August 03, 2023
Kenya: Worldcoin Committed to Addressing Security, Safety Concerns After Suspension
Worldcoin has said that it is ready to engage with Kenya's regulatory bodies to address some of the security and safety concerns raised. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Says Finance Act Implementation Should Be Halted Before Reconciliatory Talks
Siaya Governor James Orengo has welcomed the idea of reconciliatory talks between the government and the opposition but on condition that the implementation of the Finance Act 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Raise Serious Concerns After Preliminary Investigations On Worldcoin
A preliminary review undertaken by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has raised serious concerns about sensitive… Read more »
Kenya: Youths in Businesses to Receive E-Commerce Training
Kenyan youths in businesses will benefit from training programs in e-commerce. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: 39 Kenyan Banks Contribute Sh181.27 Billion in Taxes to Govt
A total of 39 banks in Kenya paid Sh181.27 billion in taxes to the Government in 2022, despite tough economic challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Tasks Ichung'wah to Seek Answers on Data Mined By 'Worldcoin'
The National Assembly has instituted a fact-finding quest on the operations of Worldcoin, an American crypto firm, amid concerns over irregular data mining in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Man Jailed 30 Years for Vandalising Power Conductor in Nakuru
The Nakuru Chief Magistrate court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison or a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing a 600- metre electric conductor valued at Sh60,000. Read more »
Kenya: How Government Institutions, Central Banks, Regulators Can Leverage on RegTech to Get Actionable Information
Demand for data has been growing among Government institutions, Central Banks, regulators and revenue authorities as they seek to get crucial data. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Implement Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019 That Regulates Trading System for Agricultural Commodities
The government is set to implement the Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019, that establishes a well regulated trading system for agricultural commodities that links buyers and… Read more »
Kenya: Fertilizer Prices Slashed By Sh1,000 as Govt Launches Second Phase of Subsidy Program
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program that reduces the price of the commodity for farmers countrywide further from Sh3,500 to… Read more »
Kenya: Fertilizer Cost to Drop to Sh2,500 From Sh3,500, President Ruto
President William Ruto today announced the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program, which will see a 50-kg bag of fertilizer now cost Sh2,500, down from Sh3,500. Read more »
Kenya: Capital Market Authority Warns Worldcoin Not Licensed to Operate in Kenya
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is warning Kenyans that Worldcoin is not registered in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Mutua Urges Kenyans Not to Be Used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin Cryptocurrency Project
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged Kenyans not to be used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin cryptocurrency project. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Jambojet Adds One New Aircraft Amid Growing Demand
Low-cost airline Jambojet has added a new aircraft to its fleet to meet the growing demand for air travel. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Backdates Implementation of Housing Levy to July 1
The government has backdated the mandatory contribution towards the Housing Levy proposed in the Finance Act, 2023 to July 1. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: Police Deployed to Disperse Hundreds Queuing for World Coin Data Collection
Police have been deployed to disperse hundreds of Kenyans queuing in various parts of Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) for the World Coin data collection. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Suspends World Coin Activities in Kenya
The government has suspended all activities associated with the cryptocurrency project WorldCoin in Kenya until risks to the public are assessed. Read more »
Kenya: Small Businesses in Food Systems Hold the Key to Affordable and Healthy Foods, Report
An estimated 60 percent of rural and urban Kenyan households access their daily meals from micro/small enterprises (MSEs) at local markets. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Kenya: Mombasa County Told to Work With Private Sector to Increase Investments
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has urged the County Government of Mombasa to work with the private sector to increase investments in social entrepreneurship. Read more »
Kenya: Association of Kenya Insurers Rolls Out an App to Allow Customers to Verify Vehicle Insurance Status
Motorists will now be able to track the status of their insurance coverage digitally. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils Online Platform to Allow Students to Showcase Innovations
Tertiary colleges students will now be able to launch innovation prototypes into the market via partnerships with select companies through ITATU. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Confident About 47 County Industrial Parks in a Year
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has exuded confidence that all the country's 47 counties will have industrial parks by August 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Re Eyes Ugandan Market With a New Office
The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has opened a new office in Uganda to increase its presence in the local market. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Disburses Sh2.8 Billion to Over 1 Million Inua Jamii Beneficiaries
The government has disbursed Sh2.8 billion for the Inua Jamii Cash transfer program for July 2023. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Communications Authority of Kenya Boss Chiloba Says SIM Card Registration Compliance at 97%
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) says the SIM card registration compliance by Safaricom and Airtel is at 97 percent. Read more »