September 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Chinese Traders Sign Agreement to Boost Investment
The Kenya Investment Authority and the Kenya China Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at fostering investment in Kenya. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, UK Sign MOU to Promote Market Access, Business Integrity
Kenya and the UK yesterday evening signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on market access and business integrity between the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Work With Civil Society to Build Awareness on Huduma Number Rollout
The government and the civil society have committed to undertake more public education to raise awareness on the proposed digital ID. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Reassures Public on Security of Maisha Number Digital ID
The government has assured the public that the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), Maisha Number, set to be rolled out on September 29 will be a secure database. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Korea Govts Conclude Second Stage of EIPP Projects
The Kenyan and Korean governments today concluded the second phase of the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP), whose purpose is to fast-track development at Konza… Read more »
Kenya: Konza Unveils Blueprint for Industrial Roadmap
Konza Technopolis has launched an Economic Innovation Partnership Programme report, which will act as a blueprint for the implementation of industrial setups in the smart city. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ramp Up Specialized Units in Northern, Coastal Regions - Kindiki
The government will deploy additional specialized forces and elite unites to the Northern and Upper Coastal regions, including Tana River and Lamu Counties, to pursue and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Deepen Collaboration With China in Tackling Emerging Security Threats - Omollo
Kenya is seeking to strengthen cooperation with China on intelligence sharing, joint security operations and security management in a strategic move to bolster its security… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Runner Cheserek 'Surprised' By Win At Copenhagen Half Marathon
Newly-crowned Copenhagen Half Marathon champion Edward Cheserek admits he was surprised by his win in the Danish capital on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Passport Backlog Reported in May Was Understated, Audit Has Shown - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says passport backlog reported at 42,000 on May 31 may have been understated. Read more »
Kenya: Open University Goes Live, First Enrollment Starts
The Open University of Kenya application portal has opened today, allowing students to start applying for courses. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy Board Recalls Kenyan-Made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled Kenyan-made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution for failing to meet market authorization requirements. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Hands Over Boeing B737-700 Aircraft to Mang'u High School to Support CBC
Kenya Airways has handed over a Boeing B737-700 aircraft to the Mang'u High school in support of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Read more »
Kenya: Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Unhygienic Slaughterhouses
Kenya Consumer Organization (KCO) has raised concerns over poor conditions at Kenya's slaughterhouses. Read more »
Kenya: Konza to Host Global Innovation Conference
Kenya has formally received hosting rights for the 2024 IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) world conference. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Apologizes Over Fuel Price Hike Remarks
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has apologised over his remarks on fuel price increase. Read more »
Kenya: Biden Hails President Ruto's Willingness to Send Security Personnel to Haiti
US President Joe Biden has hailed President William Ruto's willingness for Kenya to serve as the lead nation for the UN-backed security support mission in Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: Eradicating Tsetse Fly in Kenya to Save Kenyan Farmers Sh21 Billion Annually - DP Gachagua
Eminent scientists in Africa have been challenged to develop solutions for "African problems," during the ongoing global conference to address the challenge of tsetse flies and… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: You Are Next, Interior CS Kindiki Warns Custom Officials At Malaba
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has vowed to improve services at Busia and Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) by cleaning-up the offices in an effort to eradicate… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pays Tribute to Fallen KDF Personnel After Lamu Helicopter Crash
President William Ruto has mourned Kenya Defence Force (KDF) personnel who lost their lives following helicopter crash in Lamu on Monday night. Read more »
Kenya: Artificial Intelligence Searches Hit Record High, Google Survey
More Kenyans are searching for artificial intelligence (AI) online, new data reveals, with job searches among the most requested terms. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Olympics-Bound Shujaa Bring JKIA to Life As They Jet Back From Harare
Activities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminal 1A arrivals area almost came to a standstill Monday night as national sevens team Shujaa were treated to a… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: People With Mobility Challenges Benefit From 106 Wheelchairs From Walkabout Foundation in Kisii
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has asked residents of Kisii not to shun People With Disabilities(PWD) and at the same time urged caregivers not to hide them from the public. Read more »
Kenya: Details Emerge On Dismissal of Ezra Chiloba From Communication Authority of Director General Post
Immediate Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General (DG) Ezra Chiloba has been accused of applying for and self-approving a mortgage loan without following the right… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Declare Uncollected Passports Invalid Past Pick-Up Dates - Kindiki
The government has resolved to declare uncollected passports invalid once applicants fail to pick them on schedule. Read more »