May 01
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Astrazeneca Joins Hands With Partners to Tackle Kenya's Cancer Burden
Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has joined hands with Kenya's Ministry of Health to tackle cancer problems facing the country through the unveiling of the Cancer Care… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Woman Dead As Building Under Construction Collapses in Kirinyaga
Tragedy struck in Karia area, Kirinyaga County, on Wednesday morning when a 4-storey building under construction collapsed, killing one person. Read more »
April 30
Kenya: April Inflation Drops to 5% On Easing Food, Fuel and Electricity Prices
Kenya's monthly inflation dropped by 0.7 percent to 5 percent in March from 5.7 percent in March after food, fuel, electricity, and housing costs dropped. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Mai Mahiu-Narok Road Closed After Severe Crack Occurs
The Mai Mahiu - Narok road has been closed temporarily after a severe crack caused by flash floods occured. Read more »
Kenya: Monarch Insurance Ordered to Pay Two Joint Creditors Sh2.4mn Claim
Monarch Insurance Company Limited has been ordered to pay Sh2.5 million as claim payments to its joint creditors. Read more »
Kenya: Etihad Airways Resumes Direct Flights to Nairobi
Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1. Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead. Read more »
April 27
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body Intensifies Fight Against Illicit Trade
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in the process of implementing varied methods to fight trade in illicit goods that costs Kenya upwards of Sh40 billion annually. Read more »
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences. Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Firm Finds Niche in the Production of Roofing Sheets
While still pursuing her degree in Business Management and Accounting at the University, Hope Tamara joined Imarisha Mabati roofing company as a sales agent. Read more »
April 25
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemi
State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Reduce Annual Budget Days After They Increased Budget Ceiling
President William Ruto has challenged the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to significantly reduce their budget in the next financial year following the launch of Bunge… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Kenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
April 23
Africa: 21 African Countries Enact Rules for Non-Resident Suppliers to Pay Vat Online
21 African countries have enacted rules for non-resident suppliers to pay value-added tax (VAT) or goods and services tax (GST) on electronically supplied services. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Huawei to Sponsor University Students to Undergo Tech Training in S.Africa
Huawei Kenya is set to sponsor selected students from different universities in the country in a technology teaching program in South Africa. Read more »