Topic: United States
US calls for increased public participation in Kenya's regulatory decisions
Apr 09, 2024 at 04:24 PM
The United States (US) government is pushing for increased transparency and public engagement in Kenya's regulatory decision-making processes....
Corruption: Report reveals major challenges US businesses face in Kenya
Apr 03, 2024 at 09:42 PM
The United States Trade Representative's 2024 National Trade Estimate Report paints a concerning picture for American companies seeking to do business in Kenya....
US to establish camp in Haiti for Kenyan security forces ahead of deployment
Mar 26, 2024 at 02:53 PM
Kenyan security forces are poised for a unique deployment to Haiti, with the United States playing a key logistical role....
Kenya remains firm on WorldCoin suspension despite US pressure
Mar 22, 2024 at 09:36 AM
Kenya's government has dug in its heels regarding the suspension of WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project, despite pressure from the United States to reinstate it....
US Embassy issues alert to its citizens in Nairobi over uptick in petty theft
Mar 15, 2024 at 03:12 PM
The United States Embassy in Kenya has cautioned its citizens residing in Nairobi to exercise increased caution following a rise in petty theft incidents within residential areas....
Kenyan suspected to have murdered his lover in US 'escapes' from police custody
Feb 08, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Kevin Kang’ethe, a Kenyan man implicated in the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu at a Boston, United States airport, has managed to evade authorities after absconding from...
Former KCB director arrested in US over 'plot to murder female family member'
Dec 06, 2023 at 06:11 PM
Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, a 52-year-old former Group Shared Services Director at KCB Bank Group in Kenya, was apprehended by Connecticut State Police on Monday for an alleged murder-f...
Why Honda is recalling 250,000 vehicles made 2015 - 2020 in the US
Nov 22, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the United States, including Acura TLX cars, Acura MDX SUVs, Ridgeline pickup trucks, Odyssey minivans, and Pilot SUVs, spanning model...
Kenyans overseas boost home economic lifeline with record support remittance
Nov 20, 2023 at 04:45 PM
In a remarkable display of solidarity, Kenyan expatriates have significantly boosted financial support to their families, contributing a substantial $355.6 million (Sh53.9 billion)...
Smile Train and Lifebox join forces to bridge 30-year gap in anaesthesia safety
Oct 16, 2023 at 07:12 PM
As the world commemorates World Anesthesia Day, two prominent global organizations, Smile Train and Lifebox, have joined forces to shed light on a critical issue that has persisted...
Family in U.S. sues Google over father's tragic loss allegedly due to outdated map
Sep 21, 2023 at 03:24 PM
Google is facing legal action in the U.S. as the family of Philip Paxson pursues a lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging negligence in failing to update its mapping service, whi...
Billy Chemirmir, Kenyan man accused of killing 22 old women in US, found dead
Sep 20, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Billy Chemirmir, a Kenyan man accused of murdering 22 older women in the United States, has met his end in a Texas prison....
Kenya and US agriculture sector players unveil Sh1.9 billion in new co-investments
Sep 14, 2023 at 09:38 PM
Kenyan and US firms in the agriculture sector have unveiled a $12.8 million (Sh1.9 billion) in new co-investments to boost trade and investment in Kenya's burgeoning agriculture se...
Ruto jets out to the U.S. to strengthen tech ties and address global issues
Sep 13, 2023 at 09:03 PM
President William Ruto departed the country on Wednesday evening for a significant visit to the United States, showcasing Kenya's commitment to technological innovation and its rol...
Britam Holdings shifts investment focus amid falling NSE share prices
Sep 08, 2023 at 01:54 PM
Britam Holdings, a prominent player in Kenya's financial sector, has made a strategic decision to halt its investments in equities amid the downturn in share prices at the Nairobi ...
Kenya creates special desk to expedite redress for 1998 US embassy bombing
Aug 30, 2023 at 08:42 PM
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of compensation for victims of the 1998 US Embassy bombing in Nairobi...
Kenya-US Sh232 million deal to propel Kenstate's coconut processing expansion
Aug 30, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Kenya's Kentaste, a leading coconut processor, is set to expand its exports to the United States with a Sh232 million ($1.6 million) joint investment project, backed by the US gove...
'Leave Kenyans alone' Raila slams U.S. Ambassodor Meg Whitman - VIDEO
Aug 17, 2023 at 06:54 PM
In a spirited address at the Devolution Conference in Eldoret on Thursday, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga voiced his firm response to recent comments made ...
World Economic Forum positions Kenya as the "Silicon Valley of Africa"
Jun 16, 2023 at 12:25 PM
President Børge Brende of the World Economic Forum (WEF) met with President William Ruto in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the WEF's plans to establish a Silicon hub in Kenya....
YouTube lowers requirements to enable more creators to monetize their content
Jun 14, 2023 at 08:49 PM
YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform owned by Google, has announced a significant change in its eligibility criteria for creators to access monetization tools under the YouT...