May 23
Kenya: Kenya to Receive 8 Hueys, 8 MD-500s Choppers From the U.S.
Kenya is set to receive 16 US-manufactured helicopters to bolster its ability to provide regional peace. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Expects Flight Delays to Ease As Engine Components Arrive
Kenya Airways (KQ) network is gradually returning to normal after the unscheduled grounding of two of its 787 Dreamliners, which disrupted various passengers flight schedules. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Secures Sh132.3bn Deal to Boost Digital Economy
Kenya has secured a sh132.3 billion deal to boost its digital economy ecosystem. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Urges Total Ban On Copper Exports to Curb Vandalism
Kenya Power is calling for a total ban on copper exports to curb rampant vandalism of power infrastructure. Read more »
Tanzania: Jambojet's Mombasa-Zanzibar Flight Route to Start in July
Low-cost carrier Jambojet will launch its first flight connecting Mombasa and Zanzibar on July 1, 2024. Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Ruto Reveals Plans to Hike Kenya's Average Tax Rate to 22pc
President William Ruto plans to nearly double Kenya's average tax rate before his term ends. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Kenya, United States Commit to Complete Trade Negotiations
Kenya and the United States of America (USA) have agreed to complete ongoing trade negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP). Read more »
May 22
Kenya: Facebook, WhatsApp Dominate Kenya's Social Media Landscape
Facebook and WhatsApp stand out as the top social media platforms used in Kenya, with YouTube and TikTok following closely in popularity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Students Heads to China for Huawei ICT Competition Global Final
Eighteen Kenyan students have left the country to compete in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Entrepreneur Wandia Gichuru Expands Vivo Fashion to Atlanta, U.S.
In a landmark event celebrating African innovation and entrepreneurship, President William Ruto officially inaugurated Vivo Fashion Group's first U.S. store in Atlanta, Georgia at… Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Court Rules Budget Cuts On Political Parties Fund Illegal
The High Court has declared the reduction of money allocated for the Political Parties Fund under a 2023 supplementary budget illegal. Read more »
May 19
Kenya: Copia to Lay Off 1,060 Employees Amid Financial Constraints
Online retailer Copia Kenya has announced plans to lay off 1,060 employees due to financial constraints. Read more »
May 21
Africa: President Ruto Roots for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines in Africa
President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Importers of Dirty Palm Oil for Repackage to Face 25% Tax
Individual and firms importing dirty palm oil for repackaging before selling will face higher taxes as the state moves to introduce new taxes on such commodities. Read more »
Kenya: Bill to Introduce Mandatory Registration for All ICT Service Providers
Those working as information, communication, and technology (ICT) professionals will now be required to get a license to operate if the proposed ICT Authority Bill 2024 is enacted… Read more »
Kenya: Grounding of 787 Dreamliners Caused Flight Scheduling Disruptions - Kenya Airways
The national carrier, Kenya Airways says the main cause of disruptions in its flight scheduling is due to the unscheduled and extended grounding of two 787 Dreamliners. Read more »
May 19
Kenya: Lake Turkana Wind Power Picks New CEO
Max Schiff has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP). Read more »
May 17
Kenya: 6 Nyanza Governors Distance Themselves From Investment Conference
Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. Read more »
Rwanda: President Ruto in Kigali for 2024 Africa CEO Forum
President William Ruto has arrived in Rwanda's Capital Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum. Read more »
Kenya: Germany, Sweden Express Caution On Tariffs On Chinese EVs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have cautioned against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) following Washington's announcement of… Read more »
Kenya: Maraga Taskforce Reforms Hit Snag Over Budgetary Cuts
The implementation of recommendations of the taskforce on reforms chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga are now in limbo after the National Treasury failed to allocate… Read more »
Uganda: Kenya, Uganda Sign Pact On Importation, Transit of Petroleum Products
Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Push for Budget Cuts On Sh1.5b Statehouse Renovation Expenditure
Details have shown how Statehouse intends to expend Sh1.5 billion in the financial year 2024/2025 for the construction and renovations of state house and lodges which commenced in… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Employment Court Orders Counties to Engage Striking Clinicians
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Wednesday ordered the Council of Governors (CoG) to continue scheduled talks with the Kenya Union of Clinical Nurses (KUCO) in… Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion - Fintechs Bridge Gap for Unbanked With Hire Purchase Solutions
The Kenyan asset acquisition market has continued to grow in recent years with the emergence of fintech-based firms providing quality solutions. Read more »