April 02
Kenya: 10 Dead in Multiple Accident On Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Ten people, including a 2-year-old toddler, lost their lives following a multi-vehicle collision on Monday night on Mombasa highway. Read more »
April 01
Kenya: Lobby Groups Want Court to Block Construction of Road Through Aberdares National Park
Lobby groups have moved to the Environment and Land court to block the planned construction of the controversial 52- kilometer Mau-Mau Road, which cuts through the Aberdare… Read more »
March 28
Kenya: Fintech Giant Payangel Enters Kenyan Market, Set to Revolutionize Diaspora Remittances
In a significant development for the East African financial landscape, PayAngel, a global fintech company, has chosen Kenya as its entry point into the region. Read more »
March 26
East Africa: Kuramo's 74pc Buyout of Trans-Century Approved By Comesa Commission
The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
March 26
Kenya: Nakuru Medics Hold Protests in Day 13 of Nationwide Strike
Hundreds of doctors from over two hundred medical facilities in Nakuru on Tuesday held a peaceful demonstration to protest alleged oppression by the national and county… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Strengthening TVET Institutions to Offer Practical Training
The government is strengthening technical and vocational education to enhance the country's capacity to offer practical training, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Cargo Handled At Mombasa Port Grows 6.2 Percent in 2023
The Port of Mombasa registered an annual growth of 6.2 percent of total cargo throughput, from 33.88 million tons handled in 2022 to 35.98 million tons in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Several Pedestrians Detained By NTSA for Not Using Footbridges
the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detained several pedestrians for failing to use the available footbridges. Read more »
Kenya: Ugandan Milk Processor Lato Acquires 100pc Stake in Kenya's Highland Creamers
Uganda-based milk processor Lato has acquired Kenyan dairy firm Highland Creamers. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Praises President Ruto for Efforts in Building the Economy
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Parastatal Heads Over Planned Budget Cuts
President William Ruto is currently hosting Parastatal Heads and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Tough Times for the Media, but Resilient Ones Will Remain
By and large, it’s not an interesting time for journalists in Kenya. Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Ketraco Powers Kimuka Transmission Line, Locals to Enjoy Reliable Electricity
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation transmission line, providing stable and reliable… Read more »
Kenya: Artisanal Mining Sites in Migori Ordered to Close
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 25 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of all artisanal mining sites in Migori following the death of four people in the last… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the… Read more »
Kenya: 37 Kenyans Among Beneficiaries of Tony Elumelu Foundation's Usd5.5mn Seed Grant
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, have announced 37 Kenyans among the 1,104 African entrepreneurs across 54 African… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA's Terminal 1e Reopened After Monday's Fire Incident
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has reopened Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following its closure earlier on Monday after a non-injury fire incident… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Incident At International Airport Causes Partial Closure
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has closed Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following a non-injury fire incident linked to an electrical fault. Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Govt Development Projects Key to Economic Turnaround, President Ruto Says
The Government is implementing crucial development programmes that are facilitating a radical economic turnaround, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law
The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Hints At Govt Plans to Write Off Coffee Debts
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has hinted that the government has plans to write off debts owed by coffee cooperative societies. Read more »
March 20
Kenya: MOA Faults Govt On Traffic Crackdown Following Increased Accidents
The Matatu Owners Association has faulted the government for initiating a countrywide traffic crackdown following increased accidents. Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Crack Down On Illegal Mining
The government has flagged off 10 vehicles that will speed up the spotting of illegal mining operations across the county. Read more »