Senate Investigates Labour Abuses in EPZ Firms
The Senate Committee on Labour has launched an investigation into multiple allegations of labour rights violations within Kenya’s Export Processing…
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Tear Gas as Police, Protesters, and Leaders Clash Over Nzoia Sugar Takeover Bid by Rai
By Tony Wafula Business and daily activities along the Bungoma–Webuye Road and at the Nzoia Sugar Company were brought to…
Kisumu Port’s Remarkable Revival Positions It As East Africa’s New Trade Powerhouse
Kisumu Port on Lake Victoria has undergone a remarkable resurgence, establishing itself as a vital hub in East Africa’s transport…
Kenya’s Economy Slows To 4.7 Per Cent Despite Resilient Key Sectors
Kenya’s economy grew at a reduced rate of 4.7 per cent in 2024, down from 5.7 per cent in 2023,…
Kenya’s Gambling Ads Ban Hits Media Hard
Kenya’s media industry is reeling from a fresh financial setback following a directive by the Betting Control and Licensing Board…
Finance Bill 2025/26: Treasury’s Quiet Push for Digital and Service Charges
The National Treasury’s 2025/26 Finance Bill avoids the overt tax hikes that sparked nationwide protests in 2024. However, a closer…
Architects And Civil Society Urge Senate To Rethink Proposed Laws Threatening Vulnerable Communities
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and a coalition of civil society organizations have called on the Senate to reconsider…
PPARB Cancels KenGen’s Olkaria VII Consultancy Tender
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) has nullified a €18,162,835.78 (approximately KES 2.49 billion) tender awarded by the Kenya…
BCLB Bans Gambling Advertisements For 30 Days Amid Rising Concerns Of Addiction
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has imposed a 30-day ban on gambling advertisements due to growing concerns over…
Kenya’s Luxury Hospitality Boom: Surging Tourism, Economic Stability, And Natural Beauty Drive Investment
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is enjoying remarkable growth, buoyed by a surge in international arrivals, a stable economy, and an…