May 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% in 2022
Kenya's GDP growth slowed down to 4.8 per cent in 2022 compared to a revised growth of 7.6 per cent in 2021, as the economy suffered from the effects of drought, the KNBS Economic… Read more »
Kenya: Mogo to Pump Sh7 Billion Into Productive Lending in Kenya
Financial services firm Mogo will extend Sh7 billion worth of credit to small businesses and individuals running projects with the potential to generate income and increase… Read more »
Kenya: We Have Faced Huge Losses Due to Azimio Protests, Malonza Tells Senators
Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninanah Malonza has alluded that the country has suffered losses running into billions in the sector due to the ongoing Azimio La… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Appoints Joseph Siror New Managin Director, CEO
Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) has appointed Joseph Siror as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
Kenya: 46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests
46 suspects were arrested Tuesday in connection with robberies, arson and malicious damage of property after day-long Azimio-led anti government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Canada Work on Jobs Deal
Kenya and Canada are working on a labour migration framework that will enable more Kenyans to get skilled jobs in the North American country. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Urged to Promote Gender Equality and Women Workers' Welfare
Manufacturers have been urged to promote gender equality and women workers' welfare in an increasingly competitive world. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Receives Sh400 Billion to Fund Bottom Up Agenda
Kenya receives Ksh400 Billion from AfriExim Bank Kenya and the African Export-Import Bank (AfriExim) after signing a three-year financing programme anchored on the Bottom Up… Read more »
Kenya: Mozilla Africa Mradi to Invest Over 300,000 Dollars Into Kenyan Tech Start-Ups
Mozilla Africa Mradi in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) have entered into a partnership to support tech-startups in Nairobi County. Read more »
Kenya: Medical Language Translation App Wins University Students' Coding Competition
An innovation by four university students that translates the local dialect into English or Kiswahili to make it easier for doctors to diagnose patients' symptoms remotely has… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline to Build a Sh17.7 Billion LPG Storage Plant in Mombasa
The Kenya Pipeline Company is set to build a Sh17.7 billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility at Changamwe in Mombasa County. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Leaders Teargassed While Delivering Petition at Harambee House
Several Azimio Members of Parliament were today teargassed outside Harambee House while trying to hand a petition to the Office of the President. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Protestors Block Roads Around Kisumu Paralyzing Transport
Azimio leader Raila Odinga supporters in Kisumu defied his orders that demonstrations be concentrated in the capital city of Nairobi. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Kenya: There Will Be No Property Destroyed This Time - Odinga on April 2 Demos
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has promised to ensure an orderly protest into the capital on Tuesday saying demonstrators will keep off business premises. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Commits to Ratify Outstanding ILO Conventions to Safeguard Workers' Welfare
President William Ruto has committed to the ratification of two outstanding International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions in a bid to safeguard the welfare of the workers. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Terms Azimio Protests as Undemocratic, Says No Room for Odinga in Govt
President William Ruto has termed the anti-government protests led by Opposition Chief Raila Odinga as undemocratic. Read more »
Kenya: Gabow Declares Azimio Demos Unlawful, Cites Propensity for Violence
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration) Noor Gabow has declared planned Azimio protests unlawful citing the tendency for opposition marches to turn violent. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Hustler Fund to Lend Sh10,000 to Sh200,000 Beginning June 1 - Ruto
President William Ruto has announced plans to increase the Hustler Fund credit facility to a maximum of Sh200,000 beginning June. Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Calls for a Speedy Resolution of the Political Stalemate in the Country
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has called for the speedy resolution of the political stalemate in the country to protect business. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Kenya: Ruto At Uhuru Gardens to Lead Labour Day Celebrations Convened By Atwoli
President William Ruto is leading the country's Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens breaking from a tradition set by his predesessor who preffered sending his Labour Cabinet… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Africa: Africa to Become Fastest Growing Region, Outpacing Asia
Africa is now projected to become the fastest growing region globally, outpacing Asia, according to a new report by Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Odinga Demos Unjustified, Cites Drop in Maize Flour Prices
President William Ruto has dismissed threats by Azimio Coalition to revive demonstrations saying the Raila Odinga-led coalition cannot justify the call for protests. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Keen on Removing Trade Barriers Hindering Local Investments
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pledged to provide a safe and conducive environment for both local and foreign investors in the city. Read more »
April 30, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua Gives Kajiado Chiefs 14 Days to Close Dens Dispensing Illicit Liquor
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) and the police in Kajiado County to clear illicit brew and drugs in two weeks… Read more »
Kenya: Bungei Declines Azimio Protest Petition, Declares Nairobi Out of Bounds
Nairobi County police boss Adamson Bungei has announced that no protests will be allowed in the capital city ahead of the planned anti-government demonstrations by Azimio… Read more »