September 12, 2023
Kenya: Employment Authority Seeks to Fill DG Position
The National Employment Authority (NEA) is looking for a new Director General (DG) to implement the government's bottom-up economic agenda of job creation for thousands of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cybercrime Taskforce Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) has initiated a public participation campaign to gather input on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Expedite Issuance of Certificates of Good Conduct
The Government has launched a comprehensive effort to resolve the persistent issues of delays and unavailability surrounding the processing and issuance of certificates of good… Read more »
Kenya: Musangi Puts Net Worth at Sh1.2 Billion With Portfolios in Real Estate, Stock Market
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Board Chairperson nominee Andrew Musangi has reported his net worth at Sh1.2bn with portfolios in real estate, the stock exchange and bonds. Read more »
Kenya: Brussels Airlines Eyes 6 Weekly Flights Between Brussels and Nairobi in 2024
Brussels Airlines will, starting next year, begin flying between Nairobi and Belgium's Brussels six times a week as the airline seeks to expand its presence on the African… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Scale Up Cybercrime Law Enforcement Through Regulations
The government is keen to operationalize the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 by putting in place strong regulations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Shuts Utility Supply in 8 Counties for Network Maintenance
Kenya Power has announced scheduled outages in parts of eight counties to facilitate maintenance works on its distribution network. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Unveils DhowCSD Platform, Allowing Kenyans to Buy Govt Securities Online
Kenyans living in the diaspora and locally will now be able to trade in government securities digitally after President William Ruto today unveiled DhowCSD. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Central Securities Depository Dhow to Enhance Access to Domestic Capital Market
The Government is keen on facilitating Kenyans to participate meaningfully in the building of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Trade Forum to Expose Kenyan Firms to Tech
Kenyan small businesses will seek tk attract Chinese tech firms at the upcoming Kenya International Industry Expo (KITE). Read more »
Kenya: Mobile Money and Remittances Play a Huge Role in Kenya's GDP, a New Report Says
Mobile money and remittances will continue to play an important role in Africa's economic development if they are supported with tools to boost data-driven transparency and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Kenya's Determination for Self-Reliance and Development
President William Ruto has expressed his government's unwavering commitment to achieving self-reliance and driving the nation's development using its abundant resources. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Calls on NGOs and PBOs to Align Operations With President Ruto's Development Agenda
The Kenyan government has issued a call to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Public Benefits Organizations (PBOs) to realign their operations with the country's development… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Kenya: Meru to Get a State Lodge, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has announced plans for the government to build a State Lodge in Meru County, signaling his commitment to diversifying the presidency and fostering closer… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Declines Mistimed Bid to Intervene in Finance Act Petition
The Supreme Court has declined an invitation to review conservatory orders by the Court of Appeal lifting the suspension on implementation of the Finance Act 2023 pending… Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Chirchir Sends Home 5 EPRA Board Members
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has sent home five board members of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority effective today. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Eyes Over 500,000 Electric Cooking Customers
Kenya Power targets increasing its users of electric cooking to over 500,000 from 90,000 currently in three years. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Says Continent Has the Potential to Feed Itself With an Export Surplus
Africa has a potential to feed itself and export the surplus, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Kenya: KRA to Help Kisumu County Collect Sh4 Billion in Its Own-Source Revenue Collection Potential
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is partnering with Kisumu County Government to unlock a Sh4 billion revenue potential. Read more »
Kenya: Why I Canceled Worldcoin's Certificate of Registration - Kassait
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has dispelled claims the move to revoke the certificate of registration it issued Tools for Humanity (TFH) was a knee-jerk… Read more »
Kenya: Korea Seeks to Connect Nairobi and Seoul Through a Direct Flight
The Korean government is looking to connect Nairobi and Seoul through a direct flight, opening tourism opportunities for the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Officials Visit Bolt HQ in Estonia to Discuss Mobility Partnerships
A Kenyan delegation of government officials visited Bolt Headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, to discuss possible partnerships in the mobility sector. Read more »
Kenya: 12 Dead in a Road Crash at Voi's Ndii Area Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
Authorities in Voi confirmed at least twelve people had died in a tragic crash involving a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and a transit goods vehicle at Ndii area near Voi along the… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Fintech Platform Get Approval for Public Fundraising in the U.S.
Lipa Later Group, a leading fintech platform founded to empower African businesses to do more by enabling e-commerce, financial inclusion, and shopping on a centralized and fully… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Kenya: Carrefour Rolls Out Women's Council to Bolster Diversity, Inclusion
Carrefour has unveiled its Women in Retail Council Kenya to champion diversity and inclusion in the organization. Read more »