(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s milk shortage is a warning that high national production figures do not automatically translate into reliable supplies, affordable prices and food security for consumers, according to Stephen Mutoro, Secretary General of the Consumers Federation of Kenya. The current crisis exposes weaknesses in dairy sector planning, farmerContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Naivas Supermarkets is preparing to extend operating hours at some of its outlets as retailers position themselves to capture festive season spending amid growing pressure on household budgets. The retailer says some stores could operate around the clock during the peak shopping period that the three monthContinue Reading
(MAKUENI, KENYA) – Kenya’s Thwake Multipurpose Dam is on track for completion after the African Development Bank (AfDB) provided new funding to bridge a shortfall that had slowed construction, raising hopes for millions of residents in the water scarce Lower Eastern region. The 80.5 metre high dam, being built atContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court has faulted Co-operative Bank of Kenya for failing to follow required procedures when it dismissed an employee over poor performance, although it upheld the reason for his termination. The judge found that Stephen Mwaura’s poor performance justified his dismissal on 25thContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – An investment company linked to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy will pay KES 3 billion ($23.2 million) to acquire majority stakes in two insurance firms from South Africa’s Absa Group. Absa Group said in August it had signed an agreement with FirstContinue Reading
(BONDO, KENYA) – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta cancelled a trip to Bondo to attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following security concerns. Kenyatta’s advance team had already arrived in Bondo and his seat had been reserved on the VIP dais. His plane was also readyContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s President William Ruto has launched a campaign to strengthen his support in the Rift Valley, aiming to raise the number of registered voters from 5.4 million in 2022 to more than seven million before the 2027 general election. The move comes amid complaints among residents ofContinue Reading
(NYERI, KENYA) – A multi agency security operation has dismantled a counterfeit alcohol manufacturing syndicate operating from a residential house in Ruring’u, Nyeri, and seized illicit liquor valued at more than KES 2 million ($15,480). Nyeri Central Deputy County Commissioner Ngunyi Maina said the raid followed a tip off fromContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s economy grew 5.1% in the second quarter to June, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said, shrugging off the Iran war and below average rainfall. The growth was faster than the 4.9% recorded in the same quarter last year despite high oil prices resulting fromContinue Reading
(AWASI, KENYA) – Kisumu County is set to gain a second cement factory in the Awasi area, strengthening its position as an emerging hub for cement manufacturing in western Kenya. Regulatory filings show that Mamba Cement Limited plans to build a small cement grinding and blending plant with capacity toContinue Reading
