July 24
Kenya: KQ Expands Portfolio to Include Hotel, Tour Package Booking Services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries. Read more »
July 23
Kenya: Ex-Bomet Governor Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Sh5mn Debt for Cattle
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto risks facing a lawsuit over an alleged unpaid sum of Sh5 million for 50 cattle supplied to his ranch for a beef project. Read more »
July 19
Kenya: New Faces in Cabinet - Mlongo Barasa (Moh), Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture), Eric Muriithi (Water)
President William Ruto has nominated new faces in his 11-member partial cabinet with Mlongo Barasa being assigned to the Health docket. Read more »
Kenya: Toyota Dealer Unveils Sh17.5mn Landcruiser Prado
Motor dealer CFAO Mobility Kenya yesterday introduced a Sh17.5 million new generation Landcruiser Prado. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto To Address Nation Amid Cabinet Shake-Up
Ruto has faced mounting pressure from Gen Z, who have been demanding accountability, leading him to dissolve his Cabinet on July 11, 2024 Read more »
Kenya: Uncertainty Over Exam Invigilation, School Capitation Following Budget Cuts
National examination invigilation exercise for thousands of learners is in limbo after the National Treasury reduced the 5 Billion budget allocated for the 2024 school examinations… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Report It Outage, Flight Booking System Disrupted
Kenya Airways is among the global companies affected by the global IT outages that have hit airlines, media, and banks. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Requests Sh100mn for Uhc Public Sensitization After Suspension
The State Department of Medical Services is requesting at least a Sh100 million allocation by the National Assembly for sensitization and public participation on the Social Health… Read more »
Kenya: Police Commission Shortlists 8 for Dig, Slots Interviews On Monday
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight police bosses including the acting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat for the position… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Using Skills Inventory to Place Youths Into Jobs
The Ministry of State Labour and Skills Development has put into use its skills inventory for easy access to locate the best resource for jobs both locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: EABL MD Jane Karuku Appointed KAM Chairperson for 2 Years
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced the appointment of Jane Karuku as its new chairperson. Read more »
Kenya: Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies Amid Demos, Moody's Downgrade
The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various global currencies, coming on the back of ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country's downgraded rating by global rating… Read more »
July 18
Kenya: Shilling Slips Against Major Currencies in the Wake of Gen Z-Led Protests
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 - The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various major currencies, a development attributed to the ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Nyando Farmers Oppose Re-Opening of Closed Sugarcane Weighbridges
Cane farmers in the Nyando sugar belt have opposed the push to have sugarcane weighbridges, which had been closed by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), reopened. Read more »
Kenya: SRC Freezes Entire Public Sector Salary Review
The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) has frozen salary reviews in the entire public sector. Read more »
July 17
Kenya: JSS Intern Teachers Recruitment in Limbo Due to Budget Cuts - Macharia
The fate of employment for the 46,000 intern teachers under the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and 20,000 new teachers promised by the government now hangs in limbo over budgetary… Read more »
Kenya: Imminent Teachers' Strike As TSC Says Sh10bn Budget Cut to Affect Cba, Medical Scheme
Squabbles between the government and teachers is in the offing following budgetary cuts in the current financial year which will affect the implementation of the 2021-2025… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Ruling Declaring Mwaura's Appointment As KRA Board Chairman Unconstitutional
The High Court has suspended a ruling declaring Antony Mwaura's appointment as Kenya Railways Authority (KRA) board chairman unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Containers Handled At Mombasa Port to Grow By 200,000 in 2024
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) expects container handling at the Port of Mombasa to grow by 200,000 this year to 1.8 million. Read more »
Kenya: In Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Ai Is Solving Human-Wildlife Conflict
Historically, it has been said that human, cattle, and wild animal integration can never be a peaceful effort and has been regarded as an extremely risky endeavor. However, the… Read more »
July 16
Kenya: Kengen to Add 42.5mw of Green Energy At Seven Forks
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to install a 42.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant along the Seven Forks dams, where the company generates most of… Read more »
Kenya: SGR Trains Set for Premium Class Following Arrival of Coaches in Mombasa
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is gearing to launch Premium Class service on the Madaraka Express trains following the arrival of four luxury coaches at the port of Mombasa… Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Sustain Anti-Govt Demos in Kisii, Nakuru and Kajiado
Hundreds of protestors confronted police in major towns across the country on Tuesday, sustaining anti-government demonstrations despite major concessions by President William… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Considers Administration Order for Mediheal Group
The High Court is set to deliberate on an application seeking the appointment of an administrator over the property and affairs of Mediheal Group Limited. Read more »
Kenya: Agri-Business Ventures Can Boost Youth Employment
Recent protests led by Kenya's young generation have highlighted a critical issue: youth unemployment. Thousands of young people, particularly those in the Gen-Z age bracket,… Read more »