KTDA tea prices rise marginally in last auction of 2019
Various types of tea being sorted at Gitugi Tea
KeNHA halts construction at Witeithie along Thika Super Highway
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has temporarily put to a stop the ongoing construction of a footbridge at Witeithie along Thika Superhighway. This follows a public uproar and numerous complaints over a prolonged gridlock at the area for almost two days. “Section of Thika Superhighway at Witeithie
MultiChoice Kenya names Nancy Matimu as new MD
Nancy Matimu has been named the new Managing Director for MultiChoice Kenya. Matimu will be taking over from Eric Odipo effective December, who left the firm to pursue other interests. According to MultiChoice Africa Northern Region Director, Maharage Chande, the appointment comes at a critical time for the
U.S recalls its ambassador to Zambia over homosexuality
The United States on Monday recalled its ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote after he criticized the jailing of a gay couple. This follows a retaliation move by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu who on December 15, sent a protest letter to the U.S over the remarks made
Passport issuance suspended by the government
Passport services at the Immigration Department were on Tuesday suspended due to what the department termed as "unscheduled maintenance." The state department urged Kenyans to bear with the situation during the untimely period. “We regret to announce to the general public that our passport services will be suspended from
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg quits over twin 737 Max deadly crashes
Boeing boss Dennis Muilenburg has quit amid a deepening crisis over the firm’s grounded 737 Max jets in the wake of two deadly crashes. On Monday, the Chicago-based aircraft announced that Muilenburg had stepped down, a week after it announced plans to suspend production of the aircraft. The company
Ethiopia launches first satellite into space
Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on December 20. Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen said it was a groundbreaking achievement for the country’s prosperity. "This will be a foundation for our historic journey to prosperity," said Mekonmen. Solomon Belay, director-general of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology
EABL unveils new logo, changes office location
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has moved its corporate offices to new space at the Garden City Business Park, and unveiled a fresh corporate logo. The fete to unveil the new logo was grace by Trade Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya at the new office space in
Kenyan shilling stable amid slow demand
The Kenyan shilling was stable on Monday supported by inflows from tourism and diaspora remittances amid slow dollar demand from merchant importers, traders said. By Monday morning, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 100.60/80 per dollar, the same as Friday’s close.
Nairobi’s first mayor Charles Rubia dies aged 96
First African Mayor of Nairobi and a veteran Kenyan politician Charles Wanyoike Rubia is dead. His lawyer Senator Irungu Kangata confirmed the news and said Rubia died on Monday at his Karen home. He was aged 96. Rubia, a former political detainee, joined Parliament as Member of Parliament