March 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Resolve Land-Related Challenges in Lamu, Build 3,000 Affordable Housing Units
The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Kenya: Energy CS Urges Counties to Invest in the Electricity Sector to Boost National Grid Supply
Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has called on all the County Governments to set aside funds for investment in the electricity sector in order to help stabilize supply to… Read more »
Kenya: Agriculture CS Urges Farmers to Embrace New Technologies to Boost Production
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary, Mithika Linturi has called on farmers to embrace new innovations and technologies in agriculture… Read more »
Kenya: Kabogo Urges Ruto to End Kenya Power Monopoly
Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has urged President William Ruto to end the monopoly Kenya Power enjoys to open up the sector to healthy competition. Read more »
Kenya: Power Blackout Conspiracy Theory - It Was All About Arsenal vs Bournemouth EPL Clash
The Merriam-Webster online English dictionary defines conspiracy theory as one that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: How a Kenyan Built a Payroll, HR Solutions for Air France and KLM
Peter Muchemi's passion has always been to help firms ease their work through digital. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: Five Key Areas That Africa Must Work On to Become a Global Leader
Without a shadow of a doubt, Africa has a huge potential of becoming a world leader on various aspects, ranging from economy, to technology, and culture. There are a number of… Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Deteriorates in February As Inflation Bites
Kenyan businesses recorded a sharp decline in activity in February as cost of living pressures coupled with cash flow problems reduced customer spending, PMI survey data shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Investors Swoop Into Rented Residential and Retail Properties
Wealthy Kenyans ramped up their investments in rented residential and retail properties and reduced their positions in industrial property and development land as they sought… Read more »
Kenya: Heifer International Opens Applications for the 2023 Ayute Africa Challenge
Heifer International Kenya has opened applications for young entrepreneurs for the 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Moi University Enters Into Apple Farming to Diversify Income
Moi University has harvested its first apples as the university seeks to diversify its revenue sources. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: NSE Extends CEO Geoffrey Odundo's Term By One Year
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has extended the tenure of its CEO Geoffrey Odundo for a period of one year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Subsidize 6kg Gas Cylinder By Sh2,000
President William Ruto has announced that the Government will subsidise the cost of the 6kg gas cylinder by more than Sh2,000. Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Demands Status Update From DCI, DPP on Nandi Goldmine Blast That Killed 3
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has asked for a status update on an investigation into a deadly blast at a mine in Nandi that claimed three lives on January 23. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says There No Plans to Privatise Universities
President William Ruto has clarified that there are no plans to privatize public universities in the country anytime soon. Read more »
Kenya: China Urges Kenya to Protect Citizens' Interests
The Chinese Embassy in Kenya is now calling on the government to intervene and protect Chinese enterprises and Chinese citizens amid the unfolding controvesy around the China… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Fault CS Kuria Over China Square Tiff, Call for Structured Talks
Senators have urged the Ministry of Trade to have a structured engagement with investors so as to resolve the ongoing tiff between local and foreign investors that has led to the… Read more »
Kenya: Co-Op Bank Named Best in Customer Satisfaction
The Cooperative Bank has been ranked the best bank in customer satisfaction by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). Read more »
Kenya: Govt Triples Women Enterprise Fund to Sh13.5bn
President William Ruto has announced that the government has tripled the resources available under the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) from Sh4.5 billion to Sh13.5 billion as it seeks… Read more »
Kenya: Women to Access Cheaper Loans in New Govt Plan
Women will now access cheaper loans in a new Government plan aimed at advancing financial inclusion in the country. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Turn Away Kenya Power MD Muli for Failing to Give Extensive Report on Losses
Kenya Power Company Managing Director Geoffrey Muli was Thursday turned away from Parliament for failing to give a comprehensive report on why the company has been facing losses. Read more »
Kenya: Six Banks Take Up Safaricom's SIM Swap Anti-Fraud Solution
Safaricom has announced that it has signed up six banks to its SIM-Swap-Check Anti-fraud solution. Read more »
Kenya: Panic Grips Coffee Farmers in Mt Kenya Following Fears of Low Returns
Panic and fear has gripped coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region following the realization of poor prices at this year's coffee auction. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Founder Markus Villig On Why He Visited Kenya - Investment Opportunities in 2023
Bolt Founder and CEO Markus Villig, visited Nairobi last week to meet the local team as well as government officials. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Association of Manufacturers Urges Favorable Tax Policies to Encourage Industrial Investments
Manufacturers are appealing to the government to ensure certainty and predictability of the tax policies to encourage industrial investments Read more »