January 30
Kenya: Jambojet Ranked 2nd in Africa for Youthful Fleet
Budget airline Jambojet has been ranked second on the African continent for having a youthful fleet for the third year running by aviation data and news outlet, ch-aviation. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Chair Intergovernmental Budget Committee
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Monday chair an Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) summit. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: State Names 25 Receiver Managers to Oversee Debt Recoveries
The government has named 25 new receiver managers who will manage bankrupt firms. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Train Extension to Kisumu to Improve Lake Transport
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has projected a robust lake transport following the government's intention to extend the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) from Nakuru to Kisumu. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Kisumu Traders Paralyse Transport in Demonstrations Over Relocation Plans
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has remain steadfast in the wake of protests by Kisumu traders who vowed to topple him out of office. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Views on Enhanced Airbnb Regulations
The government is actively seeking public input to refine regulations governing short-stay facilities, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Bayer Named 2024 Employer of Choice in Kenya, South Africa
German pharmaceutical firm Bayer East Africa has been named 2024 Top Employer in both Kenya and South Africa for demonstrating exceptional Human Resource practices. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Forge Stronger Ties in Trade Partnership
Kenya and the United States on Monday underscored their mutual dedication to strengthening bilateral trade and investment. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Counties, State Corporations to Clear Pending Bills Before June
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged county governments and state-run agencies to expedite the payment of pending bills for the 2022/23 financial year. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches National Skills Inventory to Boost Job Placements
The government has launched the National Skills Inventory that is set to increase job opportunities for Kenyans both locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Fatalities Surge to 17 in Kisumu-Nairobi Road Accident
The death toll in the aftermath of a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road has climbed to 17. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Economy May Miss Growth Target Amid High Debt Distress
Kenya is at risk of not meeting its economic growth targets in the medium term as the country grapples with high debt and a deteriorating macroeconomic operating environment. Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Gets First Special Economic Zone Status in Western Kenya
Businesses setting up shop in Homa Bay County will enjoy preferential treatments such as lower taxes following the gazettement of the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Given 7 Days to Confirm Compliance With Revised Salary Standards for Guards
Private security firms across the country are required to commit to the newly revised salaries for their guards within the next seven days, according to a directive from the… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Chair Intergovernmental Summit Today
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Monday chair an Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) summit. Read more »
Kenya: 11 People Killed in Road Accident Along the Kisumu-Nairobi Road
Eleven people have died in a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Asked to Submit Commitment to Pay Minimum Wage
The government has asked private security companies to submit guarantees for their commitment to uphold the minimum wage for employees. Read more »
Kenya: Grain Council Gets Sh324mn to Remove Trade Barriers
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded Sh324 million ($2 million) to boost the export of grain products in Kenya and other East African countries. Read more »
January 26
Kenya: Govt Commits to Revising Taxation System to Boost Manufacturing Industry
The government has affirmed its commitment to revising the taxation system, aiming to encourage more Kenyans to enter the manufacturing industry. Read more »
January 24
Kenya: UK to Guarantee Sh9.6 Billion Power Line Transmission Improvement Loan to Kenya
The United Kingdom has guaranteed a Sh9.6 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AFDB) to Kenya in climate financing. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Old Mutual to Dispose of Tanzanian Unit to a Minority Shareholder
Old Mutual Limited is in the process of selling its Tanzania unit to a minority shareholder, pending regulatory approval. Read more »
Kenya: Foreigners No Longer Be Allowed to Undertake Medical, Dental Internship in Kenya - KMPDC
Foreign medical trainees will no longer be allowed to undertake their medical or dental Internships in Kenya. Read more »
January 23
Kenya: Twiga Foods Settles Google Cloud Debt Dispute With IT Firm
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Incentro Africa, a global Google Cloud provider. Read more »
Kenya: NKG Coffee Mills Kenya Shuts Down Milling Operations After Failing to Secure a License
Coffee miller NKG Coffee Mills Limited is shutting down its milling business in Kenya after failing to secure a government license. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Safeboda Eyes Kenyan Entry After Exit
Ugandan motorbike taxi and delivery platform SafeBoda will be resuming its operations in the country after exiting the market about three years ago. Read more »