October 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenyatta Administration Staged Shilling's Strength, Thugge Says on Steep Decline
The Central Bank of Kenya has linked the rapid depreciation of the Kenyan shilling against the world reserve currency to overvaluation that had the local currency remain… Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Boss Says Shilling Has Been 'Artificially Strong'
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Kamau Thugge, has said that the Kenyan shilling has for a while been 'artificially strong'. Read more »
Africa: Saudi Arabia to Use Kenya as a Gateway Into Africa, Says Crown Prince
Saudia Arabia is set to use Kenya as a strategic entry point into Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Anxiety As PSC Asks State Employees to Declare Assets
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has asked all public servants to declare all of their assets starting next month. Read more »
Kenya: Omwoyo Inaugurates Working Group Tasked to Develop Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence
The Media Council of Kenya has inaugurated a Working Group tasked to develop guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media and data in newsrooms. Read more »
Kenya: Clean Cooking Week Starts in Nakuru
Nakuru is hosting this year's Clean Cooking Week to accelerate access to clean and sustainable cooking in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: KRA to Help Big Taxpayers Meet Their Sh1.1 Trillion Tax Obligation
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has said that it will work with large taxpayers to ensure that they remit Sh1.1 trillion in taxes to the government in the 2023-24 financial year… Read more »
Kenya: Unilever Taps Into Seasoning Herbs and Spices
Unilever has unveiled its range of seasonings as demand for the products grows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Opts for Lufthansa's Schedconnect
Kenya Airways (KQ) will use the Lufthansa codeshare management solution, enhancing the airline's management of partner flight schedules. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Riyadh for Future Investment Initiative Forum
President William Ruto on Tuesday attended the 7th session of the Future Investment Initiative Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Reviewing Liquor Licensing Regulations
The Nairobi County Government's Business and Hustler Opportunities County Executive Maureen Njeri is leading a workshop with Nairobi Liquor Board, Liqour Directorate, and ICT on… Read more »
Kenya: Bamburi Cement Rallies Construction Sector Players to Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Bamburi Cement Plc has kicked off a regional construction sector thought leadership series to rally the sector towards decarbonisation. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host 7th Agro-Food Pack Exhibition
The 7th edition of the Agro-Food Pack Exhibition is set to take place at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers to Sell Coffee Directly to Starbucks in Deal Midwifed By Whitman - DP Gachagua
Kenya's coffee farmers could soon sell directly to the world's largest coffee chain in a landmark deal that would more than double their incomes. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Hosts Cybersecurity Meeting With Govt, Private Sector
Safaricom has hosted an industry-wide cyber security summit with a call on businesses, governments, and individuals to invest in technologies that protect sensitive information and… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Warns State Officers Who Fail to Declare Foreign Bank Accounts of Stiff Penalties
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns about the failure of State and Public Officers to declare ownership of bank accounts outside Kenya and their… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Angola: Kenya, Angola to Resume Direct Flights to Spur Trade
Kenya and Angola will push for the resumption of direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda as part of their efforts to spur bilateral trade. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power to Work With Counties to Power Industrial Parks
Kenya Power has said that it will collaborate with counties to power industrial parks. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Acquires M-Pesa Holding From Vodafone
Safaricom has acquired M-Pesa holdings from Vodafone Group PLC, its parent company. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Condemn TSC's Interdiction of Non-Local Teachers in North Eastern Region
Members of Parliament have condemned the Teachers Service Commission's (TSC) decision to interdict non-local teachers in the North Eastern region. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Update - Uhuru Highway Mombasa Bound Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Mombasa-bound lanes of Uhuru Highway between Haile Selassie and Bunyala Roundabouts from… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Apologises to Vendors Harassed By City Askaris, Gives Them Sh10,000 Compensation
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has apologised to street vendors who were targeted by county security personnel Wednesday and their trolleys confiscated. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Orengo Strengthens Ties With Siaya Diaspora Community in Qatar
Siaya Governor James Orengo is seeking investment opportunities in Qatar during a three-day visit. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Targets High-Net-Worth Individuals With Premium Cards
High-net-worth individuals will access premium banking services at KCB Bank Kenya following the rollout of a World Elite Exclusive Credit Card yesterday with Mastercard. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Hikes Fares to Cushion Drivers From Soaring Fuel Prices
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased fares to cushion drivers from high fuel prices. Read more »