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Kenya wins $941 million IMF loan boost

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a $941 million lending boost to Kenya, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million. The disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programs will also be topped by a
January 18, 2024

Kenya lost 4.2bn shillings to Telegram shutdown in 2023

Telegram, a widely used social media platform in Kenya, faced an unexplained disruption coinciding with the country’s college entrance examinations. Speculations arose regarding the motive behind the outage, with some suggesting a connection to preventing examination malpractice, given that the app remained
January 17, 2024

Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto’s threats on judges

Dozens of lawyers are protesting in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in response to threats to defy court orders by President William Ruto. The lawyers are marching from the Supreme Court to the president’s office in the protest organized by the Law Society of
January 13, 2024

Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry

Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it “hectic”. President William Ruto announced the policy last month to advocate for a visa-free travel within the African continent. Kenyan authorities have
January 8, 2024

Rwanda recalls Kenyan drug over safety concerns

Health authorities in Rwanda have recalled batches of antifungal tablets made in Kenya over safety concerns. The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) has directed importers to return all batches of 200mg Fluconazole tablets manufactured by the Kenyan company Universal Corporation. Retailers
January 5, 2024

Nigeria to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown

Nigeria has announced an expansion of its suspension of degrees accreditation, encompassing additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda. This decision follows the recent suspension of accreditation for degrees obtained from institutions in Benin and Togo. During an interview on Nigeria’s Channels
January 5, 2024

Londiani’s Bus Accident in Kenya Injures 47

47 people have been injured following a road accident along the Londiani – Muhoroni Road, Kericho County. The accident occurred on Friday morning involving a 62-seater bus. Red Cross Society said the 47 have been taken to Fort Tenan Sub County Hospital by the
December 22, 2023
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