A futuristic smart city scores big with new solar plant in Kenya
In Kenya, local energy developer Equator Energy, has commissioned a 1 MW plant near the capital city Nairobi. The plant is located at Tatu City, […]
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Kenya, UK sign trade & security deals
Britain is committed to free trade with Kenya and supports the East African nation by providing military equipment to enhance borderline aviation security, capacity building […]
Kenya dam bursts, kills at least 47
Floodwater from a commercial flower-farm dam in Kenya’s Rift Valley has killed at least 47 people as it swept through 450 homes and smashed into […]
Kenya: AU “ready” to intervene as political crisis worsens
The African Union Commission (AUC) said Thursday it is ready to help defuse the political imbroglio in Kenya. The AUC said in a statement it […]
Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta sworn-in for second term
Several African leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thousands gathered in Kenya’s largest stadium for the swearing-in of President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday. President […]
Kenya: gov’t, banks agree to convert Kenya Airways’ debt to equity
The Kenyan government has agreed with local lenders to convert more than $400 million of Kenya Airways’ debt into equity, increasing the government stake to […]
Kenya: Police fires teargas at protesters loyal to Kenyatta
Police in Kenya on Tuesday fired teargas at supporters of President Uhuru Kenyatta outside the East African nation’s Supreme Court in the Capital city, Nairobi. […]
AU Okays Kenyan elections, calls opposition to exercise restraint
Business is still slow in Nairobi 48 hours after the disputed election results were announced as many remain fearful of the aftermath. Uhuru Kenyatta on […]
Kenya launches multi-billion Chinese-backed railways
Kenya authorities on Tuesday launched a multi-billion a Chinese-backed railway with a first trip from the city of Mombasa to capital Nairobi. In his official […]
Kenya: US freezes $21ml health aid amid corruption scandal
The United States government on Tuesday announced the suspension of over $21 million direct aid to Kenya’s Ministry of Health amid concern over corruption. According […]