January 26, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Sh1.7bn Grant for Youth, Women-Led Enterprises
Youth and women will soon access grants worth Sh1.7bn to finance poultry, horticulture and aquaculture businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Approves Sh1.32bn Dividend Payout to Shareholders
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a Sh1.32 billion dividend payout to its shareholders for the year ending June 30, 2022. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Seeks to Double Electricity Tariffs in Changes Set for April
Kenyans are staring at a higher electricity costs starting April after Kenya Power proposed upward revision of domestics retail tariff rates. Read more »
Kenya: Agricultural Deals Worth Sh3.1 Billion to Be Struck in Nairobi Next Month
Agriculture deals worth multi-million dollars to be struck next month as investors throng the Kenyan capital for the 6th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE) in February 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Phases Out Cash Payment for Tickets Starting Feb 1
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Economic Growth Projected to Slow Down to 5pc in 2023
Kenya's economy is expected to remain subdued in 2023, growing at an estimated 5 per cent, pulled down by a persistent rise in commodity prices, global events, and a high risk of… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Transport to Stall New Road Projects Till Sh910bn Debt Is Paid
Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that his department inherited a Sh910 billion debt which has to be paid before constructing new roads. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Kenya: Kilifi Cashew Nut Firm On the Spot Over Workers Neglect
A nut processing firm in Kilifi County is on the spot over poor working conditions for workers. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Partner With EU to Bolster Local Food Production Through Capacity Building,Technology
Kenya is set to partner with the European Union to bolster local food production aimed at ensuring food and nutrition security in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, EU to Bolster Local Food Production Through Capacity Building,Technology
Kenya is set to partner with the European Union to bolster local food production aimed at ensuring food and nutrition security in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Bulk Fertilizers to Arrive At Mombasa Port in Two Weeks
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) expects bulk shipment of fertilizers to arrive at the Port of Mombasa in the next few days. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Kenya: Shilling Hits Historic Low of Sh124 Against the Dollar On High Demand
The Kenya shilling sank to a historic low of Sh124 against the US Dollar on Monday, coming at a time when Kenyans in the diaspora are sending record amounts of money back home… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Invest More Resources in Fight Against Cancer - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has affirmed that the government will continue to support and further improve on the already existing interventions and initiatives towards… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tax Waivers 'Frozen' As Govt Moves to Avert Debt Distress
President William Ruto has urged against requests for tax waivers saying the government had "stopped" issuing waivers due to pressing development needs. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Urges Farmers to Increase Food Crop Production
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner (RC) Abdi Hassan has appealed to farmers in the region to exploit the government subsidy fertilizer programme to boost the country's food… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Stops Bank to Mobile Charges
The High Court has ordered Banks and telco operators such as Safaricom to suspend the introduction of Bank to MPesa charges pending determination. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Stops Bank to Mpesa Charges Pending Determination of Suit Filed
The High Court has ordered Banks and telco operators such as Safaricom to suspend the introduction of Bank to MPesa charges pending determination. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Kenya: Ruto's Tax Challenge Should Start With Crackdown On Illicit Trade
Hard-pressed consumers fear they're the ones who must tighten their belts yet again following President William Ruto's declared intention to increase tax revenues by Sh500 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Sportpesa Planning Major Layoffs to Streamline Business
Sportpesa, the leading gaming brand in Africa, has announced a major restructuring process to improve its technology and systems for enhanced customer experience and expansion. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Warns Kenyans to Prepare for Tough Economic Times
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has advised Kenyans to brace themselves for tough economic times, saying that the nation's financial crisis is reaching… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Kenya: Women Eradicate Cactus Through Biogas Production for Domestic Use
A women's group in Laikipia county has devised innovative ways to eradicate invasive cactus through biogas production. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury, KRA Revenue Target to November Suffers Sh19bn Shortfall
Kenya's revenue collection by the end of November last year recorded a shortfall of Sh19.1 billion presenting a major task for the National Treasury and the Kenya Revenue Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Question Unfair Application of Roads Toll Fees
A section of Kenyans in Rift Valley and Western parts of Kenya are questioning the inclusion of toll fees on the Mau Summit Road, saying it is discriminatory. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Kenya: Egg Prices Spiral Up Amid Scarcity
A rapid surge in the cost of chicken feeds is forcing poultry farmers to scale down their stock resulting in high eggs prices driven by scarcity. Read more »
Kenya: Disbursement of Elderly, Disabled Cash Starts in Machakos
Disbursement of Inua Jamii cash transfer commenced on Monday in Machakos County for the beneficiaries on the payroll. Read more »