Starlink Kenya Subscribers Grow Nearly 2000% in a Year
Satellite data subscription grew by 1,955.3% after the licensing and launch of Starlink Internet Services Kenya in July 2023, a new report by the Communications Authority (CA) shows. Unlike traditional [...]
Kenya, Italy to Revive Space Center, Partner on Launches
Kenya and Italy will revive the Luigi Broglio space center in Malindi to launch earth observation satellites, Adolfo Urso, Italy's industry minister said at a press conference on Sunday. The [...]
Kilifi Residents Protest KSh 500bn Nuclear Project Proposal
Residents in Kilifi county have protested against the proposal to build a nuclear energy plant in the area saying it would endanger their ecosystem, negatively affect their health, and [...]Kenya Warns Against Travel to Myanmar as Slavery System Escalates
Kenya's embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, has warned Kenyans for the umpteenth time against travel to Myanmar, which is currently engaged in a prolonged conflict that has created an environment conducive [...]
Kenya, IMF in Final Stages of Funding Agreement amid Graft Review
Kenya is in the final stages of unlocking more funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of 2024, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau [...]Fuel Prices Could Go Up on Middle East Conflict-WTO
An escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could further disrupt shipping and raise energy prices given the region’s importance in petroleum production, World Trade Organization (WTO) cautions. “We [...]Private Hospitals Fault SHIF Transition as System Challenges Persist
An association of rural and urban private hospitals has pointed out that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will need to improve to ensure that the new insurance model, SHIF, will [...]Investors Flood T-Bills Amid Interest Rate Cuts
Investor demand for Treasury bills surged in the weekly auction, recording the steepest oversubscription rate in 2024. Demand remained skewed to the shorter term 91-day paper as investors continue to [...]Guide to Buying Land in Kenya and Ensuring a Safe Investment
Buying land in Kenya is an investment that requires due diligence to avoid pitfalls and ensure a secure transaction. With land values constantly appreciating, it is an excellent investment but [...]
Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Mogadishu
Kenya Airways has suspended passenger flights to Mogadishu from 14th October 2024 due to operational challenges, the national carrier said in a letter to Mohamed Dhaghar, Principal Secretary, State Department [...]Kenya’s Forex Reserves Increase on Central Bank Intervention
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is buying dollars to build up foreign exchange reserves and curb volatility, Governor Kamau Thugge disclosed during the post-MPC briefing on Wednesday. “We have [...]Best Safaris in Kenya for Digital Nomads
Kenya is emerging as a premier destination for digital nomads, offering a unique Safari adventure, wildlife, and remote work opportunities. With the introduction of Kenya's Digital Nomad Visa (ETA), remote [...]
