December 22, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Warns Motorists of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Traffic Snarl-Up
Motorists have been warned of a heavy traffic snarl-up along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Discover Airlines to Increase Flights to Mombasa From Frankfurt
Discover Airlines, a leisure airline of Lufthansa, has announced that it will be increasing flights between Frankfurt (Germany) and Mombasa. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Customer Base Grows 3.3% to 9.21 Million
Kenya Power grew its customer base by 3.3 percent to 9.21 million in the year ending June this year. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Kisii MCAs Question Arati Over the Construction of ECDE Classrooms
A section of Members of County Assembly (MCA) in Kisii have questioned Kisii Governor Simba Arati to physically show the residents the 128 ECDE classrooms he has constructed in the… Read more »
Kenya: eCitizen Hits New Single-Day Collection Milestone After Realizing Sh903.6 Million
The government's single payment system - eCitizen - marked a new milestone on Wednesday after realizing Sh903.6 million on a single day. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Trashes Ruling Disallowing Public Participation on Housing Levy
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has trashed a High Court order staying planned public participation on the revised housing levy law. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Commandant Says Traffic Crashes on the Decline
The Traffic Department has reported a decline in road accidents over a two-day period following the activation of a nationwide crackdown against unroadworthy vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Exit Into CBD to Be Completed Mid-January - Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the Nairobi Expressway exit into the Central Business District will be completed in mid-January. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: Former Tourism Boss Balala Over Arrested Over Construction Funds Corruption
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been arrested over Sh8.5 billion alleged corruption in the construction of the Kilifi Utalii College. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Tatu City Hires 100 Kenyans in 2023 as Growth Surges
Tatu City has strengthened its workforce with over 100 key appointments in 2023 as businesses and homeowners from Kenya and around the world flock to join its growing ecosystem. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Leases Aircraft Amid Air Travel Demand
Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a short-term lease agreement with Hi Fly, one of the world's lease charter specialists, to meet demand for air travel during the December festivities. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Intra-City Commuter Train Services
The Kenya Railways has suspended Nairobi city commuter rail services to align to diminished passenger traffic on intra-city routes during the festive season. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Kenya: IFC Invests Sh3.08 Billion in IHS Kenya to Boost Affordable Housing Projects
Construction of 5, 000 affordable houses in Kenya has received a boost after the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed to investing Sh3.08 billion in IHS Kenya. Read more »
East Africa: Why Sustainable Infrastructure Is a Necessity for East Africa's Urbanization and Climate Change Mitigation
Rapid urbanization in recent decades has created many socio-economic advantages, with cities and urban areas contributing significantly to economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Retailers Concerned By Competition Authority Ignoring Signed Contracts
The Retail Association of Kenya (Retrak) has protested a decision by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to fine Carrefour unilaterally Sh1.1 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Surprised By Competition Authority's Sh1.1 Billion Penalty
Majid Al Futtaim, the owner of Carrefour in Kenya, says that it was surprised by a Sh1.1 billion penalty from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). Read more »
Kenya: KRA Issues List of Items to Be Declared By Visitors to Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a list of items that individuals arriving in Kenya are required to declare. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Kenya: Investor Calls for Transparency Over Proposed State Assets Privatization
Leading hospitality industry mogul Nazir Jinnah says selling of critical state assets as proposed by the Government needs careful consideration before it is done. Read more »
Kenya: Be Road Safety Ambassadors, Murkomen Pleads With Motorists
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent accidents and fatalities caused by reckless… Read more »
Kenya: Digital Content Creators to Be Linked With Direct Work Opportunities
Thousands of young digital content creators will be linked with direct job opportunities through the Twende Digital Project. Read more »
Kenya: Grow Trade Volumes to Support Economic Recovery, DP Gachagua Tells New Envoys
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the newly appointed envoys to prioritise expanding the export market for Kenya's produce for maximum economic gain. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Slash Public Sector Wage Bill By 35% in 5 Years
The National Government will cut the public sector wage bill by 35 per cent by the year 2028 in line with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012. Read more »
Kenya: Competition Authority Fines Carrefour Sh1.1 Billion for Abuse of Buyer Power
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Carrefour Sh1.1 billion for abuse of buyer power. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Exporters Secure Permanent Duty Free Access to European Union Market
Kenyan exporters Monday secured a permanent duty-free access to the 27 country, €14 trillion European Union market when Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano signed the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Enjoy Duty-Free, Quota-Free Access to the EU Market
Kenya and the European Union have signed the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, strengthening their resolve to enhance economic collaboration. Read more »