July 07, 2023
Kenya: Odinga's Security Vehicle Hit By Live Bullet During Anti-Govt Demos
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has alleged that his vehicle was hit with a live bullet during anti-government protests in Nairobi. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Implementation of Finance Law
The High Court is on Monday expected to rule on the suspension of the newly signed Finance Act that is set to double fuel tax and introduce new taxes. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Says Kenya Kwanza Insensitive to Plight of Kenyans
Wiper Democratic Movement Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the Kenya Kwanza leadership for being insensitive to the cries of the Kenyan citizens over the heavy burden of taxation and… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Kenya: Transporters Lobby Warns of Legal Action Over Non-Implementation of Minimum Wages Regulations
The Kenya Transporters Association has threatened legal action against companies yet to comply with the minimum wage laws for heavy commercial vehicle drivers. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: Several Admitted At Kisumu's JOOTRH as Saba Saba Protests Turn Chaotic
Several people were admitted at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu on Friday following Saba Saba protest called by the Azimio brigade. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Orders March to Central Park in Renewed Challenge to Ruto's Mandate
Azimio leader Raila Odinga ordered a mass march to Nairobi's Central Park on Friday in renewed agitation against President William Ruto's presidency. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Kicks Off 10 Million Signature Collection at Kamukunji Rally
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has kicked off the collection of 10 million signatures, saying Kenyans are tired after the Finance Bill was approved leading to the skyrocketing… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out First 5G Network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya yesterday rolled out its first 5G network, which the company says is anchored towards seamless connectivity. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Invites Bids for Construction of Industrial Parks in 25 Counties
Plans to construct aggregation and industrial parks across 25 counties have commenced after the Ministry of Trade and the Council of Governors issued a tender notice inviting bids… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob in Nairobi CBD to Disperse Demonstrators
Police on Friday lobbed teargas within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to disperse Saba Saba protestors. Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Saba Saba Protestors in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu have dispersed Saba Saba protesters ending the walk that kicked off at Kondele through Jomo Kenyatta Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Police Enhance Patrols Across the Country as Anti-Govt Rally Gets Underway
Police have intensified patrols in different parts of the country including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru ahead of the anti-government rally in Nairobi's Kamukunji Grounds… Read more »
Kenya: Police Grant Permission for Cost of Living Rally at Kamkunji Grounds
Police in Nairobi have confirmed having given the go-ahead to the organizers of the highly anticipated Saba Saba meeting. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Urges Countries to Work Together to Solve Common Challenges
President William Ruto has asked African countries to work together to confront their challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Police in Mombasa Lob Teargas to Disperse Saba Saba Demonstrators After Meeting Is Outlawed
Police in Mombasa lobbed teargas to disperse Saba Saba demonstrators after the meeting was outlawed. Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up in Kisumu Ahead of Saba Saba Demonstrations
Security has been beefed up in the lakeside city of Kisumu as locals converge at Kondele for the Saba Saba demonstration. Read more »
Kenya: Security Tight As Raila Odinga Calls for Protests on Saba Saba Day
Opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to hold a major rally at the Kamukunji grounds later Friday, to rally Kenyans for protests against the high cost of living. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: South African Engineering and Infrastructure Firm Zutari Enters Kenya
South African engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has opened its East African office in Nairobi, which will serve the entire region. Read more »
Kenya: County Operations in Limbo Over MCAs, SRC Salary Review Tiff
Critical operations within devolved units will remain in limbo as the standoff between Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) and Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) over… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Taps Sh70.5 Billion Syndicated Loan to Fund Infrastructure Projects
Kenya has tapped Sh70.45 billion ($500 million) to fund infrastructure projects. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Facing 79% Climate Change Financing Gap
Kenya is facing a 79 percent climate change financing gap amidst increasing global warming effects that are causing havoc in developing countries. Read more »
Kenya: There is No Crisis in the Country, Taxes Still Being Collected - Khalwale
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has said that the court can have its say on the Finance Act but they can never revoke it. Read more »
Kenya: TSC Sets 5-Year Teacher Listing Target to Seal Shortage Standing At 111,870
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set out a five-year recruitment target that will see an additional 111,870 teachers listed in a bid to address staffing gaps in public… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: KCB Partners With Unitar to Provide Cheap Green Loans for e-Mobility
KCB has partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to provide green loans to boda boda and tuk tuk riders. Read more »
Kenya: Long-Distance Drivers, Conductors to Go on Strike Over NTSA Re-Testing
The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has threatened to strike in response to the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) decree mandating drivers… Read more »