June 28
Kenya: Court Orders Banks to Seek Approval From Finance CS Before Raising Interest Rates
The Supreme Court has declared that banks and financial institutions must seek approval from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance before increasing interest rates on loans and… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: China's E-Vehicle Brand Neta Enters Kenya's Market
Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Approves Mogo As Digital Credit Financier
The Central Bank of Kenya has now approved Mogo Kenya to provide digital credit services in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
Kenya: IMF Concerned Over Violence, Loss of Life During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over recent protests in Kenya over the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which was returned to Parliament yesterday after… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: High-Level Govt Offices to Face Budget Cuts Amid Austerity Measures
High-level state offices are set to face significant budget cuts following austerity measures announced by President William Ruto after heeding calls to withdraw the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Real Estate Stakeholders Endorse Calls for Withdrawal of Oppressive Finance Bill 2024
Stakeholders in the real estate sector have reinforced the calls for President William Ruto to halt signing the Finance Bill into law calling for dialogue on the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Urges President Ruto to Drop Finance Bill Following Tuesday's Chaos
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the controversial Finance Bill 2024 that has sparked widespread discontent culminating in… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial… Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December
Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Complete Kihumbuini Stadium Construction in 18 Months
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured residents of Westlands that the construction of Kihumbuini Stadium will be completed within 18 months. Read more »
Kenya: SMS Traffic Drops As Schools Reopen, Reports Communication Authority of Kenya
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a decline in Short Message Service (SMS) traffic, coinciding with the reopening of schools. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's EACC Detains Tanathi CEO Over Sh292.7 Million Procurement Fraud Allegations
Fredrick Mwamati, CEO of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), has been detained by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on allegations of involvement in a… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Begins Data Clean Up On Itax System
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged all registered taxpayers to update their personal details on iTax so as to facilitate a smooth ongoing data clean-up exercise of… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Vote on Finance Bill as Mombasa Protests Begin
Thousands of young people in Mombasa have joined their counterparts countrywide to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Withdraw Amendments to Finance Bill, Reject It Totally
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Members of Parliament have withdraw their amendments to the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Fill Nairobi Streets Ahead of Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Protestors are pouring on the streets of Nairobi ahead of the anti-Finance bill protests today. Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Groups Warn Against Internt Shutdown Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
A group of national and international organizations has warned the government against limiting access to social and mass media during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
Kenya: Malema Backs Anti-Finance Demos, Slams IMF, World Bank
South Africa's outspoken politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has expressed support for Kenya's anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
June 23
Kenya: Kenya Flag Waving Youth Leads Anti-Finance Bill Chant At Holy Family Basilica
A youth waving Kenya's national flag took center stage on Sunday, leading the congregation at Holy Family Basilica in chants of 'Reject The Finance Bill' during Mass. Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Kenya Airways Launches 45th Route With Direct Flights to Maputo
With its warm tropical climate, marine parks, and stunning beaches, Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, offers tourists a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and modern… Read more »
June 23
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
June 19
Kenya: Atwoli Calls for Law Regulating Social Media to Protect Mainstream Media
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has called for a law regulating social media content to protect mainstream media. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Lose Sh5bn With Eco Levy Tax Removal
The government is set to incur a revenue shortfall of Sh5 billion after the removal of the Eco Levy in the proposed Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Don't Get Intimidated By the Protestors - Cheruiyot Tells MPs
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has blasted Members of the Parliament who voted against the Finance Bill 2024 accusing them of attempting to sink the country into financial… Read more »