November 08, 2022
Kenya: FKE Urges Parties to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution in Resolving KQ Strike
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has urged parties to use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, so as to urgently resolve the ongoing strike by Kenya Airline Pilots… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta University Employees Face October Pay Delay on Funding Shortage
Kenyatta University employees are yet to receive their October salaries as the institution is yet to get capitation fund from the Ministry of Education. Read more »
Kenya: Government to Revitalize Postal Corporation of Kenya, CS Owalo
The government is keen on revitalizing the Postal Corporation of Kenya to enable the agency perform its mandate effectively in the competitive market. Read more »
Kenya: Ombudsman Calls for Alternative Dispute Resolution of KQ Pilots Strike
The Commission on Administrative Justice is calling on the Kenya Airways Management and the Kenya Airline Pilots Association to use alternative avenues to resolve the ongoing… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Kenya: Tea Prices Rise Slightly Amid Increase in Volumes Traded
Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction rose slightly this week amid an increase in the volumes traded. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Gauge Railway Disputes to Be Resolved in China If Friendly Consultations Fails
Disputes arising from the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) will be resolved in Beijing, China, if friendly consultations fails. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Doubles Flights Amid Pilots' Strike
Kenya Airways (KQ) has more than doubled its daily flights, coming on the back of pilots strike that disrupted the airline Saturday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Reveals Details of Elusive SGR Contract
Roads, Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, has finally made public contract details of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) that cost Sh670 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Advertises Pilot, Captain Positions Amid Strike
Kenya Airways has advertised positions for pilot and captain amid pilot strike that has disrupted flights. Read more »
Kenya: COTU Wants Murkomen Out of KQ Strike Talks, Roots for Conciliatory Team
The Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) has called on the government to form a conciliatory team to resolve a pilots' strike at the Kenya Airways which entered its third day… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Advertises Pilot Positions as Union Accuses Airline on Insincerity
Kenya Airways has advertised positions for pilot and captain amid pilot strike that has disrupted flights. Read more »
Kenya: Pilots Strike Escalates as Kenya Airways Withdraws From CBA, Recognition Agreement
Kenya Airways has now withdrawn from existing Collective Bargaining Agreement and Recognition Agreement with the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) citing malice by Pilots on… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Sunak Agree to Fast-Track Sh500bn Project on Green Energy, Agriculture
President William Ruto and the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Ministry Rishi Sunak have agreed to fast-track six Sh500 billion green investment projects on green energy, agriculture and… Read more »
Kenya: Pilots Union Officials Summoned By Court Over Contempt for Refusal to Call Off Strike
The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) officials have now been summoned to appear before the Court and explain why they should not be punished for disobeying the court order… Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Motorists Who Failed Breathalyzer Tests Due in Court
More than 200 motorists were at the weekend caught unaware after the police reinstated roadblocks on various parts of the city to impose the mandatory breathalyzer tests. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Boss Says No Room for Negotiation Until Pilots Return to Work
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has said there will be no negotiation with the striking pilots unless they go back to work. Read more »
Kenya: Pilots in Fresh Trouble Over Contempt of Court
Pilots under the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) have been ordered to appear in court for disobeying the court order asking them not to go on strike. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: Gachagua Says President Ruto's Administration Thwarted Attempts to Privatise Port of Mombasa
President William Ruto's administration thwarted attempts to privatize the port of Mombasa, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
Kenya: Sh4.8 Million Malaysian Car Unveiled in Kenya
Simba Corporation has unveiled a Sh4.8 million station wagon car, targeting buyers seeking brand new vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: Public Servants to Enjoy Terminal Benefits After Sacking
Public servants dismissed from office will enjoy terminal benefits following a court decision. Read more »
Kenya: Taking on Elon Musk! Is Miguna Punching Above His Weight?
Kenya's firebrand lawyer Miguna Miguna has taken on new Twitter owner Elon Musk, over plans to charge for its Blue service, which includes the sought-after "verified" badge. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Nairobi Seeks Sh400 Million From Advertisers, Issues a 10-Day Payment Ultimatum
Nairobi County has issued a 10-day ultimatum to advertising agencies to clear pending arrears owed to the devolved unit. Read more »
Kenya: Pilots Strike to Cost KQ Sh300 Million a Day
Kenya Airways has urged passengers planning to travel in the next 48 hours to contact the customer care ahead of a planned pilots' strike set for tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: Google to Build African Products at Nairobi's Development Center
Google has said the opening of a Product Development Centre in Nairobi and software engineers hired from diverse backgrounds across Africa will enable Google to build products that… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, USA to Expand Bilateral Agreements
Kenya and the United States of America (USA) seek to expand trade agreement to boost the two countries economies. Read more »