September 09
Kenya: Bankers to Pay Sh10,000 Annual Fee Under New Bill
If a new bill passes in Parliament, bankers in the country will be required to pay Sh10,000 per year as a license. Read more »
September 06
Kenya: Pending Bills Drop By Sh106.6bn As State Moves to Clear Debt
The National Government's pending bills dropped by Sh106.6 billion to Sh516.27 billion in the full year ending June 30, 2024, partly driven by the recent state's initiative to… Read more »
Kenya: State House Spends Sh963mn On New Vehicles, Building Refurbishment
The state house continues to spend large on hospitality, travel, and allowances despite the austerity pledge by President William Ruto, according to a new report by the Controller… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Reports Partial Nationwide Electricity Outage
Kenya Power has announced a partial nationwide power cut, impacting thousands of households and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority, Kenic Work to Boost Uptake of Kenyan Internet Domain
The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) that aims to ensure the country's smooth transition to the digital era. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Outages in Several Parts of the Country
Kenya Power has announced a power outage in several parts of the country, the second one within a week. Read more »
September 05
Botswana: Smart Applications to Expand to Botswana
Biometric tech company Smart Applications International plans to expand into Botswana to capture a larger market share in the southern African country. Read more »
Kenya: NLC Blames Six Road Construction Agencies in Sh56bn Compensation Row
Six road construction agencies have been blamed for delays in compensating individuals displaced to make way for 123 road construction projects across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Absa Spends Sh60bn in Sustainability Efforts in 2023
Absa Bank Kenya invested Sh60 billion into sustainability initiatives in 2023, highlighting growing investments in clean as well as projects that support communities. Read more »
Kenya: Medics Threaten to Down Tools in Two Week Over Unsettled Salary Arrears
Unions representing doctors, nurses, clinic officers have threatened industrial action within the next 14 days citing salary arrears owed to health workers across the 47 counties. Read more »
Kenya: Unlocking Kenyan Fintech Potential - Trends Research Sponsors Africa Fintech Summit 2024
Trends Research, a leading data technology company headquartered in the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, is excited to sponsor the Africa Fintech Summit 2024, taking place from… Read more »
September 04
Kenya: Labour CS Mutua Addresses JKIA Workers Amid Privatization Concerns
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua engaged over 1,000 aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, addressing mounting… Read more »
Kenya: County Workers Threaten Strike Over Pay Disparities, Issue 21-Day Notice
Devolved units across Kenya's 47 counties are facing a looming crisis as county government workers threaten to down tools over unresolved pay grievances. Read more »
Kenya: We Should Minimize Bank Accounts, We Don't Need 300 - Gathungu to Counties
The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has urged counties to reduce bank accounts they operate from a high of 300 to less than 10 so as to eliminate dormancy and ensure the effective… Read more »
Kenya: Concerns Raised Over Kenya's Bloated Wage Bill
Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Lynn Mengich has termed the country's wage bill as bloated, raising concerns over the current 43 percent public wage bill to… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi CBD Set for Major Overhaul Under Sakaja's New Initiative
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced an ambitious Central Business District (CBD) revitalization program aimed at giving the city center a much-needed facelift. Read more »
Kenya: Fading Protests Boost Kenya's Private Sector Activity in August
Kenya's private sector activity improved last month for the first time since May due to the cooling of the recent anti government protests. Read more »
Kenya: 20 Recruitment Agencies Deregistered for Non-Compliance
Twenty recruitment agencies have been de-registered as the state moves to curb the proliferation of agencies that facilitate job seekers seeking to travel abroad. Read more »
September 03
Kenya: CBK Requests CMA Review of Irregular Trades Involving NSSF
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has requested the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate irregular trading activities involving the National Social Security Fund (NSSF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Pump Sh3mn Into Driftwood Sevens
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its flagship brand Tusker, has handed a Sh3mn sponsorship for the fifth round of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit, the Driftwood Sevens,… Read more »
September 02
Kenya: KAA Reports No Disruption After Workers Strike
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that airport operations at the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) remained unaffected early today despite a protest by some of… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-TV Anchor Michelle Morgan Named Bm Securities New CEO
Private security firm BM Security has appointed former TV anchor Michelle Morgan to be the new CEO. Read more »
August 30
Kenya: 11 Percent of Kenya's Clean Energy Supplied By Lake Turkana Wind
Lake Turkana Wind Power generated 1,481 gigawatt-hours of clean energy last year that was injected into the national grid. Read more »
Kenya: Old Mutual Announces Sh327mn Net Profit in H1
Old Mutual Holdings has announced a Sh327 million profit after tax in the six months ending June 30, 2024, an improvement from a Sh195 million loss during a similar period last… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Bank Named Best Bank for SMEs for Second Consecutive Year
Kenya's Equity Bank has been ranked as the best bank for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country for the second year in a row in the 2024 Euro Money Awards. Read more »