February 27, 2023
Kenya: Norfund Unveils Sh1.7bn Fund to Support Hela Apparel Grow Its East African Operations
Norfund, the Norwegian government's investment fund, has signed a USD14 million(Sh1.7 billion) financing agreement with Hela Apparel Holdings PLC to support the development of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Showcases Market Diversification Plan At Muranga's Avocado Expo
Local agribusiness company Kakuzi PLC showcased its marketing diversification plan at the Avocado Society of Kenya expo held at the Gen. Matenjagwo Stadium in Kandara Constituency,… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Kenya: Employers Want New NSSF Rates Delayed to Restructure Cash Flows
Employers are now asking for more time before the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates are implemented, to enable them restructure their cash flows. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Kenya: Raila's Continental Role Discontinued After Nepad Transition to AU Development Agency
The African Union Commission has discontinued Raila Odinga's continental role as the High Representative for Infrastructure Development following the coming into force of the… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Kenya: Hustler Fund Disbursement Hits U.S.$71 Million in Two Months
NAIROBI Kenya, Feb 22 - The Hustler Fund kitty has so far disbursed Sh19 billion, and the number of Kenyans who have opted for the fund stands at 18 million in the two months since… Read more »
February 21, 2023
East Africa: Ruto Urges EU to Conclude Economic Partnership Pacts With EAC to Expand Kenya's Export Base
President William Ruto has urged the European Union to conclude Economic Partnership Agreements with EAC, so as to enable Kenya expand its export base. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Kenya: Tourism Minister Says Budget Cut Will Cripple Efforts to Market Kenya
The Ministry of Tourism has decried impending budget cuts saying they risk crippling its efforts to market the country's tourism sector. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Security Beefed Up At Gusii Stadium As Boda Boda Operators Plan Parralel Meeting With Azimio
Tension is high in Kisii town as a group of Boda boda riders plan for a parallel meeting along the stadium road ahead of Raila Odinga's visit to the area. Read more »
Kenya: Narok Farmers Registered in Digital Farmers' Registration Exercise
About 98,600 farmers in Narok County have registered in the ongoing National Household Farmers Registration exercise that started early this year. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers to Export Avocados
A Murang'a farmer's union has commenced construction of an aggregation house which will enable them pack and export their avocado directly to international buyers. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Maintains Plan to Cut State Spending Amid Warnings
President William Ruto says he is focused on reorganizing the economy amidst the warnings that the government might fail to implement its manifesto due to a cash crisis. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power to Convert Its 2,000 Vehicles to Electric Over Four Years
Kenya Power has assured electric vehicle (EV) investors that it has enough energy capacity to meet demand from clean cars. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Timely Disbursement of Funds to Counties
President William Ruto has committed to the timely disbursement of funds to county governments. Read more »
Kenya: 1,431 Farmers Have Received Subsidized Fertilizers, Govt Says
The government says only 1,431 farmers out of the 4.3 million registered have received the subsidized fertilizers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Calls for Private Sector Support in Drive to Boost Rice Production
The private sector has been called upon to partner with the national government to support its goal of rice self-sufficiency in the country. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenyatta, Odinga and Musyoka Set for Huge Payout Under Supplementary Budget
Treasury has proposed to allocate over Sh816 million to finance office operations and personal expenses for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Imports Wheat From Russia Amid High Prices
Kenya has received a bulk import of wheat at the Port of Mombasa, coming at a time when the country is grappling with wheat shortages. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Kenya: Manufacturers Voice Concern Over Kenya Power Plan to Increase Electricity Prices
Manufacturers have voiced their concerns over planned electricity hike by Kenya Power, which they say will lead to higher cost of production. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi's Global Trade Centre Executive Residences Ready for Occupation
The Nairobi Global Trade Centre (GTC) executive residences are now ready for occupation. Read more »
Kenya: Ktda Releases Sh2.47bn Payment for January Green Leaf Deliveries
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has disbursed a Sh2.47 billion payment to farmers for January green leaf deliveries. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Startups Raise a Record Sh71.85bn in 2022
Kenyan startups raised a record Sh71.85 billion last year, boosted by recording funding in . Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto's Tax Agenda - Do You Know the Types Imposed in Kenya?
The ongoing debate on taxes in Kenya continues to evoke conflicting opinions, ostensibly following President William Ruto's recent stance that all Kenyans should contribute… Read more »
Kenya: 65 Kenyan Teenagers Benefit From Thinkyoung, Boeing Coding Program
Sixty-five teenagers have benefited from a coding program facilitated by Think Young Africa in partnership with Boeing in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Install E-Gates, Api Sytem At Entry Points - CS Kindiki
The government is set to install an Advanced Passenger Information (API) system as well as e-Gates at the country's entry points for easy profiling of passengers and… Read more »
Kenya: Kakamega Firm Turns Sugarcane Bagasse Into Fuel Pellets #AfricaClimateCrisis
A local company, Powerspot Pelletizers, has set up a plant that produces pellets from sugarcane bagasse in Kakamega. Read more »