Kenya waives taxes on tea packaging materials to boost value addition, farmer incomes 

KENYA – The Government of Kenya has waived taxes on packaging materials used in the tea sector as part of a broader strategy to improve farmer productivity and boost incomes through value addition.   The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary (CS) for …

Two Belgian teens found with ants given fine or prison by Kenya court

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants have been fined $7,700 (€6,775) or the option of serving 12 months in prison by a court in Kenya for violating wildlife conservation laws. The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were …

Kenya clinker imports drop by 93%

Kenya: Kenya’s cement clinker imports have dropped by 93% year-on-year to 10.3Mt in 2024 from 148Mt in 2023, according to the government’s 2025 Economic Survey. The value of imported clinker fell to US$27,500 from US$409,000 in 2023 and US$3.2bn in 2020. …

Airtel Kenya unveils Africa's first AI-powered spam alert service

Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra speaks during the launch. Airtel Kenya has launched an Artificial Intelligence-powered spam alert service that will allow its customers to flag and identify suspicious SMS messages in real time. The service, …

Crime in Kenya

U.S. Offers $10 Mln Reward for al-Shabaab Leader Linked to Kenya Base Attack

NAIROBI, May 8 – The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Abdullahi Banati, a senior commander of the militant group al-Shabaab, who is accused of masterminding a deadly attack on a …

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale Engages United States (U.S.) Charge D’Affaires On Strategic Health ...

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale held bilateral talks with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires H.E. Marc Dillard to strengthen strategic health collaboration and review ongoing U.S. foreign assistance to Kenya. The …

Celebrated AFTV host Robbie set to meet Ingwe players during Kenya tour

AFTV founder Robbie Lyle. He is set to visit Kenya. [Courtesy] Renowned sports influencer and AFTV founder Robbie Lyle is set to meet AFC Leopards players during his upcoming visit to Kenya, where he will share motivational tips and insights with the team, …

Kenya’s EV Charging Infrastructure: 45 New Chargers Across 6 Counties—What It Means for E-Mobility

Kenya is charging ahead in spearheading sustainable transportation with 45 new locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging laid out in six counties. The expansion of the EV charging infrastructure in Kenya is designed to cater to the growing demand for …

Why Museveni's Party Officials are in Kenya

Senior officials from Uganda's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), have arrived in the country for a four-day official visit. The team, led by NRM’s Director of External Affairs Maj (Rtd) Awich Pollar Awich and Col Okei Rukogota from …