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 »

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 »

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 »

East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and… Read more »

Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project

Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »

Sudan: AECF Launches €12.5m Sudan SME Catalyser Amidst Conflict

The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sudan in the wake of conflict that has… Read more »

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 »

Kenya: Kenya's Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices

Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Nigeria Recall Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxic Substance

Kenya and Nigeria's health regulators have initiated a recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup following the detection of elevated levels of a… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Set to Join EAC, Pushing Bloc Population to 420 Million

Ethiopia is on the brink of becoming the newest member state of the East Africa Community (EAC), a development that will augment the population within the regional bloc to 420… Read more »