May 21
Kenya: High Court Nullifies Summons, Arrest Warrants Against Prosecutor in Kajiado Case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured a major legal victory after the High Court in Kajiado nullified summons and arrest warrants issued against a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Begins 5-Day Coast Tour With Major Development Projects Across 6 Counties
President William Ruto will begin a five-day development tour of the Coast region on Thursday, with a packed schedule featuring the handover of completed projects, inspection of… Read more »
Kenya: MP Nyoro Wants Parliament to Slash Fuel Taxes in Push to Cut Pump Prices
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-Parliament has commenced review of legislative proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro seeking sweeping reductions in fuel taxes and levies, in a move that could… Read more »
Kenya: MCA Suspended Over Alleged Disparaging Remarks Against Ruto and Homabay Governor
The Siaya County Assembly has suspended East Asembo MCA Gordon Onguru over alleged disparaging remarks against President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Read more »
Kenya: Motorists Association Accuses PSV Leaders of Betraying Transport Alliance After Fuel Strike Suspension
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), a member of the Transport Sector Alliance that organized the nationwide fuel protests suspended on Tuesday, has accused leaders from the… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 Focused On Revenue Collection, Not Economic Growth, Tax Expert Warns
The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is heavily tilted toward raising revenue rather than stimulating economic growth or easing the cost of living, tax expert Kiema Onesmus has warned. Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 Digital Tax Proposals Could Slow Financial Inclusion, Expert Warns
A tax expert has warned that proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 to impose value-added tax on digital payment platforms could reverse years of progress in financial inclusion and… Read more »
Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa's Workplaces Go Digital
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that… Read more »
Kenya: Discovery Health Rebrands Vitality Health International Africa in Employer Health Push
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-Discovery Health has rebranded its employer health insurance arm, Vitality Health International (Africa), to Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions, in a… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Fast-Tracked Meat Export Deal With China Under Zero-Tariff Trade Framework
Kenya is seeking to fast-track the finalisation of a major meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton as Nairobi moves to expand access to the Chinese… Read more »
Kenya: 141 Countries Including Kenya Back UN Resolution On Climate Obligations As U.S., Russia Oppose
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution welcoming the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States' legal obligations… Read more »
Kenya: Bankers Warn Card and Digital Payment Taxes Might Lead to Financial Exclusion
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has registered strong opposition to the Finance Bill's attempt to introduce Withholding Tax (WHT) on card transaction fees (such as interchange and… Read more »
Kenya: Newton Kariuki Challenges Wa Muthende's Election Win At the Court of Appeal
Democratic Party Candidate in the last November's Mbeere North Parliamentary by-election has moved to the court of appeal to challenge the declaration of UDA's Leo Wa Muthende as… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power E-Mobility Hits Sh382 Million On Accelerated Adoption
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-Kenya Power's e-mobility revenues have reached Sh382 million, supported by accelerated adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and a steady rise in electricity… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Bets On Diversification As Avocado Profits Nearly Double Amid Global Risks
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi is accelerating its global diversification strategy and expanding into higher-value export products as it seeks to cushion itself from rising… Read more »
Kenya: KPC Union Petitions CMA Over CEO Recruitment Process
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has petitioned the Capital Markets Authority over what it terms as corporate governance irregularities at Kenya Pipeline Company, raising… Read more »
Kenya: Industry Department Seeks Sh6.98bn to Rescue Industrial Parks, Research Projects
State Department for Industry is seeking an additional Sh6.978 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to bridge funding gaps which it contends is affecting industrial projects,… Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Murang'a Traders As Governor Pledges Assistance
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has pledged financial support to traders whose properties were destroyed during recent protests over high fuel prices. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Businesses Count Losses As Matatus Return to Nairobi Roads After Fuel Strike
Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi's roads on Wednesday morning after a crippling two-day matatu strike paralysed transport and disrupted business activities across the… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Department Seeks Billions for Afcon 2027 Preparedness
State Department for Sports is seeking parliamentary approval for a Sh32.24 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant increase from the Sh25.49 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Transport Sector Leaders Accused of Sabotaging Fuel Protests
Motorists Association of Kenya has accused some transport sector leaders of betraying a planned nationwide strike by allegedly engaging in secret negotiations with the government… Read more »
Kenya: Gospel According to Kipchoge - Road Race Great Roots for Cape Town Marathon
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has thrown his weight behind Cape Town's bid to be elevated to a World Marathon Majors race. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Killed As Youth Clash With Police to Free Man Held for Vandalism in Busia
Busia County Police Commander Ahmed Abdilleh has confirmed that two people died during violent confrontations after a crowd reportedly stormed a police station following the arrest… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Kazakhstan Visit Meant to Deepen Kenya Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto has described his state visit to Kazakhstan as "deliberate and intentional," saying it is aimed at elevating diplomatic and economic ties between Nairobi and… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ethiopia Citing Cooperation On Migrant Readmissions
The Council of the European Union has lifted restrictive visa measures imposed on Ethiopia in 2024, citing significant improvements in Addis Ababa's cooperation on the readmission… Read more »
