November 06, 2023
Kenya: Museveni Says Ban On Petroleum Purchases From Kenya Due to Inflated Prices By Middlemen
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni now says the decision to ban fuel purchases from Kenya was due to inflated prices by middlemen by up to 59 percent thus causing avoidable pain on… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Opposition Not to Give Govt Low Rating Due to Economy
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Opposition not to take advantage of the current harsh economic times to hand the government low ratings. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt Lauds KRA for Embracing Tech in Tax Collections
President William Ruto lauded the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for embracing technology in tax collections yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: Cruise Vessel MV SH Diana Makes Maiden Call at Lamu Port, the First Time After 9 Years
MV SH Diana cruise vessel has made its inaugural call at the Port of Lamu, marking a significant moment for the country's second commercial port, as it prepares for the upcoming… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Should Be More Friendly and Efficient, President Ruto
The Kenya Revenue Authority will be rebuilt to a service-oriented organisation. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Construction of Dams, Reinstatement of Water Pans to Boost Water Supply
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 - The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Innovators Transform Invasive Plants Into Clean Cooking Fuels for Refugees
A Kenyan cooking stove manufacturing company, USAFI Green Energy, is making waves with its innovative approach to addressing cooking fuel and environmental challenges within… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Urges KRA to Treat Kenyans With Dignity While Collecting Taxes
President William Ruto has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to treat Kenyans with courtesy while collecting taxes. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Kenya: Tatu City, China's Guangdong Province Sign Trade Agreement
Tatu City has entered into a trade deal with China's Guangdong Province. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Goes Live on Tiktok With Popular Tiktoker Nyako
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga on Thursday thrilled Kenyans on social media by going live on Tiktok alongside well-known German TikToker Nyako. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Kenya: Bolt Ordered to Pay Driver Sh1 Million Over Unlawful Termination of Contract
Bolt has been directed by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board to pay its driver Sh1 million after his contract was terminated unlawfully. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Reduces Mobile to Bank Transfer Charges
Airtel Money has today cut its mobile money transaction charges from mobile to banks. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Extends 5G Network to 35 New Counties, Slashes Router Prices
Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers. Read more »
Kenya: Budget Controller Flags Over-Budgeting of Govt Employee Salaries
The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has flagged over-budgeting of state employee wages by the National Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Increases SGR Fares From Jan 1
Kenya Railways is set to increase fares in the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train with effect from January 1. Read more »
Kenya: Energy State Department Asked to Disclose Power Projects in Marsabit
The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the State Department of Energy to disclose power projects in Marsabit to Gitson Energy Limited. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Begins Pilot Phase of Maisha Namba Roll Out
The Government has kicked off the pilot phase of digital ID ecosystem and Maisha Namba roll out in the country ahead of the official unveiling. Read more »
Kenya: De-Carbonizing the Boda Boda Sector - a Major Step Towards Kenya's 32% Emissions Reduction Target
Unlike developed countries, where industries are primarily responsible for releasing tons of carbon into the atmosphere, in developing nations like Kenya, the transportation and… Read more »
Kenya: Mystery At Nyeri Terminus as Bees Perch on Matatu as Passengers Board
There was drama at the Nyeri bus stage on Wednesday when a swarm of bees descended on a matatu plying the Nyeri - Nanyuki route causing panic among matatu operators. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Charges to Increase By Between Sh500 and Sh1,500 From Jan 1
From January 1, 2023, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) user will pay an additional Sh500 to Sh1,500 to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Says NYS Officers to Cultivate Idle Govt Land to Boost Country's Food Production
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now says National Youth Service (NYS) officers will be used to cultivate idle government land. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Kenya: State Alarmed By Increased MSMEs Collapse, Eyes More Interventions
The State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development says it is alarmed by the increased number of small businesses closing shop and is rolling out more… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany's Bavaria State in a Deal to Accelerate 'Bottom-Up' Economic Agenda
President William Ruto's Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda has received a boost after the state government of Bavaria, Germany, supported his plan to create jobs and promote… Read more »
Kenya: KNUT Wants KNEC to Pay Teachers Promptly
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has asked the Kenya National Examination Council to pay teachers who invigilate, supervise, and mark national exams, which began today, in… Read more »
Kenya: Production of Local Smart Devices to Drive Digital Growth
The Government will prioritise the production of affordable smart devices to boost digital access. Read more »