February 05, 2023
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 »
Kenya: Death Sentence for Ex-Cop in Willie Kimani Murder, 3 Others to Serve Up to 30 Years
Former Policeman Frederick Leliman has been sentenced to death in the murder of Willie Kimani, his client and a driver. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders South African Retailer Massmart to Stop Victimizing Union Workers
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has warned South-African retailer MassMart against victimizing employees opting to join unions. Read more »
Kenya: Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Visit Kenya Next Month
Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to visit Kenya next month in a bid to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Increases Hustler Fund Limit for 6mn Borrowers
Six million subscribers of the Hustler Fund are now able to access more money following a review of their borrowing history. Read more »
Africa: Security of Africa's High Seas Critical to Global Security - US Military Official
The safety and security in the waters surrounding Africa is critical to maintaining a stable and secure global environment, a top United States military official has said. Read more »
Kenya: How Startup Is Recycling Plastic Waste to Make Eco-Friendly Fencing Poles
In the outskirts of Kiambu County, we found a Kenyan start up Noma Green Plastics which has embarked on recycling plastic waste into eco-friendly fencing poles and outdoor… Read more »
Kenya: Ledama to Gachagua - You Don't Determine Funds to Counties
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called out Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the ongoing push and pull over the equalization fund to devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Market Capitalization At the NSE Drops to Sh1.96trillion
The Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) lost Sh610 billion in investor wealth in the quarter ended December 2022 as investors sought safer investments following a bearish run at the… Read more »
Kenya: Its Unfortunate to See Successive Holders of IG Post Continue to Bow to Executive Pressure - Karua
Narc Kenya Leader Martha Karua has bashed the President William Ruto's administration claiming it is drawing back constitutional reforms made in the police administration -… Read more »
Kenya: Changes to Former President Kenyatta Security Detail Normal - Inspector General Koome
The Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Friday morning confirmed that he effected changes in the security detail of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Read more »
Kenya: Proposed Power Tariff Hikes Not Final - Energy Authority
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has assured the public that the proposed increment in power tariffs by Kenya Power is not a finality. Read more »
Kenya: Retired Civil Servants to Enjoy Post-Retirement Medical Insurance Scheme
The Principal Secretary State Department of Public Service Amos Gathecha has said that the government is in the process of actualizing a post-retirement medical insurance scheme… Read more »
Kenya: Why Matiang'i, Kibicho Security Was Scaled Down
Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome has confirmed that security personnel attached to former Interior CS Fred Matiangi and former PS Karanja Kibicho was scaled down, because… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has a Special Place in My Heart, Says Magical Kenya Ladies Open Defending Champion Esther Henseleit
Esther Henseleit has returned to the scene of her two Ladies European Tour (LET) victories and will be teeing it up at the 2023 Magical Kenya Ladies Open. Read more »
Kenya: Nothing Political in Recalling Uhuru's Security, It's Normal Changes - IG Koome
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has dismissed claims that the decision to scale down the security of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his immediate and extended family… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in Mandera After '10 Years'
Plans for the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera are nearing conclusion, with the renovation of the Customs Border Control Point set to begin soon. Read more »
Kenya: Losses As Fire Razes Pumwani Maternity Hospital's Commodity and Pharmacy Store
Losses are being counted after fire razed down Pumwani Maternity Hospital's pharmacy store. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Scales Down Uhuru Kenyatta's Security Sparking Uproar
The reduction of the security detail of immediate former president Uhuru Kenyatta has touched off major uproar across the country. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Avail 53 Hawker Lanes in CBD, Traders to Operate From 5pm - 10pm
City Hall is now at advanced stages towards availing 53 hawker lanes in Nairobi's Central Business District, as part of measures to regulate the trade in the city. Read more »
Kenya: Collaboration Key to Improve State of Roads in Busia
The County Government of Busia will join hands with the National government to improve the state of roads within the county. Read more »