October 10, 2022
Kenya: Ruto to Hold Talks With Tanzania President Suluhu On Strengthening Ties
President William Ruto is on Monday scheduled to hold talks with his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya to Increase Trade Volume With Tanzania
President William Ruto has pledged to increase the trade volume with Tanzania so as to foster strong bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Says EAC to Achieve Potential By Eliminating Trade Restrictions
President William Ruto has said the East African Community (EAC) will achieve its full potential if it eliminates restrictions inhibiting free trade and movement of citizens across… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Says Border Restrictions Hampering Free Trade, Movement
President William Ruto has said the East African Community (EAC) will only achieve its potential if it eliminates restrictions at the borders inhibiting free trade and the movement… Read more »
Kenya: Sugar Prices Rise On Reduced Factory Output
A two-kilo of sugar has risen by Sh12, at a time when the country is facing a 34 per cent decline in cane production. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Kenya: Tea Prices Rise Slightly Even as Demand Remains Low
Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction rose slightly this week amid reduced demand for the second week running. Read more »
Kenya: KAA to Conduct First Test Flight on the Newly Refurbished JKIA's Terminal 1B
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) will on next week Saturday conduct its first test flight on the newly refurbished Terminal 1B at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
October 06, 2022
Kenya: Standard Chartered Bank Enters Pact to Advocate for the Inclusivity of PWDs in Workplaces
Standard Chartered Bank has joined the Kenya Business and Disability Network(KBDN) which will see the bank promote the inclusivity of Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in the… Read more »
Kenya: Education Stakeholders Commit to Teaching Coding in Schools as Building Blocks for Economy
Education stakeholders have affirmed their commitment to the early introduction of the coding curriculum in schools to help learners acquire technical skills relevant to a digital… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Gets Government Nod to Setup M-Pesa
Safaricom Ethiopia has been granted a license by the Ethiopian Government to roll out M-Pesa in the country. Read more »
Africa: Google to Establish Its First Cloud Region in Africa
Google is set to establish a cloud region in South Africa, the first in the continent, that will assist users move their information and tools online. Read more »
Kenya: Sendy Sends Home 20% Staff Amid Funding Shortage
Logistic firm Sendy has sent 20 per cent of its employees home after stopping its retail and supplier trading platform. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Launches Operations in Addis Ababa
Safaricom Ethiopia has begun its telecommunication services in Ethiopia, opening a huge market opportunity for the Kenyan unit Safaricom. Read more »
Kenya: New Platform Unveiled to Promote Inclusion of Women in Tech
Pan-African platform, Savabyte has unveiled a tech capacity hub that is expected to promote the inclusion and participation of women in technology in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says New Wakulima Market to Be Opened End Month
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the newly constructed Wakulima Market located along Kangundo road will be opened at the end of October this year. Read more »
Kenya: South African Airways Resumes Kenya Operations After 2-Year Break
South African Airways (SAA) has resumed its operations in Kenya after shutting down for the last two years. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Ethiopia for Safaricom Launch and Talks With Abiy
President William Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday for the launch of Safaricom operations as well as hold talks with his host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia to Be Officially Launched Thursday
Safaricom Ethiopia will officially be launched in Ethiopia today, targeting the Country's over 90 million population. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: Data Protection Office Probing 40 Digital Lenders Over Misuse of Personal Data
The Office of the Data Protection Commission (ODPC) has launched investigations on 40 Digital Credit Providers for misuse of personal data. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Trade Ministry Develop Tea Brand for Farmers Good Returns
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Trade to develop a Kenyan tea brand to guarantee farmers good returns from their labour. Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Foods, Isuzu Flag Off Trucks to Boost Delivery to Retailers
Twiga Foods, Isuzu EA, and NCBA Group on Wednesday through a strategic partnership, flagged off 15 Isuzu commercial trucks to boost affordability and safe delivery of fresh produce… Read more »
Kenya: French Chamber of Commerce Commits to Support Kenyan Businesses
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has partnered with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) to support businesses in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Women in Top Level Management Positions Grow After FKE Program
A majority of women participating in the Federation of Kenya Employers(FKE) Female Future Leadership Program (FFLP) have transitioned from mid to top level management positions. Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Rebounds in September as Election Season Ends
Kenya's private sector activity rebounded for the first time in six months in September as businesses recorded increased activity following the end of the election season. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Defends Its Aircraft Leasing Business
Kenya Airways (KQ) has said that its' aircraft leasing agreements have saved it billions of shillings in maintenance and operations costs. Read more »