July 04, 2023
Kenya: Matatu Owners Announce 30% Fare Hike From June 5 After Fuel Price Increase
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are set to increase their daily fares by 30 percent from tomorrow following the increase in fuel prices last week by the Energy and Petroleum… Read more »
Kenya: Increase in Fuel Tax, Housing Levy Worst Provisions in Budget - Tifa Poll
The increment of Tax on Fuel and basic commodities as well as the introduction of the Housing levy have been cited as the worst provisions in the budget that came into effect last… Read more »
Kenya: We Must Strike a Balance Between Recurrent, Development Expenditure, President Ruto Says
The Government is keen on striking the right balance between the development and recurrent expenditure. Read more »
Kenya: Infinity Power Eyes a Piece of Kenya's Promising Green Energy Sector
The transition to clean sources of energy has picked up pace owing to the ravaging effects of climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Uptake of Electric, Hybrid Cars in Kenya
The growth of autonomous and electric vehicles (EVs), looks set to be a defining trend of the industry in the 2020s. Read more »
Kenya: Prepare for 30% Matatu Fare Hikes
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are set to increase their daily fares by 30 percent from tomorrow following the increase in fuel prices last week by the Energy and Petroleum… Read more »
Kenya: 69pc of Kenyans Opposed to Housing Levy - Tifa Poll
A recent poll conducted by Trends and Insights of Africa (TIFA) has revealed that a significant majority of Kenyans (69 percent) do not support the Housing Levy being pushed by the… Read more »
Kenya: 38pc of Kenyans Earn Nothing - Tifa Poll
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 4 - A new survey conducted by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) has revealed that only three percent of Kenyans earn a monthly income above Sh50,000. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: Absa Bank Introduces 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Feature for Cardholders
Absa Bank Kenya customers with card will now be able to pay for good in bits after the lender introduced a new feature dubbed 'Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)'. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host Biggest Global Expo From June 5
Kenyan companies as well as those from around the world will be showcasing their products at the Sarit Center Mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Remittances From Uganda to Kenya More Than Doubles to Sh3.3 Billion
Money sent to Kenya from Uganda increased to Sh3.3 billion in the five months to May this year, compared to a similar period last year, official data shows. Read more »
Kenya: FaidiHR Unveils Casualpay Platform to Facilitate Casual Workers Payments in Kenya
Over the past few decades, ghost workers have proven a thorn in both private and public institutions, costing firms and government bodies billions, as they lack proper management… Read more »
Kenya: Lawyer Ahmednassir Abdulahi Says SRC Doesn't Need President Ruto's Concurrence, Refusal on Pay Hike Recommendations
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdulahi has backed the move by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), to press on with the planned review of salaries for all public sector… Read more »
Kenya: Mwananchi Credit to Educate Borrowers On Responsible Borrowing
Microfinance Mwananchi Credit has rolled out a campaign to educate borrowers on responsible borrowing of loans. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Sets Sh1 Billion Revenue Target
The Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board has set a revenue target of Sh1 billion during the 2023/2024 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Leaders Fault Court for Suspending Implementation of Finance Bill
A section of leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza administration have faulted the court for suspending implementation of recently assented finance bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: 41 People Who Died in Tragic Londiani Accident Identified By Relatives
Forty one of the the 52 people who died from the Londiani Junction market accident on June 30 have been identified by their relatives by Sunday evening. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Makueni Begins Digitizing Indigenous Kamba Knowledge on Climate Change
Makueni County has announced plans to digitize indigenous Kamba knowledge on climate change as part of efforts to enhance locally-led response and resilience building. Read more »
Kenya: UK High Commission Expresses Sympathy Over Friday's Londiani Crash
The British High Commission Kenya has sent messages of condolence to families of the victims of a horrific road accident that claimed the lives of more than 50 people late Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Public Service Vehicle Operators Plying Upcountry Routes Mull Fare Hikes to Cope With Fuel Prices
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators plying upcountry routes were mulling fare hikes on Saturday in light of an eight per cent increment in fuel prices. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Says Roadside Markets to Relocated After Deadly Londiani Accident
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to relocate roadside markets following an accident that left at least 50 people dead in Kericho. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Kenya: We've Had 7 Million Kenyans Removed From Credit Reference Bureau Blacklist - Ruto
President William Ruto has said seven million Kenyans have been removed from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) blacklist. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Rallies for Harmonized Regional Motor Vehicle Inspection Protocol
Kenya will lead consensus talks on the development of a harmonized regional motor vehicle inspection protocol following tragic Londiani crash Friday that involved a trailer… Read more »
Kenya: Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Ruto MPs Fault Decision Halting Finance Act Implementation
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has criticized a High Court decision suspending the implementation of the the Finance Act 2023 terming it as insensitive. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Multichoice Increases DStv, Gotv Charges
MultiChoice has increased prices for all its DStv and Gotv packages amid currency depreciation and rising inflation. Read more »