October 05, 2023
Kenya: City Hall to Benefit From U.S.$60 Million Initiative to Improve Urban Connectivity
The Nairobi County Government is set to benefit from a $60 m to improve urban connectivity and promote economic growth in Kenya, Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced . Read more »
Kenya: COTU (K) Opposes Retrogressive Forex Hoarding Bill, Cites Economic Setback
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), has vehemently opposed the proposed Forex Hoarding Bill, 2023, terming it retrogressive and potentially harmful to the… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Concludes Hearing on Chitembwe's Appeal Against Graft Conviction
The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of Justice Said Chitembwe's appeal against a graft conviction by the Justice Mumbi Ngugi-led tribunal that recommended his removal from… Read more »
Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya
As part of her official visit to Kenya, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen launched the EU's Digital Economy Package for Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: eCitizens Platform Revenue Surges 300% in 3 Months, Reaching Sh4.1 Billion
The revenue generated from fees collected on the eCitizen platform has witnessed a remarkable surge, growing from Sh1.4 billion in June 2023 to an impressive Sh 4.1 billion in… Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Mulls New Laws to Anchor Munavu Taskforce Reforms
The Ministry of Education is considering legislative proposals to anchor the implementation of recommendations by the Presidential Working Group Party on Education. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Deploys Specialized Units to Sondu to Quell Border Clashes
The government has deployed a contingent of specialized police units to contain the escalating violence in Sondu town along Kericho-Kisumu border that has led to loss of lives and… Read more »
Kenya: MOH to Mount Second Oral Polio Vaccine Campaign From Saturday
The Ministry of Health is set to run its second Oral Polio Vaccine campaign for 2023 from Saturday in joint efforts with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Bobi Wine Snatched From a Plane At Entebbe Airport
Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been detained in an unknown location after he was snatched by security forces from a plane immediately after… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Its 60% Stake At Telkom to UAE Firm, ICA
The government is in talks with Jamhuri/Helios to transfer its 60 percent stake at Telkom Kenya to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm, the Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi, Miano Welcome Reassignments in Ruto's First Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed President William Ruto's move to assign him an expanded ministerial portfolio in a reshuffled announced Wednesday night. Read more »
Kenya: New Bill Aims to Put an End to Chaotic Public Transport Fare Hikes
Fare hikes orchestrated by public transport operators may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to a groundbreaking bill designed to regulate commuter fares that is currently… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: No Rest for World Half Marathon Silver Medalist Simiu as More Road Races, Cross Country Beckon
Newly crowned world half marathon silver medalist Daniel Simiu is not about to exchange his spikes for slippers as he eyes more success in the current road running season. Read more »
Kenya: Tears, Joy and Delight as KCB Quench 15-Year Thirst for Women's Volleyball Title
Tears of joy, jumps of delight and screams of relief rented the Kasarani Indoor Gymnasium Wednesday evening as Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) came from a set down to stun holders… Read more »
Kenya: Amazon Opens New Development Center in Kenya
Amazon has opened a new development center in Nairobi, Kenya, to transform the country's information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem. Read more »
Kenya: MP Sponsors Bill Seeking to Gag Rich Investors From Hoarding Foreign Currencies
Individuals hoarding foreign currency might find themselves on the wrong side of the law, if a proposed bill sail through. Read more »
Kenya: Expect Exchange Rate Pressure to Cool, Central Bank Boss Reassures
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge expects exchange rate pressure to cool very soon, even as Kenya's shilling continues on a downward spiral against the American… Read more »
Kenya: 'Serial' Silver Medalist Chelimo Holds Out Hope for First-Ever Gold in Athletics Career
Chelimo said her major goal in upcoming competitions is not to make the podium place - as she has done countless times - but to clinch a title at the international level. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Nairobi's Southern Bypass Following Multiple Accidents
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists to exercise caution while using the Southern Bypass in Nairobi, following a series of accidents that have resulted… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Emerging As ICT Destination - President Ruto
Kenya's global and continental leadership in ICT is growing, attracting the biggest technology companies in the world. Read more »
Kenya: KCB's Mutinda, Prisons' Makuto Named KVF Play-Offs MVPs
KCB setter Esther Mutinda and Kenya Prisons' Elphas Makuto were named the Most Valuable Players at the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League play-offs that concluded at… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: Kenya and US Finalizing Trade Deal
I’m Kenya and the United States are finalizing a new trade agreement. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Confiscate Drugs Valued at Sh9 Million Bound for Indonesia at JKIA
Authorities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have impounded over 1kg of methamphetamine drug concealed inside bicycle saddles as government intensifies war on drug… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host India's Global Textile Machinery Exhibition
The India International Textile Machinery Exhibition Society (India ITME Society) is set to make its second appearance in Africa, as it hosts a three-day event in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Solv Issues Sh1bn Loans to SMEs, Eyes Over 50,000 Firms in 3 Years
Solv Kenya, a B2B marketplace for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and a venture build of Standard Chartered PLC, has surpassed Sh1 billions of invoices funded to Kenyan SMEs in… Read more »