May 30, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Withdraws From Bi-Partisan Talks Until Finance Bill is Revoked
Azimio - One Kenya Coalition Parliamentary Group says it will not take part in the bipartisan talks until the contentious Finance Bill is withdrawn. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India Stage Joint Naval Drill to Foster Interoperability
Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) Jasiri and Indian Navy Ship (INS) Trishul has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) outside the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: KURA Invites Bids for Establishment of Nairobi Intelligent Transport System
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has invited bids for the establishment of the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and junction improvement project, Phase 1. Read more »
Kenya: Nearly 5 in 10 Millennials Pay Sh11-50 for Content Per Day
About five in 10 (46 percent) of millennials pay between Sh11 and Sh50, excluding platform fees, to access online content every day. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Seeks Views on Proposed Haile-Selassie Exit Expansion
The Nairobi Expressway is seeking public views on the construction of the new Haile-Selassie Exit consisting of five lanes. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Kenya: Small Scale Tea Growers Forced to Adapt to New Ways of Mitigating Climate Crisis
When taking a sip of tea, remember this is a beverage grounded in the rift valley, Central western and South Nyanza parts of Kenya which is consumed locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Media Owners Association Opposed to 15% Excise Duty on Alcohol, Gambling Ads
The Media Owners Association (MOA) is opposed to the introduction of 15 percent excise duty on advertisements related to alcoholic beverages, betting, gaming and lotteries. Read more »
Kenya: UNICEF Launches First Period Tracker App Specifically Designed for Girls
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched 'Oky Kenya', an adapted version of the world's first period tracker offline app, specifically designed… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Russia to Boost Trade Relations
Kenya will deepen its relations with Russia to increase trade volumes. Read more »
Kenya: Enhanced Infrastructural Connectivity Will Boost Intra-African Trade, President Ruto
President William Ruto said the continent must establish a sustainable funding to accelerate the overhaul of its infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CS Njeru in the U.S. for World Bank Housing Conference, to Woo Diaspora on Housing Investment
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru is in the US to attend the World Bank-organized Global Affordable Housing Conference and to… Read more »
Kenya: Millennials Keen on Financial News - Media Survey
More than half of millennials consuming news are keen on reporting covering wealth creation and how to become financially independent. Read more »
Kenya: Communication Workers Union Pleads With Govt to Help 180 Foreign Workers Stranded in the Country
The government has been called upon to come to the aid of over 180 foreign workers in the communication sector in the country following a court battle over their pay. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Says Over Reliance on Dollar Affecting Trade
President William Ruto has urged African countries to adopt local currencies as modes of payment to boost trade. Read more »
Africa: Enhanced Infrastructural Connectivity Will Boost Intra-African Trade - President Ruto
Africa must fix its infrastructure to stimulate trade in the region, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Africa: Four Countries Aim to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail
Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Kenya: Omtatah Faces Ruto on Mandatory Housing Fund, Threatens Court Action
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has threatened to move to court over the proposed mandatory contribution to Housing Fund in the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Why the Finance Bill Might Spell Death Knell for Kenya's Fledgling Middle Class
Kenya's middle class is the center that holds the country together. If it falls apart, the country too inevitably falls apart. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Boys' Dormitory at Nyando's Kochogo Mixed School
A fire incident at Kochogo Mixed Secondary School in Nyando razed down the dormitory housing boys Saturday night, authorities said on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza's Chamber of Commerce Endorses Businessman for Top Job
Businessman Ken Onditi has been endorsed for the position of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Nyanza Regional Director. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri's 'Village of Darkness' Sees Light
Residents of Ndugo village in Nyeri's Mukurweini sub-county have a reason to smile after the area hitherto described as "the village of darkness" was hooked to the national grid on… Read more »
May 27, 2023
Kenya: Free Wi-Fi Will Boost E-Commerce, Spur Jobs Creation, President Ruto
The Government is committed to delivering 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flies First Clean Long-Haul Flight Between Nairobi and Amsterdam
Kenya Airways (KQ) became the first African airline to fly a sustainable, friendly commercial long-haul flight from Nairobi to Europe yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Meets Retired Police Officers Keen On Medical Cover
Retired police officers are mulling establishing a medical cover to ease challenges many officers face after retirement. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: Govt Dismisses Reuters Report on Chinese Hackers, Terms It Sponsored Propaganda
The Kenyan government has dismissed a news report by Reuters that Chinese hackers had attacked State House and other government ministries and departments. Read more »