November 10, 2022
Kenya: Govt to Cut Spending on Non-Priority Areas to Reduce Country's Fiscal Deficit
The government is set to cut spending on non-priority areas in a bid to reduce the country's fiscal deficit and reduce public debt in the current financial year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says 90% of Govt Services to Move to Digital Platforms in a Year
President William Ruto on Thursday announced that his administration is working towards moving about 90 per cent of government services to digital platforms within a year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Manufacture Sh5,000 Smartphones, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya is set to manufacture the cheapest smartphone in Africa within a year, whose cost will be less than five thousand shillings. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Kenya and Tanzania Launch Postal Cross Border Business Partnership
The Postal Corporation of Kenya has launched a cross-border business partnership with the Tanzania Postal Corporation to facilitate ease of doing business and reduce delivery times… Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Opens First CBD Branch
Retail chain Carrefour has opened its first store at the Comet House, aiming to tap Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) customers. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan e-Commerce Platform Copia Opens New Facilities in Uganda, Kenya
Kenyan B2C e-commerce platform Copia has opened new facilities in Uganda and Kenya as part of its expansion plans. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: CS Owalo Launches Public Wifi at Nairobi City Market
The government plans to help micro and small business to digitize their operations, by giving them access to free internet and support to build essential skills for businesses on… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Founded Cellulant Gets Licence to Operate in Uganda
Kenyan-founded digital payments services provider Cellulant has been granted a licence by the National Bank of Uganda to offer online payment solutions. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Absa Bank in Deal to Support SMEs Acquire Electronic Tax Registers
Absa Bank Kenya has signed a partnership with electronic payments and infrastructure company, Interswitch to provide financial support to small businesses to acquire the new… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Avocados Gain Prominence in China's Import Fair
The 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is set to conclude in the Chinese city of Shanghai on November 10. Since inception of the event in 2018, the world's largest import… Read more »
Kenya: Ramaphosa Gets 21-Gun Salute, Inspects Guard of Honor at State House, Nairobi
Visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received a 21-gun salute at State House, Nairobiahead of talks with President Ruto Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Ranked Prime City in Africa
Nairobi is the only African city listed among 45 global cities that recorded annual growth in Q3 2022, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways, South African Airways in Consultation for a Pan-African Airline
Kenya and South Africa are in consultation to form a Pan-African airline to rival established players such as the Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates. Read more »
Kenya: Africa Data Centres to Add 1MW at Its Nairobi's Facility
Pan-African data center Africa Data Centres is adding 1 megawatts (MW) at its Nairobi's facility. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Approves U.S.$433 Million Financial Aid
Kenya is set to receive USD433million(Sh52.7billion) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the USD2.34 billion(Sh284.8billion) facility approved in April last year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Hold Talks With Ramaphosa
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Nairobi for his first official visit. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: Pilots' Union Urges Members to Resume Work Tomorrow
The Kenya Airline Pilot Association (KALPA) has directed Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots to resume work tomorrow at 6 am, ending a four-day stalemate that has seen planes grounded and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airline Pilot Association Directs KQ Pilots to Resume Work Tomorrow Morning
The Kenya Airline Pilot Association (KALPA) has directed Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots to resume work tomorrow at 6 am, ending a four-day stalemate that has seen planes grounded and… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders KQ Pilots to Resume Duty Tomorrow Morning
The Employment and labour relation court has ordered Kenya Airways pilots to resume duty Wednesday from 6am and await further directions from the court. Read more »
Kenya: Labour Court Orders KQ Pilots Back to Work Tomorrow Morning
The Employment and Labour Relation Court has ordered Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots to resume duties from 6:00am tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: Listed Companies Challenged to Adopt Sustainability Reporting
Listed companies have been challenged to adopt sustainability reporting mechanisms to enhance their profitability and investment attractiveness to local and foreign investors. Read more »
Kenya: Government in Deal to Establish Green Fertilizer Plant
The government has entered a partnership with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) to establish a green fertilizer plant in the country in a bid to reduce reliance on imports. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour to Open First CBD Store By December
Retail chain Carrefour will open its first Central Business District Branch (CBD) branch in Nairobi, seeking to compete with already established brands such as Naivas and… Read more »
Kenya: Labour Court Directs KQ, Pilots' Union to Consult and Get Consensus By 2.30pm
The employment and labour relations court has ordered Kenya Airways (KQ) and the Kenya Airlines Pilot Association (KALPA) to hold urgent consultations and provide a report by 2:30… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders KQ, Pilots to Consult, Submit Report By 2:30pm
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Kenya Airways (KQ) and pilots to consult before issuing a resolution on the strike. Read more »