World Bank Debars Kenyan Audit Firm Over Corruption Allegations
NAIROBI — Ernst & Young Kenya (EY Kenya) has suffered a major blow to its reputation after the World Bank barred the audit firm from...
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Kenya and European Union Seal Landmark Trade Agreement
NAIROBI — After a decade of negotiations, Kenya and the European Union have solidified a historic trade agreement, opening Kenya’s domestic market to tax-free goods...
Kenya’s President Warns of Borrowing Surge After Rejected Finance Bill
NAIROBI — President William Ruto announced on Sunday that Kenya will need to borrow significantly more to keep the government operational following the rejection of...
Uganda’s Refugee Challenge: Balancing Open Doors with Rising Pressures
By Tom NM Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda has been heralded as a beacon of progressive migration policy. Its welcoming stance towards refugees has...
Kenya’s Youth Activists Gear Up for Bigger Battle After Tax Hike Victory
NAIROBI –After successfully pushing the government to scrap $2.7 billion in proposed tax hikes, Kenya’s young activists are shifting their focus to tackle deeper issues...
Kenyan Police Use Teargas to Disperse Protesters as President Withdraws Tax Hike Bill
NAIROBI — Kenyan police fired teargas at dozens of protesters and blocked streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday, as small demonstrations continued in...
Kenyan President Bows to Protesters, Withdraws Tax Hikes
NAIROBI—Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday rescinded planned tax increases after a surge of protests, marking a significant victory for a nascent, youth-led movement that...
Kenyan Government Rejects Accusations of Withholding Budget for Former President’s Office
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has firmly rebutted former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assertions that it denied the bidget allocated for his office. In a strongly...
Motorist Arrested in Nairobi After Assaulting Traffic Officer
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan police have arrested a 19-year-old motorist who was filmed brutally assaulting a traffic officer on a busy road in Nairobi. The...
Brussels Airlines Reinstates Nairobi-Brussels Route After Nearly a Decade
NAIROBI — Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s national carrier, has resumed its Nairobi-Brussels route after nearly a decade-long hiatus, marking a significant resurgence in European interest in...
