March 01, 2023
Kenya: We Are Dealing With Challenges Frustrating Small-Scale Traders, DP Gachagua Assures
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday met Nairobi traders and assured them of the government's readiness to get rid of unfriendly policies threatening their businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Kwale Governor Achani Urges Fishermen to Join Cooperatives
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has called on local fisher folks to join cooperative societies so as to improve their welfare since fisheries have high potential for economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Wealthy Shift Focus to Local Investments Amid Global Turmoil - Survey
Kenya's wealthy pivoted away from international investments last year, seeking safer investment havens in the country as the world faced economic turmoil, a new survey shows. Read more »
Kenya: Narok Launches Sh3 Billion Development Projects
Narok County Government has launched a Sh3 billion development kitty to benefit the 30 wards of the county. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Against Electricity Payments in Dollars, Euros
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has rejected a plan by the Kenya Power plan to charge some clients with dollars as well as euros. Read more »
Kenya: Fact-Checking Senator Cherargei Twitter Post on Reduced Commodity Prices
Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherargei claimed on his Twitter handle that prices of some commodities had dropped, coming on the back of high food prices in the country. Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Govt to Explain Tax Exemption on Sanitary Pads
Nominated Member of Parliament Umulkher Harun wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to state the tax exemption measures the government has imposed on sanitary pads. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Lifts Ban on Power Purchase Agreements
The Cabinet chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday granted approval for the lifting of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) moratorium. Read more »
Kenya: Industrialize Agriculture to Bolster Economic Growth, Government Urged
Manufacturers are calling on the government to revive and industrialize Kenya's agriculture sector. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Meet With Local Traders Over China Square Row
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is Wednesday set to meet with a group of local traders to discuss the China Square row. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Ditches Sh10 Trillion Debt Cap for GDP Percentage
The Cabinet has approved a legislative proposals seeking to replace the nominal debt ceiling of Sh10 trillion with a debt anchor set at 55 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Inflation Soars to 9.2% in February
Kenya's cost of living increased slightly in February as households continued to battle a high cost of food, fuel, and housing, latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Temporarily Suspends Tax Relief Payments
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has suspended all tax relief payments as it seeks to audit and enhance the processes related to the payment of tax refunds, exemptions, waivers,… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Kenya: Court Lifts Injunction Stopping Media Council of Kenya Recruitment Exercise
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has lifted the injunction on the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board selection committee pending a full hearing. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority to Rollout Software-Based Tax Management System
The Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) is set to roll out the software version of the Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) as it seeks to provide additional ways for businesses to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Considers Deferring Fuel Payments Due to Dollar Shortages
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has said that the government will ask for up to a year to pay for imported petroleum products amid dollar shortages in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Turkana, Marsabit Fishing Industry to Get Sh1.52 Billion Support From Netherlands
Turkana and Marsabit Counties will receive 10 million pounds (approx. Sh. 1.52billion) from the Embassy of Netherlands to exploit Lake Turkana which is shared by the two counties. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Completes a Year of Association With Cargo Flash
Kenya Airways Cargo celebrated the first anniversary of its successful implementation of Cargo Flash Infotech's next-generation 'nGen' Integrated Cargo Management System (ICMS). Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Reports Sh1.1 Billion Half Year Loss
Kenya Power has reported a major drop in earnings for the half year ended December 31 2022 posting a Sh1.1 billion loss compared to a Sh3.82 billion profit posted in the same… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Increase Slightly as Demand Improves
Tea prices increased slightly at last week's Mombasa auction ending a season of declining prices, as demand from traders improved. Read more »
Kenya: Microsoft, Ministry of Education in Partnership to Boost Tech in Schools
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has said that the Government will step up its partnership with Microsoft Company to align the education system with digital… Read more »
Kenya: Baringo Targets 2.5 Million Coffee Bushes to Boost Bean Production
Baringo governor Benjamin Cheboi has committed to spearheading a campaign that will ensure all coffee potential areas in the county benefit from high quality coffee seedlings. Read more »
Kenya: Kcb to Open 12 New Branches in Kenya, Tanzania
KCB Group will open 12 new branches in Kenya and Tanzania, increasing its presence in the region. Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Says Govt to Partner With Microsoft to Align Education System With Digital Technology
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said that the Government will step up its partnership with Microsoft Company to align the education system with digital technology. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Working On Plan to Reduce Cost of Animal, Chicken Feeds
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday said the government is working on a plan to reduce the cost of animal and chicken feeds in a bid to improve benefits for farmers. Read more »