November 24, 2022
Kenya: Canadian Agribusiness in Africa Window Ends Its Kenyan Programme
The Agribusiness in Africa Window - Round 2 (AAW-R2) - a $20 million Canadian programme co-funded by the Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and AGRA has… Read more »
Kenya: South African Cleaning Tech Startup SweepSouth Leaves Kenya, Nigeria
SweepSouth, a South African tech startup known for its online home services platform that provides on-demand home-cleaning services, is stopping its operations in Kenya and Nigeria… Read more »
Kenya: KenGen Unveil Its First Four Electric Vehicles
Power producer Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled its first four-electric vehicles as the firm seek to transition from gasoline powered cars to EV. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Kenya: Twiga Foods Defends Its Decision to Fire Staff
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has said the decision to fire its employees was necessary due to a shift in the company's business model which required the sales team to function as the… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Probe Kenya Power Fictitious Payments to Lake Turkana Wind Power
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy is probing fictitious payment of millions of shillings that were paid to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) for… Read more »
Kenya: CAK Approves Acquisition of Gilanis Supermarket By Oak
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved acquisition of certain business and assets (distribution business) of Gilanis Supermarket by Oak Habour Holdings Limited. Read more »
Kenya: EABL Set to Reduce Its Carbon Emissions By 95% Annually
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is set to reduce its carbon emissions by 95 per cent annually as the firm seeks to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix. Read more »
Kenya: Supply Chain Professionals Urged to Uphold Ethics, Integrity
Adherence to strong ethics and governance practices holds the key to a resilient global supply chain structure that can withstand crises. Read more »
Kenya: Polycarp Igathe Appointed Tiger Brands New Chief Growth Officer
South African-based Tiger Brands has appointed former Nairobi Governor candidate Polycarp Igathe as its new Chief Growth Officer effective Dec 1 2022. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges South Korean Parliament to Pass Law to Fix Trade Imbalance With Kenya
President William Ruto has urged the South Korean Parliament to pass legislation that will solve the trade imbalance between Kenya and South Korea. Read more »
Kenya: Bora Uhai, Siasa Baadaya, Moses Kuria Says Amid Maize Importation Controversy
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kuria has said his focus is to ensure that no Kenyan dies of hunger, despite the controvesry surrounding importation of… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Assembly Pass Motion for Digitization of Nairobi Water Company Meters
Members of the Nairobi County Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a motion to have the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) digitize water meters, as part of measures to… Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Introduce First Accra-Dakar Flight Next Month
Kenya Airways (KQ) will introduce the first Accra-Dakar flight next month, targeting corporate travelers, traders and leisure tourists. Read more »
Kenya: ASUS to Open More Service Centers in Kenya
Laptop-maker ASUS will open additional service centers in Nairobi to meet risingaftersales services demand. Read more »
Kenya: 'Maize Scandal Season II!' Karua Sounds Alarm Over 10,000-Tonne Shipment
Former Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua has raised the red flag over the reported arrival of a 10,000-tonne maize consignment from an undisclosed origin terming the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Secures U.S.$982 Million from South Korea for Various Development Projects
Kenya has secured Sh120 billion from South Korea to support various development projects. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Kenya: Citi Grants U.S.$25,000 to Clean Start Solutions Supporting Women Economic Empowerment in Kenya
Citi Kenya and regional non-profit organization Clean Start Solutions today announced the launch of a partnership through a USD 25,000 grant from Citi in support of Formerly… Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Unveils Cyber Security Centre Targeting Kenyan Businesses
Liquid C2 has its first Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Kenya following increased demand from digital savvy businesses in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Section of MPs Threaten to Impeach CS Moses Kuria Over Importation of Duty-Free Maize
A section of MPs from have threatened to impeach Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria over the importation of duty-free maize at a time when farmers are… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Mulls Switch to USSD-Backed Biometric IDs to Weed Out Imposters
The Nairobi City County is set to launch a new biometric system for staff ID cards it a bid to weed out imposters blamed for increased cases of extortion. Read more »
Kenya: Move Out or Face Evictions, Kindiki Warns Invading Mwingi Herders
The government has ordered herders who have invaded private farms in Mwingi, Kitui County to vacate the area with immediate effect or face forceful eviction. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Promises Radical Policy Reforms to Spur Investments
The government will pursue policies that spur investments in the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Commences Power Trade With Ethiopia
Kenya commenced importing electricity from Ethiopia yesterday, receiving 75 megawatts from the Wolayta-Sodo substation, the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority(EPRA) has… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Orders Crackdown on Unlicensed Taxis, Tuk-Tuks in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday ordered a crackdown on unauthorized vehicles operating in Nairobi's Central District (CBD) including Voxy, Noah, Sientas and TukTuks out… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Sakaja Revokes Impounding of PSVs, Motorcycles in the CBD
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revoked the impounding of Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and motorcycles in the city, in a move aimed at allowing the sector to self regulate. Read more »