July 05, 2023
Kenya: Govt Staring at Financial Crisis After Suspension of Finance Act - Githu Muigai
The Government now says it is staring at a financial crisis after the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of the Finance Act which would have facilitated the… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Married Women Lead in Financial Autonomy - Survey
Married women in Kisii County take the lead in making independent decisions regarding their earnings according to a 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS). Read more »
Kenya: AG Applies to Have Order Suspending Finance Bill Set Aside
The government has applied to have the order suspending the Financial Bill 2023 vacated. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power MD Says No Approval Given to MP Mbai to Construct Power Lines
Kenya Power Company Managing Director Joseph Siror has denied claims that he had given Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai the approval to erect poles to install a newly constructed power… Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Owners Association Says Dash Cam Installation in PSVs, School Buses Not Enough to Curb Road Accidents
Matatu owners say the proposed mandatory installation of dashboard cameras in all public services vehicles and school buses may not be sufficient to help in curbing road accidents. Read more »
Kenya: Institution of Engineers of Kenya Condemns Assault on Kenya Power Employee By Kitui East MP Mbai
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has condemned Kitui East legislator Nimrod Mbai for allegedly assaulting a Kenya Power staff who had gone to his home to disconnect an… Read more »
Kenya: ShopZetu Raises Sh140.8 Million to Invest in Local Fashion Industry
Fashion technology start-up ShopZetu has raised Sh140.8 million ($1 million) that it will invest in Kenya's fashion industry. Read more »
Kenya: Mbai's Clash With Kenya Power Staff Stirs Anti-Monopoly Sentiments
Tuesday's dramatic scuffle between Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai and a Kenya Power employee has stirred fresh debate over an emerging pattern of hostility against employees of the… Read more »
Kenya: TSC Advertises 20,000 Posts for Intern Teachers to Support CBC Rollout
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced recruitment of 20,000 posts for intern teachers to support the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commercial Bank , Unitar to Introduce e-Bikes on June 5
Kenya Commercial Bank will today unveil electric boda bodas as transition to clean transportation systems gains pace. Read more »
Kenya: Controller of Budget Declines City Hall's Request for Approval of Sh1 Billion to Settle Legal Fees
The Controller of Budget has declined City Hall's request to approve Sh1 billion in pending bills owed to legal firms that served the Nairobi County Government. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: Government Told to Allow Millers to Import Sugar
The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation Workers have called upon the government to allow millers to be part of the importation of sugar into the country so as to forestall laying… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: Visa Takes Lead in Revolutionizing Payments in Kenya
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, is reshaping the payment landscape in Kenya by introducing new contactless solutions. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Commit to Safe Chemical Management
Manufacturers in Kenya have committed to the safe management of chemicals through the Responsible Care Kenya Initiative. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Implementation of Tea Sector Reforms By Farmers
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday undertook to oversee full implementation of proposals by tea farmers to strengthen the sector as the government rolls out… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Q1 Economy Shrinks Slightly to 5.3%
Kenya's Q1 economy dropped by 0.9 percent compared to a similar period last year amid a slowdown in economic activities. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host 54 Trade Ministers Meeting for Second Time in Over a Month
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kenya has said that Kenya will host the 54th African Trade Ministers Meeting for a second time in just over a month's… Read more »
West Africa: Google's First West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan Exits
Google's pioneering West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan has announced her departure from the company after 12 years of service at the helm. Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Finance Act Suspension to July 10
The High Court has extended conservatory orders suspending the coming into force of the Finance Act 2023 to Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Told to Be Ready for Cheap Smartphones
The government has reiterated its commitment to roll out cheap smartphones in the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Condemns Rising Cases of Staff Attacks on Network Surveillance
Kenya Power has condemned rising cases of staff attacks on routine surveillance of networks. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Staring at Financial Crisis After Suspension of Finance Act - Githu Muigai
The Government now says it is staring at a financial crisis after the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of the Finance Act which would have facilitated the… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Somalia: Mastercard, Sombank to Launch Debit Card in Somalia
Global payment platform Mastercard has partnered with SomBank, an innovative financial institution in Somalia, to promote digital payment solutions. Read more »
Kenya: All PSVs, School Buses Must Be Fitted With Dashboard Cameras, Vehicle Telematics - CS Murkomen
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed that all Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and school buses must be fitted with dashboard cameras to help in curbing road… Read more »
Kenya: Malaysia Seeks to Increase Palm Oil Exports to Kenya
Malaysia is looking to export more palm oil to Kenya, coming at a time when prices of palm oil have skyrocketed due to disruptions in the global supply chain. Read more »