August 15, 2023
Kenya: Karan Aims Podium at African Rally Championship in Burundi
Kenya National Rally Champion Karan Patel is set to participate in the African Rally Championship expected to rev off on August 18th -20th, in Burundi. Read more »
Kenya: Isuzu, Bamburi Train Female Truck Drivers
Female truck drivers have benefited from a partnership between ISUZU East Africa and cement manufacturer Bamburi. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Nearly Doubles Daily Transaction Limit to Sh500,000
Airtel Money users will now be able to send up to Sh500,000 using their accounts after the mobile money company got regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to… Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Okumu High on Morale Ahead of Paris Olympics Qualifiers in South Africa
National women's hockey team captain Gilly Okumu believes Kenya can qualify for next year's Olympic Games in Paris, France. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Hosts Third CMG Media Cooperation Forum
The third annual CMG Media Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme "Deepening communication between Chinese and African civilizations and promoting… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Calls on Israel to Join Forces With Kenya to Combat Terrorism, Transnational Organized Crimes
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Israel to collaborate with Kenya in combating violent extremism and transnational organized crimes that continues to cast a… Read more »
Kenya: Mogo Announces e-Bike Financing for MSMEs
Financial services firm Mogo Kenya will provide financing for the acquisition of electric motorcycles for boda boda riders as well as other customers. Read more »
Kenya: Siror Attributes High Power Costs to Multiple Energy Tariffs
Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror has linked the high cost of power to a number of tariffs that are factored into the final tokens purchased by customers. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Ban as Petition Tabled in Parliament
A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Consider Motion Establishing National Dialogue Team
National Assembly is set to begin debate on a motion to establish the 10-member National dialogue Committee to finding a common ground for the social, economic and political… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Increase Waste Collection Capacity At the Dandora Dumpsite
The Nairobi County Government say the waste collection at the Dandora dumpsite is set to increase in the coming days following the acquisition of 27 trucks. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Attributes Increased Energy Costs to Efforts to Recoup Investment
Kenya Power has attributed increased cost of electricity to ongoing efforts to recover funds committed to capital-intensive investments by the utility firm. Read more »
Kenya: Rugby Fraternity in Mourning After Passing on of National Team Player Bernadette Olesia
The Kenyan rugby fraternity was on Tuesday morning united in mourning after the shock demise of Kenya Lionesses' player Bernadette Olesia who was undergoing treatment for an… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets UNCTAD Secretary General
President William Ruto has lauded the role played by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in helping address structural challenges inherent in developing… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Deploy Police Officers to Coffee Factories to Guard Against Rising Theft - DP Gachagua
The government is deploying police officers to all coffee factories to guard against the rising cases of theft of the produce, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Introduces Subsidies On Fuel to Cushion Customers
The government has introduced subsidies on fuel prices to cushion customers from the high prices of the commodities. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: KRA Starts Auctioning Overstayed Vehicles, Other Goods
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) today began an online auction of goods that have overstayed at the Mombasa Port. Read more »
Kenya: New Sports Fund Boss Ibrahim Set to Assume Office
Newly appointed Sports Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) chief executive officer Nuh Ibrahim is expected to officially assume office this week after his appointment three… Read more »
Kenya: Troubled Waters for Kenyan Swimming As World Body Extends Suspension Due to Persist Squabbles
The World Aquatics Federation has voted to maintain Kenya's suspension from world swimming due to the wrangles bedeviling Kenya Aquatics Federation -- formerly called Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Shylocks Regulated
An MP wants shylocks that are charging borrowers exorbitant interest rates to be regulated amid outcry from loanees. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Unveils Nationwide Health Facility Census to Strengthen Health Sector, Improve Service Delivery
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide health facility census aimed at identifying gaps in the healthcare sector and enhancing service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Set Up First Wood Furniture Industry in Kenya
The Nairobi County Government will soon set up the first Wood Furniture Industry in the Country through the Aggregation And Industrial Parks Project that targets 27 priority… Read more »
Kenya: Bill Seeks to Enhance Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Public Service
Public entities will have to submit annual reports to Parliament, providing comprehensive details on their adherence to Kenya's diversity and equal opportunity standards within the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Book That Focuses on Governance in China
Kenya and China have launched a Swahili book that focuses on governance in the East Asian country. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Gets Sh1 Billion to Guarantee SME Loans
KCB Bank Kenya and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have signed an agreement to insure loans issued to small businesses to the tune of Sh1 billion. Read more »