August 23
Kenya: PSC On the Radar for Retaining Staff Above 60 Years
The Public Service Commission found itself in a tight spot following revelations that showed it defied its own directive by employing staff above the mandatory retirement age of… Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Says No Funds to Employ 20,000 Additional JSS Teachers
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says government has no finances to employ an additional 20,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers amid a looming teachers' strike… Read more »
Kenya: Huggies-Maker Kim-Fay Gets Funding for Tatu City Plant Expansion
Manufacturer and distributor of hygiene, tissue, and home care products, Kim-Fay has secured funding to open a new production line at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Little App Boosts Drivers' Rates By 15 Percent to Promote Fair Pay
Over the past month, the ride-hailing industry in Kenya has been marked by unrest as drivers demand better rates to sustain their livelihoods amidst rising costs. With increased… Read more »
August 22
Kenya: Kenya to Begin Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in 2027 - Mudavadi
Kenya will begin the construction of its inagural nuclear power plant in 2027 in a bid to enhance the country's energy capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Retire 43,976 Public Servants By 2029 After Ruto Disallowed Contract Extensions
Government is set to proggressivle retire 43,976 public servants aged 55 and above by 2029 following President William Ruto's directive disallowing contract extensions. Read more »
Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Roots for Free Tertiary Education to Resolve Funding Inequalities
Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed free higher education in a bid to resolve bursary overlaps and unjust classification of students under the new funding scheme. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Assured of Stable Power Supply Amid Suppressed Rainfalls
Kenyans have been assured of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) despite recent reductions in rainfall. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Banks On Effective Water Management to Maintain Affordable Electricity Costs
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured of continued provision of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) even after the cessation of rainfail. Read more »
Kenya: Elon Musk's Starlink Targets Kenyans With Rental Internet Kits
American satellite internet provider Starlink has launched a rental option, allowing Kenyans to acquire internet hardwares in installments. Read more »
August 21
Kenya: Uber Hikes Ride Charges Amid Driver Protests
Ride-hailing platform Uber has increased its trip costs, including minimum fees, in response to criticism from its drivers. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Allocates Sh40bn to Various State Departments Amid Finance Bill 2024 Withdrawal
Treasury has release Shs40 billion to several government ministries as part of their financial allocations. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Teachers As Govt Releases Funds for 2nd Phase of CBA
The government has released Sh13.5 billion for the implementation of the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement starting July 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Mutua Wants Kenyans Working Abroad to Have Accounts At Home
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua is proposing that Kenyans working overseas should be compelled to have accounts in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Regional Subsidiaries, High Operating Income Grow I&m's Profit to Sh6.1bn
I&M Group profit after tax grew by 21 percent to Sh6.1 billion in the half year ended June 30, 2024, compared to a similar period last year, buoyed by high operating income and… Read more »
August 20
Kenya: Sakaja Compensates Woodley Residents With Sh900,000 Each to Facilitate Major Housing Project
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has kicked off the transformation of Woodley Estate by compensating residents of 43 housing units with Sh900,000 each. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Approves Sh21.4bn in Green Loans Amid Rising Interest
KCB Bank approved green loans worth Sh21.4 billion, which represent 15.5 percent of its total loan book, to support environmentally friendly projects, according to its 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Compensates Woodley Estate Residents With Sh900,000 Each Ahead of Modernisation Program
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has compensated Woodley estate residents with Sh900,000 each for 43 units to pave way for a 1,900-house development in a major modernization… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Holds Talks With Atwoli to Fster Dialogue, Harmony in Labour Sector
In a bid to cultivate a culture of dialogue, understanding, and harmony within Kenya's labour sector, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Tuesday held… Read more »
Kenya: African Billionaire Prateek Suri Bets Big On Mining and Infrastructure
Prateek Suri, the enigmatic African billionaire best known for his success in the consumer electronics industry, is charting new territory. With a deep understanding of Africa's… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pending Bills Surge By Sh29bn Amid Payment Delays
The National Government's pending bills rose by Sh29 billion to Sh516.3 billion as of June 30, 2024, highlighting financial constraints the state is facing to clear the debts. Read more »
August 19
Kenya: KQ Bounces Back to Profitability With Sh513mn in H1
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a historic profit after tax of Sh513 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Introduces Charges for Reverse Call Service On Third Attempt
Safaricom has announced a new change to its reverse call service, introducing a fee for customers who use the service more than twice in a single day. Read more »
Kenya: Uasin Gishu DG Barorot Quits to Take Up CEO Post At International ICT Firm
Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor has resigned from his role after serving two years under Governor Jonathan Bii. Read more »
Kenya: PSC to Cap Civil Servants Salary Advances to Shield Payslips
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has unveiled a draft policy that seeks to limit salary advances for civil servants, capping them at an amount not exceeding one month's pay. Read more »