February 20
Kenya: Kplc Eyes 400,000 New Customers in 2024
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) plans to connect 400,000 new users to the national grid as it seeks to meet universal electricity access. Read more »
Kenya: NSE Names Frank Mwiti As New CEO
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced the appointment of Frank Mwiti as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Geoffrey Odundo, who is set to retire on March 1… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers in Kisii Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Arati Goons
Healthcare workers in Kisii have issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over continued threats from a group of brutal enforcers linked to Governor Simba Arati. Read more »
February 21
Kenya: Bolt Discusses Welfare, Safety and Regulatory Concerns With Drivers
Ride-hailing platform Bolt yesterday hosted drivers on its platform to discuss their welfare, safety, and regulatory concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Are Not Overtaxed, Treasury Boss Kiptoo Says Amid Outcry
National Treasury Permanent Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo has said that Kenyans are not overtaxed amid an overtaxation outcry. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Macadamia Nuts Price More Than Quintuple to Sh100 After Lifting of Export Ban
A kilogram of macadamia nut has increased by five times since the government last year suspended a ban on the export of unprocessed nuts. Read more »
Kenya: National Treasury Urges Firms to Pay Taxes to KRA
The National Treasury has urged the country's business community to actively engage in tax payments to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Read more »
Kenya: Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has initiated the enforcement of a High Court order prohibiting all gaming operators from utilizing the speed dial feature on… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: State Enters a Deal With UK's Firm to Revive Fluorspar Mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kenya has signed a contract with the United Kingdom's Soy-Fujax Mining Company for the revival of fluorspar mining in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Significantly Appreciates Against American Dollar
The Kenyan shilling has significantly strengthened against the American dollar amid an inflow of greenback from global lenders as well as the buyback of the Eurobond by the… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: Expect Milk Prices to Increase to Sh60 in the Coming Months, DP Gachagua Assures Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers are set to earn more following quick interventions by the government to deal with a milk glut that threatened to wipe out higher prices, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: 2 'Super Rich' Cards Unveiled By KCB, Visa
The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Visa have rolled out two cards that target those earning above Sh300,000. Read more »
Kenya: Keninvest's Bill Seeks to Streamline Issuance of Licenses, Permits and Approvals to Investors
The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is targeting reducing the bottlenecks that investors undergo when applying for licenses, permits, and approvals. Read more »
February 13
Kenya: Pending Bills Committee to Submit Report to the National Treasury
The Pending Bills Verification Committee will today release its status report before the National Treasury. Read more »
February 12
Africa: Trademark Africa Gets Sh10.1bn to Advance Sustainable Trade, Economic Inclusivity
African Aid-for-Trade Organization TradeMark Africa has received Sh10.1 billion ($63 million) from the Dutch government to advance sustainable trade and economic inclusivity in… Read more »
February 10
Kenya: Export-Led Growth, the Cure to Kenya's Currency Devaluation
Kenya finds itself at a crucial juncture in its economic trajectory. The Kenyan shilling (KES) has experienced significant depreciation against the United States Dollar (USD) and… Read more »
February 03
Kenya: Safaricom Customers Won't Be Able to Send Money From M-Pesa to Unregistered Mobile Accounts From Monday
Safaricom says customers will not be able to send money from M-Pesa to unregistered mobile accounts from Monday. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Kenya Railways Refutes Claims of Low SGR Bookings
Kenya Railways has refuted claims of low bookings of the Madaraka Expressway Services. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Says Embakasi LPG Storage Plant at Gas Explosion Site Illegally Erected
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in Mradi area where there was a gas explosion that killed… Read more »
Kenya: Construction Permit for LPG Facility Hit By Explosion Was Rejected, EPRA
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and facility plant in Mradi, Embakasi, exploded last evening. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Implementation of Minimum Wage for Private Security Guards
The Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya has stopped the implementation of the minimum wage for private security guards. Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Kenya and South Africa Strengthen Trade Ties Under AfCFTA Framework
Kenya and South Africa on Thursday intensified their efforts to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) framework. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Corporate Sector Lauded for Aiding Growth of Golf Clubs in Kenya
The corporate sector in Kenya have been exalted for their consistent support to golf clubs around the country through regular tournaments to generate revenue. Read more »
Kenya: 1,537 Firms Submit Sh145.5bn Pending Bill Request to the State
A total of 1,537 companies have submitted unpaid pending bill requests to the state worth Sh145.5 billion as of January 30, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Begin Crackdown on Unregistered Airbnbs
The government has announced plans for a crackdown on unregistered short-term accommodation facilities, including Airbnbs, in response to the surge in femicide across the country. Read more »