July 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Govt Halts Retesting of PSV Drivers in Last Ditch Effort to Avert Strike Action
The government has suspended the mandatory retesting of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in a bid to forestall a looming strike set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns Against Violent Protests on July 12
President William Ruto has warned against violent opposition protests tomorrow saying no deaths or destruction of property will be tolerated. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Bans Odinga's Wednesday Protest, Vows 'All Lawful Means' to Stop It
The National Police Service has outlawed planned anti-government protests organized by the opposition citing infringements on the part of Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Says 1,2m Signatures Pressuring Govt on Finance Act 2023
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party now says it has already collected 1.2 million signatures. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Judiciary to Dispense With Finance Act Case
President William Ruto has urged the judiciary to dispense with the Finance Act case as soon as possible. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Ask Show to Resume After Three Years
Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya Regional Show (ASK) opens its doors this month after a three years lull occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inks Deal With ICAO to Host African Indian Ocean Aviation Week
Kenya has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the hosting of the 8th African Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week Conference for the first… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Promising Kenyan Entrepreneurs of 2023
If there's a group determined to make it despite the challenges the Kenyan economy is facing, it's the Kenyan entrepreneurs esp those in the arts, culture, & creatives… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: DIB Bank Kenya Plans to Bolster Trade Between Kenya and UAE
DIB Bank Kenya seeks to double support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more »
Kenya: Construction of 'Dishi na County' 10 Central Kitchens in Nairobi Progressing Well - Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the construction of the 10 central kitchens "Dishi na County" is progressing quite well. Read more »
Kenya: Mawingu Starts Expansion to 25 Counties After Getting Funding
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu is expanding its internet coverage to an additional 25 counties as it seeks to provide affordable internet to more Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Second-Hand Clothes Earn Govt U.S.$112.67 million in Taxes
The Kenyan Government earned Sh15.85 billion ($112.67 million) in taxes from the mitumba sector in 2021, a new report shows, highlighting the impact of the sector on the economy. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA to Increase Lending Rate to 13% After CBK Hiked Base Rate
NCBA Bank has increased its base lending rate to 13 percent after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) late last month hiked base rate to contain inflation. Read more »
Kenya: Pesapal, Sokohela Unveil New Credit Product for SMEs
Digital payment company Pesapal has partnered with digital credit provider Sokohela to launch a new credit product for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Holds Road Marking Exercise in Eastleigh
The Nairobi City County Compliance and Security Inspectorate Sub-sector held a road marking exercise in Eastleigh ward. Read more »
Kenya: I Have Always Carpooled With Azimio Leaders, Karua Says
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that she practices carpooling with other Azimio leaders to cut on the fuel costs. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic Partner to Boost Trade, Security
Kenya, Republic of Congo and Central African Republic will join forces in the fight against terrorism and insecurity in the continent. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declines to Lift Stay Order On Finance Act 2023
The High Court has declined to lift stay orders against the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Karua Contradicts Odinga On Signature Drive, Denies Plot to Unseat Ruto
Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has contradicted Azimio leader Raila Odinga's call to unseat President William Ruto through a newly-launched signature drive instead terming… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Kenya: You Can't Topple Ruto With Signatures, Forget It-Gachagua Tells Odinga
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has told off Azimio leader Raila Odinga in his new bid to topple President William Ruto using 10 million signatures from Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Activists Teargassed While Seeking Release of 75 People Arrested on Saba Saba Day
Police unleashed teargas on activists who had gone to Central Police Station in Nairobi Saturday to secure the release of people arrested in Friday's demonstrations. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: Odinga to Lead More Protests This Week
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has announced more protests on Wednesday next week following what he described a "successful mission from the Friday rally. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Excites Commuters as He Uses Public Transport to Work
Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Monday excited commuters when he boarded a Public Service Vehicle (PSV). Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host AU's High Level Private Sector Meeting
Nairobi will be hosting the African Union's (AU's) High Level Private Sector Forum meeting to boost trade on the continent. Read more »