October 02, 2023
Kenya: The Rise of Forex Trading in Kenya - Factors Contributing to Its Popularity
Forex trading has always been fascinating due to its dynamic nature. People looking to make quick money become captivated by the massive transactional volume of the forex market. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power to Clear Electricity Connection Backlog Within 90 Days
Kenya Power is implementing a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to fast-track meter installation for new connections across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Applauds UNSC's Authorization of Kenya-Led Police Mission in Haiti
President William Ruto has welcomed the resolution by the United Nations Security Council giving a go ahead for Kenya to lead a multi-national security force to violence-hit Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: New JKIA Terminal Construction to Start in January
The government plans to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it seeks to make it competitive regionally. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Petitions Parliament to Allocate More Funding for Agriculture
Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) has petitioned the National Assembly to pass a legislation that will enable the agricultural sector to benefit from the Road Maintenance Levy… Read more »
Kenya: Use Housing Tax Prudently, Activist Tells Government
A housing sector activist is demanding prudent utilization of housing taxes to build decent and affordable houses in informal settlement as the world marked UN Habitat Day. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Want 'Unfair' Impeachment Law Amended
The Council of Governors (COG) has raised concerns over what it has termed as 'unfair' impeachment laws targeting the heads of devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: UN Security Council Approves Sending of Kenya Police to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday voted to send a multinational armed force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs, marking the first time in almost… Read more »
Kenya: Over 40 Families Brave the Cold as Winds Destroy Homes in Teso
More than 40 families were left homeless in the span of two days after their houses were destroyed by a strong wind following the ongoing heavy down-pour in the county. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Halts Non-Essential Foreign Travel for State Officers
The Chief of Staff in the office of the President Felix Koskei has announced the suspension of unnecessary foreign trips by government officers. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Breaking New Ground - Why Safaricom Chapa Dimba Technology Innovation Will Elevate Kenyan Football Standards
Ever wondered why globally renowned football icons like Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Lionel Messi wear GPS vests during training? Read more »
Kenya: Sofapaka Grow Impatient as Harigingo Becomes First Coaching Casualty of 23/24 FKF PL Season
Burundian tactician Francis Harigingo has become the first coaching casualty of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season after he was sacked by Sofapaka following a spate of poor… Read more »
Kenya: Probe Into Animal Feeds Price Fixing Set to Start
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) will open investigations into animal feed companies over price fixing. Read more »
Kenya: 15,400 Passports Dispatched to Regional Centres for Collection - Kindiki
The Directorate of Immigration has cleared an additional 15,400 passport applications and relayed passports to regional centres for distribution in an ongoing Rapid Results… Read more »
Kenya: Absa Eyes Chinese Investors With a New Desk
Chinese investors and businesspeople operating in Kenya and East Africa will access banking services after the relaunch of the China Desk by Absa Bank Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: 'Election Server Audit Cannot Reverse Supreme Court Decision'
Former Attorney General Amos Wako has opined that the 2022 poll server audit should not be used to challenge the verdict of the 2022 presidential petition but rather facilitate in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Esports Game to Be Covered By 5G Network
The Kenya Esports Games African qualification will be covered by the 5G network following a deal between Huawei and the Esports Federation of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Why El Nino Could Be a Blessing or Curse for Stanchart Nairobi Marathon
The chairman of the StanChart Nairobi Marathon admits they are worried about the El Nino rains disrupting this year's edition of the annual road race, to be held on October 29… Read more »
Kenya: Togolese Airline Enters Kenya With Direct Lome-Nairobi Flights
Togolese passenger airline Asky Airlines started flying to Nairobi from Lome on Saturday as the company expanded its presence in East Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Lands Ministry Embarks on Audit of Registries to Improve Revenue Collection
The Ministry of Lands has launched an audit of its registries across the country to enhance service delivery and cash collection. Read more »
Kenya: Lands Ministry Launches Cashless Revenue Collection to Curb Corruption
The Ministry of Lands has launched the Cashless Revenue Collection Policy in measures to tame corruption. Read more »
Kenya: Kericho MP Wants the Govt to Build Access Roads in All Roadside Markets
Kericho Women Representative Beatrice Kemei is sponsoring a motion in the National Assembly to compel the national government to build proper access roads on all roadside markets… Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty International to UN - Examine Kenya Police On Brutality, Excessive Force Before Haiti Deployment
Amnesty International has written to the United Nations urging it to examine the human rights track record of Kenyan security forces in full before endorsing their deployment to… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Kenya: Miraa is Not a Drug It's a Cash Crop Like Any Other - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that the government is committed to resolving challenges affecting miraa Farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Meru Leaders to Help Governor Mwangaza Resolve Differences With MCAs
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Political and religious leaders in Meru County to help governor Kawira Mwangaza resolve her differences amicably with the Members of the… Read more »