September 26, 2022
Kenya: President Roots for Irrigation-Based Agriculture to Avert Future Drought Crisis
Kenya is considering plans to fully exploit irrigation-based agriculture to boost food production in the wake of perennial severe drought in the country. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Kenya: 'You Can't Eat GDP' - Officials Clash On GDP Impact On Livelihoods
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge and Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani have publicly differed on the impact of Gross Domestic Product, GDP, on the economy… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Kenya: Telkom Loses 721,348 Subscribers in Ongoing SIM Registration Exercise
Telkom Kenya lost 721,348 subscribers in the quarter ended June 2022 as the ongoing sim card registration by the industry regulator saw the telco deactivate subscribers with… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Kenya: Most Consumers to Continue Shopping Online Post-Pandemic - Report
A new survey on consumer perceptions and behaviours towards brands conducted by the Madrid-based global communications agency, MARCO, revealed many people in Sub-Saharan started… Read more »
Kenya: Derailed Passenger Train Blocks Kisumu-Kakamega Rd, Kr Engineers On Site
A passenger train en route to Kisumu from Nairobi has derailed, blocking a section of the Kisumu-Kakamega road. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Kenya: KenHA Announces 12-Hour Closure of Lang'ata Road for Footbridge Installation
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHA) has announced a 12-hour closure of a section of Lang'ata road scheduled on Sunday. Read more »
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 »
September 22, 2022
Kenya: Labour Court Stops Mandatory NSSF Deductions, Annuls Anchor Law
A three-judge bench of the Employment and Labour Relations Court has declared the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act null and void ordering a prohibition of mandatory… Read more »
Africa: Jumia in Deal to Deliver Coca-Cola Products Across Africa
Jumia has announced a partnership with the Coca-Cola operating unit to deliver the firm's products to consumers across Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Bank Unveils Programme to Boost Tech Skills for Women
The Standard Chartered Bank and Strathmore University have launched a programme for women in cyber to address the skill and gender gap in the cyber security sector as well as… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Says Family Planning Key Social-Economic Driver
As Kenya prepares to join the world in marking World Contraception Day on Monday the government says it facing a Sh1.3 billion annual deficit in the investment of family planning… Read more »
Kenya: East African Portland Cement Resumes Manufacturing After Kiln Upgrade
Cement manufacturer East African Portland Cement PLC has resumed manufacturing at its Athi River plant after the replacement of a faulty kiln shell that had caused frequent… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Yatani Slams 'Ignorant' Leaders Peddling Lies About State of Economy
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has cautioned leaders against being ignorant and making misleading remarks on the financial status of the country. Read more »
Kenya: CS Yatani Slams 'Ignorant' Leaders Peddling Lies About State of Economy
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has cautioned leaders against being ignorant and making misleading remarks on the financial status of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Rapid Rate Hikes to Hurt Emerging Markets - CBK Governor
CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge has warned that rapid policies put in place by advanced economies could hurt emerging markets' growth amid global inflation. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Women Traders in Kisii Cushion Themselves From High Living Costs Through Savings Group
In Kisii town market, 55-year-old Mary Nyaboke is busy cutting her kales (Sukuma wiki) as she waits for customers to come and buy from her. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Group Wants President Ruto to Rescind Directive on Exclusive Cargo Transport Via SGR
Okoa Mombasa has urged President William Ruto to immediately rescind two government directives that require cargo at the Port of Mombasa to be transported exclusively via the… Read more »
Kenya: Light Aircraft Crash-Lands at Nairobi National Park, But No Injuries
A light aircraft crash landed at the Nairobi National Park shortly after it had taken off from the Wilson Airport, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Trade Ministry Seeks Sh900 Million From Development Partners to Unlock Kenya's Export Potential
The Ministry of Industrialization, Enterprise and Trade is seeking Sh78 million from the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the exchequer to facilitate the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Efforts to Enhance ICT Infrastructure in Developing Countries
President William Ruto has called for global efforts in enhancing Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in developing countries. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges World Bank, IMF, to Extend Pandemic-Related Debt Relief to Worst-Hit Nations
President William Ruto has urged the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend debt relief to countries worst hit by the COVD-19 pandemic. Read more »
Kenya: Bottom-Up Economic Model About Including Marginalized Working Majority - Ruto to World Leaders
President William Ruto has told world leaders that the bottom-up economic models is about including the maginalised working majority in the economic mainstream. Read more »
Kenya: Unbudgeted Sh55 Billion Expenditure Points to Weak Transparency in Govt - COFEK
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has said the unbudgeted Sh55billion spent by the National Treasury towards the end of President Uhuru Kenyatta's term is a pointer to weak… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises Business-Friendly Policy to Spur FDIs Into the Country
President William Ruto has promised a business-friendly policy to spur Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from the United States of America (USA) to Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Contracts Japanese Firm to Verify Imported Motor Vehicles
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has settled on a Japanese firm for the verification of all second-hand motor vehicles, spare parts and mobile equipment that will be imported… Read more »