October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kitui Becomes Latest County to Embrace Safaricom's MyCounty App
Kitui county in partnership with Safaricom has signed up for MyCounty app to increase its own-source revenue collections. Read more »
Kenya: Experts Welcome Move to Regulate Islamic Financing
Financial experts, primarily drawn from the Islamic faith, have welcomed the move to establish a legal framework to regulate their institutions in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Buy 1 Million Bags From Local Maize Farmer at Sh4,000 Per Bag - Linturi
Farmers across the country can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government announced plans to purchase 1 million bags of maize locally at an enhanced price. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Tops Continental e-Infrastructure Rankings With Above-Average Score
Kenya has emerged at the top in a new ranking assessing e- infrastructure in twenty-five African countries. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Win as Environment Court Allows Importation, Cultivation of GMOs
The Environment Court has dismissed a petition challenging the importation and cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Artcaffé Targets Rich Neighbourhoods With a New Outlet at Village Market
Artcaffé Group has opened a new outlet in Nairobi's Village Market Shopping Complex as it targets surrounding affluent areas. Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan University Hospitals Now Paperless to Enhance Efficiency, Research
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has completed the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Borrowers to Pay More for Loans As the Lender Moves to Increase Lending Rate
Borrowers of the NCBA Bank are set to pay more for loans taken as the lender moves to increase the lending rate. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: KQ Confirms Medical Emergency on London-Bound Flight, Laud Crew Response
The Kenya Airways (KQ) Tuesday confirmed that one of its planes, a Boeing 787, declared a medical emergency after a passenger was taken ill on Monday. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Outages in 4 Counties
Kenya Power has revealed scheduled power outages set to affect four counties on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Konza in a Deal With Seza to Develop the Metropolis
Konza Technopolis has partnered with the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) to bolster development at the Machakos-based metropolis. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Infrastructure Modernization
The administration of President William Ruto has said the government is committed to delivering on an ambitious program aimed at equipping sports facilities in the country in a bid… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Names New Agency to Probe Road, Rail and Maritime Accidents
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special unit dedicated to the investigations of accidents in the roads, rail, pipeline and maritime sectors. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Kenya: First Hybrid Solar, Hydro Power Plant Opened in Kirinyaga
Residents of Baricho in Kirinyaga County are set to enjoy uninterrupted power supply after a new hybrid solar and hydropower plant was unveiled. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the Privatization Bill 2023
President William Ruto has signed into law a legislation which seeks to speed up the process of privatising State owned corporations by allowing the National Treasury the authority… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Named Innovative, Impactful in Skyteam Awards
Kenya Airways (KQ) has received two awards from SkyTeam for being the first African carrier to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Africa to Europe. Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Operators to Access Cashless Payments Through SasaPay
Digital payments service provider SasaPay has rolled out a new solution that allows matatus to receive digital payments. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Says China's Substantial Investment in Kenya Accelerating Development
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China's substantial foreign direct investment in Kenya, underscoring its crucial role in advancing critical infrastructure… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Ban Wheat, Maize Imports to Protect Local Farmers
No permits will be issued to millers to import wheat or maize into the country. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: 200 e-Bike Riders to Access Healthcare Coverage of Up to Sh200,000
200 eBee riders will access healthcare coverage of up to Sh200,000 through a deal with M-Tiba. Read more »
Kenya: Old Mutual Opens 2nd Integrated Financial Services Branch in Nairobi
Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in Nairobi to provide customers with comprehensive financial solutions under one roof. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Eyes East African Regional Trade Through Cross-Border Banking
Equity Bank seeks to boost East African regional trade through the introduction of real-time cross-border payments and banking solutions. Read more »
Kenya: KNUT Wants Collaboration With TSC in Teachers Recruitment
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to join forces with the union in the recruitment and hiring of new teachers. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Contributes Sh909.5 Billion to the Kenyan Economy
Safaricom contributed Sh909.5 billion into the Kenyan economy in the last financial year that ended in March 2023, a new report notes, even as its role in the Kenyan economy is… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Benefit From U.S.$60 Million Initiative to Improve Urban Connectivity
The Nairobi County Government is set to benefit from a $60 m to improve urban connectivity and promote economic growth in Kenya, Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced . Read more »