May 28, 2023
Kenya: Why the Finance Bill Might Spell Death Knell for Kenya's Fledgling Middle Class
Kenya's middle class is the center that holds the country together. If it falls apart, the country too inevitably falls apart. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Boys' Dormitory at Nyando's Kochogo Mixed School
A fire incident at Kochogo Mixed Secondary School in Nyando razed down the dormitory housing boys Saturday night, authorities said on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza's Chamber of Commerce Endorses Businessman for Top Job
Businessman Ken Onditi has been endorsed for the position of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Nyanza Regional Director. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri's 'Village of Darkness' Sees Light
Residents of Ndugo village in Nyeri's Mukurweini sub-county have a reason to smile after the area hitherto described as "the village of darkness" was hooked to the national grid on… Read more »
May 27, 2023
Kenya: Free Wi-Fi Will Boost E-Commerce, Spur Jobs Creation, President Ruto
The Government is committed to delivering 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flies First Clean Long-Haul Flight Between Nairobi and Amsterdam
Kenya Airways (KQ) became the first African airline to fly a sustainable, friendly commercial long-haul flight from Nairobi to Europe yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Meets Retired Police Officers Keen On Medical Cover
Retired police officers are mulling establishing a medical cover to ease challenges many officers face after retirement. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: Govt Dismisses Reuters Report on Chinese Hackers, Terms It Sponsored Propaganda
The Kenyan government has dismissed a news report by Reuters that Chinese hackers had attacked State House and other government ministries and departments. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Lenders Reject 20% Excise Duty Proposal on Loan Interests
Digital lenders have rejected a proposal requiring them to remit a 20 percent excise duty on loan interest. Read more »
Kenya: Maize Flour Prices to Rise on 10% Tax on Kraft Liner, Manufacturers Warn
Kenyans are set for more pain as the prices of maize flour are expected to rise when the government plans to introduce a 10 percent tax on kraft paper. Read more »
Kenya: Isuzu Officially Unveils D-Max After Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge
Local vehicle assembler Isuzu East Africa has officially launched the limited edition Dmax that is named after marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. Read more »
Kenya: Accurate Citizen Data Will Shape Govt Policy, President Ruto
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: Chinese Embassy Dismisses Reuters Report on Hacking Govt Ministries
The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has dismissed as "groundless, far-fetched and sheer nonsense" a report published by Reuters that Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government ministries… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pursues Upgraded Biometric Identification System for Enhanced Security Measures
Kenya is embarking on an ambitious plan to enhance its current Automated Fingerprint Identification System by upgrading it into an advanced Automated Biometric Identification… Read more »
Kenya: Basigo Unveils Electric Vehicles Charging Station at Buruburu
Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) startup BasiGo today unveiled a new charging station in BuruBuru, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: 5,000 Govt Services Digitized So Far, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has disclosed that 5,000 of the country's 7,000 government services have been digitized so far, as the country races toward digitizing all essential… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Pump Sh10 Billion in Network Expansion
Kenya Power will spend Sh10 billion on network expansion as the firm seeks to connect more homes with power. Read more »
Kenya: Accurate Citizen Data Will Shape Govt Policy, President Ruto Says
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: PS Bitok Calls for Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Sharing to Develop Credible Digital ID Databases in Africa
A continental gathering that showcases the latest innovations in digital registration technology kicked off in Nairobi today with Kenya committing to reintroduce smart cards by… Read more »
Kenya: Education CS Urges Kenyans to Harness Science, Tech and Innovation for Food Security
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education Ezekiel Machogu has urged Kenyans to harness science, technology and innovation (STI) for food security and public good for a… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Customers to Enjoy 1 Month Free Internet
Safaricom 5G users will enjoy free internet services for one month starting this month. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Kenya: SMEs Get Sh4.64 Billion in Govt Credit Guarantee Scheme
A total of 2,997 small businesses have received Sh4.64 billion under a state credit guarantee scheme (CGS). Read more »
Kenya: Research Reveals Most SME's Are Women, Youth-Owned
A majority of small businesses in Kenya are managed by women and youth, a new report has shown, shining a spotlight on their roles in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Total, Africa Oil Quit Kenya Oil Project
Total and Africa Oil have quit Project Oil Kenya in Turkana County. Read more »
Kenya: Bread Prices Rise Sh10 on Increased Input Costs
The price of a 400-gram loaf of bread has increased by Sh10 amid the rising cost of sugar and fuel. Read more »