December 08, 2022
Kenya: Naivas to Open 3-New Branches Before Christmas
Naivas Supermarket will open three new branches before Christmas, pushing its total stores to 91 countrywide. Read more »
Kenya: Microsoft Introduces Its Global Digital Skills Program in Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of its global skilling program in Kenya with the goal of increasing access to digital and foundational skills. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Kenya: KQ Slashes Fares for Inaugural Mombasa - Dubai Flight
Kenya Airways has announced an introductory Sh37,573(USD306) fare promotion for a return ticket on its inaugural Mombasa - Dubai flight set for December 15. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Diaspora Alliance Keen to Mainstream Resources Into National Development
The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) is working towards the realization of its policy of mainstreaming its members into the national development processes in line with the aspirations… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Repay Hustlers Fund Loans to Increase Limit
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans who have borrowed from the Hustlers Fund to repay their debt so as to increase their limit. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Kenya: World Bank Urges Govt to Focus on Competitiveness, Inclusivity to Drive Growth
The remodeling of Kenya's growth model to boost productivity and job creation will require interventions that focus on competitiveness and inclusivity, the World bank has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Embarks on Plan to Redevelop the Nairobi Central Railway Station
The Government has embarked on a transformative plan to redevelop the Nairobi Central Railway Station to a modern facility. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Repay Hustlers Fund to Increase Limit
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans who have borrowed the Hustlers Fund to repay their debt so as to increase their limit. Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Investors Changing Investment Strategies to Combat Inflation
Majority of investors are changing their investment decisions and looking to reduce their cash holdings in a bid to combat inflation, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Ghanaian Tech Firm mPharma Pay Sh30.2 Million in Taxes to Kenya
Ghanaian tech firm mPharma paid the Kenyan Government Sh30.2 million in taxes between January-October 2022 period. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturing Sector Losing Over Sh800 Billion Annually to Counterfeits
Combating the proliferation of counterfeit goods will expand Kenya's annual worth of manufacturing valued added products from Sh 650 billion to over Sh 1 trillion. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Kenya: Sh321 Million of Hustlers Funds Repaid So Far
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises says borrowers have repaid Sh321 million of the Sh35 billion disbursed so far. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc Resume Codeshare Agreement
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have resumed a code share agreement that will see passengers travelling from Marrakech and Casablanca to Nairobi use KQ. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Reintroduces Charges on Transfers Between Mobile Money Wallets and Banks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the reintroduction of charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and bank accounts from January 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Africa Data Centres to Add 15MW at Nairobi's Facility
Pan-African data center Africa Data Centres is expanding its Sameer facility in Nairobi by up to 15 megawatts (MW) of IT load. Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Rebounds in November as Sales Grow
Kenyan businesses saw a renewed expansion in activity in November as sales strengthened for the third month in a row, the latest PMI survey data shows. Read more »
Kenya: Plans to Put More One Stop Border Post at Entry Points
The government is working on modalities to establish one stop border posts in all entry points to ease and promote trade and other mutual benefits with neighbouring countries. Read more »
Kenya: Plans to Bolster Diaspora Remittances
The Kenyan diaspora community is exploring ways in which the government could bolster diaspora remittances and investment opportunities in the country, chairman of the Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Covid-19 Spurs Growth of E-Commerce in Kenya, Study Reveals
The Covid-19 pandemic has unlocked the growth of e-commerce opportunities, with millions of consumers preferring to shop online. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Economies Urged to Explore New Ways to Recover From Multiple Shocks
African economies have been urged to include food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation framework in the economic agenda. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Kenya: DR Congo Reveals Security and Trade as Drivers of Kenya's Strategic Goals
Kenya defended its most recent deployment of troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) saying the move was aimed at protecting her 'strategic interests' which is code for… Read more »
Kenya: Hemingways Takes Over Eden Nairobi Management
Luxury hotel Hemingways Collection has taken over management of Eden Nairobi. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Kenya: Nakuru's Cleanshelf Supermarket Accused of Selling Expired Sausages, Beef
Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has accused Cleanshelf Supermarket in Nakuru of selling expired sausages and meats to members of the public. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Unveils Cheaper Monthly Data, Airtime Plans
Safaricom has announced a revamp of its PostPay and All-in-One plans that will see customers enjoy lower prices on the consolidated Go Monthly proposition. Read more »
Kenya: Hustler Fund Kitty Has So Far Disbursed Sh3.6 Billion
The Hustler Fund kitty has so far disbursed Sh3.6 billion according to latest released by Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. Read more »