June 10
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to Supplementary Appropriation, Division of Revenue Bills
President William Ruto has signed into law the Supplementary Appropriation Bill to release funds for government expenditure for the financial year that is ending June 30. Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Treasury Calls for Human Capital Investment Amid Rising Youth Population
Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu'ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid… Read more »
June 06
Kenya: Transparency International-Led Civil Groups Faults Govt On Proposed 2024/25 Finance Bill
Civil society organizations under the banner of Okoa Uchumi have expressed concerns over the recently released budget estimates for the financial year 2024-2025. Read more »
June 05
Africa: President Ruto Concerned Over Underfunding of Africa's Renewable Energy Development
President William Ruto has raised concerns over the underfunding of Africa's renewable energy development. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Needs World-Class Stadia, Not Political Showpieces
Kenya's rapid construction of sports stadia, exemplified by the recent development of Masinde Muliro Stadium for the Madaraka Day celebrations, highlights a troubling trend. Read more »
June 04
Kenya: KQ Breaks Silence On Week-Long Mogadishu Flight Diversions
Kenya Airways (KQ) has commented on flight diversions reported in Mogadishu since May 24 citing safety concerns. Read more »
Kenya: 100 Kenyan Students to Undergo Cybersecurity Training
100 Kenyan students will be trained on cybersecurity security skills in a deal between the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Cyber Shujaa. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Inks Smart City Deal With Mwale As Bezos-Backed Firm Eyes Copper Mining
Zambia's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC_ has signed a deal with Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale to support the development of smart cities, mining, infrastructure, and… Read more »
Kenya: PCF Begins Payments of Xplico Insurance Policyholders
Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has begun payments and compensation of policy holders of Xplico insurance. Read more »
June 03
Kenya: NCBA Targets Diaspora Billions With Activations in USA
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month banking market activation across multiple states in the United States. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fight Muguka With the Same Energy Like Illicit Brew - Duale
Defence Cabinet secretary Aden Duale now says the government has declared war against drug and substance abuse which calls for a collective, society approach. Read more »
June 02
Kenya: Ruto Promises 10,000 Overseas Jobs As He Heads to Seoul
President William Ruto is set to jet out of the country on Sunday evening for an official working tour in Seoul, South Korea. Read more »
May 30
Kenya: KQ Offers Group Travellers 35% Flight Discounts to South Africa
Group travellers will enjoy a 35 percent discount on flights booked on the Kenya Airway (KQ) between Nairobi and Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the deadline tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: Women-Owned Firms Open to Intra-African Trade Than Male Ones
Businesses owned by women are more open to intra-African trade than male ones, a new survey shows, highlighting the need for market diversification. Read more »
May 29
Kenya: Proposed 25pc Excise Duty to Harshly Affect Kenyans, Chase Investors, Stakeholders Say
Kenyans are set to brace for harsh economic times following proposals in the finance bill 2024/2025 to increase taxes in the Edible Oil Subsector which will propel an increase in… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Ihub Announces 12 Edtech Start-Up for Upskilling
iHUB Kenya has announced 12 innovative EdTech start-ups joining the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Read more »
May 29
Kenya: Economic Reforms See Thugge Named Central Bank Governor of the Year
African Banker Magazine has named Kamau Thugge the Central Bank Governor of the Year for spearheading reforms in the economy. Read more »
May 28
Kenya: EU Naval Force Conducts First Multi-Agency Exercise With Kenya to Boost Maritime Security
The European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) conducted its inaugural joint multi-agency exercise with Kenyan security forces last week. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS to Deliver Budget Statement On June 13
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u will deliver the 2024/2025 Financial Year Budget Statement on June 13. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan - a Land of Potential Beyond Oil
MAY 28 - South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, possesses immense potential for diversification, economic growth, and shared prosperity. While oil has been the mainstay of the… Read more »
May 26
Kenya: Cheaper Than Kenya Airways - Ruto Defends Jet for U.S. State Visit
President William Ruto has defended his decision to use a luxury private jet for his 4-day State Visit to the United States of America, asserting that it was a cost-effective… Read more »
May 27
Kenya: Kenya Power's Prepaid Token System to Undergo Maintenance
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced interruptions of the prepaid token vending system from June 2 to June 3, 2024, to facilitate its system network upgrade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Disruption of Prepaid Token Vending System
Kenya Power has announced a disruption of its prepaid token vending system next Sunday. Read more »
May 24
Kenya: President Ruto Urges U.S. to Lead Global Debt Relief Efforts
Kenyan President William Ruto has called on the United States to spearhead a comprehensive plan to alleviate global debt distress. During a joint press conference with U.S.… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: President Ruto Secures $3.6 Billion for Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Construction
President William Ruto has secured $3.6 billion (Sh 477 billion) in funding from the United States to construct the 440-kilometer Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, marking a major… Read more »