October 04, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Launches Africa's Second Amazon Web Services Development Center
The second African Web Services (AWS) Development Center by Amazon has been launched in Nairobi, Kenya, with President William Ruto presiding over the event. Read more »
Kenya: Only 400 Out of 40,000 Kenyan Airbnbs Registered
A handful of Airbnbs are registered by the government, denying the country millions of shillings through Tourism Levy. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Al-Shabaab Suspects Killed in Garissa IED Explosion
Two Suspected members of the Al-Qaeda linked terrorist outfit Al-Shabaab have died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)they were planting along a road in Garissa County… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Adopts National Policy on Promotion of Family Values
The government has approved the National Policy on Family Promotion and Protection that seeks to promote inter-generational transfer of societal knowledge, norms and taboos. Read more »
Kenya: Blockchain Association of Kenya Hosts Inaugural Digital Assets Policy
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) held the first-ever Digital Assets Policy Safari (DAPS) on September 19 to design a blueprint for Kenya's National Digital Assets Policy. Read more »
Kenya: Biden Lauds Ruto for Offering Police to Lead Haiti Peace Mission
US President Joe Biden called his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Tuesday to thank him for offering Kenya as the lead nation in the Haiti peace mission. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: Bar Violent Demo Leaders From Vying - Kenya Kwanza
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance Coalition are now pushing for political leaders who stage violent demonstration to be barred from vying for political seats in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Doctor Wins La Roche-Posay Dermatological Research Grant
La Roche-Posay has announced a Kenyan Doctor, Winnie Njenga, a dermatologist at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, as the first African winner of its annual Research Grants. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Set Aside Sh4 Billion to Purchase Maize From Farmers
The government will set aside Sh4 billion to purchase maize from farmers the through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) this season. Read more »
Kenya: Engage New Strategies to Combat Transnational Organised Crimes - CJ Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome has advocated for robust enforcement of laws and adoption of new strategies to combat the fast-evolving Transnational Organised Crimes and Illicit… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Ministries to Cut Spending By 10%
President William Ruto has ordered government ministries to cut their spending by 10 percent for the financial year 2023-24, amidst tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Renewed Hope for Cashew Nuts, Coconut Farmers as MPs Consider Bill to Review Sector
Members of Parliament (MPs) have begun the process of reviewing a law to revive cashew nut and coconut sectors in the coastal areas of Kenya, which was once an economic lifeline of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs 10% Budget Cuts in Ministries Amid Global Economic Stress
Government agencies have been directed to slash their expenditures by 10 percent in the current financial year in order to align their expenditures with the available resources. Read more »
Kenya: KQ, airBaltic Boost Connectivity With an Interline Deal
Kenya Airways (KQ) and airBaltic have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers of both carriers to use single tickets. Read more »
Kenya: NCCK Says Bomas Talks Lacking Public Participation, Constitutional Change Undesirable
National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged for an extension of the Bomas dialogue time frame to allow for adequate public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Kisumu MPs Pledge to Work With Govt to Achieve UHC Coverage
Members of Parliament drawn from Kisumu County have pledged to partner with PharmAccess Foundation together with both National and County government to achieve Universal Healthcare… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Seek Parliament Approval for Haiti Mission After UNSC Nod - MFA
Kenya will now seek parliamentary approval for deployment of its police officers to Haiti after the United Nations Security Council approved a Kenyan-led multi-national security… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: The Rise of Forex Trading in Kenya - Factors Contributing to Its Popularity
Forex trading has always been fascinating due to its dynamic nature. People looking to make quick money become captivated by the massive transactional volume of the forex market. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power to Clear Electricity Connection Backlog Within 90 Days
Kenya Power is implementing a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to fast-track meter installation for new connections across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Applauds UNSC's Authorization of Kenya-Led Police Mission in Haiti
President William Ruto has welcomed the resolution by the United Nations Security Council giving a go ahead for Kenya to lead a multi-national security force to violence-hit Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: New JKIA Terminal Construction to Start in January
The government plans to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it seeks to make it competitive regionally. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Petitions Parliament to Allocate More Funding for Agriculture
Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) has petitioned the National Assembly to pass a legislation that will enable the agricultural sector to benefit from the Road Maintenance Levy… Read more »
Kenya: Use Housing Tax Prudently, Activist Tells Government
A housing sector activist is demanding prudent utilization of housing taxes to build decent and affordable houses in informal settlement as the world marked UN Habitat Day. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Want 'Unfair' Impeachment Law Amended
The Council of Governors (COG) has raised concerns over what it has termed as 'unfair' impeachment laws targeting the heads of devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: UN Security Council Approves Sending of Kenya Police to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday voted to send a multinational armed force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs, marking the first time in almost… Read more »