November 15, 2023
Kenya: Leaders From Kisii,Nyamira Decry Harassment of KCSE Students
Legislators hailing from Kisii and Nyamira counties are up in arms over alleged dehumanizing treatment and unjust profiling by examination officials on students during National… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Foreign Trips Have Earned the Country Sh2 Trillion in Investment Opportunities - Mwaura
The government now says President William Ruto's foreign trips have earned the country Sh2 trillion in investment opportunities and grants. Read more »
Kenya: Pastrolist MPs Issue Ultimatum for Release of Former MCA Claiming Abduction
Pastoralists Parliamentary group are demanding the Inspector General Japhet Koome to release former South C MCA Osman Khalif whom they allege was abducted by security agencies. Read more »
East Africa: Family Businesses in East Africa Record 20% Growth
East African family businesses grew by 20 percent last year compared to a similar period in 2021, despite tough economic challenges. Read more »
Kenya: KenGen Steps Up Hydrogeneration to Stabilize Costs
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has stepped up hydropower generation after the large dams in the Eastern Region recorded improved inflows over the past week with… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Reviews Charges for Acquiring ID From Sh1,000 to Sh300
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has gazetted revised fees for IDs, Passports and Work Permits effective Jan 2024 with the public participation set for Dec 10, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Court Condemns Assets Recovery Agency for Withdrawal of Sh6 Billion Money Laundering Suit
The Anti-corruption court in Nairobi has allowed the withdrawal of a suit against the directors of three companies accused of laundering Sh6 billion. Read more »
Kenya: KAA Blames Embarrassing JKIA Roof Leakage to Decade-Long Under Investment
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has blamed the embarrassing roof leaks at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA to decade-long under-investment. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner in Court to Challenge Appointment of President Ruto's 46 New Ambassadors
A Kenyan based in the United Kingdom has gone to court to challenge the recent appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, consulars by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits to Further Strengthening of Counter-Terrorism Abilities
The Government has pledged to strengthen its counter-terrorism capabilities with the objective to further enhance the country's overall security. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua, Murkomen Call for Accountability in JKIA Leaking Roofs Incident
Deputy President Righathi Gachagua says there is a need for a thorough re-evaluation of engineering practices in Kenya following the recent mess of roof leaks at Jomo Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Opens 1st Special Economic Zone With Gazetted Customs Control Area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park yesterday opened the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: 14,000 Government Services on eCitizen - Wanjau
Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau says Kenyans can now access more than 14,000 government services on the eCitizen platform. Read more »
Kenya: KPA to Invest in Workplace Inclusion, Hire More People With Disabilities
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will employ more people with disabilities to meet the threshold quota of five percent. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Romania Commit to Enhanced Bilateral Relations
Kenya and Romania are committed to enhancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Finalises Modalities of Releasing Enhanced Coffee Advance to Farmers, DP Gachagua Anounces
The Government is finalising modalities of releasing the enhanced coffee cherry advance revolving fund to farmers, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Leads Sacco Movement in Africa, Top 5 in the World
Kenya has the biggest sacco movement in Africa, a new report shows, highlighting the role it plays in the country's economy. Read more »
Kenya: Coca Cola, Child Fund Conclude Sh150 Million Waste Management Project
The Ksh150 million waste management project by ChildFund and Coca Cola in Nairobi's Mukuru informal settlement has been concluded after delivering economic empowerment and a… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA to Announce New Fuel Prices Today
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is set to announce new fuel prices Tuesday with Kenyans expecting higher costs. Read more »
Kenya: 2nd Kenya-Uganda Coast Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Diani
Senior officials from Kenya and Uganda are meeting in Diani, Kwale County, to explore partnerships geared at promoting tourism in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Police Allowed to Detain Suspects in Sh94 Million Quickmart Heist for Ten More Days
Police have been allowed to detain five suspects in the Sh94 million Quickmart Supermarket heist for 10 days to allow them to complete their probe. Read more »
East Africa: Ngatia Named East Africa Chamber of Commerce President
Former President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce (KNCCI) Richard Ngatia has been appointed as the new president of the East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and… Read more »
Kenya: Metropolitan Sacco Members Stage Demo Over Unresolved Concerns
Members of the Metropolitan National Sacco have today held a demonstration over grievances and concerns that are yet to be resolved. Read more »
Kenya: Petrol Price Remains Unchanged at Sh217.36 on Petroleum Levy Subsidy
A litre of super petrol will remain the same at Sh217.36 in Nairobi for the next one month until December 14, according to the latest monthly fuel review from the Energy and… Read more »
Uganda: Samurai, Uganda Name Safari 7s Squads
Samurai Barracudas and Uganda have officially announced their lineups for the upcoming Safari 7s scheduled to take place at Nairobi's RFUEA Ground from November 17-19. Read more »