September 07, 2023
Kenya: Kassait Defends Decision to Register Worldcoin, Blames 'Weak' Statutes
The Office of Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has defended its move to issue Tools for Humanity (TFH) the contested certificate of registration in July 2022 despite the State… Read more »
Kenya: Caroline Saroni Appointed to Handle Kenya's Exports
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Caroline Saroni as the Head of the Secretariat of the National Trade Negotiations Council (NTNC) under the Ministry of… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Kenya: Worldcoin Denies Malicious Intent as Kassait Revokes Contested Registration
Worldcoin has denied mining data for malicious and monetary purposes even as the Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait moved to revoke a registration certificate the State Law… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA, Among for Kenyan Airports, to Get Level 2 Carbon Accreditation in ACA Program
Four Kenyan airports under the Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) have received level 2 carbon accreditation from the Airport Council International (ACI) under the Airport Carbon… Read more »
Kenya: Absa Bank Kenya to Finance Home Acquisitions With Unity Homes
Absa Bank Kenya has entered into an agreement with the affordable home developer Unity Homes to finance unit acquisitions in Tatu City, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Clings to Nod By Owalo, Kassait in Defending Kenyan Operations
Tools for Humanity, the parent firm for the Worldcoin Operation Project, was hard-pressed on Wednesday to explain why they failed to register as a business entity before embarking… Read more »
Kenya: More Kenyans Turning Private Cars Into Profitable Investments
Owning a personal car for personal use in Kenya has almost become a basic need, especially for families. Read more »
Kenya: Uber Bets On e-Bikes to Cut Environmental Pollution in Kenya
As Kenya and many other countries around the globe battle the effects of climate change, Uber has introduced electric motorcycles to reduce environmental pollution caused by fossil… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Declaration Must Leverage South-South Trade, Investment and Know-How to Address the Climate Emergency
Africa and the Caribbean share deep historical and people-to-people ties. Indeed, the African Union has identified the Caribbean as Africa's sixth region. The shared experience of… Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Improves After Odinga, Ruto Truce
Kenya's business activities grew in the month of August compared to a similar period in July, buoyed by the cooling of political tensions that were experienced during… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Kenya: Sama to Hire 2,100 Kenyans in Computer Vision AI, Trade CS Says
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm Sama, starting this week, will start hiring 600 Kenyans to work in computer vision AI. Read more »
Africa: Africa Suffering 5-15% GDP Decline Annually Over Climate Change - Ruto
The adverse effects of climate change are costing African countries up to fifteen per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually, President William Ruto said on Tuesday as he… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Users to Get Free Monthly Bundles From Opera
Global web innovator Opera is launching a new program that will see Safaricom Ethiopia users get up to 1.5GB of free data monthly. Read more »
Kenya: AFC, CPF in a Deal to Invest in Kenya's Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure solutions provider Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has partnered with CPF Financial Services (CPF) to bolster infrastructural investment in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Jaguar Land Rover Dealer Debuts Latest Ranger Rover Sport in Kenya
Importer and distributor of Jaguar Land Rover brands Inchcape today introduced the latest version of the New Range Rover Sport in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Alex Okosi Picked to Lead Google Operations in Africa
Google has picked Alex Okosi to lead its operations in Africa starting today. Read more »
Kenya: Cane Farmers Against State Mill Merger Proposal
Sugarcane stakeholders drawn from the Nyando sugar belt have rejected a proposal by the national government to merge Chemelil and Muhoroni sugar companies into one in the wake of… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Siphoning - Kenya Pipeline Starts Draining Underground Tank in Lolwe
Kenya Pipeline Company has started the process of emptying petrol from an underground tank in Kisumu's Lolwe estate after police uncovered a fuel siphoning racket. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs 3 MOUs With South Africa, Sweden and Hong Kong to Boost Trade Ties
Kenya yesterday inked three deals with South African, Hong Kong, and Swedish firms to boost economic ties between the countries. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Company Starts Drawing Fuel From Septic Tank in Kisumu
Kenya Pipeline Company has started the process to empty super petrol from a septic tank in Lolwe estate in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Way Reserved for Presidential Motorcades in Revised Summit Protocols
The Ministry of Interior has revised the protocols for accessing the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the venue of the ongoing Africa Climate Summit. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Kenya: French Office Space Provider to Open First African Outlet in Kenya
French co-working office space provider WOJO will open its first outlet on the African continent in Kenya as it scales up its presence in the region. Read more »
September 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Accelerates Green Revolution With Launch of Spiro Electric Motorbikes
The government has welcomed a ground-breaking partnership with Spiro, Africa's leading electric motorbike manufacturer and clean energy provider, will see the firm deploy electric… Read more »
Kenya: SportPesa Complies With Betting Taxes After High Court Ruling
The recent pronouncement of a court judgment has sent shockwaves rippling through Kenya's betting industry, triggering a dramatic upheaval in the sector's landscape. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Looking to Upgrade National Grid From 3 GW to 100 GW By 2040 - President Ruto
Kenya is looking to upgrade its national power grid from 3 Giga Watts to 100 Giga Watts by 2040 as it seeks to fully transition to renewable energy. Read more »