May 08, 2023
Kenya: Tea Farmers Ask the Government to Fund KTDA
Smallholder tea factories in Kirinyaga have appealed to the Government to find alternative funding for Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services (KTDA-MS) and similar… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Kenya: Kwale Farmers to Benefit From Sh335.5 Million Australian Fund
Smallholder farmers will benefit from a research initiative from the Australian government to the tune of Sh335.5 million (AUD3.65 million). Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Stare at Higher Taxes as Govt Eyes Wigs, Crypto, Cell Phones
Kenyans are staring at a higher tax bill in the next financial year if the Finance Bill 2023 that is tabled in Parliament is passed. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: YALI, Microsoft Africa Development Centre Partner to Improve Youth Digital Skills
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has partnered with the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) to improve digital skills among… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu to Deliver Budget Statement on June 8
The National Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndugu is expected to deliver the 2023/2024 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Ecobank Unveils App Which Seeks to Drive Financial Inclusion Among Youth
Ecobank Kenya has unveiled the Fingo Africa app which seeks to increase the financial inclusion of youth in Kenya and across Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Aggrey Oriwo Appointed New Africa Digital Media Institute CEO
The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) has appointed Aggrey Oriwo as the new chief executive officer. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, KCB Roll Out 'Fuliza Ya Biashara' Overdraft Facility for Businesses
Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have rolled out an overdraft facility that will enable business owners to access goods on credit. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Hails Kenya's Economic Recovery Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exuded confidence in the government's economic recovery program. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, Elgeyo Marakwet County Sign Deal to Digitize County Services
Safaricom has signed an MOU with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet to digitize the county's operations through the myCounty App. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Mapping Out Storm Water Drainage to Ease Movement
The Nairobi County Government has mapped out drainage hot spots to enable better flow of water to the local streams and rivers to ease movement. Read more »
Kenya: Data Protection Office Begins Countrywide Awareness Campaign
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a countrywide awareness campaign that seeks to inform members of the public on their rights to data protection. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Economy Solution to Youth Unemployment, President Ruto Says
The Government is investing in the digital economy to create more opportunities for the youth. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% in 2022
Kenya's GDP growth slowed down to 4.8 per cent in 2022 compared to a revised growth of 7.6 per cent in 2021, as the economy suffered from the effects of drought, the KNBS Economic… Read more »
Kenya: Mogo to Pump Sh7 Billion Into Productive Lending in Kenya
Financial services firm Mogo will extend Sh7 billion worth of credit to small businesses and individuals running projects with the potential to generate income and increase… Read more »
Kenya: We Have Faced Huge Losses Due to Azimio Protests, Malonza Tells Senators
Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninanah Malonza has alluded that the country has suffered losses running into billions in the sector due to the ongoing Azimio La… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Appoints Joseph Siror New Managin Director, CEO
Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) has appointed Joseph Siror as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
Kenya: 46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests
46 suspects were arrested Tuesday in connection with robberies, arson and malicious damage of property after day-long Azimio-led anti government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Canada Work on Jobs Deal
Kenya and Canada are working on a labour migration framework that will enable more Kenyans to get skilled jobs in the North American country. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Urged to Promote Gender Equality and Women Workers' Welfare
Manufacturers have been urged to promote gender equality and women workers' welfare in an increasingly competitive world. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Receives Sh400 Billion to Fund Bottom Up Agenda
Kenya receives Ksh400 Billion from AfriExim Bank Kenya and the African Export-Import Bank (AfriExim) after signing a three-year financing programme anchored on the Bottom Up… Read more »
Kenya: Mozilla Africa Mradi to Invest Over 300,000 Dollars Into Kenyan Tech Start-Ups
Mozilla Africa Mradi in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) have entered into a partnership to support tech-startups in Nairobi County. Read more »
Kenya: Medical Language Translation App Wins University Students' Coding Competition
An innovation by four university students that translates the local dialect into English or Kiswahili to make it easier for doctors to diagnose patients' symptoms remotely has… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline to Build a Sh17.7 Billion LPG Storage Plant in Mombasa
The Kenya Pipeline Company is set to build a Sh17.7 billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility at Changamwe in Mombasa County. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Leaders Teargassed While Delivering Petition at Harambee House
Several Azimio Members of Parliament were today teargassed outside Harambee House while trying to hand a petition to the Office of the President. Read more »