June 20, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges International Community, Donor Groups to Support Kenyan Local Farmers
The Government has urged the international community, donor groups and development partners to commit higher purchases of relief food for refugees to local farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Alten Kenya Commissions 40 MW Kesses Solar Facility
Alten Kenya Solarfarms (Alten) has commissioned a 44 megawatt (MW) solar facility in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County. Read more »
Kenya: Two Rivers Land Gazetted Private Special Economic Zone
Centum Investment Company has established the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) following the gazettement of the Two Rivers land as a private… Read more »
Kenya: Voting On Finance Bill Enters Crucial Stage in Parliament
Lawmakers are Tuesday set to vote on the controversial Finance Bill enter the crucial voting stage where they have to make the final decision. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Begins Daily Flights to New York
Kenya Airways (KQ) will be flying to the United States of America (USA) daily as it ramps up upcoming demand for air travel in the summer season. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: Scholars Unveil 11-Country Campaign to Promote STEM Courses Among Girls
Scholars holding a week-long symposium at Kenyatta University (KU) today launched an 11-country campaign that targets girls to make science, technology, engineering, and… Read more »
Kenya: President Hails EU Trade Agreement Where Kenya Will Access 27 Countries as Game-Changer
President Ruto has hailed the historic European Union trade agreement as a game-changer since Kenya will now have access to markets in 27 different countries. Read more »
Kenya: How Twiga Foods is Revolutionizing Kenya's Agri-Tech Space
Before Peter Njonjo started Twiga Foods, he worked at CocaCola-one of the largest multinational companies in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Court Stops Transcentury's Takeover By Equity Bank Over Debt
A court in Nairobi has stopped the takeover of TransCentrury (TC) by Equity Bank over debt. Read more »
Kenya: Thugge Confirmed Central Bank of Kenya 's New Boss
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed Kamau Thugge as its new Governor. Read more »
Kenya: Remittances From Expats Up 9.9% to Sh49.32 Billion in May
Remittances from Kenyan expats abroad increased by 9.9 percent to Sh49.32 billion last month, pushing up the country's foreign current reserve. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Export to the EU to Increase, President Ruto Announces
Kenya's exports to Europe is set to expand following the signing of the European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs). Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Goods Set to Access EU Market Duty-Free
Kenyan goods will soon access the European Union (EU) market duty-free, helping boost exports to the huge market. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Says Only Tough Decisions Will Propel Kenya to Singapore League
President William Ruto has defended the proposed high taxes, asserting that difficult decisions need to be made in order to propel Kenya towards the next phase of development. Read more »
Kenya: We Are Exploiting Agriculture to Expand Opportunities, President Ruto
The Government is reforming the agricultural sector to expand economic opportunities for the youth. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Kenya: I Dedicate 'Brothers in Arms' Wartime Song to Kenyans, Njoroge Says as He Exits CBK
Outgoing Central of Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge has said that he leaves the county's monetary authority with his head high having spearheaded transformative reforms that… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges ILO to Include Youth Unemployment Conversations in Its Talks
President William Ruto has urged the International Labour Organization (ILO) to include discussions on the millions of unemployed youth. Read more »
Kenya: Tana River MCA Dies in Garsen-Malindi Road Accident
Hamisi Idd, Tana River's Chewani ward representative died in a road accident that occurred along the Garsen-Malindi highway on Saturday morning. Read more »
Kenya: ODM Summons 28 MPs Who Voted for the Finance Bill
The Orange Democratic Movement has commenced disciplinary action against 28 legislators over their conduct during Wednesday's debate on The Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Rules SGR Sh500 Billion Project Was Legally Executed
The Supreme Court has delivered a verdict affirming the legality and transparency of the Sh500 billion contract between Kenya and China for the construction of the Standard Gauge… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Exports Sh9 Billion Worth of Avocados to China
Exports of avocado to China are starting to pay off, with the value of shipped commodities hitting Sh9 billion in the three months to May 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Job Creation Key Government Agenda - President Ruto
The government is keen on creating jobs and facilitating business opportunities for Kenyans at home and abroad. Read more »
Kenya: World Economic Forum Endorses Kenya's Silicon Hub
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is keen on establishing a Silicon hub in Kenya. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pushes for More Investment in the Country
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged foreign investors to invest in the country because of the conducive environment the government has developed since taking office. Read more »
Kenya: Mixed Reaction as Kenyans Await This Year's Budget Reading
A section of Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions ahead of the reading of the 2023-24 Budget by Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndungu. Read more »