May 02
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Raises Concern Over Price Gouging On Parts
Ethiopian Airlines has grounded three aircraft due to a shortage of spare parts even as it raises concerns over price gouging . Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Employees Urged to File Tax Returns for 2023
Teachers have been reminded to file their individual tax returns for the year 2023 in compliance with provisions in the Income Tax Act. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
April 26
East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and… Read more »
Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet. Read more »
April 25
Kenya: Kenyans to Buy Cars in Shillings With the Launch of Japanese Auction in Naivasha
Kenyans now have the opportunity to procure Japanese automobiles using the local currency, shillings, with the inauguration of a car auction at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone… Read more »
Kenya: Willem Hondius, Architect of Low Cost Air Travel in Kenya Passes Away
Jambojet founding chief executive Willem Alexandar Hondius has died, Kenya's budget carrier has announced. Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Govt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC
The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers. Read more »
Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: U.S. Commerce SEC Visits Nairobi Amid Farmer Protest On Poultry Exports
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is slated to visit Kenya next week ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming State visit to Washington in May. Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Tea Auction Sees Ksh2 Billion Loss Despite Minimum Price Cut
Tea worth Ksh2 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale, as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) sought to stimulate demand by reducing the minimum price of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Data Protection Awareness Campaign Goes Nationwide
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy,… Read more »
April 17
Sudan: AECF Launches €12.5m Sudan SME Catalyser Amidst Conflict
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sudan in the wake of conflict that has… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: KQ Buddy Pass Scheme Suspended After Mega Scandal
Kenya Airways has suspended its buddy pass programme, an incentive initiative enabling employees to access two complimentary flights annually. The action follows a scandal that has… Read more »
April 17
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Tea Worth Millions Unsold As Minimum Price On Older Stocks Reinstated
Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved… Read more »
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: Kenya's Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices
Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to… Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Kenya's Weekly Coffee Earnings Decline By $2 Million
Kenya's Coffee experienced a 20 percent decline in overall earnings for the week, attributed to low volumes, despite a rise in the value of a 50-kilo bag, according to market data… Read more »
April 10
Kenya: From 5 Bags to 36 - a Farmer's Journey With Climate-Smart Agriculture
Pauline Mugambi, once struggling to yield more than five bags per acre from her modest plot, now boasts an impressive harvest of thirty-six bags of maize. Read more »