East Africa: Kenya's Ruto Faces Challenges As New EAC Chair Amid Regional Tensions

Kenyan President William Ruto faces significant challenges as he assumes the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC), taking the reins amid rising tensions in the Horn of… Read more »

Kenya: Lawyers Laud KUBICO's Public Education On GMO

The legal fraternity has hailed Kenya University Biotechnology Consortium's (KUBICO) efforts to equip them with biotechnology expertise, a timely move following the lifting of… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Biosafety Agency to Enforce GMO Regulations After Court Ruling

Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has pledged to uphold strict oversight of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) after a High Court ruling reaffirmed the legality of the… Read more »

Kenya: Jinxed Again? Kenya's JKIA Second Runway Expansion Fails to Takeoff

Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faces another setback in its expansion plans after President William Ruto cancelled a proposed upgrade by the controversial Adani… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Moves to Broaden Govt, Targets Opposition Inclusion

Kenyan President William Ruto has initiated a restructuring of his administration, advertising positions for principal secretaries in a move seen as targeting opposition figures to… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Group Denies Allegations Amid Blow From Kenya's Termination of Nairobi Deals

The Adani Group has denied allegations made by US authorities, even as it faced a significant setback with Kenya cancelling its deals involving the Jomo Kenyatta International… Read more »

Kenya: Consistent Improvements Drive Revenues, Retains Staff, Entrepreneurs Told

Businesses embracing continuous improvement strategies are reaping big, with revenues surging by 10 percent on average and declined staff turnover, a survey has revealed. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Cancels Major Deals with Adani Group

President William Ruto has ordered the immediate cancellation of Adani Group deals involving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Chair Charged With Bribing Officials in $2 Billion Solar Energy Fraud

Gautam Adani, chairman of India's Adani Group and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, has been charged in a U.S. federal court with orchestrating a massive bribery and fraud… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift

Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways Boss Allan Kilavuka Takes On New Continental Role

Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka is the new chairperson at Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA), succeeding Mozambican João Carlos Pó Jorge. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's West Rift Farmers Get Low Bonuses Due to Minimum Price Policy

Farmers in Kenya's west of the Rift received the lowest bonus for the 2023/24 financial year as earnings were dented by unsold tea stockpiles at the Mombasa auction, industry data… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback

The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi

Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Trump Signal Continuity of Haiti Mission Amid Washington Regime Change

Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President… Read more »

Kenya: Will Trump Scrap Biden's Kenya Trade Deal and Revive 2020 Talks?

Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Coffee Prices Hit Crop-Year High, Defy Global Slump

Kenya's coffee prices rose to their highest level of the crop year in the latest auction, defying a global slump in coffee futures driven by improved weather in Brazil. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Directorate Set for Autonomy After Senate Passes Bill

Kenya's Sugar Directorate is poised to gain autonomy after the Senate passed the Sugar Bill 2023, setting it on track to become the Kenya Sugar Board once again. Read more »

Kenya: Employers Asked to Register Staff With Social Health Authority

The government has implored on employers to declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make them eligible to benefit from the scheme. Read more »

Kenya: 89% of Tea Unsold as Scrapping of Minimum Price Fails

Small-scale tea farmers in Kenya are still facing losses despite the removal of the minimum price at the Mombasa auction, a move that has failed to boost both prices and purchased… Read more »

Kenya: Stockbroker Transits to Investment Bank, Eyes Diaspora Investors

Stockbroker Securities Africa has rebranded to Capital A Investment Bank following the regulator's nod, even as it eyes diaspora investors. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Halts Avocado Exports to Curb Immature Harvesting

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily halted the export of popular avocado varieties, including Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, to prevent the harvesting of immature… Read more »

Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transport

Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Union of the Blind Unveils Revolutionary Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired

The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) has unveiled a smart cane that leverages technology in efforts to enhance safe navigation for visually impaired persons. Read more »

Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to… Read more »