April 17, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to and From Sudan Amid Conflicts
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to and from the capital city of Sudan, Khartoum, amid fighting among the armed forces. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: Employers to Pay 9.5pc Penalties for Late Disbursement of NHIF Deductions
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has warned employers who submit their employees' monthly deductions late that they will be liable for a 9.5 percent penalties. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Unveils Sh60mn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with Somo Africa has unveiled a Sh60 million 'Access to Finance Programme' that will support disadvantaged women by giving them access to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Reports 'Minor Injuries' From Head-On Collision Involving Commuter Trains
Four train passengers sustained what the Kenya Railways (KR) described as "minor injuries" following a crash on Nairobi's eastern section of the Meter Gauge Railway on Friday. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Third in Africa in Wind, Solar Power Generation
Kenya is the third country on the African continent with the highest generation of electricity from solar and wind. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Cautions U.S. Dollar Hoarders
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned financial speculators hoarding dollars to release them or prepare for losses. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Receives First Consignment of Fuel
Kenya received its first consignment of fuel consisting of petrol, diesel, and jet A-1 fuel used in the aviation industry from the Middle East on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: African Airlines Record Increased Traffic in March
African airlines are on a steady recovery recording increased traffic and capacity in March, new data shows. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Warns Residents Against Invading Private Land
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has cautioned Naivasha residents against invading private land, adding that those doing so will face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja to Initiate Out of Court Settlement in Sh14bn Tax Evasion Case
Keroche Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Tabitha Karanja has been charged afresh in a Sh14 billion tax evasion case after the prosecution amended the charge sheet. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Resident Wants Entire County Public Service Board Sacked
A resident has petitioned Kisii County assembly labor committee to sack the entire public board over ghost workers. Read more »
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum Kicks Off in Nairobi
The 10th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF23) kicked off in Nairobi today, setting the ball rolling for the three-day conference bringing together 600 delegates from across… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority Commences Search for New Commissioner General
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the search for a new Commissioner-General following the exit of Githii Mburu in February. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has an Open Policy to All Investors, Cabinet Secretary Kuria Says
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has emphasized that the government will adopt an open policy while dealing with investors explaining that they will not measure… Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Urges the Govt to Harmonize Intercounty Taxes
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has urged the national and county governments to harmonise intercounty taxes to avoid overcharging traders when… Read more »
Kenya: NGO Asks State to Rethink Plans to Lease Zambian Farms for Maize Production
A non-governmental organization is appealing to the State to go slow on its plans to lease land in Zambia for purposes of growing maize. Read more »
Kenya: Medics in 40 Counties Issues Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Delayed Salaries
Medical union and associations have issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed payment of medics' salaries in close to 40 counties. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Insists Govt Won't Borrow Money to Pay Wages, Situation Under Control
President William Ruto says the government will not borrow money to pay public servants wages even as he insisted that the situation is under control. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Dare Retrench Public Servants, Azimio Tell President Ruto
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has vehemently opposed the move by the government to retrench public servants as a mechanism to reduce the huge wage bill. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: ODPC Issues Penalty Notices Against Whitepath, Regus Kenya
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued two penalty notices against Whitepath company limited and Regus Kenya for contravening data protection laws. Read more »
Kenya: South African Retailer Builders to Exit Kenya Next Month
South African (SA) retailer Builders Kenya is set to exit Kenya amid a mass exodus of the Southern African country company. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Senator Cherargei Proposes Life Imprisonment for Rustlers to End Vice
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed tough regulations that if passed into law will see livestock rustlers imprisoned for life. Read more »