November 09, 2022
Kenya: Syokimau Land Prices Up 6.9% on Newly Constructed Expressway
Land prices in Syokimau have increased, buoyed by the construction of Nairobi Expressway that has made the area more accessible. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan e-Commerce Platform Copia Opens New Facilities in Uganda, Kenya
Kenyan B2C e-commerce platform Copia has opened new facilities in Uganda and Kenya as part of its expansion plans. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: CS Owalo Launches Public Wifi at Nairobi City Market
The government plans to help micro and small business to digitize their operations, by giving them access to free internet and support to build essential skills for businesses on… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Founded Cellulant Gets Licence to Operate in Uganda
Kenyan-founded digital payments services provider Cellulant has been granted a licence by the National Bank of Uganda to offer online payment solutions. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Zimbabwean Muyambo Crowned Limuru Leg Safari Tour Champ
Nyasha Muyambo of Zimbabwe shot a final round 3 under Par 69 on Wednesday to win the second round of the 2022/2023 Safari Tour Golf Series at Limuru Country Club. Read more »
Kenya: Pakistan Says Killing of Journalist Arshad Sharif Targeted
Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah now says investigations have revealed that the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif more than two weeks ago in Kenya was targeted and not a… Read more »
Kenya: Absa Bank in Deal to Support SMEs Acquire Electronic Tax Registers
Absa Bank Kenya has signed a partnership with electronic payments and infrastructure company, Interswitch to provide financial support to small businesses to acquire the new… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Defense Committee Recommends KDF Troops Deployment to DRC
The National Assembly committee on Defense and has recommended the approval of 903 troops from Kenya Defense Forces to be deployed the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
Kenya: FKF Executive Committee Quash 2021/22 Premier League Season
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Executive Committee has declared the 2021/22 Premier League season null and void, setting November 19 as the new date for kick-off of the new… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Avocados Gain Prominence in China's Import Fair
The 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is set to conclude in the Chinese city of Shanghai on November 10. Since inception of the event in 2018, the world's largest import… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Hosts Pan African Medical Neurosurgery Conference
Kenya on Wednesday played host to the Continental Association of African Neurological Societies (CAANS) Congress, a three day immersion that brings together neurosurgeons from the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruling on DPP Suit to Withdraw Sh7.3 Billion Corruption Charges Against DP Gachagua Due Tomorrow
The ruling in the petition where the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji is seeking to withdraw the Sh7.3 billion corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: Ramaphosa Gets 21-Gun Salute, Inspects Guard of Honor at State House, Nairobi
Visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received a 21-gun salute at State House, Nairobiahead of talks with President Ruto Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Meets Kamket, Pkosing to Discuss Banditry in the North Rift
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday met with leaders from West Pokot and Baringo counties to discuss measures to tackle perennial insecurity that has plagued… Read more »
South Africa: Kenyans to Enjoy Visa-Free Entry to South Africa Starting Jan 1
Kenyans will enjoy visa-free entry to South Africa starting January 1 2023 for a maximum of 90 days annually. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Ranked Prime City in Africa
Nairobi is the only African city listed among 45 global cities that recorded annual growth in Q3 2022, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Winnie Odinga, Suleiman Shabal Among 6 EALA Nominees in ODM List
Orange Deocratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie Odinga and Mombasa businessman Suleiman Shabal are among six candidates the party's Selection Committee has… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways, South African Airways in Consultation for a Pan-African Airline
Kenya and South Africa are in consultation to form a Pan-African airline to rival established players such as the Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi MCAs, Staff Storm Supreme Court to Reclaim Parking Lot They Claim Judiciary Grabbed
Members of the Nairobi County and Assembly and a section of the staff of Wednesday stormed Supreme Court to reclaim a parking lot they allege was taken over by the Judiciary. Read more »
Kenya: Africa Data Centres to Add 1MW at Its Nairobi's Facility
Pan-African data center Africa Data Centres is adding 1 megawatts (MW) at its Nairobi's facility. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Approves U.S.$433 Million Financial Aid
Kenya is set to receive USD433million(Sh52.7billion) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the USD2.34 billion(Sh284.8billion) facility approved in April last year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Hold Talks With Ramaphosa
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Nairobi for his first official visit. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: Strengthening Health Systems to Improve Access to Health
The Covid-19 crisis has taught us that the health challenges of today are increasingly international, multidimensional, and complex. Amongst other things, climate change, air… Read more »
Kenya: Pilots' Union Urges Members to Resume Work Tomorrow
The Kenya Airline Pilot Association (KALPA) has directed Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots to resume work tomorrow at 6 am, ending a four-day stalemate that has seen planes grounded and… Read more »
Kenya: Zimbabwe's Chinhoi, Munyambo Take Day 3 Lead in Limuru Safari Tour
Zimbabwean professionals Robinson Chinhoi and Nyasha Munyambo are leading the second leg of Safari Tour following brilliant displays at the Par -72 Limuru Country Club. Read more »