September 13, 2023
Kenya: Head of Public Service Koskei Urges Foreign Missions to Support Studies to Fight Corruption
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged foreign missions to support efforts to carry out empirical studies on true scale of corruption in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 49% of Kenyans Believe Country Headed in the Right Direction - TIFA Poll
A new opinion poll released by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) Research firm shows that 49 percent of respondents believe Kenyan is heading in the right way. Read more »
Kenya: Synthetic Fertilizers Detrimental to Kenyan Soil
Last month, President William Ruto announced the commencement of the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program that saw the prices of fertilizer drop further to Sh2,500, down… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Set to Host Regional Tourism Expo in November
It is Kenya's turn to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) slated for November as the country roots for regional tourism. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Spend Over $72 Million to Buy Pesticides, New Report
A total of Sh10.66 billion ($72.7 million) was spent by Kenyan farmers to purchase pesticides in 2020 to control pests and diseases. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Rank Fertiliser Subsidy, Hustler Fund Top in Promises Ruto Has Achieved in One Year - Tifa Poll
The provision of subsidized fertilizer to farmers and assisting small businesses are among the top promises the Kenya Kwanza Government has fulfilled as it marks one year in… Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan Retires Old Energy System for Biomass Boilers to Mitigate Climate Change
Aga Khan University Hospital has retired diesel generators that are used to power heating systems and replaced them with a biomass boiler to cut carbon emissions in the… Read more »
Kenya: Omena Now a Popular Snack in China as Kenya Exports 52 Tonnes
Kenya has exported its first consignment of anchovies, locally known as 'omena,' to China, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inches Closer to Digital ID as PSs Endorse Proposed Document
Kenyans could soon begin using a digital ID after a critical government committee endorsed the proposed design and security features of a new card. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners in Finance Act Case Wants It Declared Unconstitutional
Petitioners have urged a three judge bench to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, null and void. Read more »
Kenya: AG Muturi Defends Finance Act 2023 as Properly Passed
Attorney general Justine Muturi on Wednesday strongly defended the Finance Act 2023 which twelve petitioners want the court to declare it unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Face More Taxes as Treasury Proposes to Increase Vat to 18%
Kenyans will soon pay more in taxes as the National Treasury is proposing to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 percent from the current 16 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Telecom Links Kenya and Ethiopia With New Fibre Network
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of the Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, is linking Kenya and Ethiopia through a fully redundant terrestrial route to improve… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Expresses Kenya's Solidarity With Libya After Devastating Floods
President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's solidarity with Libya following the devastating floods that led to the loss of over 2,300 lives. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Tea Industry Gathers At Africa Climate Summit to Advocate Sustainable Tea Practices to Create More Value From Tea
Lipton Teas and Infusions brought together leading stakeholders in the tea industry to foster increased value in Kenya through enhanced sustainability practices and the production… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Rolls Out Applications for Short ICT Courses Targeting Women, Youths
ICT Authority has rolled out applications for the presidential Digital Talent programme targeting women, persons living with disabilities as well as people in the Arid and… Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Seize 600kgs of Endangered Sandalwood in Isiolo Operation
Authorities have recovered approximately 600 Kgs of endangered sandalwood following a multi-agency operation in Isiolo. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Chairperson Nominee Andrew Musangi Vows to Enhance CBK Scrutiny
The nominee for the Chairperson for the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Musangi has recommended the oversight and scrutiny of the Central Bank of Kenya especially when it comes to… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Young Runner Purity Chepkirui Tipped for More Glory in Future Competitions
The 2021 World Under 20 1500m champion Purity Chepkirui has been tipped for great things in the future after a successful stint in the junior ranks. Read more »
Kenya: Kaluma Suffers Supreme Court Defeat in Anti-LGBTQ Suit
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Homa Bay Town lawmaker Peter Kaluma contesting decisions by the High Court and Court of Appeal allowing registration of LGBTQ lobby… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Authority Seeks to Fill DG Position
The National Employment Authority (NEA) is looking for a new Director General (DG) to implement the government's bottom-up economic agenda of job creation for thousands of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cybercrime Taskforce Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) has initiated a public participation campaign to gather input on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)… Read more »
Kenya: Female Cabinet Secretaries Top Infotrak's List of Poor Performers
Women Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto's Cabinet have received poor rankings, in the latest Infotrak survey. Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa Coach Bling Adopts No-Nonsense Approach to Quest for Olympics Qualification
National rugby 7s team coach Kelvin 'Bling' Wambua says they will not treat any team lightly when they take to the field this weekend for the Rugby Africa 7s in Harare, Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Jurisdiction on Electoral Code Breaches
The Supreme Court has affirmed the Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) mandate over cases arising from the breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, dismissing two rulings… Read more »