June 08, 2023
Kenya: Withdraw the Finance Bill and Apologize - Odinga to President Ruto
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has implored his erstwhile rival President William Ruto to withdraw the contentious Finance Bill 2023 immediately. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Urges Azimio Affiliated MPs to Vote Against the Finance Bill
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has urged Members of Parliament affiliated to the coalition to vote against the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Government Welcomes More Local Vehicle Assemblers to Boost Economy
Kenya is committed to hosting more automotive players to increase local production of vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Security Agencies to Buy Locally Assembled Vehicles
President William Ruto has asked security agencies to purchase locally assembled vehicles to encourage and sustain the operations of local motor vehicle manufacturers. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Kenya: Isuzu Opens Sh500 Million Vehicles Paint Plant in Nairobi
Isuzu East Africa today opened a Sh500 million paint plant in Nairobi that will see the local vehicle assembler increase production capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Claims Kenya Has Overpaid Its Debt By Sh1 Trillion
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah now claims that Kenya had paid off all its debts and that the government had even made an additional payment of Sh1 trillion. Read more »
Africa: What Can Africa Learn From Nigeria's Swift Adoption of Cashless Payment Systems?
All around the world, governments are trying to encourage cashless payments. Their reasons for doing so are multiple, including expanded financial inclusion and transparency,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Challenges Manufacturers to Look Beyond Kenya for Investments
President William Ruto has urged manufacturers to look beyond Kenya and the East African region in the setting up of their investments. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Keen on Hosting More Automotive Players
Kenya is committed to hosting more automotive players to increase local production of vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: We Must Make Bold Decisions, Ruto Says in Defending Finance Bill
President William Ruto says bold decisions must be made for Kenya to move forward as he defended his proposed taxes as contained in the controversial Finance Bill for debate in… Read more »
Kenya: KenGen Pays National Treasury Sh1.4 Billion in Dividends
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has paid the National Treasury Sh1.4 billion in dividends for the financial year ending June 2021. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Revenue Authority Starts Induction in Mombasa
The Board of the newly gazetted Nairobi Revenue Authority (NRA) started their five-day induction in Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Tala Appoints Agnes Muthoni Kenya's Head of Growth and Strategy
Digital lender Tala has announced the appointment of Agnes Muthoni as the new Head of Growth and Strategy. Read more »
Kenya: We Must Make Bold Decisions, Ruto Says in Defending Finance Bill
President William Ruto says bold decisions must be made for Kenya to move forward as he defended his proposed taxes as contained in the controversial Finance Bill for debate in… Read more »
Kenya: Those Opposed to the Housing Levy Are Selfish - Ruto
President William Ruto did not waste the opportunity to pitch for the 3 percent Housing Fund levy at National Prayer Breakfast, saying those opposed to it are selfish. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: Passaris Defends DP Gachagua After Finance Bill Fireworks
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has defended Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over comments he made about the Finance Bill 2023, saying that his comments were taken… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Seeks Public Views on Night Clubs Operations, Construction of Rehabilitation Centers
The Nairobi County government has invited public participation on the construction of rehabilitation centers for alcohol and drug abuse victims as well as looking into the… Read more »
Kenya: Absa to Invest Sh2 Billion in Solar Energy Projects
Absa Bank Kenya Plc will finance solar projects to a tune of Sh2 billion, with an aim to increase off-grid solar energy adoption across Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Seeks to Develop Revenue Enhancement Strategies
The Nairobi County Finance and Economic Planning Sector held a week long workshop with County staff heading major revenue streams to develop revenue enhancement strategies, work… Read more »
Kenya: Kiraitu Urges President Ruto to Invest in Oil Production to Resolve Debt Crisis
National Oil Corporation of Kenya Chairman Kiraitu Murungi has called on President William Ruto to invest in oil production, saying it is the answer to the current debt crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Inspiring Generosity - Philanthropist Funds Sh10.3 Million Dream Trip for California Youths to Explore Kenya
US-based Kenyan philanthropist Mwangi Mukami plans to fund a cohort of 15 Black and Brown American citizens and residents to travel Kenya beginning June 17 through June 27 for a… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki to Commission Construction of Roads Into Vast Chakama Ranch
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure is set to commission the construction of several security roads with the vast 50,000-acre Chakama Ranch to facilitate access into the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Activists Protesting Against Finance Bill 2023
Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse a group of activists at the Jevanjee Gardens protesting against the proposed Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Kenya: Kisumu Gets Plastic Waste Mobile App as World Celebrate Environment Day
A mobile App (M-Taka), has been developed in Kisumu to help the local residents to manage their plastic waste, which has been blamed for polluting Lake Victoria. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Housing Bill, Says It's Good for Citizens
President William Ruto has defended the contentious housing levy while saying it is a sure bet to bridge the country's housing deficit. Read more »