July 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Orders Schools Closure Over Opposition Protests
Schools in Kenya's two main cities will remain closed Wednesday following planned protests by the Opposition over a high cost of living crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pleads With Odinga to Call Off Protests, Resume Dialogue
Amid raging political temperatures in the country, Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pleaded with Opposition leader Raila Odinga to call off the planned… Read more »
Kenya: 'Sufuria Movement' to Be Launched as Azimio Says 3-Day Demos to Go on From July 19
Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party says planned three days of anti-government protests will go on as planned. Read more »
Kenya: Respite in Sight? Government Plans to Renovate Four Stadia Ahead of Afcon 2027
Sports Kenya have issued a tender notice calling for interested contractors to rehabilitate four stadia in Nairobi and Eldoret as Kenya waits for the answer to its bid for the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: 2 More Petitioners Seek Court Order to Stop July 19's Protests
Two more petitioners have moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop tomorrow's planned demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Majanja, Mugambi, Christine Meoli Named to 3-Judge Bench Impaneled to Hear Finance Act Petition
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench t9 hear and determine the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Regulator Targets Illegal Spa, Wellness Facilities in a New Crackdown
The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) plans to crackdown on illegal spa and well facilities masquerading in these sectors. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Equity Hosts Kenya, DRC Investors Ahead of Trade Missions
Equity Group Holdings hosted a delegation of investors from Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of trade missions. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Resumes Operations At Mlolongo After Protest Destructions
The Nairobi Expressway has resumed operations at the Mlolongo, Syokimau and Standard Gauge Railway Toll Stations even as restoration works go on vandalism during last Wednesday's… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Police Action Against Protest Organizers and Financiers
Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Director of Criminal Investigations Boss Mohammed Amin to initiate an investigation, apprehend,… Read more »
Africa: We Can Build a Prosperous Africa With Our Resources, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said it is possible to build a more integrated, prosperous and stable Africa. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Extend Internet Connectivity to Insecurity Prone Areas
The National government has said it will extend fiber internet connectivity to reach all insecurity prone areas in the North Rift region. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Opposition Won't Not Be Allowed to Engage in Demonstrations
President William Ruto has vowed to stop the Opposition from engaging in demonstrations. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Condemns Police Excesses in Chaotic Azimio Protest Called By Odinga
Kenya's Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has condemned the use of brutal force by the police to break protests amid calls for authorities to exercise… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK, KCCB, SUPKEM Urge President Ruto to Repeal Finance Act
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have urged President William Ruto to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Landlords Lose 30% of Revenue Monthly Due to Lack of Automation - Report
Kenyan landlords and property managers are losing 30 percent of revenue monthly due to lack of automation, new data reveals. Read more »
Kenya: 200 Co-Operative CEOs Trained on Business, Strategic Management Skills
Over 200 co-operative CEOs benefitted from CIC Group's business and strategic management skills to grow the sector. Read more »
Africa: Continent Must Support African Export-Import Bank - President Ruto
President William Ruto has asked Africa to support the African Export-Import Bank. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Announces 3-Day Protests From Next Wednesday
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party has announced three-day demonstrations to be held from next Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Targets to Raise Sh2.8 Trillion By June Next Year
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking to raise Sh2.8 trillion by June next year to enable President William Ruto to achieve his 'Bottom-up' economic agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Iranian Firms Sign Exclusive Vehicle Distribution Dealership Pact in Kenya
Quipbank Trust Limited, East Africa's largest equipment sharing platform has signed a partnership with Iranian automobile manufacturers, Zamyad Company and Iran's second-largest… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Trains to Lukenya, Syokimau Over Safety Concerns
Kenya Railways (KR) suspended train operations to Syokimau and Lukenya yesterday amid attacks by unknown individuals on a train. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Will Not Be Subjected to Submission Through Demonstrations - Mudavadi
The move by Azimio to call weekly protests has been described as ill-motivated and orchestrated to cause economic sabotage. Read more »
Kenya: Trade Ministry, Keninvest Host Indonesian Business Delegation
A high-level delegation of Indonesia's business community is in the country to discuss trade partnerships between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Will Not Be Held At Ransom By Demonstrations
President William Ruto has said Opposition will not be allowed to hold the country to ransom. Read more »