January 01
Kenya: Kenyans Hopeful for Economic Recovery in New Year After Tough 2023
As the new year dawns, majority of Kenyans are expressing optimism and hope for better times ahead despite the challenges they faced in 2023 due to a tough economic climate. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans Borrow Sh23 Million From Aspira's Soma Loan Facility to Pay School Fees
Kenyans have accessed a total of Sh23 million from Aspira's Soma Loan facility to support the education of their children over the past year, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm has… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Up in Arms Over Perceived Senate Attack Against Lenders
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has cautioned the Senate against unfairly targeting higher purchase institutions that that advance credit to boda boda riders saying the… Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Employment Opportunities Declined in 2023, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined… Read more »
Kenya: December Inflation Drops Slightly to 6.6%, Driven By Key Price Increases
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country's inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Lives Lost in Tragic Collision on Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway
Seven people died on Thursday night in a head-on collision that involved a saloon car and a matatu at Solio area along the Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Hold 2023 Worse Than 2022 - Survey
A year-end survey conducted by the polling firm TIFA has revealed that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe that 2023 presented more challenges than the previous year. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt Backs Out On Pledge to Redeem Portion of Eurobond By December 31
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndugu says the government has made a payment of Sh10.8 billion in interest on its $2 billion Eurobond, ditching its initial plan for a… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto's Decisions Saved Our Country From Economic Precipice - Mwaura
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura now says the unpopular decisions made by President William Ruto's regime have saved Kenyans from economic turmoil. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Directs All Taxpayers to Onboard Businesses on e-TIMS
Kenya Revenue Authority has directed all taxpayers conducting businesses to onboard on the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (e-TIMS). Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Directs Motorists to Validate e-Citizen Accounts
National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to validate their E-citizen accounts in the wake of the government migrating its services to a singular… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Announces 2024 Visit By Saudi Arabia's Commerce Minister Majid Al Qassabi
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says the minister of commerce and media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Majid Al Qassabi is expected to visit the country in early 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Govt to Expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi Road Next Year
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says the government is set to expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi road by next year so that it may become a high-intensity road. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Urges President Ruto Not to Blame Deteriorating Kenyan Economy to What Is Happening in Other Countries
Siaya county Governor James Orengo has urged president William Ruto not to blame other countries and their happenings for the current economic state of Kenya. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Keninvest Reveals Ambitious 5-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2027 to Boost Kenya's Investment Climate
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has unveiled comprehensive measures to enhance investment climate through the launch of its Strategic Plan. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Sothern Bypass From December 27
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass from Wednesday to January 23. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Says Govt Mulling Nuclear Power Use Following Recent Countrywide Power Blackouts
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that the government is considering the adoption of nuclear power as an alternative source of electricity in the country. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Kenya: Kalonzo Takes Swipe at Kenya Kwanza Govt Over High Cost of Living
Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has taken a swipe at the Kenya Kwanza administration over its continued allegations that they found empty coffers. Read more »
Kenya: Supporting Talent, Skills for the Youth Top on Govt Economic Growth Agenda - Mudavadi
The Government has emphasized on the need to support talent and skills in sports and creative arts. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: Oil Ship Damaged in Explosion During Repairs in Mombasa
Experts and police are investigating an explosion that occurred inside an oil ship docked near the African Marine Terminal in Liwatoni, Likoni. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Says Implementation of Kenya Kwanza Agenda Will Reduce Cost of Living
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the political class to shun politicking and concentrate on service delivery to raise their living standards and reduce the… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Ports Authority Says Electric Fault Might Have Caused Explosion on Ship
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) says an electric fault might have caused an explosion on a ship that was under repair Tuesday. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Kenya: ODM Says Will Not Back Down in Demanding for Lowering of Cost of Living in 2024
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) says it will not lower the gun in demanding for the lowering of the cost of living in 2024. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Increases Nanyuki, Kisumu Trips Due to Passenger Spike
Kenya Railways has introduced daily trips to and from Nanyuki and Kisumu due to passenger spike during the festive season. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: 47 Injured Following Traffic Crash Along Londiani-Muhoroni Road
Forty-seven passengers were injured Friday following an accident involving a 62-seater bus along the Londiani - Muhoroni Road in Kericho County. Read more »