August 05
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh3.5bn for Police, Prisons Salary Increment
The government is on course to fulfill its promise of salary increase for prison officers and police personnel effective this month after 3.5 billion Shillings aimed at improving… Read more »
Kenya: British Firm Kal to Start Making Photocopy Papers in Kenya After CAK Deal
British Virgin Islands firm Kingsbourne Assets Limited (KAL) will start making photocopy papers in Kenya after the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) approved a joint venture… Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturing, Education Workers See Income Gains Outpacing Other Sectors
The ICEA Lions has revealed that respondents working in the manufacturing and education sectors have had the highest proportions of improved incomes in the second quarter of 2024. Read more »
August 02
Kenya: Watu to Finance 10,000 Electric Bikes in 2024
Micro-lender Watu plans to finance 10,000 electric bikes this year as adoption of clean modes of transportation grows. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Crush Corrupt Mafia in Kilimo House - Agriculture CS Nominee Karanja
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has promised to be ruthless in the fight against corruption cartels at the Ministry. Read more »
August 01
East Africa: Kenya's Monthly Inflation Eases to 4.3 Percent in July
Kenya's monthly inflation dropped by 0.3 percent to 4.3 percent in July, helped by declining costs of food, electricity, housing, and fuel. Read more »
Kenya: New Association Formed to Champion Sez Interests
The assemblers of the Association of Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) say that the organization will unify SEZ developers, operators, enterprises, investors, and service providers in… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Find Long Term Solution to Doctors Strike - CS Nominee Barasa
Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Debra Barasa is pushing for dialogue to establish long term solutions in addressing the perennial issue of doctors strike in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Immigration Department Sets Up Desk to Fast-Track Passports for Job Seekers
The government has set up a dedicated counter to fast-track passport applications for Kenyans who have secured jobs abroad. Read more »
July 30
Kenya: Red Bull Keep Faith With Perez Despite Slump in Form
Sergio Perez will keep his seat at Red Bull into the second part of the season, the team have said. Read more »
July 31
Kenya: Kenya's First Shariah-Compliant 'Linzi Sukuk' Bond Start Trading At NSE
President William Ruto has launched the country's first shariah-compliant bond, the 'Linzi Sukuk,' on the Nairobi Securities Exchange's (NSE's) Unquoted Securities Platform (USP). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Govt Use of Public Land for Construction of Affordable Housing Units
President William Ruto has defended the government's use of public land for the construction of affordable housing units. Read more »
July 30
Kenya: Plans to Extend Oil Pipeline From Eldoret to Kampala Ongoing
Kenya and Uganda have held discussions on the possible extension of the petroleum products pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, Uganda. Read more »
Kenya: Tea Farmers Face Payment Delays Amid Unsold Leaves At Mombasa Auction
The government has urged both the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to provide details of all unsold tea held at the Mombasa auction to avoid a… Read more »
Kenya: USAID to Continue Funding Kenya in Developing Its Vaccine Manufacturing Plant
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will continue funding Kenya to help the country in developing its own vaccine manufacturing capabilities despite its… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has Not Inked Any Deal Yet With Adani Regarding JKIA Upgrade - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured that the government has not signed any deal with Adani Airports Holdings Limited over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport… Read more »
Kenya: Kasoiyo-Tenges-Saos - Eldama Ravine Road Closed After Destruction By Landslide
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has closed down a section of the 57.1 Kilometres Kasoiyo-Tenges-Saos tarmac road following a landslide at Borowonin area on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda in Talks On Extension of Petroleum Pipeline From Eldoret to Kampala
Kenya and Uganda have officially commenced discussions regarding the extension of the petroleum products pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, a key infrastructure project poised to… Read more »
July 28
Kenya: Advertising Spending in Kenya Hits Sh17bn in Q2 of 2024
Advertising spending in Kenya surged by Sh1 billion to reach Sh17 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest audience measurement and industry trends report… Read more »
July 29
Kenya: 9,121 Households to Receive Electricity in Phase 5 of Last Mile Project
The Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) has been boosted with Sh1.85 billion grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Read more »
July 25
Kenya: Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all… Read more »
July 26
Kenya: Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh26.04bn Final Dividend
Safaricom shareholders have approved a Sh0.65 dividend per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. Read more »
July 25
Kenya: PSC Advertises Fresh Jobs Despite Austerity Measures
The Public Service Commission has announced 106 fresh government job vacancies despite declaring that it has halted the recruitment of public servants. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Green Economy Could Create Nearly 240,000 Jobs By 2030
Africa's green economy has the potential of creating up to 3.3 million new direct green jobs on the continent by 2030, with the majority particularly in the renewable energy solar… Read more »
July 24
Kenya: 9 in 10 Kenyans Oppose Tax Hike On Petroleum Products - Survey
9 out of 10 Kenyans oppose any government's move to increase taxes on petroleum products. Read more »