June 14
Kenya: Hustlers Fund Gets an Additional Sh5bn in 2024/2025 Budget
The government has announced a significant enhancement to the 'Hustlers' Fund by an additional Sh5 billion in a move anchored on addressing the accessibility to affordable credit… Read more »
Kenya: Jijenge Credit - Transforming Lives One Loan At a Time
For the past 10 years, credit-only microfinance institution, Jijenge Credit limited has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Goes 'Beast' Mode in Training in Quest for Olympic Gold
World 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Beatrice Chepkoech says she is putting in a double shift in training ahead of the Paris Olympics next month. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Italy for G7 Summit
President William Ruto has arrived in Apulia, Italy for G7 meeting, joining Joe Biden and Pope Francis, who is listed as the main speaker. Read more »
June 13
Kenya: Govt Plans to Borrow More to Bridge Budget Deficit
The Kenyan government plans to borrow Sh263 billion from the domestic market to help finance the Sh3.92 trillion budget for the fiscal year running from June 2024 to July 2025. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises Court-Specific Security Protocols Following Makadara Incident
Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised a comprehensive review of the security architecture around courts to address emerging security threats. Read more »
Kenya: Massive Increase As Sports Fund Allocated Ksh 16.5 Billion in 2024/25 Financial Year
In President William Ruto's second year in government, Treasury has allocated Ksh 16.5 billion to the sports industry for the financial year 2024/25 read by Cabinet Secretary Prof.… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru in Nigeria for Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue
Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta is in Nigeria's Benin city where he is set to take part in the annual Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. Read more »
Kenya: UAE Firm B Commodities Granted Exemption On Limuru Tea Takeover
The Capital Markets Authority has granted B Commodities ME (FZE), a firm incorporated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), exemption from the requirements to make a takeover offer… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Opposition Leaders Express Doubts Over Upcoming Elections
Opposition leaders from South Sudan, currently engaged in peace talks in Nairobi, have voiced serious concerns about the country's readiness for upcoming elections. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Govt Policies Yielding Positive Results - CS Ndung'u
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u says policies of the Kenya Kwanza government have started to yield some positive results. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Proposes Sh657bn Education Budget
Treasury has proposed that Sh657billion be allocated to the Education sector in the 2024/25 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: 'Shame and Disgrace' MPs Hit Out At Gachagua for Boarding Plane Carrying Own Luggage
The perceived simmering conflict between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua over differing opinions on Kenya Kwanza Administration played out on the floor of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan League Is Not in Physical Level to Play in International Tempo - Firat
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has once again berated the FKF Premier League, saying its physical levels are not on the same to play in international tempo. Read more »
Kenya: KICC Endorses Govt Initiative to Establish Kenya As Leading Mice Destination
In a significant boost to the country's economic strategy, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has endorsed the government's recent initiative to establish Kenya as… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Breaches Sh12.1bn Revenue Record Set By Kidero City Hall
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has smashed City Hall's all-time revenue record of Sh12.1 billion set under the county's inaugural Governor Evans Kedero. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Airways to Lead Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been chosen as the only African airline to spearhead the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, marking a… Read more »
Kenya: Dormitory Housing 80 Students At Highway Secondary School Razed
A dormitory housing more than 80 students was Wednesday night burnt down in a fire incident at the Highway Secondary, Nairobi. Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Tana River MPs Accuse Top Security Officials of Fueling Boundary Conflict
Legislators hailing from Tana River County now want Eastern Regional Commander Joseph Napeiyan and Kitui County Commissioner held culpable for the boundary tension between Tana… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll Hits 448 As 2 More Bodies Exhumed
Two more bodies were on Tuesday exhumed at the Shakahola Forest during the fifth phase of the ongoing recovery exercise. Read more »
Kenya: Enlisting Remote Workers Into the Kenya Tax Register - Time for Kenya to Consider the Remote Visa Option?
Like many governments around the world, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has unveiled an initiative to incorporate individuals working remotely for Kenyan organizations into its tax… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Intensifying Fight Against Against Counterfeit Medicine, Gachagua Says
The Government is intensifying the fight against the sale of fake and counterfeit medicines to rid the country of harmful drugs sold in licensed and unlicensed outlets, Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Pharmacists to Work With Govt to Root Out Unlicensed Members
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has urged pharmacists in Kenya to work with the government to root out unlicensed members in the profession. Read more »
Kenya: Taita Taveta Launches Sh2mn Roadside Tree Planting Covering 275km
Taita Taveta County has unveiled a Sh2 million roadside tree planing campaign to cover 275 kilometers of road as part of its climate action. Read more »
Kenya: Auctioneers Seize 10 Mediheal Hospital Vehicles Over Incurred Debt
Auctioneers have seized 10 Mediheal Nakuru branch hospital vehicles among other hospital equipment due to stalled payment of 17 doctors. Read more »