March 26
Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Praises President Ruto for Efforts in Building the Economy
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Parastatal Heads Over Planned Budget Cuts
President William Ruto is currently hosting Parastatal Heads and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Tough Times for the Media, but Resilient Ones Will Remain
By and large, it’s not an interesting time for journalists in Kenya. Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Ketraco Powers Kimuka Transmission Line, Locals to Enjoy Reliable Electricity
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation transmission line, providing stable and reliable… Read more »
Kenya: Artisanal Mining Sites in Migori Ordered to Close
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 25 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of all artisanal mining sites in Migori following the death of four people in the last… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the… Read more »
Kenya: 37 Kenyans Among Beneficiaries of Tony Elumelu Foundation's Usd5.5mn Seed Grant
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, have announced 37 Kenyans among the 1,104 African entrepreneurs across 54 African… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA's Terminal 1e Reopened After Monday's Fire Incident
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has reopened Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following its closure earlier on Monday after a non-injury fire incident… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Incident At International Airport Causes Partial Closure
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has closed Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following a non-injury fire incident linked to an electrical fault. Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Govt Development Projects Key to Economic Turnaround, President Ruto Says
The Government is implementing crucial development programmes that are facilitating a radical economic turnaround, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law
The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Hints At Govt Plans to Write Off Coffee Debts
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has hinted that the government has plans to write off debts owed by coffee cooperative societies. Read more »
March 20
Kenya: MOA Faults Govt On Traffic Crackdown Following Increased Accidents
The Matatu Owners Association has faulted the government for initiating a countrywide traffic crackdown following increased accidents. Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Crack Down On Illegal Mining
The government has flagged off 10 vehicles that will speed up the spotting of illegal mining operations across the county. Read more »
Kenya: NGO Council Calls On Transport Operators to Lower Fares After Drop in Fuel Prices
The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) council is calling on transport operators to lower their fares after the price of fuel dropped significantly during this month's pump price… Read more »
Kenya: 5 Counties to Experience Power Black-Outs
Five Counties are set to experience power blackouts on Sunday due to a systems maintenance. Read more »
March 16
Kenya: Govt to Leverage On Kenya Power Lines for Last Mile Internet Connectivity - CS Owalo
The government will use the existing Kenya Power infrastructure to take fiber optic cable to the rural areas, cabinet secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital… Read more »
Kenya: Eldoret International Airport Resumes Cargo Flights After 1-Year Hiatus
Eldoret International Airport has resumed cargo flights following a one-year break. Read more »
March 14
Kenya: Patients Stranded As Nationwide Doctors' Strike Kicks Off
Patients have been stranded in various hospitals across the country as the doctors' strike by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) kicked off Thursday despite a… Read more »
Kenya: KEG-Led Caucus Faults Memo Restricting Govt Adverts to KBC
Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) member associations have faulted a memo restricting government advertising to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as an inexcusable… Read more »
Kenya: Mobile Money Subscriptions Drop 3.1 Percent in Latest CA Data
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has disclosed that there has been a 3.1 percent drop in mobile money subscriptions in the country. Read more »
March 13
Kenya: NSE Plans Hybrid Bond to Boost Trading
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced that it is in the process of launching a proposed hybrid bond market that is set to boost a more informed trading system. Read more »
March 12
Kenya: Export Authority Picks New CEO
Richard Ipero Omelu has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), succeeding Aden Hussein, who had been serving in an… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Team Assures Sugar Bill 2022 to Be Fast-Tracked
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture has assured cane farmers of their commitment to fast-track the passing of Sugar Bill 2022 to resuscitate the ailing industry. Read more »