March 27, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Seeks Trade Deals in Germany, Belgium Visit
President William Ruto has left the country for a two-day official visit to Germany before proceeding to Belgium -- the capital of the European Union. Read more »
Kenya: Former Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua Appointed to KCB Board of Directors
Former Head of Public Service has been appointed to the position of the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Board of Directors. Read more »
March 26, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Unveils Web Portal to Upload Images, Videos During Protests
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition has announced secure web platform for Kenyans to upload videos, audio and photos from the second leg of planned anti-government protests set… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Operations Over Looming Protests
Kenya Railways has suspended all its operations ahead of Monday's anti-government protests. Read more »
March 25, 2023
Kenya: Coffee Farmers in Mt Kenya Seek Direct Access to Buyers
Coffee farmers in the Mt Kenya region want the Kenya Kwanza government to open up marketing of the crop through the scrapping of the Nairobi coffee exchange and allowing farmers to… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Kenya: 974 People Killed in Road Accidents Since January
Kenya recorded 974 deaths from road accidents since January 2023, according to date from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Dismisses Call By Clergy for Dialogue Following Azimio Protests
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya has dismissed calls by a section of the clergy to call off the coalition's demonstrations and instead focus on dialogue. Read more »
Kenya: Hustler Fund Disbursement Grows to Sh24 Billion in Three Months
Kenyans have so far taken up Sh24 billion from the Hustler Fund since it was launched by President William Ruto late last year. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Tightens Foreign Exchange Rules for Banks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced a forex code for commercial banks that aims to improve transparency in the wholesale foreign currency market in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: MPs in Uproar Over Different Contracts Issued to Millers
A mega scandal is brewing in the Ministry of Agriculture over the maize subsidy program after it emerged that millers were awarded different contracts to supply subsidized flour. Read more »
March 22, 2023
East Africa: CEOs Optimistic About the Region's Economic Growth
CEOs in East Africa are optimistic about the region's economic growth in the next twelve months, with around 60 percent of them expecting an improvement. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Privatization Bill 2023
The Cabinet approved the Privatization Bill 2023 yesterday, which gives the Treasury the authority to sell off publicly held companies without Parliamentary approval. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Provide a Conducive Environment for Investment, President Ruto Says
The Government will provide a sound and predictable investor environment in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Dollar Demand Will Ease
President William Ruto expects dollar demand in the country to ease as the government plans to import fuel in Kenya shillings. Read more »
Kenya: M-Pesa, Safaricom Most Brands Loved By Women
M-Pesa and Safaricom are the two most popular brands among women in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Action Against 'Economic Terrorists' to Protect Kenya's Economy
President William Ruto has promises full accountability against "economic terrorists" out to destabilize the country's business environment. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto, PCS Mudavadi, DP Gachagua to Spend Millions on Cars
The offices of President William Ruto, Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua, and Musalia Mudavadi have been allocated Sh802.2 million for car purchases. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Kenya: Businesses Suffer in Nairobi as Azimio Supporters Storm the City
Nairobi businesses are counting losses as the town remains deserted due to Azimio's demos. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Closes Kisumu, Johannesburg Booking Offices on Protests
Kenya Airways (KQ) yesterday closed its booking offices in Kisumu and Johannesburg due to anticipated demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Protest High Cost of Living Weekly
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has declared weekly protests on Mondays as clashes erupted between police and supporters demonstrating over the country's cost-of-living crisis. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Kenya: How Odinga Won on Day One of Demonstrations
Despite futile attempts to access the Nairobi Central Business District and subsequently State House, Opposition Leader Raila Odinga still had his way in sending a message to… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Odinga to Call Off Demonstrations
Deputy President William Ruto has urged the Raila Odinga-led Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party to call off demonstration saying they are affecting the country's economy… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Convoy Teargassed in Nairobi in Day of Drama, Arrests
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas and water canon on a convoy of opposition leader Raila Odinga Monday as he led his supporters to the capital's city center. Read more »
Kenya: Why President William Ruto's Sh3 Trillion Tax Collection Target is Unrealistic
The Kenyan government targets raising Sh3 trillion for the financial year ending 2024, amid tough economic challenges caused by the Ukraine-Russia conflict as well as drought and… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Am on My Way,' Odinga Tells Azimio Supporters
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga is on his way to join his supporters for the coalition's demonstrations over the high cost of living and electoral reforms among other issues. Read more »