Kenya: Kenya's Economy Grows 5.6 Percent Driven By Agricultural Recovery

Kenya's economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2023, driven by a seven percent expansion in the agriculture sector, according to the head of the national statistics office. Read more »

Rwanda: Ruto Orders KTDA Management Fee Cut Amid Legal Disputes

President William Ruto has issued a directive to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to slash its management fee, reigniting a contentious debate in the wake of an ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Import Fuel Directly, Cutting Reliance On Kenyan Marketers

Uganda will now have the capacity to directly import fuel from producing nations, diminishing its reliance on Kenyan marketers, following a bilateral meeting in Nairobi. Read more »

Africa: Cable Cuts Expose Vulnerabilities in Africa's Internet Infrastructure

The vulnerability of East Africa's countries was starkly revealed once again in the aftermath of the damage inflicted upon an undersea cable, leading to widespread internet outages… Read more »

Kenya: Understanding Kenya's Regulations On State Officers' Offshore Bank Accounts

Did you know that public officers seeking to operate bank accounts outside Kenya are required get clearance from the ethics watchdog in compliance with law? Read more »

Kenya: Ruto's Directive to Impact Tea Exporters' Margins

Multinational tea exporters are bracing for impact as the government announces plans to prohibit shipping of bulk tea, a move aimed at preserving the distinct identity of Kenyan… Read more »

Africa: Experts Push for Organic Fertilisers to Revive Africa's Soil Health

Large-scale adoption of organic fertilisers instead of synthetic ones could be the linchpin in revitalising Africa's soil health, achieving food security, and bolstering ecological… Read more »

Kenya: New KCC Starts Search for New MD As Nixon Sigey's Term Ends

New KCC has advertised for the position of a managing director as Nixon Sigey's term comes to an end after serving for three terms and five months. Read more »

Ethiopia: Djibouti Hit As Ethiopia Shifts Transit Cargo to Port of Lamu

Djibouti faces a major setback as Ethiopia shifts its transit cargo operations to the Port of Lamu, providing a substantial boost to the LAPSSET project. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan MPs Shield Minister, Ignite Corruption Claims

A covert maneuover has emerged, shedding light on the inner workings of the Kenya Kwanza government's efforts to shield Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi from… Read more »

Kenya: Network Airline Services Appointed As FlyDubai's GSSA in Kenya

Network Airline Services (NAS) has been selected as the General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for flydubai in Kenya. Read more »

East Africa: Safaricom Projected Earnings Weighed Down By Ethiopian Loss

Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, reported a slight uptick in profits, albeit dampened by the underperformance of its Ethiopian arm. Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support

Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »

Kenya: Fake Fertiliser Claims First Causality - Will Cabinet Secretary Linturi Fall?

The fake fertiliser incident has resulted in its first casualty, as attention shifts to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi in the ongoing impeachment proceedings… Read more »

Kenya: KQ Resumes DRC Flights Following Staff Release

Kenya Airways has swiftly resumed its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a day after the release of two of its employees who were detained over a week ago in… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Army Prepares for Haiti Deployment Ahead of Ruto's Us Visit

Kenyan army preparations for deployment in Haiti are underway, slated for this month, in advance of President William Ruto's impending visit to Washington later in May, a senior… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa Ministers Expedite SGR Link From Indian Ocean to Atlantic

East Africa Transport Ministers convened to expedite the integration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, in an initiative aimed at fostering seamless… Read more »

Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret

Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic

Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: Governors Challenge Legal Authority of Lab Officers' Union to Call Strike

Governors have questioned the legal authority of the union representing laboratory officers to call for industrial action. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Water Towers Scandal - CEO Allegedly Bribed MPs With Ksh8.8m

The controversy enveloping Kenya Water Towers has intensified with revelations surfacing that the agency, allegedly at the request of embattled chief executive Julius Tanui,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Relaunches Business Ethics Code With Industry Partners

The Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, has announced the renewal of the… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting

Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Raises Concern Over Price Gouging On Parts

Ethiopian Airlines has grounded three aircraft due to a shortage of spare parts even as it raises concerns over price gouging . Read more »

Uganda: UK Sanctions Ugandan Speaker Overlooked By Museveni

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians, including Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, in response to corruption charges alleging embezzlement from… Read more »