April 03, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Kicks Off the Parliamentary Process to Address Odinga Demands With a Meeting At State House
President William Ruto has kicked off the process of addressing demands by Opposition chief Raila Odinga, with a meeting of the parliamentary leadership at State House. Read more »
Kenya: Pain for Borrowers as Banks Raise Cost of Getting Loans
Borrowers are set to pay more after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) increased its base lending rate. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Open for Business After Odinga's Call for Cessation of Protests
Businesses opened up in Kisumu on Monday following a reconciliatory tone by President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
Kenya: CEOs Expect Muted Growth in Q2 2023 - Survey
Majority of CEOs expect their companies to have muted growth in the second quarter of the year as the country's economic conditions remain largely unchanged, a new survey shows. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Cuts Wi-Fi Router Prices By Nearly Half
Safaricom customers are set to enjoy cheaper Wi-Fi routers after the telco cut prices by nearly half. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Kenya: Nyeri Archbishop Muheria Urges Odinga to Stop Demos During Easter, Ramadhan
Nyeri archbishop Antony Muheria has urged Azimio leader Raila Odinga to to stop the organised mass demonstrations in respect of the holy week for Christians who will celebrate… Read more »
Kenya: CS Owalo Calls for an End to Azimio-Led Demonstrations
ICT Cabinet secretary Eliud Owalo has pleaded with Nyanza residents to create an enabling environment for the National Government to deliver on its economic development agenda for… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: How China-Cote d'Ivoire Relations Have Provided Mutual Support
The meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and his Cote d'Ivoire counterpart Patrick Achi at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference in Hainan province in south China on… Read more »
Kenya: All Tax Refunds to Be Paid Within Six Months, President Ruto Declares
All verified tax refund claims will be payable within six months. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Kenya: Prepare for 'Mother of All Protests' on April 3 - Odinga
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has announced the 'mother of all demonstrations' on Monday next week after police blocked him from accessing Jacaranda grounds on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Govt Deal With Moderna to Build U.S.$500 Million mRNA Vaccine Facility
President William Ruto on Thursday announced the establishment of a Sh 67 billion ($500 million) mRNA vaccine facility in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Jamia Supermarket in Kisumu Looted in Azimio Demonstrations
Jamia Supermarket situated next to Kisumu Jua Kali area has suffered looting and destruction of property as kiosks also go up in flames. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Protestors Storm Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary
One dead in Kisumu as protestors stormed Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital mortuary. Read more »
Kenya: World Bank, IMF Loans to Buff Up Forex Reserves - CBK Governor
The Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) is banking on loans from the World Bank, IMF, and other commercial partners to buff up the country's forex reserves that have remained in breach of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Implement Tax Policy to Enhance Transparency for Investors
President William Ruto on Thursday announced that the government is in the process of implementing a new Tax guideline Policy that will highlight everything that local and… Read more »
Kenya: Police On the Spot As Journalists Attacked, Equipment Vandalized During Azimio Protests
Several journalists were injured in Nairobi and Kisumu on Thursday while covering anti-government protests called by the Opposition. Read more »
Kenya: No President or His Deputy Has Power to Ban Protests - Otiende Amollo
Rarienda Member of Parliament, Otiende Amollo now says no one incluiding President William Ruto, can ban the ongoing Azimio La Umoja Coalition protests. Read more »
Kenya: Counties to Face More Financial Crisis as Treasury Decries Revenue Shortfall
Cash crisis in the devolved units will continue to persist after the National Treasury admitted that it is facing a financial crisis even as the budget year edges towards a close. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga, Karua in Embakasi for Third Azimio Demonstration
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga is currently addressing his supporters in Imara Daima, Embakasi West during the coalition's protest. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Protestors in Siaya Set Ablaze Ruling Party Offices
Azimio protestors in Siaya have set ablaze United Democratic Alliance party offices following a similar incident in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 14 People Killed Following Road Accident Along Naivasha-Nakuru Road
At least 14 people were killed following a road accident involving a Pwani University bus and three other vehicles on the Naivasha-Nakuru road. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Says Demos in Kisumu on Despite Nyong'o Ban
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has castigated the Kisumu County Administration for calling off protests in the county and instead asking supporters to converge in… Read more »
Kenya: Tatu City Completes Sh1 Billion Infrastructural Upgrade at Kijani Ridge
Tatu City has completed the Sh1 billion infrastructural development of power, water, and roads at the Kijani Ridge in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Residents Say They Will Defy Nyongo's Suspension of Azimio Demos
Kisumu residents plan to defy Governor Anyang Nyong'o's call to suspend Azimio demonstrations in the lakeside city on Thursday going forward. Read more »