November 26, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Welcomes NADCO's 'Practical' Proposals on Budget Cuts
President William Ruto has welcomed budget cuts recommendations by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) terming them as "practical." Read more »
Kenya: Consumer Federation Urges Reopening of Sugar Milling Firms
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) is calling on the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to reopen closed sugar factories amid the maturity of farmers canes. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Reopens Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge After Restoration Works
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) has announced the reopening of Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge following restoration works Saturday night. Read more »
Kenya: National Dialogue Committee Proposes 50% Cut on Travel Budget, Sh5 Slash on Pump Prices
The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) has proposed a 50 per cent budget cuts on travel expenditure as part of the measures to reduce the ballooning cost of living among Kenyans. Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: FKE Says 70,000 Formal Jobs Lost Since October 2022
Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) says 70,000 employees in the formal private sector have lost their jobs since October 2022. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Uganda Hailed for Availing Additional Funding to Aid Crafting of EAC Confederation
The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have commended Kenya and Uganda for providing extra budgetary support to aid consultations on EAC the proposed political… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Kenya: Embracing Saving Culture Will Strengthen the Economy, President Ruto
The government is committed to enhancing financial inclusivity in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi's Term Ends After 5 Years At the Helm
Rebecca Mbithi, who has been the Managing Director and CEO of Family Bank for five years, has ended her term. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya: KRA Collects Sh18.7 Billion From Kenya-Japan Trade
Trade engagements between Kenya and Japan have seen the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collect Sh18.7 billion this year. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Complete New Terminal at JKIA By 2026 - Murkomen
The government is set to build a new terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to ease pressure on the existing facilities. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Assures Visiting Indian Minister of Investor-Friendly Policies
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured foreign investors of favorable policies in the country that will ease the constraints in the investment sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Deputy President Gachagua Invites Indian Investors, Pledging Favorable Policies
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reassured foreign investors, particularly Indian companies, of favorable policies in Kenya's investment sector to facilitate their endeavors. Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet to Start Flying From Mombasa to Zanzibar Beginning July 2024
Low-cost airline Jambojet will, starting in July next year, start flying from Mombasa to Zanzibar. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Thika-Garissa Highway as Floods Damage Arer Section
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged caution on Thika-Garissa highway after floods peeled off a section of the road at Arer area near Bangali town. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Adopt a Cloud-First Strategy as ICT Authority, Microsoft Ink Deal
The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft anchored on enhancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Tell Off DP Gachagua Over El Nino Mitigation, Say No Funds Sent to Counties
The Council of Governors has told off Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on El Nino preparedness and mitigation, saying no funds have been sent to counties. Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Allocated Kshs.2 Billion By National Assembly in Supplementary Budget
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has been allocated Sh2 billion by the National Assembly in a Supplementary Budget to increase its Order Fill Rate from the current 60… Read more »
Kenya: Survey Reveals Key Insights Into Changing Demands for Skills in Kenya's Dynamic Job Market
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) in partnership with the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), and Nexford University, have collaboratively launched a comprehensive report… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Scores Five Nominations as Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2023 Finalists Announced
Listed superfoods producer Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ) leads the pack of local Avocado value chain players shortlisted for this year's Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Government Launches Digital Reporting and Monitoring Tool 'Project Beta'
The government has introduced a digital reporting and monitoring tool called "Project BETA" designed to assess and track the implementation, progress, and performance of National… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga Behind Shadowy Operative Claiming Sh17 Billion Oil Shipment - Malala
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) now claims retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga are behind the controversial Sh17bn oil shipment claimed by a… Read more »
Kenya: NTSA - 3,760 Lives Lost in Road Traffic Accidents Since January 1
At least 3,760 people have lost their lives through road accidents between January and October 15, data released by the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has showed. Read more »
Kenya: Air Accident Investigation Department to Probe Masalani Helicopter Incident
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) has commenced investigations into the death of a teacher hit by helicopter's tail rotor blade in Masalani, Garissa County. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Kenya: Prove the Oil Deal is a Scam, President Ruto Dares Raila Odinga
President William Ruto has dared Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga to prove that the Government-to-Government oil deal was a scam instead of spreading unfounded allegations. Read more »
Kenya: Fix the Economy and Stop Blaming Kenyatta, Orengo Tells Ruto
Siaya governor, James Orengo wants President William Ruto to fix the deteriorating economy and save Kenyans from the high cost of living. Read more »