June 04, 2023
Kenya: Huawei Unveils Solar Solution for Electric Cars, Homes
Huawei unveiled a new solar solution for electric cars as well as home and industry solar power systems on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Bullish Finance Bill 2023 Will Pass Despite Azimio's 'Theatrics'
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised Azimio Members of Parliament not to expend their tactics in futile attempts to defeat the Finance Bill 2023 in the National Assembly. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Kenya: Court Suspends Mass Layoff of Facebook Moderators
A Kenyan court on Friday ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of scores of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook's parent company Meta and directed the social… Read more »
Kenya: Govt in Push to Grow Manufacturing, President Ruto Announces
The government will focus on select value chains to grow manufacturing to create jobs, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Guyo Abandons Jubilee Party, Joins UDA
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has ditched Jubilee Party and joined President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: Bobasi Residents to Push for Recall of MP Obiri Over False Road Promise
Residents of Bobasi constituency have announced plans to push for the recall of their local Member of Parliament over failure to tarmac the pathetic 20-kilometre Igare-Nyacheki… Read more »
East Africa: Leading Firms in 10 East African Countries to Be Honoured in Nairobi
Leading firms from 10 countries in the larger East African are set to be honored in a major International Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-sized institutions… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Summit Extends Regional Force Mandate in DR Congo to September 8
The East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) in the Democratic Regional Congo will remain in place until September 8 after an EAC Summit in Bujumbura resolved to extend its… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs to Defend Ruto's Fiscal Reform Agenda - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said Kenya Kwanza Members of Parliament will defend President William Ruto's legislative agenda in Parliament, including new tax measures. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Provide Boda Boda Riders Low-Cost e-Bike Financing
Boda boda riders are set to enjoy cheap e-bikes through an affordable financing scheme that will soon be unveiled by the government. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Hustler Fund for Groups
President William Ruto today rolled out the Hustler Fund for groups, allowing organizations and businesses to borrow money collectively. Read more »
Kenya: Tackling Predator Lenders - Govt to Unveil Low-Cost Financing for e-Motorbikes
The Government is set to unveil low-cost financing for electric motorbikes in a bid to shield boda boda operators from predatory lenders. Read more »
Kenya: Housing Fund Contribution a Moral Obligation, Backers Are Patriots - President Ruto
President William Ruto has termed contributing to the proposed Housing Fund as a moral obligation for Kenyans in formal employment. Read more »
Kenya: Talks Stall Again as Ruto's Side Refuses 'Extra-Legal' Demands By Odinga's Camp
The bipartisan talks between the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza teams have hit a snag against over a contest on fresh demands by the opposition side. Read more »
Kenya: Cohesion Commission Cautions Against Azimio-Led Cessation Calls
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has expressed concern over the recent calls for cessation by a section of the political class in the country. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Kenya: Controversial Sect Pastor Back in Court After Month in Custody
Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie implicated in the Shakahola cult forest massacre will be re-arraigned in court today after spending a month in police custody. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja to Unveil Second County ICU, Ground Break Central Kitchen Construction
The Nairobi County Government is set to launch a second Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Mbagathi hospital. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: China Media Group Launches 'Twinkle Star Project' to Screen Chinese Cartoons in Africa
China Media Group (CMG) has launched an animation tour titled "Twinkle Star Project" in Nairobi, Kenya, to screen its original cartoons in Kenyan schools. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese First Lady Partners With Kenya's First Lady to Support Disadvantaged Children
It was joy at Mama Fatuma Goodwill Children's home in Eastleigh on Wednesday when they received donations through an initiative of Kenya and Chinese First Ladies. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Embu for Kenya's 60th Self-Rule Anniversary Themed on SMEs
President William Ruto was expected in Embu on Thursday to lead the country's 60th anniversary celebration since attainment of internal self-rule. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Not Tolerate Resurgence of Proscribed Groups - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate the resurgence of proscribed groups in the country, including the outlawed Mungiki sect. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt Role in Affordable Housing Is Indispensable, CS Njeru Says at World Bank Housing Conference
Lands Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru has said that Governments and policymakers have an indispensable role in making affordable housing a reality. Read more »
Kenya: Pending Passport Applications to Be Cleared By June 30 - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised the restoration of a broken passport printer within seven days further committing to the clearing of the current backlog by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Process New Passports Within 7 Days From July, Urgent Cases in a Day
The Immigration Department will process new passport applications within seven days beginning July, the Interior ministry has announced. Read more »
Kenya: South African Budget Carrier Airlink Unveils Nairobi-Joburg Flights
South African budget carrier Airlink today officially launched its flights between Kenya and South Africa. Read more »