February 06, 2023
Kenya: Trademark to Open Sh38mn Modern Market in Busia
Trademark East Africa (TMEA) Sh38 million modern market in Busia will be opened in two-weeks, offering a boost to local traders. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Pick Up Bills As Swiss Supplier of Tax Stamps Makes Billions
Kenyans are paying more for excisable products as a Swiss manufacturer of tax stamps make billions of shillings. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Loan Borrowers Have Defaulted in Repayment, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto now says 800,000 Hustler Fund loan borrowers have defaulted in their payments. Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Hits 11-Month High in January
Kenya's private sector recorded a further expansion in activity in January as high demand for goods and services continued to boost output and employment numbers, the latest PMI… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders South African Retailer Massmart to Stop Victimizing Union Workers
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has warned South-African retailer MassMart against victimizing employees opting to join unions. Read more »
Kenya: Market Capitalization At the NSE Drops to Sh1.96trillion
The Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) lost Sh610 billion in investor wealth in the quarter ended December 2022 as investors sought safer investments following a bearish run at the… Read more »
Kenya: Proposed Power Tariff Hikes Not Final - Energy Authority
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has assured the public that the proposed increment in power tariffs by Kenya Power is not a finality. Read more »
Kenya: Retired Civil Servants to Enjoy Post-Retirement Medical Insurance Scheme
The Principal Secretary State Department of Public Service Amos Gathecha has said that the government is in the process of actualizing a post-retirement medical insurance scheme… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in Mandera After '10 Years'
Plans for the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera are nearing conclusion, with the renovation of the Customs Border Control Point set to begin soon. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Avail 53 Hawker Lanes in CBD, Traders to Operate From 5pm - 10pm
City Hall is now at advanced stages towards availing 53 hawker lanes in Nairobi's Central Business District, as part of measures to regulate the trade in the city. Read more »
Kenya: Collaboration Key to Improve State of Roads in Busia
The County Government of Busia will join hands with the National government to improve the state of roads within the county. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Kenya: NSE Amends Trading Rules to Support Block Trades
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has amended its trading rules to allow for block trades as it seeks to drive more liquidity in the market. Read more »
Kenya: Npsc Proposes Sh30,000 Maternity Dress Allowance for Female Police Officers
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has proposed that female officers be given a Sh30,000 maternity dress allowance for every pregnancy under the current uniform… Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Telecom, Nokia to Deploy Fast Internet Speed in Kenya
Internet service provide Liquid Telcom will work with Nokia to offer Kenyans fast internet connectivity, boosting innovation. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Kenya: Technology Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
Since the pandemic struck in 2020, our reliance on technology has increased dramatically. With all the optimism that comes with the start of a new year, 2023 is expected to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Prisons Service Wants Salaries Increased By 150%
The Kenya Prisons Service wants the basic salary of their members increased by 150 percent in their recommendations to the ex-Chief Justice David Maraga-led National taskforce on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Okays Supplementary Budget to Cut Billions From Govt Spending
President William Ruto's Cabinet has approved a Supplementary Budget aimed at cutting government spending by Sh300 billion shillings as a measure of containing the fiscal deficit. Read more »
Kenya: Governors, Treasury, CRA to Hold Meeting Over Equitable Revenue Share to Counties
The Council of Governors (CoG) is on Wednesday set to meet with the National Treasury and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) over equitable revenue share to counties. Read more »
Kenya: Retail Investors At the NSE Hit 300,000 On Digitalization
The number of retail investors participating in Unit Trusts has risen significantly over the past decade driven mainly by the use of technology that has seen market players attract… Read more »
Kenya: UK to Put Up a Sh2.3bn Irish, Sweet Potato Factory in Elgeyo Marakwet
The UK government will construct a Sh2.3 billion irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Goes Cashless Starting Today
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt Unveils Plans to Accede the Establishment of a Green Growth Institute
The Government of Kenya has unveiled plans to accede to the establishment of a Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that will support green investments in the country. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Decries Few Women Rising to Power Despite Heavy Credentials
The Law Society of Kenya has decried the low number of women rising to powerful posts despite their credentials. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Start Issuing Digital Death, Birth Certificates From March 1
The government has announced that it will start issuing digital death and birth certificates from March 1. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Cargo Signs Codeshare Agreement With Astral Aviation
Kenya Airways cargo (KQ Cargo) has signed a codeshare agreement with Astral Aviation to boost trade between Africa and the Middle East. Read more »