Kenya’s court has halted the privatization of 11 state-owned companies, including the national oil and gas entity, following an appeal lodged by the main opposition party. This decision, made public on Tuesday, suspends the sale of state holdings pending further review due to the strategic significance of these enterprises in East Africa’s economic powerhouse, as …
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Residents living along the Athi River in Kenya are facing a dire water crisis. With no access to piped water or a sewage system, the situation is compounded by droughts, forcing residents to rely on expensive trucked-in water. The scarcity has pushed many to use unsafe water sources, like swamps, for daily needs like cleaning …
Poised to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape through advanced energy storage solutions, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Togo are among the 11 countries committed to joining the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium. Announced on Monday by the Global Leadership Council (GLC) – an international network of political and business leaders – and …
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Four women in Kenya, each awarded $20,000 (£16,000) in damages, revealed their agonizing experiences of being involuntarily sterilized due to their HIV status. Their nine-year legal battle culminated in a High Court ruling that affirmed the violation of their rights. To protect their identities, their names were kept confidential throughout the case. Penda, a mother …
Kenyan Women Win Legal Battle Against Forced Sterilization Amid HIV Cases. Read More »
Kenya’s President William Ruto has promised to sign the Startup Bill 2022 into law. Speaking during the Kenya Innovation Week (KIW), the president said he will sign the bill into law by April next year. “By March, or April next year, we will have a firm startup law in Kenya, which will assist many of …
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Kenya’s President, William Ruto, sounded an alarm at the COP28 summit in Dubai, highlighting a devastating shift in Eastern Africa’s climate. Ruto drew attention to the region’s rapid transition from severe drought, described as the worst in over four decades, to catastrophic flooding, resulting in over 200 fatalities and displacing tens of thousands across Kenya, …
Kenyan courts conducted the preliminary hearing on Wednesday regarding the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, allegedly killed by a British soldier. However, the case was adjourned until May, much to the prosecution’s dismay. The victim’s body was discovered in a septic tank at a British army training camp in Nanyuki, central …
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Bolt, an on-demand mobility platform, recently disclosed the suspension of more than 5,000 drivers from its platform within Kenya over the past six months. These suspensions were attributed to various safety-related issues and non-compliance matters, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety of both riders and drivers. Linda Ndungu, Bolt Kenya’s Country Manager, …
Bolt Suspends Over 5,000 Drivers in Kenya Over Safety Non-Compliance. Read More »
Endeavor Kenya, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs, has launched the ScaleUp Program, its inaugural cohort-based initiative for high-growth founders. The program will identify ten high-growth ventures based in East Africa and support them with the network and resources to gain clarity on their journey to scale. Over 28 months, the selected entrepreneurs will …
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The number of deaths due to devastating floods continues to rise in Kenya, reaching at least 20, a local authority cited by Efe revealed on Sunday. Last night, at least eight people reportedly drowned in southern Kenya while trying to cross the flooded Muuoni River in Makueni County. Parts of essential infrastructure were destroyed and …
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