August 08, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Rubbishes Claims It Is Inflating Electricity Prices
Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) has rubbished claims that it is inflating electricity prices, saying that reports are hell-bent on tarnishing its name. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Kenya: Data Commissioner Adds New Office in Mombasa
The Office of the Data Commissioner (ODPC) has opened a new office in Mombasa to provide data protection services in the coastal areas. Read more »
Kenya: British Airways Flight to London Forced to Turn Back to Nairobi After Niger Airspace Closure
British Airways flight BA64, en route to London, was forced to return to Nairobi after the closure of Niger airspace. Read more »
Kenya: 25,000 Markets to Be Installed With Wi-Fi Hotspots Nationwide
The government will put up 25,000 WI-FI hotspots in markets across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Banks Set to Hire More Kenyans as Entry-Level Monthly Pay Cut By Sh32,000
Kenyan banks are set to hire more staff after the monthly minimum wage for entry-level positions was reduced by Sh32,000. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Summons Epra Boss Daniel Kiptoo for Disobeying Order on Finance Act 2023
The High Court has summoned the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for disobeying… Read more »
Kenya: Government Locks Out Local Millers From Importing Sugar
The government has locked out private and government-owned millers from being part of the importation deal that will see the country import sugar amid shortages. Read more »
Kenya: Petition Challenging Finance Act 2023 to Be Heard September 13, 14
The High Court has now set the hearing of 14 petitions challenging the Finance Act 2023 for September 13 and 14. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Milk Powder Import Ban Meant to Protect Local Dairy Industry
Presidente William Ruto said last night that his administration had to suspend milk importation from neighboring nations to protect the local dairy industry. Read more »
August 05, 2023
Kenya: 'Nitawakalia Ngumu', President Ruto Declares to Azimio Ahead of Talks
President William Ruto on Saturday adopted a 'combative tone' ahead of the bipartisan talks between his Kenya Kwanza team and the opposition Azimio. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia to Receive Funding From World Bank's Lending Arms
Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the World Bank Group after the closure of the transaction during a funding ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Economy is Stable, President Ruto Assures
President William Ruto has said the Kenya's economy is stable and on track to grow. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Kenya: We Are Following Kibaki's Economic Footsteps - President Ruto
President William Ruto has defended his unpopular revamped tax collection measures to fund the budget asserting it's a successful measure implemented during President Mwai Kibaki's… Read more »
Kenya: Rogue Credit Rating Agencies Planned to Increase Our Debt, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has bashed the international credit bureaus claiming they had eagerly anticipated for the country to default its Sh280 billion loan slated for maturity next… Read more »
Kenya: Ruling Party, Opposition Reached Pact to End Violent Protests - National Assembly Majority Leader Ichungwa
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa has assured that the political goodwill between the Azimio La Umoja and the ruling coalition will ensure there no chaotic… Read more »
Kenya: Economy is Stable, We Are Repaying Loans in Advance - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said that his administration has managed to stabilize the economy despite criticism from his detractors that the economic outlook has worsened during his… Read more »
Kenya: We Shall Implement Guaranteed Minimum Return, President Ruto
The Government will implement the Guaranteed Minimum Returns programme as pledged. Read more »
August 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Still At Risk of Cyber Attacks
The country remains a high risk for cyber security attacks as the government puts in measures aimed at reducing the danger posed. Read more »
Kenya: Indigo's Inaugural Flights Between Nairobi and Mumbai Start
India's Indigo Air today began its inaugural flight from Mumbai to Nairobi, seeking to grow its Air travel business in the East African market. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Kenya: KRA Directs Employers to Deduct Affordable Housing Levy Contributions From Staff Pay
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed employers to deduct the Affordable Housing Levy contributions from employees salaries. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society of Kenya Moves to Court to Challenge Finance Act 2023
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court to stop the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Probe Into Worldcoin Gains Pace as Immigration Ordered to Intercept Associates
A multi-agency investigation into the operations of American AI firm Worldcoin has gained momentum with the Immigration Department ordered to intercept the group's associates,… Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa to Host Africa's Parliamentary Budget Advisers Conference
The Parliament of Kenya is set to host the Sixth Annual Conference of Parliamentary Budget Offices in Mombasa from August 27 to September 1. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Streamline Charcoal Trade, Environment Cabinet Secretary Tuya Says
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said her ministry is in the process of streamling charcoal trade in the country to ensure that it is… Read more »
August 03, 2023
East Africa: Govt Grants Local Sugar Firms Licenses to Import Sugar Out of Comesa
The Government has granted licenses to Kenyan sugar companies to import the commodity out of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Read more »