August 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Attributes Increased Energy Costs to Efforts to Recoup Investment
Kenya Power has attributed increased cost of electricity to ongoing efforts to recover funds committed to capital-intensive investments by the utility firm. Read more »
Kenya: Rugby Fraternity in Mourning After Passing on of National Team Player Bernadette Olesia
The Kenyan rugby fraternity was on Tuesday morning united in mourning after the shock demise of Kenya Lionesses' player Bernadette Olesia who was undergoing treatment for an… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets UNCTAD Secretary General
President William Ruto has lauded the role played by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in helping address structural challenges inherent in developing… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Deploy Police Officers to Coffee Factories to Guard Against Rising Theft - DP Gachagua
The government is deploying police officers to all coffee factories to guard against the rising cases of theft of the produce, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Introduces Subsidies On Fuel to Cushion Customers
The government has introduced subsidies on fuel prices to cushion customers from the high prices of the commodities. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: KRA Starts Auctioning Overstayed Vehicles, Other Goods
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) today began an online auction of goods that have overstayed at the Mombasa Port. Read more »
Kenya: New Sports Fund Boss Ibrahim Set to Assume Office
Newly appointed Sports Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) chief executive officer Nuh Ibrahim is expected to officially assume office this week after his appointment three… Read more »
Kenya: Troubled Waters for Kenyan Swimming As World Body Extends Suspension Due to Persist Squabbles
The World Aquatics Federation has voted to maintain Kenya's suspension from world swimming due to the wrangles bedeviling Kenya Aquatics Federation -- formerly called Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Shylocks Regulated
An MP wants shylocks that are charging borrowers exorbitant interest rates to be regulated amid outcry from loanees. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Unveils Nationwide Health Facility Census to Strengthen Health Sector, Improve Service Delivery
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide health facility census aimed at identifying gaps in the healthcare sector and enhancing service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Set Up First Wood Furniture Industry in Kenya
The Nairobi County Government will soon set up the first Wood Furniture Industry in the Country through the Aggregation And Industrial Parks Project that targets 27 priority… Read more »
Kenya: Bill Seeks to Enhance Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Public Service
Public entities will have to submit annual reports to Parliament, providing comprehensive details on their adherence to Kenya's diversity and equal opportunity standards within the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Book That Focuses on Governance in China
Kenya and China have launched a Swahili book that focuses on governance in the East Asian country. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Gets Sh1 Billion to Guarantee SME Loans
KCB Bank Kenya and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have signed an agreement to insure loans issued to small businesses to the tune of Sh1 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Geothermal Water Affords Gilgil Residents Access to Water
Water scarcity is a crisis facing many households and more so in the rural areas which lack access to piped water and worse still, have no access to water bodies like dams and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Regional Commissioners to Be on Top of Security Issues in Their Areas
President William Ruto has asked the National Government Administration Officers to take charge of the country's security. Read more »
Kenya: Bipartisan Committee Seeks Formal Constitution By Houses of Parliament
The Joint Bipartisan Dialogue Committee formed to mediate the political conflict between the opposition and the government has petitioned Houses of Parliament to formally… Read more »
Kenya: Swahili Version of China's Governance Book Launched in Kenya
China has launched the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Govt to Introduce Core Bus Route Network in Decongestion Plan
The Nairobi County Government is working towards providing stability in the Public transport industry through the introduction of a Core Bus Route Network Plan that will serve… Read more »
Kenya: Newly Opened Githurai Market Gets 12 Public Wi-Fi Access Points
At least 4,000 users will benefit from the 12 public WI-FI access points that have been installed at the recently commissioned Githurai Market in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Hold High-Level Meeting on Trade and Development
Kenya is set to host a high-level dialogue with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on August 16. Read more »
Kenya: Felix Koskei Launches WiFi Hotspots in Baringo's Kabarnet Town
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei launched WiFi hotspots in public places in Baringo County on Saturday, as part of the government's initiative to roll out 25,000 hotspots… Read more »
Kenya: Push to Scale Up Digital Bus Ticketing Gains Pace As Investors Seek Efficiency
Digital bus ticketing agency BuuPass has rolled out an aggressive campaign to address existing gaps in the public service transport sector in a bid to enhance efficiency. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Implementing CBC Subjects Review - Machogu
Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu has said the government is committed to the full implementation of all the proposed Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) subject… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »