November 16, 2023
Kenya: Ann Njeri Njoroge Forged Oil Importation License, Energy CS Confirms
A company associated with Ann Njeri Njoroge is not licensed to import fuel, Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has confirmed. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: 11-Member Committee to Probe State of KAA-Run Airports After JKIA Saga
The Ministry of Transport has formed an eleven-member committee to investigate the state of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)-run airports after the Jomo Kenyatta International… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Says Plans to Smoothen JKIA Operations Underway to Avoid Harassment of Tourists
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says plans are underway to smoothen operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to avoid harassment of tourists. Read more »
Kenya: 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Summit Held in Nairobi
@iLabAfrica-Strathmore University last week opened the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Root Out Quacks, DP Gachagua Urges Engineers
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Engineers Board of Kenya to weed out quacks to protect the integrity of the profession. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuma-Based Affordable Clean Energy Firm Wins Global Award for Powering Refugees
Affordable clean cooking stove company Usafi Greens has won the 2023 Ashden Awards for providing displaced people with clean energy. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Foreign Trips Have Earned the Country Sh2 Trillion in Investment Opportunities - Mwaura
The government now says President William Ruto's foreign trips have earned the country Sh2 trillion in investment opportunities and grants. Read more »
East Africa: Family Businesses in East Africa Record 20% Growth
East African family businesses grew by 20 percent last year compared to a similar period in 2021, despite tough economic challenges. Read more »
Kenya: KenGen Steps Up Hydrogeneration to Stabilize Costs
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has stepped up hydropower generation after the large dams in the Eastern Region recorded improved inflows over the past week with… Read more »
Kenya: KAA Blames Embarrassing JKIA Roof Leakage to Decade-Long Under Investment
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has blamed the embarrassing roof leaks at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA to decade-long under-investment. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua, Murkomen Call for Accountability in JKIA Leaking Roofs Incident
Deputy President Righathi Gachagua says there is a need for a thorough re-evaluation of engineering practices in Kenya following the recent mess of roof leaks at Jomo Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Opens 1st Special Economic Zone With Gazetted Customs Control Area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park yesterday opened the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: 14,000 Government Services on eCitizen - Wanjau
Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau says Kenyans can now access more than 14,000 government services on the eCitizen platform. Read more »
Kenya: KPA to Invest in Workplace Inclusion, Hire More People With Disabilities
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will employ more people with disabilities to meet the threshold quota of five percent. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Leads Sacco Movement in Africa, Top 5 in the World
Kenya has the biggest sacco movement in Africa, a new report shows, highlighting the role it plays in the country's economy. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA to Announce New Fuel Prices Today
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is set to announce new fuel prices Tuesday with Kenyans expecting higher costs. Read more »
East Africa: Ngatia Named East Africa Chamber of Commerce President
Former President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce (KNCCI) Richard Ngatia has been appointed as the new president of the East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and… Read more »
Kenya: Metropolitan Sacco Members Stage Demo Over Unresolved Concerns
Members of the Metropolitan National Sacco have today held a demonstration over grievances and concerns that are yet to be resolved. Read more »
Kenya: Petrol Price Remains Unchanged at Sh217.36 on Petroleum Levy Subsidy
A litre of super petrol will remain the same at Sh217.36 in Nairobi for the next one month until December 14, according to the latest monthly fuel review from the Energy and… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Tanzania: Entrepreneurs From 20 African Countries to Gather in Dar es Salaam for the Pace Steers Award Ceremony
Top organizations and entrepreneurs from at least 30 countries in Africa as well as others from select countries outside the continent like US, Asia and Europe will gather in… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Recognized as the Best County in Public Digitization
Nairobi County was celebrated as the best county in Public Digitization at the 8th edition of the Africa Digital Economy Awards gala (ADEA) at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: We Have Worked Hard Every Day to Move Agenda Forward, Amid Many Challenges - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the government has risen to the occasion and provided effective leadership that has steered the country back on the path to success. Read more »
Kenya: CS Miano, Whitman Spearhead Collaboration to Elevate Kenya-U.S. Relations
U.S. ambassador to Kenya Megan Whitman has emphasised the need for collaboration between Kenya and America in a bid to boost the economy. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs Scoff at Raila Odinga Dossier on Govt-to-Govt Oil Deal
Top lawmakers within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have scoffed at the threats by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga to spill the beans on the much-taunted… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: President Ruto's 40th Global Trip - Riyadh for Saudi-Africa Summit
President William Ruto is on Friday slated to participate in the Saudi-Africa Summit at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read more »