September 13, 2023
Kenya: Omena Now a Popular Snack in China as Kenya Exports 52 Tonnes
Kenya has exported its first consignment of anchovies, locally known as 'omena,' to China, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Inches Closer to Digital ID as PSs Endorse Proposed Document
Kenyans could soon begin using a digital ID after a critical government committee endorsed the proposed design and security features of a new card. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners in Finance Act Case Wants It Declared Unconstitutional
Petitioners have urged a three judge bench to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, null and void. Read more »
Kenya: AG Muturi Defends Finance Act 2023 as Properly Passed
Attorney general Justine Muturi on Wednesday strongly defended the Finance Act 2023 which twelve petitioners want the court to declare it unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Face More Taxes as Treasury Proposes to Increase Vat to 18%
Kenyans will soon pay more in taxes as the National Treasury is proposing to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 percent from the current 16 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Telecom Links Kenya and Ethiopia With New Fibre Network
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of the Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, is linking Kenya and Ethiopia through a fully redundant terrestrial route to improve… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Expresses Kenya's Solidarity With Libya After Devastating Floods
President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's solidarity with Libya following the devastating floods that led to the loss of over 2,300 lives. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Tea Industry Gathers At Africa Climate Summit to Advocate Sustainable Tea Practices to Create More Value From Tea
Lipton Teas and Infusions brought together leading stakeholders in the tea industry to foster increased value in Kenya through enhanced sustainability practices and the production… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Rolls Out Applications for Short ICT Courses Targeting Women, Youths
ICT Authority has rolled out applications for the presidential Digital Talent programme targeting women, persons living with disabilities as well as people in the Arid and… Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Seize 600kgs of Endangered Sandalwood in Isiolo Operation
Authorities have recovered approximately 600 Kgs of endangered sandalwood following a multi-agency operation in Isiolo. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Chairperson Nominee Andrew Musangi Vows to Enhance CBK Scrutiny
The nominee for the Chairperson for the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Musangi has recommended the oversight and scrutiny of the Central Bank of Kenya especially when it comes to… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Young Runner Purity Chepkirui Tipped for More Glory in Future Competitions
The 2021 World Under 20 1500m champion Purity Chepkirui has been tipped for great things in the future after a successful stint in the junior ranks. Read more »
Kenya: Kaluma Suffers Supreme Court Defeat in Anti-LGBTQ Suit
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Homa Bay Town lawmaker Peter Kaluma contesting decisions by the High Court and Court of Appeal allowing registration of LGBTQ lobby… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Authority Seeks to Fill DG Position
The National Employment Authority (NEA) is looking for a new Director General (DG) to implement the government's bottom-up economic agenda of job creation for thousands of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cybercrime Taskforce Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) has initiated a public participation campaign to gather input on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)… Read more »
Kenya: Female Cabinet Secretaries Top Infotrak's List of Poor Performers
Women Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto's Cabinet have received poor rankings, in the latest Infotrak survey. Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa Coach Bling Adopts No-Nonsense Approach to Quest for Olympics Qualification
National rugby 7s team coach Kelvin 'Bling' Wambua says they will not treat any team lightly when they take to the field this weekend for the Rugby Africa 7s in Harare, Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Jurisdiction on Electoral Code Breaches
The Supreme Court has affirmed the Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) mandate over cases arising from the breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, dismissing two rulings… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Expedite Issuance of Certificates of Good Conduct
The Government has launched a comprehensive effort to resolve the persistent issues of delays and unavailability surrounding the processing and issuance of certificates of good… Read more »
Kenya: Musangi Puts Net Worth at Sh1.2 Billion With Portfolios in Real Estate, Stock Market
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Board Chairperson nominee Andrew Musangi has reported his net worth at Sh1.2bn with portfolios in real estate, the stock exchange and bonds. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Scores C Plain Rating in First Year - Infotrak Survey
One year into his presidency, President William Ruto has scored a C plain rating in a survey conducted by Infotrak between August 21 - 23, 2023, with 55 percent as the mean average… Read more »
Kenya: Coach Firat, Skipper Olunga Sing Praises of Kenyans in Qatar After Massive Doha Support
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat and skipper Michael Olunga have hugely praised the Kenyan community living in Qatar for the massive support they showed last Thursday, as… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Kenya: Changing Lives, One Jackpot At a Time - the SportPesa Effect
In the world of sports betting, SportPesa Sportsbook has been silently weaving tales of transformation, demonstrating that dreams can become a reality and lives can be forever… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Senator Chesang, MP Jalango Threaten Legal Action Against Blogger, Daily Over Defamation
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor aka Jalango have threatened to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi and a local publication dubbed Weekly Citizen Newspaper… Read more »
Kenya: Brussels Airlines Eyes 6 Weekly Flights Between Brussels and Nairobi in 2024
Brussels Airlines will, starting next year, begin flying between Nairobi and Belgium's Brussels six times a week as the airline seeks to expand its presence on the African… Read more »