September 21, 2022
Kenya: How Kenyatta Govt Spent U.S.$54 Million Without MPs' Approval
Revelations that President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime spent Sh54.68 billion as he prepared to leave office has raised concerns over the move by National Treasury to overstep their… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Kenya: PS Macharia Says Problems Kenyans in Middle East Face Due to Cultural Differences
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau claims the problems facing Kenyans working in Middle Eastern countries are due to cultural and behavioral differences. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nassir, Port Stakeholders Discuss Reversion of Port Services to Mombasa
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Tuesday held talks with port stakeholders after President William Ruto's directive on reverting port services back to the coastal city. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Growth to Decline to 5.7% in 2022 - Deloitte
Kenya's GDP growth is expected to decline to 5.7 per cent in 2022 owing to a wider global economic slowdown, heightened uncertainty linked to the August elections, and tighter… Read more »
Kenya: Mara Launches Free Online Academy to Advance Digital Financial Literacy
Pan-African digital finance ecosystem, Mara has launched a free educational online platform that will steer blockchain and digital finance literacy. Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Agriculture Announces New Subsidized Fertilizer Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives has announced new subsidized fertilizer prices after the government availed a Sh3.5billion fertilizer subsidy. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Kenya: CBK Governor Urges MPs to Tame Kenya's Debt
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge has urged members of the National Assembly to play an active role and deter debt accumulation in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Magoha Urges Ruto's Administration to Shut Down Pornographic Sites
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has called for the shutting of all pornographic sites, which he says exposes children to huge amounts of inappropriate information… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Kenya: Kakuzi Readies for Second Avocado Shipment to China
Local agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has secured pre-shipment approvals from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for its second fresh avocado shipment to China. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Kenya: NSE Admits Private Wealth Capital Limited as an Authorized Securities Dealer
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has admitted Private Wealth Capital Limited (PWCL) as an Authorized Securities Dealer (ASD) for fixed income securities listed on the Nairobi… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Kenya: Public Service Vehicles Bear the Brunt of High Fuel Costs
Public service vehicles(PSVs) are feeling the pinch as they bear the cost of the rise in fuel prices in the country on behalf of their passengers. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Urged Not to Increase Excise Duty on Alcoholic Products
Stakeholders in the alcohol manufacturing industry have called on the government not to apply the inflation adjustment on excise duty which is expected to raise the cost of… Read more »
September 17, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Defends Shift From Consumer Subsidies to Targeted Interventions on Production
President William Ruto has defended his administration's shift from consumption-driven subsidy interventions to budget support targeting production. Read more »
Kenya: Remittances to Kenya Decline for Fifth Straight Month
Kenyans living abroad sent home Sh37.4 billion, a 2.1 per cent decline compared to the Sh38.2billion sent in July. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Stare at High Cost of Juice, Beer as KRA Moves to Adjust Excise Tax
Kenyans are staring at more costly beer, juice, wine, water, and chocolates starting next month as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) moves to implement the annual inflation… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Drop Slightly as Demand Shrinks
Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction dipped slightly this week amid decreased demand for the commodity. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Kenya: KQ Announces Death of Another Passenger
Kenya Airways has announced the demise of a passenger who developed breathing difficulties while boarding the flight. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Gladys Wanga Suspends Revenue Collection in Homabay
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has suspended the collection of revenue in the county for 15 days to help find the loopholes that affect the effective collection of revenue. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Kenya: County Govts Urged to Partner With the Hospitality Industry to Create Employment
The new county governments have been urged to work in collaboration with the hospitality industry to help combat the unemployment majorly among the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom in Deal to Link PWDs With Jobs
Safaricom has partnered with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities(NCPWD) to connect persons with disabilities with job opportunities through an online portal. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Kenya: More Pain at the Pump as Fuel Prices Hit Record High
Kenyans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase fuel starting Thursday, as the new government commences the gradual removal of the fuel subsidy. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto to Review the Current Credit Reference Bureau Framework
President William Ruto has announced plans to review the current Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) framework that has blacklisted thousands of Kenyans for defaulting on loans, denying… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto to Revert Port Operations to Mombasa
President William Ruto has assured coastal residents that he will revert port operations back to Mombasa in line with his campaign promise. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Reveals Plan to Scrap Fuel Subsidy
President William Ruto says Kenya would spend Sh200 Billion if it was to continue implementing the fuel subsidy. Read more »
Kenya: Keeping the Promise - President Ruto to Revert Port Operations to Mombasa
President William Ruto has assured coastal residents that he will revert port operations back to Mombasa in line with his campaign promise. Read more »