November 30, 2023
Kenya: Ichung'wah Says Those Complaining of KICC Privatization Are Ignorant
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has described those complaining about the sale of Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) as ignorant. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Who Have Saved Money on Hustler Fund to Be Paid 12% Interest From December 31 - President Ruto Says
Kenyans who have saved money in the Hustler Fund will be paid an interest of 12 percent from December 31, 2023 President William Ruto has stated. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Kenya: Clinical Officers Threaten to Down Tools Within 21 Days Should CBA Talks Stall
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) is demanding the Ministry of Health and County Government to expedite the promotion of all clinical officers within the next 21 days… Read more »
Kenya: Bitok Denies Alleged Plan for Chip Implants in Meeting With Catholic Bishops
The government has linked the allegations that new-borns will be implanted with electronic chips in digital ID rollout to business rivalry among international technology firms. Read more »
Kenya: Cooperatives Urged to Embrace Innovation to Remain Visible
Cabinet Secretary for cooperatives and macro small and medium development Simon Chelugui has challenged Sacco cooperatives across the country to embrace innovations and technology… Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Says Licenses of Drivers Crossing Flooded Rivers to Be Cancelled
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says the licenses of drivers who try to cross flooded rivers during the rainy season will be cancelled. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Says Referendum Should Be Conducted on KICC, KPC Sale
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has confronted Kenya Kwanza government plan to sell the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to private investors under its 2023… Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Resume Weekly Flights to Mogadishu
Kenya Airways (KQ) is set to resume direct flights to Mogadishu from Nairobi. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Storm as Senators Demand to Be Shown Sh16.5 Billion Edible Oil Before Commencing Probe
Senate probe over the Sh16.5 billion edible oils scandal has continued to leave tongues wagging as it emerged top officials within the Ministry of Trade and Investment are still… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Leaders Welcome High Court Ruling Declaring Housing Levy Unconstitutional
Azimio leaders led by wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have lauded the high court ruling declaring the housing levy under the financial Act(2023) unconstitutional which targeted… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Slap Sakaja With Sh500,000 Fine, Threaten to Halt Nairobi Urban Regeneration Project After He Skips Session
Senators are mulling halting the Nairobi Regeneration and Urban Renewal Program following after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to show up to shed light on the progress of… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Says Privatisation of KPC to Increase Fuel Prices Hundredfold
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has told off the government over the privatization of State Corporations. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Comply With Court Ruling on Housing Levy
President William Ruto now says the government will comply with the High Court ruling on the Housing Levy. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pleads With Judges to Exercise Judicial Discretion 'Not to Sabotage' Housing Levy
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with the judiciary to exercise judicial discretion 'not to sabotage' the housing levy. Read more »
Kenya: You Should Wait Till Matter Clears Entire Hierarchy of Courts to Celebrate, Sifuna Says On Housing Levy Ruling
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has cautioned Kenyans against early celebrations in the wake of the High Court ruling that declared the Housing Levy unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: KRA to Pre-Fill Vat Returns Starting January
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) now says all its VAT returns will be pre-filled, marking a complete departure from the usual way of filing VAT returns. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Formally Writes to EACC, EPRA, Auditor General to Launch Probe Into Govt to Govt Petroleum Deal
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has formally petitioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Auditor General and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to launch an… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: Digify Africa, Meta in Drive to Boost Digital Literacy Among the Youth
Digify Africa has collaborated with Meta to roll out an online training programme aimed at boosting digital literacy levels among the youth in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: KICC, KLB, NOCK Among 11 State Corporations Listed for Privatisation
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is among eleven State Corporations listed for privatisation even as the National Treasury is seeking public views on the… Read more »
Kenya: Fears of Interference as Suspects Behind Pinewood Beach Resort Attack Fail to Be Arraigned
More than a week after police arrested 13 suspects linked to a brazen attack at Pinewood Beach Resort in Diani, none has been arraigned in court, raising fears of interference. Read more »
Kenya: Electrical and Electronics Sector Standard Compliance Critical for Global Trade
Stakeholders in the electricals, electronics, and related technologies field have been urged to embrace the use of established International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)… Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: Spike in Hydro-Power Production Capacity to Cut Electricity Costs - Chirchir
The Ministry of Energy Saturday announced an expected rise in hydroelectric output as a result of improved water inflows at the Seven Forks Dams, which will lead to reduction of… Read more »
Kenya: Floods Cut Off Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge, Kenha Diverts Traffic to Mavueni Route
Floods arising from ongoing heavy rains have cut off the Mbogolo Bridge along Mtwapa-Kilifi (A7) Road affecting traffic to and from the coastal city of Mombasa. Read more »
November 24, 2023
East Africa: EAC Summit Admits Somalia as the Bloc's 8th Member, Kiir to Oversee Accession
The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit has endorsed the admission of Somalia into the bloc paving the way for its inclusion as the eighth Member State. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Madongo-Garissa Road After Floods Cut Off Section Near Mororo
The Kenya National Highway Authority has advised caution on Madongo-Garissa road after floods cut off a section of the transport corridor following "a major washout". Read more »