January 31, 2023
East Africa: Bliss Healthcare Appoints New Chief Operating Officer On Regional Expansion
Bliss Healthcare has appointed Denis Ogolla as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to spearhead regional expansion. Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Issues 14-Day Strike Notice Over Posting of Interns
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14 days strike notice following a delay in posting of clinical interns across the country. Read more »
Africa: Shelter Afrique Bets On a New Five-Year Strategic Plan to Improve Performance
Pan-African housing development financier - Shelter Afrique has unveiled a five-year strategic plan to restore the Institution's performance, competitiveness, and value creation… Read more »
Kenya: Enwealth Fanisi Program Hits New Milestone in Supporting Underprivileged Students
Enwealth Fanisi Program, the education scholarships initiative run by Enwealth Financial Services, has sponsored over 300 students joining high school since it was launched in… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: African Economies and Overlapping Crises - How to Respond to the Rising Global Headwinds?
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a profound setback after a quarter-century of economic and social progress. Insecurity and political instability are becoming pervasive across… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Kenya: Energy CS Appoints Isaac Kiva Ketraco New Boss
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davies Chirchir has appointed Isaac Kiva as the new acting managing director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Tasks ICT Ministry to Issue Kenyans With Digital IDs to Replace Huduma Namba
President William Ruto tasked the Ministry of ICT to revive the government's effort to give Kenyans digital identities. Read more »
January 28, 2023
Kenya: Code of Conduct for Digital Media Practitioners - a Tool to Promote Self-Regulation
The Media Self-Regulation Guidebook, published in 2008 by the organisation for security and corporation in Europe (OSCE) argues that media self-regulation is a joint endeavour by… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Issues Full Year Profit Warning
Kenya Airways on Saturday issued its full year profit warning ending December 2022, attributed to forex losses. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: CBK Retains Base Lending Rate At 8.75% On Easing of Inflation
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained its lending base rate at 8.75 percent on easing inflationary pressure that saw the cost of goods and services rise. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Additional Sh2bn to Fight Famine and Drought
The government has set aside Sh2 billion for immediate response to the raging drought and famine, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said even as he called for consolidation of… Read more »
Kenya: Cost of Power Per Unit to Go Up By Between 13 to 20pc in New Tariff Review
The cost of power for domestic consumers will go up by between 13 to 20 per cent in the new proposed tariffs, inclusive of levies and taxes, Kenya Power has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Government Reshuffles Top Tender Officials in New Shake Up
The Kenyan Government has reshuffled its top supply chain officers as it seeks to clean tendering processes that are renowned for corruption and favoritism. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Approves Tala to Offer Digital Credit Services
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved digital credit provider (DCP) Tala to provide credit services in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers in Tana River Urged to Utilize Fruit Processing Factory
Farmers in Tana River County have been urged to utilize the multi-million Galole Integrated Fruit Processing Factory set up by the Coast Development Authority (CDA). Read more »
Kenya: Mark Ocitti Appointed KBL Managing Director
East African Breweries Limited(EABL) has announced the appointment of Mark Ocitti as the Managing Director of its subsidiary, Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) effective March 1. Read more »
Kenya: New Police Unit to Protect Critical Water Infrastructure Due to Vandalism, Corruption
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki will on Monday unveil a new police unit to provide security to the critical water infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CBK, Treasury Approve Equity Bank Acquisition of Spire Bank
Equity Bank Kenya is set to commence the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Spire Bank Limited following approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya and the National… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Kenya: How Entrepreneur Entrenched Cycling in Juja Through Bike Hiring
If you have traveled to various parts of the country either in urban or rural areas, you have most likely spotted a black mamba bicycle, which is the typical mode of transport for… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Calls Out Kenya Power for Disconnecting Power in City Estates Over Non-Payment
President William Ruto has called out the Kenya Power Company over numerous reports that some city estates have been disconnected from power over non-payment. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Shauri Moyo to Launch Construction of Affordable Housing Units
President William Ruto was in Nairobi's Shauri Moyo on Friday to launch the construction of 3,0000 affordable housing units. Read more »
Kenya: High Inflation, Taxes Depress EABL's Sales in Kenya
The rising cost of living coupled with a steep taxation environment in Kenya saw East African Breweries Limited (EABL) record a drop in sales in its largest market, as struggling… Read more »
Kenya: German Shoe Company Steps Up Kenya Expansion
German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel is expanding its base into Kenya as it eyes a piece of the country's booming shoes industry. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Kenya: Lake Region Counties to Benefit Ftom Blue Economy After MV Uhuru II Completion
The lake region counties are set to fully benefit from Blue Economy with the completion of the MV Uhuru II which will be launched by President William Ruto in May this year. Read more »
Kenya: Revamped Cruise Terminal Boosts Tourist Arrivals At the Coast
The Kenyan coast is benefiting from the newly revamped cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa receiving 3,000 visitors in the last two months. Read more »