Nairobi Expressway, sparking uproar among users in times of tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Hopeful for Economic Recovery in New Year After Tough 2023
As the new year dawns, majority of Kenyans are expressing optimism and hope for better times ahead despite the challenges they faced in 2023 due to a tough economic climate. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans Borrow Sh23 Million From Aspira's Soma Loan Facility to Pay School Fees
Kenyans have accessed a total of Sh23 million from Aspira's Soma Loan facility to support the education of their children over the past year, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm has… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Up in Arms Over Perceived Senate Attack Against Lenders
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has cautioned the Senate against unfairly targeting higher purchase institutions that that advance credit to boda boda riders saying the… Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Employment Opportunities Declined in 2023, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined… Read more »
Kenya: December Inflation Drops Slightly to 6.6%, Driven By Key Price Increases
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country's inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Lives Lost in Tragic Collision on Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway
Seven people died on Thursday night in a head-on collision that involved a saloon car and a matatu at Solio area along the Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Hold 2023 Worse Than 2022 - Survey
A year-end survey conducted by the polling firm TIFA has revealed that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe that 2023 presented more challenges than the previous year. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt Backs Out On Pledge to Redeem Portion of Eurobond By December 31
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndugu says the government has made a payment of Sh10.8 billion in interest on its $2 billion Eurobond, ditching its initial plan for a… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto's Decisions Saved Our Country From Economic Precipice - Mwaura
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura now says the unpopular decisions made by President William Ruto's regime have saved Kenyans from economic turmoil. Read more »