February 25
Kenya: Gachagua Promises New Measures to Tackle Illicit Alcohol Trade
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said stringent measures will be rolled out to wipe out illicit brews and drugs destroying the lives of hundreds of Kenyans beginning Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Miano Leads Kenya's Delegation to Mc13 Abu Dhabi Conference On Trade Policies
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is leading the Kenyan Delegation to the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Sustains Call to Reform Global Financial Order At Hage Memorial
President William Ruto has urged African leaders to work together in pushing for reforms of the international financial system. Read more »
February 26
East Africa: New Vessel Unveiled to Link Cargo Between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Uganda has introduced a new ro-ro vessel, MV Mpungu, that is set to conduct operations between Kenya Uganda, and Tanzania. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Digital Finance Summit to Convene in Johannesburg
The 3rd annual Africa Digital Finance Summit is set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
February 20
Kenya: Court Blocks Kisumu County From Relocating Bus Park
The Kisumu County Government has been dealt a blow in its attempt to relocate a section of Kisumu public service vehicles to the new Mowlem bus park. Read more »
Kenya: Kebs Bans Importation of Secondhand Evs With Less Than 80pc of Battery Life
The Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBs) has issued a notice banning the importation of secondhand electric vehicles (EVs) whose battery life is less than 80 percent. Read more »
Kenya: American Agency in Sh8.73bn to Address Kenya's Pedestrian Transportation Needs
An official from the U.S. Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC), an independent U.S. government development agency, met Kenyan state officials to finalize a new… Read more »
Kenya: Completion of Narok-Bomet Cable Line Will Solve Frequent Power Outages, Kenya Power
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has said that the completion of the Narok-Bomet cable line will address the country's incessant power outages that disrupt economic… Read more »
Kenya: Army Officers Intecept Uncustomed Sugar in Garissa, No Arrests Made
Police in Dadaab have launched a probe following the recovery of uncustomed goods by officers of the Kenya Army attached to Garissa's Modika Barracks. Read more »
Kenya: Kplc Eyes 400,000 New Customers in 2024
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) plans to connect 400,000 new users to the national grid as it seeks to meet universal electricity access. Read more »
Kenya: NSE Names Frank Mwiti As New CEO
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced the appointment of Frank Mwiti as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Geoffrey Odundo, who is set to retire on March 1… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers in Kisii Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Arati Goons
Healthcare workers in Kisii have issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over continued threats from a group of brutal enforcers linked to Governor Simba Arati. Read more »
February 21
Kenya: Bolt Discusses Welfare, Safety and Regulatory Concerns With Drivers
Ride-hailing platform Bolt yesterday hosted drivers on its platform to discuss their welfare, safety, and regulatory concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Are Not Overtaxed, Treasury Boss Kiptoo Says Amid Outcry
National Treasury Permanent Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo has said that Kenyans are not overtaxed amid an overtaxation outcry. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Macadamia Nuts Price More Than Quintuple to Sh100 After Lifting of Export Ban
A kilogram of macadamia nut has increased by five times since the government last year suspended a ban on the export of unprocessed nuts. Read more »
Kenya: National Treasury Urges Firms to Pay Taxes to KRA
The National Treasury has urged the country's business community to actively engage in tax payments to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Read more »
Kenya: Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has initiated the enforcement of a High Court order prohibiting all gaming operators from utilizing the speed dial feature on… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: State Enters a Deal With UK's Firm to Revive Fluorspar Mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kenya has signed a contract with the United Kingdom's Soy-Fujax Mining Company for the revival of fluorspar mining in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Significantly Appreciates Against American Dollar
The Kenyan shilling has significantly strengthened against the American dollar amid an inflow of greenback from global lenders as well as the buyback of the Eurobond by the… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: Expect Milk Prices to Increase to Sh60 in the Coming Months, DP Gachagua Assures Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers are set to earn more following quick interventions by the government to deal with a milk glut that threatened to wipe out higher prices, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: 2 'Super Rich' Cards Unveiled By KCB, Visa
The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Visa have rolled out two cards that target those earning above Sh300,000. Read more »
Kenya: Keninvest's Bill Seeks to Streamline Issuance of Licenses, Permits and Approvals to Investors
The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is targeting reducing the bottlenecks that investors undergo when applying for licenses, permits, and approvals. Read more »
February 13
Kenya: Pending Bills Committee to Submit Report to the National Treasury
The Pending Bills Verification Committee will today release its status report before the National Treasury. Read more »
February 12
Africa: Trademark Africa Gets Sh10.1bn to Advance Sustainable Trade, Economic Inclusivity
African Aid-for-Trade Organization TradeMark Africa has received Sh10.1 billion ($63 million) from the Dutch government to advance sustainable trade and economic inclusivity in… Read more »