May 07
Kenya: Kenyan Army Prepares for Haiti Deployment Ahead of Ruto's Us Visit
Kenyan army preparations for deployment in Haiti are underway, slated for this month, in advance of President William Ruto's impending visit to Washington later in May, a senior… Read more »
May 06
Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Costly Flights Cancellation to Impact KQ Bottom Line
Kenya Airways is continues to grapple with flight cancellations and delays, occasioned by operational hurdles stemming from constrained capacity. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic
Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Governors Challenge Legal Authority of Lab Officers' Union to Call Strike
Governors have questioned the legal authority of the union representing laboratory officers to call for industrial action. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Water Towers Scandal - CEO Allegedly Bribed MPs With Ksh8.8m
The controversy enveloping Kenya Water Towers has intensified with revelations surfacing that the agency, allegedly at the request of embattled chief executive Julius Tanui,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Relaunches Business Ethics Code With Industry Partners
The Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, has announced the renewal of the… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Employees Urged to File Tax Returns for 2023
Teachers have been reminded to file their individual tax returns for the year 2023 in compliance with provisions in the Income Tax Act. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
April 25
Kenya: Kenyans to Buy Cars in Shillings With the Launch of Japanese Auction in Naivasha
Kenyans now have the opportunity to procure Japanese automobiles using the local currency, shillings, with the inauguration of a car auction at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone… Read more »
Kenya: Willem Hondius, Architect of Low Cost Air Travel in Kenya Passes Away
Jambojet founding chief executive Willem Alexandar Hondius has died, Kenya's budget carrier has announced. Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Govt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC
The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers. Read more »
Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: U.S. Commerce SEC Visits Nairobi Amid Farmer Protest On Poultry Exports
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is slated to visit Kenya next week ahead of President William Ruto's upcoming State visit to Washington in May. Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Tea Auction Sees Ksh2 Billion Loss Despite Minimum Price Cut
Tea worth Ksh2 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale, as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) sought to stimulate demand by reducing the minimum price of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Data Protection Awareness Campaign Goes Nationwide
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy,… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: African Climate Summit Propels Ruto to Time's Top 100 Influential People
Kenyan President William Ruto has earned recognition as one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people, a testament to the country's achievement in hosting a successful Africa… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Buddy Pass Scheme Suspended After Mega Scandal
Kenya Airways has suspended its buddy pass programme, an incentive initiative enabling employees to access two complimentary flights annually. The action follows a scandal that has… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Tea Worth Millions Unsold As Minimum Price On Older Stocks Reinstated
Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved… Read more »
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »