Kenya: Kindiki Warns Against 'Prophets of Violence,' Assures Kenyans of Peace Ahead of 2027

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to disregard individuals he described as "prophets of violence," warning them against spreading fear and tension ahead of the… Read more »

Kenya: Embedded Finance Touted As Catalyst for Workforce Productivity At Nairobi Executive Roundtable

Technology-driven financial services embedded within workplace systems are emerging as a powerful lever to improve workforce productivity, operational efficiency, and employee… Read more »

Kenya: Safaricom Faces Antitrust Complaint Over Exclusive M-Pesa Deal With Ziidi Fund

A formal complaint has been filed with the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) against Safaricom over an exclusive zero-rated transaction arrangement with the Ziidi Money Market… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury On Spot Over Controversial Plan to Raise Road Levy

The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an additional Sh5 per litre of fuel to back a… Read more »

Kenya: 90 Military Officers From Kenya, 15 Allied States Graduate From Senior Joint Command and Staff Course

Ninety military officers from Kenya and 15 allied nations have successfully completed a rigorous 48-week Senior Joint Command and Staff Course at the Joint Command and Staff… Read more »

Kenya: Court Orders Sh10.5bn Road Fund for Counties

The High Court has ordered the allocation of over Sh10.5 billion to counties for road maintenance, declaring their exclusion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF)… Read more »

Kenya: Funding Crisis Threatens Public Schools As MPs Question Sustainability of Free Education Policy

A funding crisis is threatening the operations of public schools across the country, with Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba coming under sharp scrutiny in Parliament over… Read more »

Kenya: 1,073 Teenage Girls Impregnated in Lamu Since 2024, Rights Group Say

The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Muslim for Human Rights want the Senate to summon governors of the coastal counties to explain measures being taken to combat teenage… Read more »

Kenya: How Airline Fees Have Turned Baggage Into Billions

With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or "junk fees" is provoking anger among… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Hints At Restructuring of Affordable Housing Levy

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the government is actively considering a restructuring of the Affordable Housing Levy in response to growing… Read more »

Kenya: Shell Unveils Advanced Fuels in Kenyan Market

Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor of Shell-branded fuels in the country, has introduced a new range of Shell fuels after five years of development. Read more »

Kenya: Orengo Leads Siaya Leaders to State House for Talks With President Ruto

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Thursday led a delegation of county leaders to State House, Nairobi, for talks with President William Ruto on development priorities--just days after… Read more »

Kenya: Equity Launches Whistleblower Campaign to Tackle Internal Misconduct

Equity Group has stepped up efforts to stamp out conflict of interest and unethical conduct within its operations by launching a public whistleblower campaign aimed at increasing… Read more »

Kenya: City Hall Moves to Court to Seek Orders to Auction Clamped Property

The Nairobi County Government has now moved to court to seek permission to auction properties that have already been clamped and whose owners have refused to pay. Read more »

Kenya: Odibets Offers New Aviator Challenges in Kenya

Odibets, a leading sports betting company in Kenya, is thrilled to announce the introduction of the exhilarating Aviator betting tournaments and rains to its platform, bringing a… Read more »

Kenya: Six Suspects Arraigned in Court Over Caller ID Spoofing Fraud

Police are detaining six individuals in connection with a caller ID spoofing fraud operation. Read more »

Kenya: Harm Reduction Is Key to Saving the Lives of Kenyan Smokers

Every 90 minutes, a Kenyan dies from a tobacco-related disease . Every World No Tobacco Day, policymakers pledge to reduce this toll. Yet, year after year, we see little progress… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Shelves Paye Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has disclosed that plans to reduce Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax were put on hold after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) missed its revenue… Read more »

Kenya: Task Force Kicks Off Probe Into Kidney Transplant Malpractice With Public Hearings Across 9 Counties

The task force appointed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to probe alleged malpractice and ethical breaches in kidney transplant services at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals… Read more »

Kenya: Meta, IFC Back Inclusive Tech As Global At Day Celebrated in Nairobi

Kenya's capital played host to the 2025 Global Assistive Technologies (AT) Day, spotlighting the country's growing influence in digital inclusion as innovators, policymakers, and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Bolster Start-Up Innovation Through Sector Reforms

The government is ramping up efforts to strengthen the country's start-up ecosystem, with a renewed focus on capacity building and innovation-driven development. Read more »

Kenya: US Firm Acquires Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank Ltd

Moniepoint Inc., a private limited liability company incorporated in the United States of America, has been approved to acquire Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited for an undisclosed… Read more »

Kenya: LSK Alarmed As Rose Njeri's Whereabouts Remain Unknown

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Tuesday called on its members to remain vigilant as the legal fraternity scrambles to trace the whereabouts of software developer Rose Njeri, who… Read more »

Kenya: Gor Coach Zico Kisses Goodbye to League Title Hopes

- Gor Mahia head coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno has conceded defeat in the race for this season's Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title. Read more »

Kenya: Kutrrh Seeks New CEO, Applications Open Until June 24

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is in search of a new Chief Executive Officer, with applications open until June 24, 2025. Read more »