October 04, 2023
Kenya: Blockchain Association of Kenya Hosts Inaugural Digital Assets Policy
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) held the first-ever Digital Assets Policy Safari (DAPS) on September 19 to design a blueprint for Kenya's National Digital Assets Policy. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Directs 10% Budget Cuts in Ministries Amid Global Economic Stress
Government agencies have been directed to slash their expenditures by 10 percent in the current financial year in order to align their expenditures with the available resources. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Want 'Unfair' Impeachment Law Amended
The Council of Governors (COG) has raised concerns over what it has termed as 'unfair' impeachment laws targeting the heads of devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Halts Non-Essential Foreign Travel for State Officers
The Chief of Staff in the office of the President Felix Koskei has announced the suspension of unnecessary foreign trips by government officers. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Applauds UNSC's Authorization of Kenya-Led Police Mission in Haiti
President William Ruto has welcomed the resolution by the United Nations Security Council giving a go ahead for Kenya to lead a multi-national security force to violence-hit Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: Use Housing Tax Prudently, Activist Tells Government
A housing sector activist is demanding prudent utilization of housing taxes to build decent and affordable houses in informal settlement as the world marked UN Habitat Day. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Doctor Wins La Roche-Posay Dermatological Research Grant
La Roche-Posay has announced a Kenyan Doctor, Winnie Njenga, a dermatologist at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, as the first African winner of its annual Research Grants. Read more »
Kenya: Engage New Strategies to Combat Transnational Organised Crimes - CJ Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome has advocated for robust enforcement of laws and adoption of new strategies to combat the fast-evolving Transnational Organised Crimes and Illicit… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Ministries to Cut Spending By 10%
President William Ruto has ordered government ministries to cut their spending by 10 percent for the financial year 2023-24, amidst tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Renewed Hope for Cashew Nuts, Coconut Farmers as MPs Consider Bill to Review Sector
Members of Parliament (MPs) have begun the process of reviewing a law to revive cashew nut and coconut sectors in the coastal areas of Kenya, which was once an economic lifeline of… Read more »
Kenya: KQ, airBaltic Boost Connectivity With an Interline Deal
Kenya Airways (KQ) and airBaltic have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers of both carriers to use single tickets. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Seek Parliament Approval for Haiti Mission After UNSC Nod - MFA
Kenya will now seek parliamentary approval for deployment of its police officers to Haiti after the United Nations Security Council approved a Kenyan-led multi-national security… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Clear Electricity Connection Backlog Within 90 Days
Kenya Power is implementing a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to fast-track meter installation for new connections across the country. Read more »
Kenya: New JKIA Terminal Construction to Start in January
The government plans to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it seeks to make it competitive regionally. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Petitions Parliament to Allocate More Funding for Agriculture
Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) has petitioned the National Assembly to pass a legislation that will enable the agricultural sector to benefit from the Road Maintenance Levy… Read more »
Kenya: UN Security Council Approves Sending of Kenya Police to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday voted to send a multinational armed force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs, marking the first time in almost… Read more »
Kenya: Over 40 Families Brave the Cold as Winds Destroy Homes in Teso
More than 40 families were left homeless in the span of two days after their houses were destroyed by a strong wind following the ongoing heavy down-pour in the county. Read more »
Kenya: NCCK Says Bomas Talks Lacking Public Participation, Constitutional Change Undesirable
National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged for an extension of the Bomas dialogue time frame to allow for adequate public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Bar Violent Demo Leaders From Vying - Kenya Kwanza
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance Coalition are now pushing for political leaders who stage violent demonstration to be barred from vying for political seats in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Kisumu MPs Pledge to Work With Govt to Achieve UHC Coverage
Members of Parliament drawn from Kisumu County have pledged to partner with PharmAccess Foundation together with both National and County government to achieve Universal Healthcare… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Set Aside Sh4 Billion to Purchase Maize From Farmers
The government will set aside Sh4 billion to purchase maize from farmers the through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) this season. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Absa Eyes Chinese Investors With a New Desk
Chinese investors and businesspeople operating in Kenya and East Africa will access banking services after the relaunch of the China Desk by Absa Bank Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: 'Election Server Audit Cannot Reverse Supreme Court Decision'
Former Attorney General Amos Wako has opined that the 2022 poll server audit should not be used to challenge the verdict of the 2022 presidential petition but rather facilitate in… Read more »
Kenya: Lands Ministry Launches Cashless Revenue Collection to Curb Corruption
The Ministry of Lands has launched the Cashless Revenue Collection Policy in measures to tame corruption. Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty International to UN - Examine Kenya Police On Brutality, Excessive Force Before Haiti Deployment
Amnesty International has written to the United Nations urging it to examine the human rights track record of Kenyan security forces in full before endorsing their deployment to… Read more »