June 18
Kenya: Govt Drops 16 Percent Vat On Bread After Uproar
The government has dropped the proposed 16 percent levy on bread following the Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President William Ruto in State House Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Motor Vehicle Owners As 2.5 Percent Tax Removed
The government has removed the 2.5 percent proposed levy on motor vehicles in the proposed Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Kenyan As Govt Retracts Proposed Excise Duty On Vegetable Oil
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18 - Kenyan can now breathe a slight sigh of relief following the dropping of the proposed Excise duty on vegetable oil. Read more »
Kenya: Taita Taveta On Course to Deliver Forest and Landscape Restoration Implementation Plan
Governor Andrew Mwadime has promised to back a Forest and Landscape Restoration Implementation Plan (FOLAREP) that will inform an ambitious forest regeneration roadmap by Taita… Read more »
Kenya: AIU Slap Three Kenyan Athletes With Bans for Doping Offences
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Kenya's Nicholas Kosimbei for three years after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine. Read more »
Kenya: MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults On Journalists During Nairobi Protests
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday's protests in Nairobi's Central Business District by security… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested During Finance Bill Demonstrations
A section of Azimio La Umoja lawmakers has called for the immediate release of protesters who were arrested during demonstrations across the Central Business District (CBD) against… Read more »
Kenya: Litigants Urged to Appeal Judgments, Not Resort to Violence, After Magistrate Kivuti's Killing
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged litigants to appeal judgments they disagree with, rather than resorting to violence against judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: 25% Excise Duty On Vegetable Oil to Be Scrapped
The government is proposing the removal of a 25 percent excise duty on vegetable oil under the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Promises to Enhance Security for Judges, Judicial Officers, Staff
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that immediate steps were being taken to ensure the safety of court premises, especially to protect Judges, Judicial Officers and staff in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs Pledge to Vote for the Finance Bill 2024
Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group will vote for the Finance Bill 2024 when it comes up for debate in the National Assembly later this week. Read more »
Kenya: Education International Demands Compensation for Abused Bridge Students
Education International, a global federation of education unions representing over 32 million educators globally, has called on the World Bank Board to take responsibility for harm… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Developing Kenya Nutrition Action Plan to Combat Malnutrition
The Ministry of Health is currently developing a Kenya Nutrition Action Plan (KNAP) that will scale up efforts in combating malnutrition. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Drops Proposed 16% VAT On Bread, Mobile Money Transfers
The proposed 16 percent levy on bread has been dropped following a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Williaim Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Chairs Kenya Kwanza PG On Finance Bill 2024
President William Ruto Tuesday met Kenya Kwanza Members of Parliament in State House ahead of Finance Bill 2024 debate in the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Vehicle Owners As Govt Drops Proposed 2.5pc Levy
The government has removed the 2.5 percent proposed levy on motor vehicles in a move to drop the contentious proposals from Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: International Conference Rallies Partners to Fight Counterfeits
Kenya hosted a successful anti-counterfeit conference bringing together 575 delegates and speakers from 22 countries globally. Read more »
Africa: Heifer International Kenya Launches 2024 Ayute Africa Challenge
Heifer International Kenya has officially launched the 2024 AYuTe Africa Challenge. Read more »
Kenya: Jabeur & Sabalenka Miss Olympics to Prioritise Health
Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka say they will not compete at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris in order to prioritise their health. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Sanctions Auctions, Caveats Over Land Rates Default
The Nairobi County Executive Committee has sanctioned the auction of properties with unpaid land rates following the lapse of a penalty waiver extended to defaulters. Read more »
June 17
Kenya: All Set for Tuesday's 'Occupy Parliament' Protest Against Finance Bill 2024
All is set for Tuesday's 'Occupy Parliament' demonstrations to protest the Finance Bill 2024. Organisers of the protest and police have been holding meetings as they finalize… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Security Measures for Judiciary After Killing of Magistrate Monica Kivuti
President William Ruto has directed the police to guarantee the security of judicial officers following the killing of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti by a senior… Read more »
Kenya: JSC Prohibits Use of Make-Shift Court Structures After Killing of Magistrate in Makadara
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 17 - The Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) has announced that its officers will no longer provide services in make-shift structures, as part of a new raft of… Read more »
Kenya: Nearly 8 in 10 Kenyan Men Optimistic About Financial Improvement - Old Mutual
Old Mutual has unveiled its latest Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM), highlighting a positive outlook among Kenyan men regarding their financial future. Read more »