October 19, 2022
Kenya: Government Partners With Bank to Train Youth on Maritime Jobs
At least 600 youth are set to benefit from a three-year partnership between KCB Bank, KCB foundation and Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) aimed at training and empowering them with… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Eyes Regional Markets as Local Market Set to Stagnate
Telecommunication company Safaricom targets to grow its customer base away from its home-market as the number of new subscribers will remain flat. Read more »
Kenya: Wasoko Not Planning to Leave Kenya for Zanzibar
Retail-tech start-up Wasoko is not planning to relocate its headquarters from Nairobi for Zanzibar. Read more »
Kenya: UK Commit to Fund Health, Energy and Water Projects in Kirinyaga
The United Kingdom has agreed to partner with the County Government of Kirinyaga to implement three major development projects. Read more »
Kenya: ROAM Unveils First Mass Transit Electric Bus in Nairobi
Electric vehicle manufacturer ROAM has unveiled its first mass transit electric bus targeting urban areas. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pokes Holes Into Jubilee Govt Pact With China on Expressway Construction
The nominee for Transport and Public Works Kipchumba Murkomen has poked holes on the contractual agreement between the government under the Jubilee regime and China in the… Read more »
Kenya: Transport CS Nominee Murkomen Proposes a Camera-Backed e-Police System
Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen says he will work with various agencies to set up a camera -backed e-police system. Read more »
Kenya: Small Claims Court Comes to the Rescue of Small Businesses
The small claims court has handled over 6000 cases and led to recovery of claims worth over Sh1 billion since its establishment in April 2021. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Says Construction of Roads Stalled as Contractors Were Not Being Paid
The Cabinet Secretary nominee for Transport and Public works Kipchumba Murkomen says construction of many roads have stalled because contractors were not being paid. Read more »
Kenya: Road Construction Stalled Due to Sh140 Billion Pending Bills Inherited From Jubilee Regime - Murkomen
Transport and Public Works nominee Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that the ministry has inherited Sh140 billion in pending bills. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pledges to Boost Technical Infrastructure at Border Points to Reduce Congestion
The nominee for Transport and Public Works Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged to boost the technological infrastructure along the border points to ease the congestion of trucks along… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Kenya: Nakuru Banking on Tax Reforms To Reignite Its Economy
Nakuru County Government has embarked on plans to boost the region's attractiveness to investors, starting with reforms in the tax regime through harmonisation of fees and… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Put Njuguna Ndung'u on The Spot Over CBK Tenure Controversies
The nominee for Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof Njuguna Ndung'u found himself in a tight spot Tuesday as he tried to disentangle himself from a web of controversy that surrounded… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Most Attractive Kenyan Insurer
Jubilee Holdings is the most attractive insurance company, according to the latest Cytonn Investments report. Read more »
Kenya: Embrace Agribusiness, Governor Orengo Tells Siaya Residents
Siaya governor, James Orengo has challenged the local residents to embrace agribusiness so as to boost food security and tackle rampant poverty. Read more »
Kenya: Energy Cabinet Secretary Nominee Davis Chirchir Says He is Worth Sh482 Million
Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee Davis Chirchir has placed his net worth at Sh482 million. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom's M-Pesa Social Value Impact Hit Sh275 Billion on Customers, Transactions Rise
Safaricom's M-Pesa social value has increased by 14 per cent to Sh275 billion in financial year (fy) 2022, helping millions of Kenyans access crucial services such as M-Pesa,… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Kenya: 40 Million Sim Cards Registered In Bid To Phase Out Illegal Lines - Chiloba
Over 40million sim cards have been registered in the country as at last Saturday, October 15 when the campaign to register all mobile phone SIM cards ended, bringing to a total of… Read more »
Kenya: Taxi Drivers Form National Welfare Association
Taxi drivers in Kenya have come together to form an association that brings together members drawn from the 47 counties in Kenya to address their welfare. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Collaborate With Mauritius to Strengthen Economic Growth
Kenya has been urged to collaborate with Mauritius in order to achieve robust economic growth that is both inclusive and sustainable. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Count Losses as Drought Destroy Coffee Bushes
Coffee farmers in Nyeri County are set to earn less as prolonged drought ravages bushes. Read more »
Kenya: Hustler Lobby Demand Fair Share of Government Slots in Ruto Govt
Hustler Women Brigade Movement (HWBM) wants the government to not only appoint leaders who understand the plight of Mama Mbogas but also do effective representation across all… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Keen to Even Trade Balance With Egypt
President William Ruto has said Kenya is keen on developing stronger trade relations with Egypt. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Refutes Claims That It Has Defaulted SGR Loans
The National Treasury has refuted claims that it has defaulted on its external debt service obligations to the People's Republic of China on account of the Standard Gauge Railway… Read more »
Kenya: Workers in State Mills Call for Inclusion in the Privatization Process
The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) are doubtful of another round of push by the national government to privatize the five sugar mills as they demand… Read more »