May 25, 2023
Kenya: Digital Lenders Reject 20% Excise Duty Proposal on Loan Interests
Digital lenders have rejected a proposal requiring them to remit a 20 percent excise duty on loan interest. Read more »
Kenya: Maize Flour Prices to Rise on 10% Tax on Kraft Liner, Manufacturers Warn
Kenyans are set for more pain as the prices of maize flour are expected to rise when the government plans to introduce a 10 percent tax on kraft paper. Read more »
Kenya: Isuzu Officially Unveils D-Max After Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge
Local vehicle assembler Isuzu East Africa has officially launched the limited edition Dmax that is named after marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. Read more »
Kenya: Accurate Citizen Data Will Shape Govt Policy, President Ruto
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: Chinese Embassy Dismisses Reuters Report on Hacking Govt Ministries
The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has dismissed as "groundless, far-fetched and sheer nonsense" a report published by Reuters that Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government ministries… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pursues Upgraded Biometric Identification System for Enhanced Security Measures
Kenya is embarking on an ambitious plan to enhance its current Automated Fingerprint Identification System by upgrading it into an advanced Automated Biometric Identification… Read more »
Kenya: Basigo Unveils Electric Vehicles Charging Station at Buruburu
Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) startup BasiGo today unveiled a new charging station in BuruBuru, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: 5,000 Govt Services Digitized So Far, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has disclosed that 5,000 of the country's 7,000 government services have been digitized so far, as the country races toward digitizing all essential… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Pump Sh10 Billion in Network Expansion
Kenya Power will spend Sh10 billion on network expansion as the firm seeks to connect more homes with power. Read more »
Kenya: Accurate Citizen Data Will Shape Govt Policy, President Ruto Says
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: PS Bitok Calls for Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Sharing to Develop Credible Digital ID Databases in Africa
A continental gathering that showcases the latest innovations in digital registration technology kicked off in Nairobi today with Kenya committing to reintroduce smart cards by… Read more »
Kenya: Education CS Urges Kenyans to Harness Science, Tech and Innovation for Food Security
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education Ezekiel Machogu has urged Kenyans to harness science, technology and innovation (STI) for food security and public good for a… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Customers to Enjoy 1 Month Free Internet
Safaricom 5G users will enjoy free internet services for one month starting this month. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Kenya: SMEs Get Sh4.64 Billion in Govt Credit Guarantee Scheme
A total of 2,997 small businesses have received Sh4.64 billion under a state credit guarantee scheme (CGS). Read more »
Kenya: Research Reveals Most SME's Are Women, Youth-Owned
A majority of small businesses in Kenya are managed by women and youth, a new report has shown, shining a spotlight on their roles in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Total, Africa Oil Quit Kenya Oil Project
Total and Africa Oil have quit Project Oil Kenya in Turkana County. Read more »
Kenya: Bread Prices Rise Sh10 on Increased Input Costs
The price of a 400-gram loaf of bread has increased by Sh10 amid the rising cost of sugar and fuel. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Kenya: Govt is Serious About Public Service Fiscal Discipline, Mudavadi
The government has reiterated its commitment to entrench fiscal discipline in the public sector in a move to enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability and prudent management… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Society Group Faults Proposed Housing Fund
A civil society organization comprising 25 players has faulted the proposed Housing Fund that will see employed Kenyans taxed at three percent. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Launches Web System for Kenyans to Request Case Reviews
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has launched a digital platform for Kenyans to raise complaints and request case reviews online. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel's Church, School Allowed to Access Accounts as Court Declines to Extend Freeze Orders
Members of New Life church and Kilifi international school are now free to access their respective bank accounts after the High Court declined to extend the freeze order. Read more »
Kenya: Procurement Body Urges Fair Procurement Processes
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has asked procuring agencies to follow rules and regulations that guide the process of procurement. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says 3% Housing Levy is Nation's Collective Business
President William Ruto has defended the proposed 3 percent Housing levy for Kenyans saying it is a collective business of Kenyans. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Kenya: Communications Authority Warns Kenyans on Return of Mobile Phone Scammers
The communications Authority of Kenya (CA) now says it has received confirmed reports of the return of the infamous 'Wangiri' phone scam. Read more »
Kenya: Uber, Kenya Police to Enhance Road Safety
Ride-hailing company Uber has collaborated with the Kenya Traffic Police to enhance road safety in Nairobi. Read more »