February 06, 2023
Kenya: Trademark to Open Sh38mn Modern Market in Busia
Trademark East Africa (TMEA) Sh38 million modern market in Busia will be opened in two-weeks, offering a boost to local traders. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Sings From Mama Ngina's Hymn Book On Taxes
Long-serving opposition leader Raila Odinga has thrown his weight behind sentiments by former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta on payment of taxes. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Pick Up Bills As Swiss Supplier of Tax Stamps Makes Billions
Kenyans are paying more for excisable products as a Swiss manufacturer of tax stamps make billions of shillings. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Cashes in On Growing Demand From Indian Travelers
Kenya is banking on the increasing appetite for leisure travel amongst Indian youths and professionals to increase its tourism arrivals from the market. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Says Recruitment of 30,000 Teachers By TSC Complete
The recruitment of 30,000 teachers by the Teachers Service Commission is now complete, President Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Govt Agencies to Withdraw Tax Suits Against KRA
President William Ruto has directed government agencies with ongoing court disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over tax issues to withdraw them and resolve the matters… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Loan Borrowers Have Defaulted in Repayment, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto now says 800,000 Hustler Fund loan borrowers have defaulted in their payments. Read more »
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Hits 11-Month High in January
Kenya's private sector recorded a further expansion in activity in January as high demand for goods and services continued to boost output and employment numbers, the latest PMI… Read more »
Kenya: Magoha's Family to Hold Caravan for Him in Nairobi Ahead of Burial
The family of George Magoha, the late former Education Cabinet Secretary is set to hold a caravan for him ahead of his burial next Saturday at his Umiru Nyamninia home in Yala. Read more »
Kenya: Death Sentence for Ex-Cop in Willie Kimani Murder, 3 Others to Serve Up to 30 Years
Former Policeman Frederick Leliman has been sentenced to death in the murder of Willie Kimani, his client and a driver. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders South African Retailer Massmart to Stop Victimizing Union Workers
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has warned South-African retailer MassMart against victimizing employees opting to join unions. Read more »
Kenya: Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Visit Kenya Next Month
Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to visit Kenya next month in a bid to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Increases Hustler Fund Limit for 6mn Borrowers
Six million subscribers of the Hustler Fund are now able to access more money following a review of their borrowing history. Read more »
Africa: Security of Africa's High Seas Critical to Global Security - US Military Official
The safety and security in the waters surrounding Africa is critical to maintaining a stable and secure global environment, a top United States military official has said. Read more »
Kenya: How Startup Is Recycling Plastic Waste to Make Eco-Friendly Fencing Poles
In the outskirts of Kiambu County, we found a Kenyan start up Noma Green Plastics which has embarked on recycling plastic waste into eco-friendly fencing poles and outdoor… Read more »
Kenya: Ledama to Gachagua - You Don't Determine Funds to Counties
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called out Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the ongoing push and pull over the equalization fund to devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Market Capitalization At the NSE Drops to Sh1.96trillion
The Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) lost Sh610 billion in investor wealth in the quarter ended December 2022 as investors sought safer investments following a bearish run at the… Read more »
Kenya: Its Unfortunate to See Successive Holders of IG Post Continue to Bow to Executive Pressure - Karua
Narc Kenya Leader Martha Karua has bashed the President William Ruto's administration claiming it is drawing back constitutional reforms made in the police administration -… Read more »
Kenya: Changes to Former President Kenyatta Security Detail Normal - Inspector General Koome
The Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Friday morning confirmed that he effected changes in the security detail of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Read more »
Kenya: Proposed Power Tariff Hikes Not Final - Energy Authority
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has assured the public that the proposed increment in power tariffs by Kenya Power is not a finality. Read more »
Kenya: Retired Civil Servants to Enjoy Post-Retirement Medical Insurance Scheme
The Principal Secretary State Department of Public Service Amos Gathecha has said that the government is in the process of actualizing a post-retirement medical insurance scheme… Read more »
Kenya: Why Matiang'i, Kibicho Security Was Scaled Down
Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome has confirmed that security personnel attached to former Interior CS Fred Matiangi and former PS Karanja Kibicho was scaled down, because… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has a Special Place in My Heart, Says Magical Kenya Ladies Open Defending Champion Esther Henseleit
Esther Henseleit has returned to the scene of her two Ladies European Tour (LET) victories and will be teeing it up at the 2023 Magical Kenya Ladies Open. Read more »
Kenya: Nothing Political in Recalling Uhuru's Security, It's Normal Changes - IG Koome
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has dismissed claims that the decision to scale down the security of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his immediate and extended family… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in Mandera After '10 Years'
Plans for the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera are nearing conclusion, with the renovation of the Customs Border Control Point set to begin soon. Read more »