August 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Streamline Charcoal Trade, Environment Cabinet Secretary Tuya Says
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said her ministry is in the process of streamling charcoal trade in the country to ensure that it is… Read more »
August 03, 2023
East Africa: Govt Grants Local Sugar Firms Licenses to Import Sugar Out of Comesa
The Government has granted licenses to Kenyan sugar companies to import the commodity out of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Committed to Addressing Security, Safety Concerns After Suspension
Worldcoin has said that it is ready to engage with Kenya's regulatory bodies to address some of the security and safety concerns raised. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Says Finance Act Implementation Should Be Halted Before Reconciliatory Talks
Siaya Governor James Orengo has welcomed the idea of reconciliatory talks between the government and the opposition but on condition that the implementation of the Finance Act 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Raise Serious Concerns After Preliminary Investigations On Worldcoin
A preliminary review undertaken by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has raised serious concerns about sensitive… Read more »
Kenya: Youths in Businesses to Receive E-Commerce Training
Kenyan youths in businesses will benefit from training programs in e-commerce. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: Nakuru's Prinsloo 7s Get Khs 1 Million Sportpesa Boosts
With the National Sevens Series returning after a break, Prinsloo 7s, which is the next stop has received a Ksh 1 million sponsorship from betting firm SportPesa. Read more »
Kenya: 39 Kenyan Banks Contribute Sh181.27 Billion in Taxes to Govt
A total of 39 banks in Kenya paid Sh181.27 billion in taxes to the Government in 2022, despite tough economic challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Tasks Ichung'wah to Seek Answers on Data Mined By 'Worldcoin'
The National Assembly has instituted a fact-finding quest on the operations of Worldcoin, an American crypto firm, amid concerns over irregular data mining in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Man Jailed 30 Years for Vandalising Power Conductor in Nakuru
The Nakuru Chief Magistrate court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison or a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing a 600- metre electric conductor valued at Sh60,000. Read more »
Kenya: How Government Institutions, Central Banks, Regulators Can Leverage on RegTech to Get Actionable Information
Demand for data has been growing among Government institutions, Central Banks, regulators and revenue authorities as they seek to get crucial data. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Implement Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019 That Regulates Trading System for Agricultural Commodities
The government is set to implement the Warehouse Receipt System Act, 2019, that establishes a well regulated trading system for agricultural commodities that links buyers and… Read more »
Kenya: Fertilizer Prices Slashed By Sh1,000 as Govt Launches Second Phase of Subsidy Program
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program that reduces the price of the commodity for farmers countrywide further from Sh3,500 to… Read more »
Kenya: Fertilizer Cost to Drop to Sh2,500 From Sh3,500, President Ruto
President William Ruto today announced the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program, which will see a 50-kg bag of fertilizer now cost Sh2,500, down from Sh3,500. Read more »
Kenya: 'Challenging But Exciting-' Rugby Legend Amonde's Verdict on Young Coaching Career
Kenya Commercial Bank rugby sevens team coach Andrew Amonde says he is enjoying his start to his coaching career although he admits it's a challenging calling. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Says Azimio Breached Obasanjo's Request Not to Mention His Involvement
The ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance has accused Raila Odinga of breaching ground rules for envisaged mediation talks to be spearheaded by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »
Kenya: Capital Market Authority Warns Worldcoin Not Licensed to Operate in Kenya
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is warning Kenyans that Worldcoin is not registered in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Mutua Urges Kenyans Not to Be Used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin Cryptocurrency Project
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged Kenyans not to be used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin cryptocurrency project. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's 3x3 Basketball Teams Return to Court for FIBA Nations League in Algeria
The men's and women's national Under 23 3x3 basketball teams will return to the court later Wednesday as they continue with their campaign at the FIBA Under 23 3x3 Nations League… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Implement Warehouse Receipt System to Curb Cartels
The Government intends to implement the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Act of 2019 to remove cartels in the supply chain. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Inspired By Julius Yego, Youngster Anyango Keen to Break Barriers At Youth Commonwealth Games
Youngster Caroline Anyango says spending a few minutes of her training sessions with former Olympic silver medalist Julius Yego has inspired her to break the barriers at this… Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Adds One New Aircraft Amid Growing Demand
Low-cost airline Jambojet has added a new aircraft to its fleet to meet the growing demand for air travel. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Backdates Implementation of Housing Levy to July 1
The government has backdated the mandatory contribution towards the Housing Levy proposed in the Finance Act, 2023 to July 1. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: Njoro Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Electricity Equipment Vandalism
A Njoro man in Nakuru County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison or pay a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing Kenya Power's electricity equipment. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 60 Al-Shabaab Militants Involved in Lamu Attack Killed
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says 60 Al-Shabaab militants involved in the Lamu attack that two people died have been killed. Read more »