May 30
Kenya: KQ Offers Group Travellers 35% Flight Discounts to South Africa
Group travellers will enjoy a 35 percent discount on flights booked on the Kenya Airway (KQ) between Nairobi and Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the deadline tomorrow. Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Blacklists Top Museveni Allies Over Graft, Rights Abuses
The United States has designated five senior Ugandan officials over their involvement in corruption and rights abuses. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Budget Transparency Improves On Institutional, Policy Reforms
Kenya's budget transparency has improved amid institutional and policy interventions instituted by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Deputy PM Pokes Fun At Ruto's Holding of First Lady Hand During U.S. Visit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allayed off politics in the National Prayer Breakfast and instead brought to fore humorous highlights of President William Ruto's recent state… Read more »
Kenya: Court of Appeal Will Be Set Up in Eldoret, CJ Koome Says
A permanent Court of Appeal will be established in Eldoret when upcoming interviews for Judges of Appeal are finalised, Chief Justice Martha Koome has confirmed. Read more »
Kenya: World Bank, Partners Avail Sh321.3bn to Support SMEs
13 out of 364 ecosystem intermediaries will be trained and funded under a World Bank program to enhance SME training capabilities. Read more »
Kenya: Women-Owned Firms Open to Intra-African Trade Than Male Ones
Businesses owned by women are more open to intra-African trade than male ones, a new survey shows, highlighting the need for market diversification. Read more »
Kenya: Wamuchomba Promises Uda 'Bumpy' and 'Itchy' Journey to 2027
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has fired back at the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after the outfit listed her among errant members that could face disciplinary action. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says 'Friends' Offered Him Private Jet to the U.S. for Sh10mn
President William Ruto secured the private jet State House chartered for his State Visit to the United States for Sh10 million after making a Sh20 million offer. Read more »
May 29
Kenya: Proposed 25pc Excise Duty to Harshly Affect Kenyans, Chase Investors, Stakeholders Say
Kenyans are set to brace for harsh economic times following proposals in the finance bill 2024/2025 to increase taxes in the Edible Oil Subsector which will propel an increase in… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Ihub Announces 12 Edtech Start-Up for Upskilling
iHUB Kenya has announced 12 innovative EdTech start-ups joining the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Read more »
May 29
Kenya: 18-Year-Old Kills Uncle for Labeling His Father a Witch, Mob Kills Father
An 18-year-old has been detained by police in Kisumu's Nyakach Sub-county after killing his uncle who allegedly labeled his father a witch. Read more »
Kenya: Economic Reforms See Thugge Named Central Bank Governor of the Year
African Banker Magazine has named Kamau Thugge the Central Bank Governor of the Year for spearheading reforms in the economy. Read more »
May 28
Kenya: EU Naval Force Conducts First Multi-Agency Exercise With Kenya to Boost Maritime Security
The European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) conducted its inaugural joint multi-agency exercise with Kenyan security forces last week. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Lifts Ban On Deep Excavation Activities in Nairobi
City Hall has announced the lifting of a ban on deep excavation activities within the city. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS to Deliver Budget Statement On June 13
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u will deliver the 2024/2025 Financial Year Budget Statement on June 13. Read more »
Kenya: Garissa Chief Arrested for Seeking Bribes From Refugees Seeking Services
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Garissa Chief for extorting money from refugees seeking services from his office. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan - a Land of Potential Beyond Oil
MAY 28 - South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, possesses immense potential for diversification, economic growth, and shared prosperity. While oil has been the mainstay of the… Read more »
Kenya: 1.3mn People With HIV Under Treatment in Over 3,000 Health Centres - MoH
The Ministry of Health says 1.3 million people living with HIV and AIDS and under treatment across 3,752 facilities. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pledges Enhanced Menstrual Health As World Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing menstrual health and hygiene nationwide as the world commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day. Read more »
May 25
Kenya: President Ruto Back From U.S. Where He Sealed Multi-Billion Investments for Kenya
President William Ruto has returned from a successful visit to the United States, where he secured multi-billion dollar investment deals for Kenya. Read more »
May 26
Kenya: Focus On Kenya's Achievements From the U.S., Not Ruto's Jet
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has emphasized the importance of focusing on the substantive outcomes of President William Ruto's recent state visit to the United States,… Read more »
Kenya: Cheaper Than Kenya Airways - Ruto Defends Jet for U.S. State Visit
President William Ruto has defended his decision to use a luxury private jet for his 4-day State Visit to the United States of America, asserting that it was a cost-effective… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's U.S. Visit Yielded Sh1 Trillion in Investments - Spokesman
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has emphasized the significant gains Kenya has achieved from President William Ruto's recent US State Visit, despite criticism over the… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: Kenya-U.S. Digital Ties Will Expand Opportunities - President Ruto
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted President William Ruto for a roundtable on technology at the White House in Washington, D.C. Read more »