May 16
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's U.S. State Visit To Mark Major Milestone In U.S.-Kenya Relations
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to become the sixth Head of State invited for a State Visit by U.S. President Joe Biden since he took office four years ago. U.S. Ambassador… Read more »
Kenya: Meteorologists Issue Heavy Rain Forecast For Nairobi, Central Highlands
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain advisory in Central Highlands including Nairobi, Western Kenya and parts of Northwestern Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Residents Call for Completion of Projects
Residents of Kiambu have called on the government to complete projects that are still pending before embarking on new ones. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Hike
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has expressed concerns about President William Ruto's proposal to increase Kenya's tax rate from 14% to 22% by the end of his tenure. Read more »
Kenya: New Consignment of Self-Injectable Contraceptives Delivered to Kemsa
The Ministry of Health has received 450,000 doses of contraceptives donated by the UK government. Read more »
Kenya: National Administration Committee Roots for Passport Printing With 3 Days
Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application. Read more »
Africa: Tech Leaders to Represent Kenya At Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali
Tech industry leaders and CEOs from top Kenyan companies will represent Kenya at this year's Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Debt Shaming Among Digital Lenders Down 75% On New Law
Cases of harassment and debt shaming by digital lenders have declined by 75 percent, coming on the back of the enactment of the Central Bank Amendment 2021 into law. Read more »
Kenya: Harare Hails Kenya's Move to Exempt Zimbabweans From eTA Fee
Kenya has exempted Zimbabweans from the USD30 fee paid by foreigners seeking Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter the country. Read more »
Kenya: We Are Disappointed With You! Gachagua Criticised Over 'One-Man-One-Shilling' Proposal
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has scoffed at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his assertions to support the one vote, on one man one-shilling revenue sharing… Read more »
Kenya: Henry Makinwa Reveals Thoughts On Finidi George
Henry Makinwa has laid bare to why he found it difficult breaking into the Super Eagles setup, explaining that the array of talents at the disposal of the national team handlers at… Read more »
Kenya: Crafting Success and Community Empowerment - John Mwangi's Journey With African Originals
In the bustling landscape of distilled beverages, African Originals stands out as a beacon of innovation and cultural celebration. At its helm is John Mwangi, a visionary leader… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Foreign Teams to Be Invited for Eliud Owalo Foundation Tourney Second Edition
Foreign teams will be invited for the second edition of the Eliud Owalo Foundation Elite Basketball Tournament in 2025, patron and sponsor, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has… Read more »
Kenya: Olunga Scores Twice to Send Al Duhail to Emir Cup Semis
Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga scored twice, with former Liverpool man Philipe Coutinho adding the other to aid his club AL Duhail into the semi-finals of the Emir Cup with… Read more »
Kenya: Following Hami - Ferrari Recruit d'Ambrosio and Serra From Mercedes
Ferrari have made two high-profile recruitments from Mercedes. Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Deadline for Public Memoranda On Finance Bill Set for May 28
Kenyans can now give their input on the Finance Bill 2024 after the National Assembly opened the fora for the public to share their views concerning the bill which contains… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Have Until Monday to Submit Views On Finance Bill 2024
The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has invited the public and stakeholders to submit their written views on the Finance Bill 2024 by Monday, March 18,… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Launches Joint Appeal With ODM for Donations to Help Flood Victims
The Kenya Red Cross has issued an urgent appeal for support from Kenyans and well-wishers to aid the victims of recent devastating floods caused by intense rains across the… Read more »
May 15
Kenya: President Ruto Makes Two New State Appointments
President William Ruto has appointed Lazarus Amayo as the Special Envoy of the African Union Championship for Institutional Reforms, and former Amani National Congress party… Read more »
Kenya: DIB Bank Kenya Makes First Profit in 7 Years
DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has posted its first gross profit since launching operations in Kenya in 2017. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Unleash the Power of Financial Markets
More listings and liquidity are signs that Kenya's financial market is starting to grow. But local traders and individual investors will need to do more in order to transform their… Read more »
Kenya: Museveni to Jet Into Kenya Today for 3-Day State Visit
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni is set to jet into the country today for a three-day State Visit. Read more »
Kenya: Enhanced Kenya Tea Brand to Boost Farmer Income
Kenya must develop a tea brand that will fetch the best prices for farmers, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
East Africa: Warning Sounds About Fake Breast Cancer Drug Reported in Kenya
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the sale of a false batch of cancer medicine identified as Herceptin 440 mg (Trastuzumab 440mg) reported to… Read more »