January 29
Kenya: Govt Launches National Skills Inventory to Boost Job Placements
The government has launched the National Skills Inventory that is set to increase job opportunities for Kenyans both locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Fatalities Surge to 17 in Kisumu-Nairobi Road Accident
The death toll in the aftermath of a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road has climbed to 17. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Economy May Miss Growth Target Amid High Debt Distress
Kenya is at risk of not meeting its economic growth targets in the medium term as the country grapples with high debt and a deteriorating macroeconomic operating environment. Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Gets First Special Economic Zone Status in Western Kenya
Businesses setting up shop in Homa Bay County will enjoy preferential treatments such as lower taxes following the gazettement of the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Given 7 Days to Confirm Compliance With Revised Salary Standards for Guards
Private security firms across the country are required to commit to the newly revised salaries for their guards within the next seven days, according to a directive from the… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Chair Intergovernmental Summit Today
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Monday chair an Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) summit. Read more »
Kenya: 11 People Killed in Road Accident Along the Kisumu-Nairobi Road
Eleven people have died in a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Asked to Submit Commitment to Pay Minimum Wage
The government has asked private security companies to submit guarantees for their commitment to uphold the minimum wage for employees. Read more »
Kenya: Grain Council Gets Sh324mn to Remove Trade Barriers
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded Sh324 million ($2 million) to boost the export of grain products in Kenya and other East African countries. Read more »
January 26
Kenya: Govt Commits to Revising Taxation System to Boost Manufacturing Industry
The government has affirmed its commitment to revising the taxation system, aiming to encourage more Kenyans to enter the manufacturing industry. Read more »
January 24
Kenya: UK to Guarantee Sh9.6 Billion Power Line Transmission Improvement Loan to Kenya
The United Kingdom has guaranteed a Sh9.6 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AFDB) to Kenya in climate financing. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Old Mutual to Dispose of Tanzanian Unit to a Minority Shareholder
Old Mutual Limited is in the process of selling its Tanzania unit to a minority shareholder, pending regulatory approval. Read more »
Kenya: Foreigners No Longer Be Allowed to Undertake Medical, Dental Internship in Kenya - KMPDC
Foreign medical trainees will no longer be allowed to undertake their medical or dental Internships in Kenya. Read more »
January 23
Kenya: Twiga Foods Settles Google Cloud Debt Dispute With IT Firm
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Incentro Africa, a global Google Cloud provider. Read more »
Kenya: NKG Coffee Mills Kenya Shuts Down Milling Operations After Failing to Secure a License
Coffee miller NKG Coffee Mills Limited is shutting down its milling business in Kenya after failing to secure a government license. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Safeboda Eyes Kenyan Entry After Exit
Ugandan motorbike taxi and delivery platform SafeBoda will be resuming its operations in the country after exiting the market about three years ago. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Restores Paybill Services After Temporary Disruption Affects Millions
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, says it has successfully resolved a technical issue that had disrupted its PayBill service, affecting millions of users. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: Nairobi Building Approvals Rise to Sh195.1 Billion
The value of building approvals in Nairobi grew by Sh50.3 billion to Sh195.1 billion in the 11 months to November last year, despite the high cost of building materials. Read more »
Kenya: 73% of Kenyans Struggling to Make Ends Meet - Infotrak Research
73 percent of Kenyans are currently in severe economic hardship situations and struggling to make ends. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Struggling to Survive, Infotrak
Seven in 10 Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet, a new survey shows, highlighting the impact high inflation is having on the country. Read more »
January 21
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Network Maintenance in 3 Regions
Kenya Power was set to undertake network maintenance in three regions on Monday as part of efforts to optimize the grid. Read more »
January 15
Kenya: Business College Founder Liz Wanyoike Dies at 73
Lizz Wanyoike, the founder of the popular Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is dead. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: International Team Endorses Kenya's Nuclear Research Roadmap
Kenya's plan to commission its first nuclear research reactor by 2030 has received a major enforcement following the successful conclusion of an international review mission. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi's Unionized Employees Get 16% Pay Raise
Kakuzi unionisable employees will be rewarded with a 16 percent wage increment following the signing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation… Read more »