July 05
Kenya: Toror Factory Tea Faces Rejection As Chebochok Elected New Director Amid Sex Scandal
More multinational companies will stop buying tea from Toror Factory after the appointment of John Chebochok as a new director. Read more »
Kenya: Nema Urged to Review Compliance Period in Biodegradable Waste Bags Transition
Private garbage collectors are now urging the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to review the compliance period set in the biodegradable bags transition process so… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Raphael Owino Named New Debt Management Boss At Treasury
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Raphael Owino as the new Director General of Public Debt Management at Treasury. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
July 03
Kenya: 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated, Kenya Power
A total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' by Kenya Power. Read more »
Kenya: JSC Freezes Planned Hiring of Coa Judges Over Budget Cuts
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended all recruitment including the planned listing of additional Court of Appeal judges over government-wide budget cuts. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Eyes U.S. After Tapping Into EU Market Under EPA
Kenyan exports will now access duty-free, quota-free markets in 27 European Union nations following the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA). Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Slows By 0.5pc to 5pc in Q1 of 2024
The Kenyan economy slowed by 0.5 percent to 5 percent in quarter one of this year, weighed down by decelerating growth in the construction as well as transportation and storage… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked Sixth Crypto-Friendly Country in Africa
Kenya has been ranked the sixth-most crypto-friendly country in Africa, with 5.1 percent of the population holding crypto. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Settles Alleged Credit Billing, Repayment Cycles Violations With CAK
KCB Bank has entered into a settlement agreement with the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) after alleged unfair conduct regarding its credit billing and repayment cycles. Read more »
July 02
Kenya: KTDA Refutes Claims of Holding 200 Million Kilos of Expired Unsold Tea
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has denied claims that it is holding 200 million kilograms of expired unsold tea. In a statement, KTDA asserted that the reports, which… Read more »
Kenya: Carepay Taps M-Tiba Boss As New CEO
Health payments provider CarePay International has picked Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director to spearhead global expansion. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Fully Acquires AIG Kenya Insurance Company
NCBA Group has finalized the full acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company, further expanding its grip on Kenya's insurance sector. Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Starts 4 Weekly Flights Between Zanzibar and Mombasa
Jambojet yesterday began its first of four weekly flights between Zanzibar and Mombasa with an eye on tourists flying into the Tanzanian island. Read more »
July 01
Kenya: Govt Urged to Engage International Mediator in Impasse With Gen Z Over Finance Bill
Religious leaders in Siaya want the government to engage an international mediator in solving the current impasse that saw young Kenyans take to the streets to protest the passage… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, EU Pact On Duty-Free Access for Exports Takes Effect
The Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA) has officially effected following ratification of the strategic partnership aimed at boosting boost… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Tea Factory Directors Sent Home, Replaced With New Ones
Most directors at tea factories in Nyeri County have been sent home, highlighting farmers frustrations in the running and management of these facilities. Read more »
June 30
Kenya: Kenya to Incur More Debt After Finance Bill 2024 Withdrawal - Ruto
President William Ruto expressed regret that the government will be forced to borrow an additional Sh1 trillion in the Financial Year 2024/2025 due to the withdrawal of the Finance… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget
President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law. Read more »