September 17, 2023
Kenya: Proposed Digital ID Card Will Not Be Mandatory - Bitok
The government has clarified, stating that the digital national identification, known as the Maisha Card, will not be mandatory. Read more »
September 15, 2023
East Africa: UN Women Calls for Equal Pay Between Women and Men
UN Women is advocating for equal pay for men and women to bridge the gender pay gap in the East and Southern Africa region by 2030. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: Why World Coin Operators Haven't Been Arrested - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki was on Thursday put to task to explain why the owners of Tools for Humanity, the parent firm for World Coin have not been arrested… Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Groups Ask Govt to Conduct Data Protection Assessment Before Maisha Number Roll-Out
Civil Society Organizations now want the government to conduct a robust data protection impact assessment and human rights impact before rolling out the Maisha Number, Unique… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Support of Colombia in Coffee Reforms
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to the Colombia National Coffee Federation to collaborate with Kenyan farmers to improve yields and better returns. Read more »
Kenya: Advocacy Group Petition Film Board to Expedite Tiktok Live Feature Ban
A non-profit organization advocating for the protection of children and the family unit has petitioned the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) to provide a status update on the… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Okays Musangi Nomination as CBK Board Chairperson
The National Assembly has approved the nomination and subsequent approval by the Joint National Assembly and Senate Finance Committee of Andrew Musangi to the next chairperson of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Chinese Traders Forge Partnership to Elevate Investments in Kenya
The Kenya Investment Authority (KIA) and the Kenya China Chamber of Commerce and Industry have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting investments in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils Sh13.9 Billion Fund for Rural Smallholder Farmers
Smallholder farmers in rural areas will now be able to access financial services following the signing of a partnership between the government and the International Fund for… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Jets Out for a Visit to the U.S.
President William Ruto has departed from the country on Wednesday for a visit to the United States. Read more »
Kenya: Over 700 Farmers Graduate From Safaricom Foundation's Wezesha Agri Programme
Over 700 farmers have graduated from the Safaricom Foundation's Wezesha Agri Programme in Kajiado County. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Ruling On Finance Act 2023 Set for November 24
Kenyans will know the fate of the contested Financial Act 2023 on November 24, 2023, when a bench appointed by the Chief Justice Martha Koome will deliver its judgement. Read more »
Kenya: Telcos to Work With Betting Firms to Provide Real-Time Tax Collection
The National Treasury is looking at integrating telecommunication companies that enable betting and facilities into the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA's) real-time tax collection… Read more »
Kenya: Over 100 Stakeholders to Meet in Nairobi for Talks On Innovation in Higher Education
More than 100 education stakeholders will convene in Nairobi next week to discuss and deliberate on the best learning practices in higher education in the digital age. Read more »
September 13, 2023
East Africa: Ethiopian Talent Hub Gebeya in Aggressive Push to Propel African Marketplaces
East Africa's tech industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, with startups across the region revolutionizing their respective sectors. Yet, a significant challenge remains - a… Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Spend Over $72 Million to Buy Pesticides, New Report
A total of Sh10.66 billion ($72.7 million) was spent by Kenyan farmers to purchase pesticides in 2020 to control pests and diseases. Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan Retires Old Energy System for Biomass Boilers to Mitigate Climate Change
Aga Khan University Hospital has retired diesel generators that are used to power heating systems and replaced them with a biomass boiler to cut carbon emissions in the… Read more »
Kenya: Omena Now a Popular Snack in China as Kenya Exports 52 Tonnes
Kenya has exported its first consignment of anchovies, locally known as 'omena,' to China, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inches Closer to Digital ID as PSs Endorse Proposed Document
Kenyans could soon begin using a digital ID after a critical government committee endorsed the proposed design and security features of a new card. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners in Finance Act Case Wants It Declared Unconstitutional
Petitioners have urged a three judge bench to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, null and void. Read more »
Kenya: AG Muturi Defends Finance Act 2023 as Properly Passed
Attorney general Justine Muturi on Wednesday strongly defended the Finance Act 2023 which twelve petitioners want the court to declare it unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Face More Taxes as Treasury Proposes to Increase Vat to 18%
Kenyans will soon pay more in taxes as the National Treasury is proposing to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 percent from the current 16 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Telecom Links Kenya and Ethiopia With New Fibre Network
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of the Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, is linking Kenya and Ethiopia through a fully redundant terrestrial route to improve… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Rolls Out Applications for Short ICT Courses Targeting Women, Youths
ICT Authority has rolled out applications for the presidential Digital Talent programme targeting women, persons living with disabilities as well as people in the Arid and… Read more »
Kenya: CBK Chairperson Nominee Andrew Musangi Vows to Enhance CBK Scrutiny
The nominee for the Chairperson for the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Musangi has recommended the oversight and scrutiny of the Central Bank of Kenya especially when it comes to… Read more »