June 28, 2023
Kenya: Carpooling is a Good Idea, Ichung'wah Says of Azimio's Civil Disobedience
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has backed the carpooling idea touted by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance as part of it civil disobedience initiative… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Assures of Reforms in the Milk Sector
The government is set to reform the dairy sub-sector through modernization of the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) factories and expansion of its market, Deputy President… Read more »
Kenya: KRA On the Spot Over Excise Duty Stamp Contract
Procurement greed at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) might rip off taxpayers' money following their move to re-advertise tender on excise duty stamps with no existing gaps. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Kenya: Prepare for Protests From July 7 - Odinga
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has vowed to mobilise street demonstrations from July 7 to protest the Finance Bill assented to by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: KRA on the Spot Over Excise Duty Stamp Contract
Procurement greed at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) might rip off taxpayers' money following their move to re-advertise tender on excise duty stamps with no existing gaps. Read more »
Kenya: We're the People, Odinga Declares in Calling for Tax Boycotts After Ruto Signed Finance Bill
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has asked Kenyans not to pay taxes to the government in protest of the Finance Bill that was signed by President William Ruto on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Let's Carpool, Walk to Work, Boycott Tax Payment, Odinga Urges Followers
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party has announces a number of radical measures it is taking in civil disobedience following the passage and assent of the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Hoteliers Welcome Indigo Airline's Direct Route to Nairobi, Confident of More Business
Hoteliers have welcomed the announcement by Indian budget airline IndiGo for an entry into Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Broadcasting PS Urges Creative Stakeholders to Leverage Tech for Job Creation
Broadcasting and Telecommunication Principal Secretary (PS) Edward Kisiang'ani has urged players in the creative industry to take advantage of technology to create more jobs. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Reap Blessings of Sponsoring WRC Safari Rally
As the dust settles on another edition of the World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally in Naivasha, it is time for corporate sponsors, the government, partners and other… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Start-Up Grows to Reach 150,000 Young Entrepreneurs Under Mastercard Program
Kenyan start-up MESH, the country's first online community for young entrepreneurs in the informal economy, has reached 150,000 members. Read more »
Kenya: Grey Predicts a Surge in Kenyans Working Abroad
Diaspora remittances is the leading forex earner for Kenya, having eclipsed agricultural exports and tourism. Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Formalization Will Enhance Compliance, Safety-Ruto
The Government is committed to reforming Boda Boda business and stop the criminalisation of the sector. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Kenya: Businesses, Individuals to Pay More for Loans as MPC Raises Base Lending Rate to 10.5%
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK has increased the base lending rate to 10.5 percent to curb inflations, signaling costly loans for individuals and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Says Govt to Set Up Company to Dismantle Unroadworthy Vehicles
The government says it will set up a company that will be dismantling unroadworthy vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: Expressway to Be Closed Sunday for Nairobi City Marathon
The Expressway will be closed from Saturday night all the way to Saturday for the Nairobi City Marathon. Read more »
Kenya: Cyber Attacks in Kenya Drop By 25% to Hit 187,8 Million in Three Months
Cyber attacks on Kenyan firms dropped by 25 percent to 187.8 million in three months to March this year compared to the preceding quarter of last year, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Absa Partners With Visa to Provide SMEs Digital Payment Solution
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with digital payment solutions. Read more »
Kenya: Long-Distance PSV Operators Insist on Strike Action Over NTSA Re-Test Fees
Long-distance drivers and conductors have reaffirmed their planned industrial strike as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) started a re-test of all Public Service… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Reduction of Boda-Boda Training, Licensing Fees
President Ruto has issued a directive to reduce the training and licensing requirements for boda-boda operators from the current Sh11,050 to Sh2,500. Read more »
Africa: Anzisha Price Opens Digital Library to Bolster Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
Young entrepreneurship builder Anzisha Price has launched a digital resource library to boost entrepreneurship amongst young people across the entire continent. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Reform Boda Boda Business, Stop Criminalising the Sector - President Ruto
President William Ruto said the Government is formalizing the sector that creates 1.5 million jobs, generating Sh300 billion a year. Read more »
Kenya: Health Council to Solve Workers' Issues, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has challenged the Kenya Health Human Resource Advisory Council to resolve issues affecting health professionals in the country. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Convicted Sexual Offenders Electronic Register
Chief Justice Martha Koome today launched a Convicted Sexual Offenders Electronic Register in fulfilment of the Sexual Offences Act of 2006 at Kibera Law Courts. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the Finance Bill
President William Ruto has signed into law the Finance Bill that was approved by the National Assembly last week. Read more »