July 27, 2023
Kenya: Sakaja, Murkomen Agree to Fast-Track BRT Project
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja conducted an inspection tour of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2 at Kasarani terminal… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Prayers for Police Brutality Victims as Odinga Issues Tough Demands for Talks
Azimio coalition will hold interdenominational prayers on Friday for victims of police brutality during anti-government protests that rocked various parts of the country last week. Read more »
Kenya: 'Afcon or Not, We Must Build Our Stadia to World Class Levels,' - Sports CS Ababu Vows as CAF Inspectors Jet in
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba insists the current renovation of various stadia across the country will continue regardless of whether or not Kenya wins the bid to host… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Invest in Its Human Resource for Growth, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto says Africa must strategically invest in its workforce if it is to grow. Read more »
Kenya: BasiGo Enters Rwanda, to Deliver First Electric Buses By October
Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo is expanding to Rwanda to roll out eco-friendly public transport systems there. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Files Documents Supporting Petition Against Finance Act 2023
Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah has filed his supporting documents in the petition challenging the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Society Organisations Visit JOOTRH as Part of Vigil Called By Azimio
A group of civil society visited Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital mortuary as part of the candlelight vigil called by the Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Road to 2027 Afcon - CAF Officials to Inspect Kenya's Stadia Facilities
A group of inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be in the country for the next two days to assess Kenya's readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Orders Barring Government From Importing GMOs
The High Court has extended the orders barring the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
Kenya: Residents in Kisii Light Candles in Honor to Police Brutality Victims
Residents in Kisii moved to the streets and lit candles to mourn victims who were killed by police during the anti-government protests which was called by Azimio leader Raila… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Leads Solidarity Parade for Maandamano Victims as Ruto Softens
Azimio coalition leader Raila Odinga was set to lead a solidarity parade for victims of last week's protests over the high cost of living. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Women Most Affected By Increased Cost of Animal Food Products
Women in rural areas and informal sectors are more vulnerable to the increased prices and unavailability of livestock-sourced foods in Kenya and the greater Horn of Africa region,… Read more »
Africa: New Report Reveals Growing Focus on Biodiversity Crisis Among Financial Players
Finance firms in Africa are beginning to recognize the risk that the sector faces from environmental degradation. Read more »
Kenya: Construction of Kenya's First SMEs Warehouse, Logistic Park Starts at Tatu City
Construction of Kenya's first SME warehouse and logistic park started today at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Bi-Partisan Team Calls for Renewed Talks Following Demos Postponement
The Kenya Kwanza team in the Bi-Partisan talks have urged their counterparts in the Azimio La Umoja Coalition to resume dialogue to resolve the sticky issues between the two… Read more »
Kenya: Tala's Customer Base Reaches Over 8 Million in Kenya, 3 Other Markets
Customers using Tala, a digital lending platform, have reached over 8 million in four markets: Kenya, India, the Philippines, and Mexico. Read more »
Africa: DP Gachagua Calls for Global Funding Review in Favour of Africa
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a review of the global funding system in favour of Africa. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Billions Lost in 2 Years Due to Inadequate Feed and Fodder - IGAD
The IGAD region has lost a whooping 2 billion US dollars over the last two years from the death of more than 9 million livestock due inadequate feed and fodder. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Calls for Review of Existing Financial Systems in the Agricultural Sector
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a relook at existing financial systems for the agricultural sector saying they were disadvantageous to African countries yet they… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Collects Sh49.1 Billion at JKIA on Rebounding Economy
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected over Sh49.1 billion in the financial year ending June 31 this year at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Calls Off July 25 Protests, to Hold Vigils for Police Brutality Victims
Opposition coalition Azimio has called off the protests set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Global Experts in Kenya to Discuss Feed, Fodder Shortage Over Climate Crisis, War #AfricaClimateCrisis
The livestock crisis in Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa region has reached alarming proportions, with more than 8 million animals lost due to feed and fodder shortages, as… Read more »
Kenya: Uproar as Truck Drivers Caught Up in 10km Snarl-Up at Malaba
A truck pile-up started to build along the busy Eldoret-Malaba highway with heavy traffic from Kimaiti junction 15 KM from Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Cash Transfer Will Be Disbursed on Time
Government is doing everything possible to ensure there are no delays in the disbursement of Cash Transfer Funds. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Kenya: Manufacturers Losing Up to Sh2.86 Billion Daily on Protests
Kenya's manufacturing sector has been losing approximately Sh2.86 billion daily due to the ongoing opposition-led countrywide anti-government protests. Read more »