October 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Review Tax Laws on Diaspora Remittances, DP Gachagua Says
The Government will review legal frameworks on taxation of diaspora remittances, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
October 30, 2023
East Africa: HR Automation on the Rise in East Africa
Human Resource (HR) automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee performance and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sets Up First Smartphone Assembling Plant in East Africa
Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's First Sh7,499 Smartphone Assembly Plant Opened in Machakos
Kenya's first smartphone assembly plant has been opened at Athi River in Machakos to produce affordable gadgets for Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenyans to Transact Using Fingerprints, Iris By December
President William Ruto has assured that Kenyans will be able to transact using fingerprints and iris by December when the Digital ID platform dubbed the Maisha Number becomes… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Kenya: We Will Cultivate Govt Land to Boost Food Production, Cut Imports - President Ruto
President William Ruto now says the government will use public land to produce food and seeds to curb the rising cost of living in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Jasco Partners With Freshworks to Help Businesses Automate Work
Software solutions and telecommunications provider Jasco Communications has partnered with American IT firm Freshworks to roll out cloud-based solutions aimed at making work easier… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Speedy Implementation of the Intra-African Trade
President William Ruto has called for speedy implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Urges African Leaders to Accelerate Realisation of Continental Free Agreement
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to accelerate the realisation of the Continental Free (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Kenya: USAID Program Bolsters Kenya's Prosperity in the Avocado Market
Over the past six years, Kenya's ambition to become a global leader in high-quality avocado production and export has gained significant momentum, thanks to the Kenya Crops and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Power Interruptions in Parts of Bungoma
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions expected in Bungoma County today. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Kenya: Rural Power Authority Connects 300 Households to Power in Mombasa
At least 300 households in Mitedi and Nguu Tatu Villages in Kisauni Constituency in Mombasa County have been connected to electricity. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Profit Drops to Sh3.19 Billion
Kenya Power's profit after tax for the full year ending June 30, 2023, has dropped to Sh3.19 billion on a weak shilling. Read more »
Kenya: Three American Missionaries Die in Narok Car Crash
Three American missionaries were on Wednesday killed in a road accident near Ewaso-Nyiro airstrip on the Narok-Maasai Mara Game Reserve road. Read more »
Kenya: Win for Coffee Farmers as DP Gachagua Secures Direct Sales to Java House
Local coffee farmers will start selling their produce directly to one of the world's largest coffee firms, The Java Coffee Company, following an agreement signed yesterday by the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Cut Travel Budget By Sh500 Million to Fund Special Needs Education Sector
President William Ruto has announced that the government will cut travel allowances Sh500 million to raise funds for the special education sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Re Introduces Re-Insurance Training Academy
Firms and individuals will receive training on re-insurance products through Kenya Re's Training Academy. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: CS Machogu Sets Up Team on Credit Transfer Review Policy
Education Cabinet Ezekiel Machogu has appointed a 16-member team to review Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer (KCAT) system policy in the Country. Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Raises Alarm Over Soaring Road Accidents and Fatalities in Kenya, 4000 Killed Annually
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has sounded the alarm regarding the rising number of accidents and fatalities on Kenyan roads. Read more »
Kenya: Absa to Double Sustainable Financing to Sh120 Billion
Absa Bank PLC today announced plans to double sustainable financing to Sh120 billion over the next two years. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Says NPS, KWS Recruitment to Be Done Exclusively From NYS
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says National Police Service and Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment will be done exclusively from the National Youth Service. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Treasury Bonds
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans living abroad to invest in Treasury bonds and bills assuring them of security of their investment and better interests. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says No Hawkers to Be Allowed Along Moi Avenue
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says no hawkers will be allowed to operate along all lanes connecting to Moi Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District. Read more »
Kenya: Auditor General Touts Use of Artificial Intelligence in Fraud Detection
The Office of the Auditor General has recommended Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the professional field to help auditors to focus their attention on high risk areas, leading to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cassava Demand Exceeds Production By 200%
Kenya is relying on cassava importation from neighboring countries to meet high demand for the food product locally. Read more »