August 16, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Construction of Stalled Roads in Rift Valley to Resume
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says roads that stalled in the Rift Valley because of bad politics will be revived as earlier planned. Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Began Collecting Data in Kenya From May 2021 - Kassait
Worldcoin, an American cryptocurrency firm, ignored orders to cease its operations in Kenya. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Kenya: Easy Coach Rescinds Omena Ban After Social Media Outrage
Long-distance bus service provider Easy Coach now says it will allow for the transportation of fish products on its fleet after a backlash from a section of its clients. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Seeks to Adopt Data Science in Promoting Digital Transformation
The Nairobi County Government has set the stage for adopting the utilization of data science in promoting inclusive digital transformation and sustainable development through… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Nearly Doubles Daily Transaction Limit to Sh500,000
Airtel Money users will now be able to send up to Sh500,000 using their accounts after the mobile money company got regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to… Read more »
Kenya: Mogo Announces e-Bike Financing for MSMEs
Financial services firm Mogo Kenya will provide financing for the acquisition of electric motorcycles for boda boda riders as well as other customers. Read more »
Kenya: Siror Attributes High Power Costs to Multiple Energy Tariffs
Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror has linked the high cost of power to a number of tariffs that are factored into the final tokens purchased by customers. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Ban as Petition Tabled in Parliament
A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Attributes Increased Energy Costs to Efforts to Recoup Investment
Kenya Power has attributed increased cost of electricity to ongoing efforts to recover funds committed to capital-intensive investments by the utility firm. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Introduces Subsidies On Fuel to Cushion Customers
The government has introduced subsidies on fuel prices to cushion customers from the high prices of the commodities. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: KRA Starts Auctioning Overstayed Vehicles, Other Goods
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) today began an online auction of goods that have overstayed at the Mombasa Port. Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Shylocks Regulated
An MP wants shylocks that are charging borrowers exorbitant interest rates to be regulated amid outcry from loanees. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Set Up First Wood Furniture Industry in Kenya
The Nairobi County Government will soon set up the first Wood Furniture Industry in the Country through the Aggregation And Industrial Parks Project that targets 27 priority… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Gets Sh1 Billion to Guarantee SME Loans
KCB Bank Kenya and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have signed an agreement to insure loans issued to small businesses to the tune of Sh1 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Govt to Introduce Core Bus Route Network in Decongestion Plan
The Nairobi County Government is working towards providing stability in the Public transport industry through the introduction of a Core Bus Route Network Plan that will serve… Read more »
Kenya: Newly Opened Githurai Market Gets 12 Public Wi-Fi Access Points
At least 4,000 users will benefit from the 12 public WI-FI access points that have been installed at the recently commissioned Githurai Market in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Hold High-Level Meeting on Trade and Development
Kenya is set to host a high-level dialogue with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on August 16. Read more »
Kenya: Felix Koskei Launches WiFi Hotspots in Baringo's Kabarnet Town
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei launched WiFi hotspots in public places in Baringo County on Saturday, as part of the government's initiative to roll out 25,000 hotspots… Read more »
Kenya: Push to Scale Up Digital Bus Ticketing Gains Pace As Investors Seek Efficiency
Digital bus ticketing agency BuuPass has rolled out an aggressive campaign to address existing gaps in the public service transport sector in a bid to enhance efficiency. Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »
Kenya: We Have a Duty to Increase Intra-Continental Trade - Ruto in Mozambique
The African continent has a duty to make delibarate decisions to increase trade among its nations, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Silent Dissent - Raila Odinga Says Azimio Will No Longer Marshal Street Protests
Azimio leader Raila Odinga says the coalition will no longer marshal its followers for street protests but instead ask them to remain in their homes as a silent dissent against the… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya is a Key Market for Africa Specialty Risks
Kenya's stable economy has been a source of attraction for numerous investors seeking to enter the East African market. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Eliminate Food Deficit Gobbling Sh500 Billion Annually in Imports
President William Ruto has said the government is working towards eliminating a food deficit costing the country a total sum of Sh500 billion annually in imports. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Savings Reforms to End Reliance on Foreign Loans
President William Ruto has said the Government is keen on increasing the country's savings. Read more »