March 29, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Tells President Ruto to Face Him, Stop Talking About Kenya's Problems With International Community
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has asked President William Ruto to face him and stop sharing Kenya's political issues with the international community. Read more »
Kenya: Belgium to Support Kenya's Transformation Agenda
Belgium will support Kenya's development agenda through partnerships in trade and investment, health and renewable energy. Read more »
Kenya: Electricity Consumers Society of Kenya Seeks Order Quashing Increment in Power Tariffs
The Electricity Consumers Society of Kenya has filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking an order to quash the decision of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Odinga Protests About Elections, Not Cost of Living
President William Ruto has maintained that the weekly demonstrations called by Opposition leader Raila Odinga have nothing to do with the cost of living but the 2022 presidential… Read more »
Kenya: One-in-Five Kenyans Sleep Hungry - Tifa Poll
A survey released by the TIFA Research on Wednesday says one-in-five (17 percent) Kenyans have reported that they or another household member they know often sleep hungry. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Brings First Self-Checkout Service to Kenya
Retail chain Carrefour has unveiled a first-of-its-kind self-checkout service at its store in Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Economic Hardships Top List of Ruto's Challenges - Tifa Poll
The high cost of living has been cited by 37 percent of Kenyans as the major challenge in President Wiliam Ruto's regime, according to TIFA Research. Read more »
Kenya: Nyong'o Suspends All Public Demonstrations in Kisumu
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has suspended all public demonstrations in Kisumu County. Read more »
Kenya: KEPSA Says Kenya Losing Sh3 Billion Daily Due to Demonstrations
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) says that the the country is incurring losses to the tune of about Sh3 billion daily due to the demonstrations by the Azimio La Umoja One… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has Rich Human Capital for the World Market, President Ruto Says
Kenya has one of the world's finest human capital, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Germany to Support Kenyan Businesses in Accessing European Markets
Germany will support Kenya in its attempt to better penetrate the European Union market. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Kenya: Kibra Chaos - How Businessman Watched His Sh4 Million Investment Go Up in Flames
John Kebaso, a businessman in Nairobi's Kibra area, is reeling from the devastating loss of his livelihood in the aftermath of Monday's anti-government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Sacco Vows to Keep Off Nairobi Due to On-Going Demos
Nyena Sacco has vowed to keep off Nairobi this Thursday owing to the on-going protests organized by the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance. Read more »
Kenya: M-PESA Foundation Unveils Sh6 Million Women Empowerment Program
M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the Rose Women's Foundation to unveil a Sh6 million economic empowerment program that will see 150 women entrepreneurs equipped with the right… Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Calls for Dialogue Between Govt, Azimio
African Union Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday voiced "deep concern" after anti-government protests in Kenya turned violent, and appealed for calm. Read more »
Kenya: More Women in Kenya Are Employed Than Men - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Report
A recent report by the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) organization shows that 88pc of Kenyan women work in the informal sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Call for More Innovation in International Money Transfer Services
Consumers in Kenya are calling for innovation in international money transfer services to enable them to manage their personal finances. Read more »
Kenya: Betting Taxes Hit Sh5.8 Billion Since Integration With KRA System
The Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) has collected Sh5.8billion of excise and withholding tax on daily betting winnings since November 2022 when the taxman integrated its system into… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Kenya: Tension Remains High in Perceived Azimio Strongholds as Police Battle Protestors
Tension remains high in perceived Azimio strongholds in parts of Kenya's Capital Nairobi as pockets of protestors engage police in running battles. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade
Kenya and Germany will prioritize the elimination of non-tariff barriers to boost trade. Read more »
Kenya: One Person Shot Dead in Kisumu During Azimio Protests
At least one person has been shot dead during a violent clash between police and protesters. Read more »
Kenya: Google Removes Kenyan Loan Apps From the Play Store for Lacking CBK Licenses
Google has removed Kenya loan apps from the Play Store as it cracks down on unregistered lenders. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi CBD Largely Closed As Business Thrives in Downtown During Azimio Protests
Business activities in the Nairobi Central Business District were slow on Monday with many shops closed as most enterprises feared attacks or looting during Azimio protests called… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Legality of Azimio Demonstrations Tomorrow
The High Court will on Tuesday make ruling on whether the demonstrations by the Azimio La Umoja coalition party are legal. Read more »
Kenya: Transport CS Appoints New Kenya Railways Chair
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed Muhumed Abdi Mohamed as the new chairman of the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC). Read more »