April 19, 2023
Kenya: CS Linturi Summons 20 Millers Over Unga Prices
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Mithika Linturi has summoned over 20 local maize millers on Friday to find out why they are yet to lower the prices of their… Read more »
Kenya: Innovation Body Unveils Digital Marketplace for Innovators
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has launched a new online marketplace whose purpose is to spur innovation. Read more »
Kenya: Export Agency Meets EU to Discuss Market Opportunities
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) met with the European Union (EU) Trade Counsellors in Nairobi today as it sought market opportunities for Kenyan products… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: At Least 5 Students Killed in Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
At least five students from Mbihi Secondary have died following a road accident around Delamere Shop along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi to Start Avocado Harvests, Exports Mid-Next Month for Quality Purposes
Agricultural firm Kakuzi will start harvesting and exporting hass avocados to China and Europe beginning mid-next month for quality purposes. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall, Buenos Aires to Commence City to City Relations in Agribusiness, Youth
Nairobi City and Buenos Aires will soon commence city to city relations and mutual partnerships in various sectors, including agribusiness ventures for the youth of Nairobi, health… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Payment, Commerce Startups to Compete At Visa's Competition
Kenyan payment and commerce startups can now apply for funding after the launch of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) by Visa, a global digital payment platform. Read more »
Kenya: MPs' PAC Wants Forensic Audit On Fertilizer Subsidy Program Within 30 Days
The Public Accounts Committee are pushing for a forensic audit on the Sh15 billion fertilizer subsidy program by the government across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, ICT Authority Sign Pact for Last Mile Fiber Connectivity to 19 Counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) on Monday signed an agreement on the deployment of last mile fibre optic cable connectivity across 19… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Safe for Investments, Nyong'o Confirms
Kisumu Governor, Anyang' Nyong'o, has dismissed claims made by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that Kisumu County is a hostile investment environment. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Africa: Access to Digital Technology Remains a Huge Challenge in Africa - Report
Access to digital technology in Africa remains a huge challenge, especially for persons with disabilities and underserved communities, a new report highlighting the state of… Read more »
Kenya: Taifa 1 Affirms Strategic Role of Space in Kenya's Development
Kenya has successfully launched its first space mission. The goal of the mission is to use a small satellite developed by Kenyan engineers to gather vital data that will help the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Launches First Satellite Observation After Three Failed Attempts
Kenya's launched its first earth observation satellite, Taifa 1, on Saturday, after three failed attempts. Read more »
Kenya: Maritime Body to Issue Guidelines on Cage Fishing in Lake Victoria
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has commenced the process of developing a fact sheet that will, among other things, assist in demarcating specific areas… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Tea Farms in Mt Kenya Lost 100 Million Kilos of Produce Due to Climate Change - KTDA Chair
Tea factories in Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Meru, and Embu counties lost 100 million kilogrammes of tea in the first quarter of the year as a result of climate change which… Read more »
Kenya: Air France Fetes Kenya's Top Travel Agents
French national carrier Air France has honored five top travel agents in the country as it marks five years of operations. Read more »
Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Resumes Operations After Seven-Hour Closure
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced the resumption of normal operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after seven-hour closure on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Urges Travelers to Exercise Patience Over JKIA Runway Closure
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged travelers to exercise patience as the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is working to remove a cargo… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto, Odinga Headed to Rocky Path as Opposition Rolls Out Public Baraza's
The political standoff between Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto has taken a new turn days after they agreed on a truce following street protests by the… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: MP Against Privatization of Mills Without Farmers Consent
Muhoroni MP Onyango Koyoo has opposed to the privatization of state owned mills in his constituency without public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Unga Must Cost Sh100 Not Sh150
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to lower the price of Unga to Sh100 and not the planned Sh150 for its effect to be felt. Read more »
Kenya: No! We're Not Privatising City Mortuary, Governor Sakaja Says
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has allayed fears that his administration is in the process of privatizing City Mortuary in the ongoing modernization initiative. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: KQ3 Flight From New York Diverted to Entebbe Amid Runway Closure at JKIA
A Kenya Airways flight from New York has been diverted to Uganda's Entebbe International Airport following a runway closure at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
Kenya: JKIA Suspends Flights After Cargo Plane Develops Technical Issues During Takeoff
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has temporarily suspended all incoming and outgoing flights after a cargo plane experienced technical issues during an attempted… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Deputy Governor Muchiri Urges Alcohol Control Board Not to Harass Bar Owners
Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri has urged the newly inaugurated Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board and Sub County Liquor Licensing Committee… Read more »