December 08, 2023
Kenya: State Eyeing Tax Breaks to Boost Kenya's Tea Value
The government is currently implementing incentives in the tea subsector to support value added projects meant to maximize Kenyan tea's potential on international markets. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Releases Five-Year Operational Roadmap
Kenya Power has unveiled a new five-year corporate strategic plan (CSP) to safeguard it position as the region's leading electricity utility company. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Kenya: Major Roads in Nairobi CBD to Be Closed for 4 Days During Youth Summit
Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). Read more »
Kenya: MP Files Petition to Stop Charges Against Controller of Budget Nyakang'o
West Mugirango Member of Parliament, Stephen Mogaka, has filed a petition seeking to stop the arrest and criminal charges brought against the Controller of Budget, Margaret… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Kenya: Recently Picked Ambassadors Asked to Promote Kenya Abroad, Look for New Investments
President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to proactively protect and advance the interests of Kenyans in their countries of designation. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Kenya: High Construction Costs, Poor Planning Hindering Affordable Housing Projects
High construction costs are hindering the success of affordable housing projects in Kenya, according to the latest report by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Built… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt Rules Out Tiktok Ban in Kenya After Stricter Rules Are Applied
Kenya has ruled out ban of social media giant TikTok in the country after stricter rules were applied. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Says Depreciation of Kenyan Shilling May Have Overshot
The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Kamau Thugge, has said that the Kenyan shilling has overshot the required rate. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Announces Sh229 Million Fund to Power SMEs in Kenya
TikTok has announced a Sh229 million fund to power Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Implementation of Regulation Requiring That Security Guards Be Paid a Minimum of Sh30,000
The Eldoret High Court has suspended the implementation of a legal notice requiring security guards to be paid a monthly minimum salary of Sh30,000. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Power Blackout in Parts of the Country
The Kenya Power Company has announced power disruption in various parts of the country from Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Commends Competition Authority of Kenya for Protecting Kenyans
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended the Competition Authority of Kenya for its work in the protection of consumers in the country. Read more »
Kenya: KEBS to Only Allow Second Hand Vehicles Registered From 2017 in Kenya
Secondhand vehicles imported into the country whose year of registration is 2016 and below shall not be allowed in the country from 1st January 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion to Construct JSS Classrooms By 2025
Ministry of Education states that government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for construction of additional 15,021 classrooms for Junior Secondary School (JSS) by 2025 to accommodate… Read more »
Kenya: Counties to Receive Sh470 Billion in Proposed Revenue Allocation for Next Financial Year
Devolved units are set to reap heavily from the proposed recommendations for sharing revenue between the National Government and the County government following an increase of Sh22… Read more »
Kenya: Google Celebrates Ahmed the Kenyan Elephant With a Doodle
Google has celebrated 'Ahmed', the elephant known for his big tusks. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Orders TSC Not to Sack 122 Interdicted Teachers From North Eastern
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) not to sack 122 interdicted teachers from North Eastern who refused to resume work over… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Defends Coffee Reforms Instituted By Govt
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the coffee reforms instituted by the Government dismissing as misleading, the narrative by critics that the reforms are punitive. Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Raises Rate to 12.5% to Contain Inflation, Currency Devaluation
Kenyans are set to pay more for loans after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased its rate. Read more »
Africa: Henok Teferra Shawl Appointed Boeing Africa MD
Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director (MD) for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships across the African continent. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Kenya: Mwale Announces Plans for 3 Additional Smart Cities in Africa
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is finalizing the shipment of new construction equipment for new smart cities in Congo, Botswana and Sierra Leone that will begin in… Read more »
Kenya: UN Names Tatu City an Environmental, Social, and Governance Model Zone
Tatu City has been identified as a model for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Read more »
Kenya: Enhanced Kenya-India Ties Will Boost Govt's Transformation Plan, President Ruto Says
Kenya and India have signed five memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral relations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India to Expand Partnership in Technology
Kenya and India are set to expand partnership in technology along other sectors, President William Ruto says. Read more »
Kenya: MCL Is Not a Licensed Microfinance Institution, CBK Warns
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned Kenyans that Momentum Credit Company Limited (MCL) is not a registered microfinance institution. Read more »