February 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Starts Digital Payments At Madaraka Express Stations
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations, starting today. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Startups Raise a Record Sh71.85bn in 2022
Kenyan startups raised a record Sh71.85 billion last year, boosted by recording funding in . Read more »
Kenya: No Kenyan Affected By Turkey, Syria Earthquake, Diaspora PS Roseline Njogu Says
The government now says that no Kenyan has so far been affected by the damage caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria killing over 4,000 people. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Cautions Raila Against Breaking Law During Weekly Rallies
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga not to disrupt any businesses or contradict the law, during… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Tax Agenda - Do You Know the Types Imposed in Kenya?
The ongoing debate on taxes in Kenya continues to evoke conflicting opinions, ostensibly following President William Ruto's recent stance that all Kenyans should contribute… Read more »
Kenya: New Govt Surveillance Team to Intensify War on Criminal Gangs
The Government has formed a special monitoring and surveillance team to oversee the fight against banditry and crime in parts of the country as it intensifies war on criminal… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Doping Agency Slaps Two Athletes With Two-Year Bans for Anti-Doping Violations
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has sanctioned two athletes over various offences as the country steps up effort in the fight against drug-cheats. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary to Roll Out Courts for Petty Offenders to Ease Congestion - CJ Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary will set up courts that will try petty offenders in major urban areas to ease congestion and pressure from the criminal justice… Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wa Says Kenya Kwanza Has No Intention of Re-Introducing Estate Duty Act
The Kenya Kwanza Administration has dismissed rumours that its mulling to re-introduce the Estate Duty Act that was abolished in 1982. Read more »
February 04, 2023
Africa: How State-of-the-Art Morocco University Evokes Feeling of Anticipation in African Sports
There is an old adage in sports that success comes and goes in cycles! Those were the words of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter while describing footballing generations. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Kenya: Price of Persistence - India's Aditi Revels in Maiden Magical Kenya Ladies Open Title
Newly-crowned Magical Kenya Ladies Open champion Aditi Ashok reveals she had to go through a thorough training regime in her off-season ahead of the opening leg of the Ladies… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: 65 Kenyan Teenagers Benefit From Thinkyoung, Boeing Coding Program
Sixty-five teenagers have benefited from a coding program facilitated by Think Young Africa in partnership with Boeing in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Jeremiah Wahome Racks Up Maiden Knrc Win in Machakos Rally
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6, 2023 - Jeremiah Wahome has won his first ever Kenya National Rally Championship event, defeating McRae Kimathi to take victory on Rallye Sports Club (RSC)… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Install E-Gates, Api Sytem At Entry Points - CS Kindiki
The government is set to install an Advanced Passenger Information (API) system as well as e-Gates at the country's entry points for easy profiling of passengers and… Read more »
Kenya: Kakamega Firm Turns Sugarcane Bagasse Into Fuel Pellets #AfricaClimateCrisis
A local company, Powerspot Pelletizers, has set up a plant that produces pellets from sugarcane bagasse in Kakamega. Read more »
Kenya: Trademark to Open Sh38mn Modern Market in Busia
Trademark East Africa (TMEA) Sh38 million modern market in Busia will be opened in two-weeks, offering a boost to local traders. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Sings From Mama Ngina's Hymn Book On Taxes
Long-serving opposition leader Raila Odinga has thrown his weight behind sentiments by former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta on payment of taxes. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Pick Up Bills As Swiss Supplier of Tax Stamps Makes Billions
Kenyans are paying more for excisable products as a Swiss manufacturer of tax stamps make billions of shillings. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Cashes in On Growing Demand From Indian Travelers
Kenya is banking on the increasing appetite for leisure travel amongst Indian youths and professionals to increase its tourism arrivals from the market. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Says Recruitment of 30,000 Teachers By TSC Complete
The recruitment of 30,000 teachers by the Teachers Service Commission is now complete, President Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Govt Agencies to Withdraw Tax Suits Against KRA
President William Ruto has directed government agencies with ongoing court disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over tax issues to withdraw them and resolve the matters… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Summit Orders Foreign Armed Groups Out of Eastern DR Congo
The East African Community (EAC) Summit has ordered the immediate withdrawal of foreign armed groups in Eastern DRC as part of renewed efforts to end clashes in the region. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Loan Borrowers Have Defaulted in Repayment, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto now says 800,000 Hustler Fund loan borrowers have defaulted in their payments. Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Hits 11-Month High in January
Kenya's private sector recorded a further expansion in activity in January as high demand for goods and services continued to boost output and employment numbers, the latest PMI… Read more »
Kenya: Magoha's Family to Hold Caravan for Him in Nairobi Ahead of Burial
The family of George Magoha, the late former Education Cabinet Secretary is set to hold a caravan for him ahead of his burial next Saturday at his Umiru Nyamninia home in Yala. Read more »