Tag: Kenya
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Tragic Cabro Factory Incident: Worker Dies in Kwale County
Tragedy at a Cabro Factory in Kwale A worker was killed at a cabro production facility in Kwale County on January 28, 2026, in what police say is a fatal industrial incident. The deceased, Kitsao Charo, aged 38, was reportedly cleaning the pressing surface of a machine used to manufacture cabro blocks when the incident…
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Nairobi Launches LiquorPay to Fast-Track Licensing and Cut Paperwork
Introduction: A Digital Leap for Nairobi’s Liquor Licensing Nairobi City Hall has unveiled LiquorPay, a fully automated digital platform designed to streamline liquor licensing and reduce the lengthy paperwork that has long slowed business in the capital. The move signals a broader shift toward e-government services, promising faster approvals, clearer timelines, and greater transparency for…
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DFC Names Kenya-Based MD to Accelerate Africa Investments
DFC Expands Africa Footprint with Strategic Leadership Move The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced the appointment of Selam Demissie as its new Regional Managing Director, based in Kenya. The move signals DFC’s intensified focus on East Africa and the wider African continent, where a growing need for financing and risk-tolerant capital…
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DFC appoints Kenya-based MD to drive Africa investments
DFC expands its Africa footprint with a Kenya-based regional leader The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced a strategic leadership move designed to deepen its footprint across East and Africa more broadly. Selam Demissie will serve as the agency’s Regional Managing Director, based in Kenya. The appointment signals a renewed emphasis on…
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Nairobi launches LiquorPay to streamline liquor licensing and cut paperwork
Introduction: A digital shift in Nairobi’s liquor licensing Nairobi’s City Hall has announced the rollout of LiquorPay, a fully automated digital platform designed to overhaul the city’s liquor licensing process. The initiative aims to replace manual paperwork with a streamlined, transparent system that speeds up approvals and reduces opportunities for bureaucratic delays. As Nairobi positions…
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Kenya Anti-Doping Progress Gains WADA Praise and Momentum
Introduction: WADA’s Acknowledgment of Progress The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has publicly expressed satisfaction with the strides Kenya has made in strengthening its anti-doping framework. After the 2024/25 audit raised concerns and threatened potential sanctions, Kenya implemented corrective measures aimed at overhauling testing, education, governance, and overall compliance. WADA’s recognition signals a turning point in…
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WADA Praises Kenya’s Progress in Strengthening Anti-Doping Efforts
Kenya earns WADA commendation after transformative anti-doping reforms The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has expressed satisfaction with the progress Kenya has made in strengthening its anti-doping framework following corrective actions required after the 2024/25 audit. The audit had flagged vulnerabilities in Kenya’s anti-doping system and threatened potential sanctions, putting the spotlight on the East African…
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WADA Applauds Kenya’s Progress in Fight Against Doping
WADA’s Positive Assessment Signals a Turning Point for Kenya The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has voiced optimism about Kenya’s progress in strengthening its anti-doping system following the corrective measures mandated after the 2024/25 governance and compliance audit. The agency’s apparent satisfaction marks a significant pivot for a nation that has faced intense scrutiny over doping…
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Court orders government to buy local rice within 30 days before duty-free imports begin
Overview of the Court Ruling A Kenyan court has mandated that the government purchase a portion of locally grown rice within 30 days before allowing duty-free imports to proceed. Justice Edward Muriithi ruled that the importation of 254,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice should be carried out in three phases: 85,000 metric tonnes on March…
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Court Orders Government to Buy Local Rice Before Duty-Free Imports
Overview of the Court Ruling A Kenyan court has mandated a structured approach to importing duty-free rice, setting a strict 30-day window for the government to prioritize purchases of locally produced rice. The decision, issued by Justice Edward Muriithi, directs the Importing Authority to facilitate the importation of 254,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice in…