June 26, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto to Ban Imported Shoes in 2 Years
President William Ruto will ban imported shoes in two years to support the local leather industry has been facing cheap products from abroad. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Kenya: There's No County Demanding Even a Shilling From Me, President Ruto Boasts
President William Ruto has boasted that his administration has cleared all the arrears on equitable share disbursement to counties following heavy criticism from his opponents. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya National Highways Authority Urges Motorists on Naivasha - Nakuru Road to Use Alternative Route Due to WRC
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has attributed the heavy traffic congestion along the Norther Corridor to the World Rally Championship currently underway. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Adequate Plans in Place to Bring Down Cost of Living
President William Ruto has assured that adequate plans have been put in place to bring down the cost of living amidst the threats by the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya planned protests… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Kenya: Air France-KLM Opens Africa's Headquarters in Nairobi
Air France-KLM Group has opened an office in Nairobi that will also serve as Africa's headquarters. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Signs African Cross-Border Payment Deal to Support Customers
KCB Group has entered into a deal with a pan-African payment platform to facilitate settlements of cross-border transactions on the continent. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: KCB, Visa Roll Out Tap-to-Pay Services
KCB Bank customers with Android and Garmin wearables will now be able to make contactless payment transactions, reducing purchasing time. Read more »
Kenya: Stanbic Bank, CFAO Motors to Offer Buyers 100% Vehicle Financing
Stanbic Bank Kenya customers can now acquire vehicles with up to 100 percent financing from CFAO Motors Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Administrators Ordered to Return to Workstations or Face the Sack
Government administrators (NGAOs) operating from outside their workstations risk losing their jobs for dereliction of duty and jeopardizing national security. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh16.7 Billion for the Inua Jamii Programme
The government has released Sh16.7 billion to over one million beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa to Leave the Telco in July 2023
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia (STEP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anwar Soussa is set to leave the company next month. Read more »
Kenya: Japanese Watchmaker CASIO Opens First Store in Nairobi
The manufacturer of watches, CASIO, has opened its first store in Kenya to meet growing demand for the product. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii County Assembly Passes Sh13.8Billion Budget, Warns CEC's of Effective Funds Utilization
Members of Kisii County Assembly(MCAs) Thursday passed a Sh13.8 million budget for the 2023/2024 financial year during a special sitting chaired by the Assembly Speaker Philip… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel to Roll Out 5G Network Next Month Amid Growing Demand
Airtel Kenya will roll out its 5G network next month as the telco seeks to counter the growing dominance of Safaricom in the sector. Read more »
Africa: New Financial Order Will Help the World Overcome Poverty, Climate Change
President William Ruto has said the financial architecture must be of equals. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Kenya: Skyward to Launch Nairobi-Kitale Flights Next Month
Low-cost carrier Skyward will introduce flights between Nairobi and Kitale as demand on the route grows. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Kamukunji Rally Next Tuesday on Way Forward After Finance Bill Passage
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition will next week Tuesday hold a rally at the Kamukunji grounds to announce next course of action after passage of Finance Bill 2023 by the Members… Read more »
Kenya: World Rally Championship Safari Rally to Promote Tourism, Create Economic Opportunities
The Government is capitalising on the WRC Safari Rally to broaden economic opportunities in the country. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says No MPs Paid to Support the Finance Bill
President William Ruto now says no Member of Parliament has been paid to support the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Admits Amendments On 8 Finance Bill Clauses Bypassing Treasury Consensus
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has capped the number of Finance Bill clauses in whose regard the House would consider amendments to eight citing significant interest. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Build 3, 500 Classrooms in Nairobi in Decongestion Plan - President Ruto
President William Ruto has made a commitment to construct 3,500 classrooms in Nairobi as part of his administration's efforts to alleviate school congestion and create a favorable… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Public Institutions to Shift to Cleaner, Sustainable Energy Options
Public institutions have been urged to shift to cleaner and sustainable energy options. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 Bodies Recovered in Murang'a Building Collapse
At least four bodies were Tuesday recovered from the rambles of a 3-storey building that collapsed in Murang'a. Read more »
Africa: Google Unveils 25 African Startups to Receive U.S.$4 Million Funding
Google for Startups (GfS) has announced that 25 African-based startups will receive $4 million in funding. Read more »
Kenya: Unga Wa Dola Bridging Technology Gap for Gender Equality
Unga wa Dola has announced the completion of an acceleration programme that trains girls on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Read more »