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Petrol, Diesel prices rise further as kerosene spikes by Ksh.18.20
By Kepha Muiruri,
1635, August 14, 2020 (EAT)
Motorists are set for higher costs at the pump as fuel costs for all three petroleum commodities pick-up in the latest maximum-pump price review. P...
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A Russian ship’s cargo of dangerous ammonium nitrate was stranded in Beirut port for years
By CNN,
1257, August 6, 2020 (EAT)
As Lebanon's investigation into the devastating blast in Beirut continues, officials have pointed to a possible cause: A massive shipment of agricultu...
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Pressure piles on Kenya, Tanzania to resolve ‘safe flights list’ row
By Citizen Reporter,
1639, August 1, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya and Tanzania have been urged to consider an East African Community (EAC) coordinated approach after the two countries clashed over the 'safe fli...
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Why COVID-19 is killing diabetes patients at alarming rates
By Reuters,
1101, July 26, 2020 (EAT)
Darrell Cager Sr., 64, had diabetes. So his youngest daughter urged him to seek care. The next day, he collapsed and died in his New Orleans home. ...
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Treasury retains inflation target at 5 percent for the ninth straight year
By Kepha Muiruri,
1130, July 18, 2020 (EAT)
The National Treasury has retained its inflation target at 5 percent with a 2.5 percent margin on either side for the ninth straight year. The Cent...
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How government milked price controls to slap Kenyans with high fuel costs
By Kepha Muiruri,
1719, July 15, 2020 (EAT)
In 2011, the government moved to enforce price controls by effecting maximum pump prices through the then Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The e...
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Petrol, diesel prices rise by Ksh 11.38 and Ksh.17.30
By Kepha Muiruri,
932, July 15, 2020 (EAT)
The rise in landed cost of imported fuel has marked the end of relief for motorists as petrol and diesel costs pick up by Ksh.11.38 and Ksh.17.30 resp...
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Relaxed curfews lift private sector activity in June
By Kepha Muiruri,
1448, July 4, 2020 (EAT)
The relaxation of restriction measures including an ease to set curfew hours saw a lift in private sector activity across June as both demand and sale...
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June inflation falls to 4.59 percent on low food costs
By Kepha Muiruri,
1843, June 30, 2020 (EAT)
Consumers have marked an extended relief to the pricing of common goods as the rate of inflation falls to 4.59 percent in June from an adjusted 5.33 p...
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Nzoia Sugar FC racing to clear players’ salary arrears, says club boss Kadenge
By Joseph Saasia,
1132, June 25, 2020 (EAT)
Nzoia Sugar FC Chairman Evans Kadenge says the club has begun clearing the salary arrears owed to its playing unit. According to Kadenge, they have...
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Kenya Power issues profit warning, blames COVID-19
By Kepha Muiruri,
1150, June 16, 2020 (EAT)
Electricity distributor Kenya Power has issued a warning indicating its earnings for the year closing on June 30 will be lower than those previously r...
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Petrol prices rise by Ksh.5.77 as diesel, kerosene costs fall
By Kepha Muiruri,
1647, June 14, 2020 (EAT)
Motorists have registered a mixed bag of fortunes in the movement of fuel costs as petrol rises by Ksh.5.77 a litre while diesel costs fall by Ksh.3.8...
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Oil marketers in Kenya under fire over hoarding fuel stocks in anticipation of price increase
By Kepha Muiruri,
1444, June 10, 2020 (EAT)
Oil Marketing companies (OMCs) are once again on the spot as they now hold back stocks of fuel in anticipation of a price increase in the next maximum...
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Kenya inflation cools to 5.47 percent in May- KNBS
By Kepha Muiruri,
1149, May 30, 2020 (EAT)
Inflation cooled down to 5.47 percent in May down from 5.62 percent in April, new data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows. T...
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IDEMIA appoints new East Africa head to drive regional expansion
By Citizen Reporter,
1025, May 15, 2020 (EAT)
IDEMIA, global augmented identity solutions provider, has appointed Henry Mkuzi as its East African Region Sales Director as part of the company’s p...
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Super Petrol prices decrease by Ksh.9.54 per litre
By Kepha Muiruri,
1743, May 14, 2020 (EAT)
Super Petrol and Diesel prices have decreased by Ksh.9.54 per litre and Ksh.19.19 per litre respectively. In its monthly review, the Energy and Pet...
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Oil marketers conspire to raise fuel prices as Kenyans brace for tough times ahead
By Kepha Muiruri,
1611, May 12, 2020 (EAT)
Oil marketers have made an attempt to manoeuvre existing marketing rules to retain higher fuel costs to Kenyans this month, denying relief to consumer...
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Treasury CS Yatani sneaks back rejected tax proposals in 2020 Finance Bill
By Kepha Muiruri,
1812, May 8, 2020 (EAT)
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has set himself for a showdown with the National Assembly after sneaking back proposals rejected by Parliament ...
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President Kenyatta approves tax relief measures cushioning Kenyans from Covid-19
By Kepha Muiruri,
1638, April 25, 2020 (EAT)
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assented the 2020, Tax Laws (Ammendments) Bill into law passing on relief to Kenyans as part of government relief measure...
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Kenyans earning below Ksh.24K to get tax relief after MPs give the nod
By Kepha Muiruri,
1058, April 23, 2020 (EAT)
The National Assembly adopted the 2020, Tax Laws (Ammendment) Bill on Wednesday to end in relief to Kenyans as per Presidential directives issued last...
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