KISUMU CBD, Kisumu July 25 –Police in Kisumu County are on the manhunt for six armed robbers who staged an early morning daring robbery incident at an M-Pesa shop along Oginga Odinga street, carting away Sh850,000 in cash among other valuables. The 7am incident has left traders along the main Oginga Odinga street in shock…
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 –The National Assembly will move forward with consideration of the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, despite a request by its sponsor, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, to halt the process amid public backlash. The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi conveyed Khalwale’s withdrawal request on March 7, citing intense opposition from boda boda…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu July 22 –The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has successfully concluded a series of policy awareness forums across Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties. The initiative, part of the third phase of the Supporting Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) programme under the Investing in Young…
Kisumu Hosts EAC PS for Talks on Jumuiya Market Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu July 16 –Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o on Monday received Dr Caroline Karugu, the Principal Secretary for the State Department and her team, for talks on plans to establish Jumuiya Markets in urban centres starting with Kisumu as the pilot city. The meeting…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 14– It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host the upcoming Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, scheduled to take place on August 6-8, 2025, at the Ciala Resort. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, highlighted the…
TIMES TOWER, Nairobi –Despite economic challenges, the Kenya Revenue Authority has collected Sh 2.571 trillion in the 2024/2025 financial year exceeding it’s target of Sh 2.555 trillion. This milestone reflects not just fiscal discipline but the resilience and commitment of Kenyan taxpayers. In a press statement released on July 10th, KRA revealed that the collection…
Kisumu City Department announces the temporary relocation of over 4,000 traders to pave the way for phase two of the market’s transformation into a modern complex. KIBUYE, Kisumu July 9 -The Kisumu County Government has announced plans to temporarily relocate traders from Kibuye Market as the national government steps in to complete the second phase…
RABAT, Morocco July 8 –The Kingdom of Morocco has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 17th country to integrate into the fast-growing continental payment infrastructure. This strategic move was formalised with the signing of the PAPSS membership agreement by Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, marking a significant milestone in the…
LONDON, United Kingdom, July –President William Ruto recently visited King’s Cross Railway Station in London, a renowned transport hub accommodating over 50 million passengers annually. The benchmarking trip was aimed at revitalising the heart of Nairobi’s public transport system. Dr Ruto’s visit to 10th Downing Street led to the announcement of a vital funding agreement…
EU-funded AfriFOODlinks project delivers research-driven, community-led solution for over 200 fish vendors at Obunga Market to boost food safety and Health in Kisumu county OBUNGA, Kisumu June 3, –The African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), in partnership with the City of Kisumu, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), and the Kisumu…