28 March 2024
- TOPLINE Altimmune’s experimental weight loss drug pemvidutide minimized the loss of muscle mass while losing weight, mimicking the effects of diet and exercise, according to the results of a small trial by the company, amid efforts by biotech firms to…
28 March 2024
- President's other pet project, farming, in turbulent waters deep into planting season. There are also allegations of fake seeds being sold to farmers and failing to germinate.
28 March 2024
- Nairobi business community says it cannot pay the taxes the government has introduced. They thought the exit of Uhuru was an end to their woes but say they feel cheated
28 March 2024
- The Government is banking on an elaborate breakdown of Kenyans' incomes to ensure those in need of housing units will be able to afford no matter their take home.
28 March 2024
- Governor Sakaja has told off the Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington residents who are alarmed by the mushrooming of high-rise buildings to stop complaining.
28 March 2024
- MultiChoice Kenya has called upon filmmakers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to cultivate collaborations to propel Kenya’s film industry onto the global stage. During the launch of the 13th edition of the Kalasha Film and TV Market, Festival,…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – BURN Manufacturing (BURN), a carbon project developer, has announced the completion of a follow-on carbon project investment from Key Carbon Limited (KC), formerly Carbon Neutral Royalty (CNR). The clean cookstove…
28 March 2024
- Human life expectancy has doubled in the past century, but huge disparities exist. Unfortunately, some African countries find themselves on the lower end of the spectrum.
28 March 2024
- LONDON, March 28 (Xinhua) — The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Kingdom (UK) fell by an unrevised 0.3 percent in the last quarter of 2023, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday. It’s the second consecutive…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – A total of 28 insurance companies dominate the list of abuse of buyer power cases in Kenya, the latest Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) report shows. According to the annual CAK data for the 2022–23 financial year, the…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Skyward Express on Thursday unveiled its first direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Moi International Airport, Mombasa. The carrier, which normally operates from Wilson Airport on various routes,…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Asset finance solutions provider Watu Credit has welcomed the publication of the draft national e-Mobility Policy. The company has committed to spending Sh1.3 billion for the transition of fossil-powered motorbike financing to…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The climate crusader Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has faulted the United Nations’ Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD) Advisory Board over its decision to hold the host secretariat in Geneva instead of…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Most Kenyans have become travel savvy post COVID-19 resulting in a lot of research and early bookings for both domestic and international holiday travels. The number of travel bookings has since increased by 25% compared to…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industrialization (MITI has moved quickly to address the recent tax concerns raised by investors, announcing a raft of measures to unlock the current stalemate. In a meeting chaired by…
28 March 2024
- Listed coffee grower Eaagads has issued a profit warning for the financial year ending March 2024, citing a reduction in the volume of coffee offered to the market. In a public notice on...
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Forty Under 40 Africa Award, organized by Richard Abbey Jr., will over the weekend recognize young business leaders in Nairobi. The Pan-African Award honors individuals under 40 who excel in their fields and contribute to…
28 March 2024
- In Kenya, there seem to be a higher obesity rate for the female demographic than their male counterparts. A recent study reveals that this is likely due to lifestyle and bad eating habits amongst others. Additionally, the cost of a healthy diet in the…
28 March 2024
- Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles.
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Kenya Power today unveiled a power backup plan that will ensure uninterrupted electricity supplies across the country in case of a blackout. The National Control Centre, domiciled on the coast, will provide an alternative…
28 March 2024
- Banks release their financial reports for the year ending December 2023 with a majority reporting a growth in profits, President William Ruto orders parastatals to surrender 80% of profits to Treasury as loss-making ones put on notice, KRA set to miss…
28 March 2024
- The recently built Dangote refinery could significantly dent the European oil market. The refinery threatens to heighten the competition for European refineries in a market that already seems over-saturated. According to economists, the Dangote…
28 March 2024
- It follows in the footsteps of KCB Group, which recently announced a Sh3.3 billion drop in net earnings. This is on account of increased provisioning to cover bad loans last year.
28 March 2024
- By Joseph M. Kamau NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – As the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concludes in Nairobi, Kenya this March, the urgent need for effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Hungary looks to open its doors to Kenyan students by adding two universities for applications. The two institutions, which include the University of Sopron and the University of Miskolc, add to existing higher learning…
28 March 2024
- Kenya and Uganda appear to have resolved their oil dispute, with Kenya preparing to license the Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc). This move effectively ended months of a big disagreement that spilled over into the regional court and harmed…
28 March 2024
- HARARE, March 28 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rose to a seven-month peak of 55.3 percent in March from 47.6 percent in the previous month, according to data released by the National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) on Wednesday. The upward trend…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Student hostel developer Acorn has more than doubled the dividend to be paid to investors to Sh480 million in the full year ending December last year. The payout, which grew from Sh192 million during a similar period in 2022,…
28 March 2024
- The name BlackRock has been tossed around in Kenyan business circles in the last few days after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor was quoted saying the American multinational investment firm BlackRock has invested in the Nairobi Securities…
28 March 2024
- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has announced the successful energization of the 220/66kV Kimuka Substation transmission line, marking a milestone in the region's power supply.
28 March 2024
- This revolutionary SportPesa app is redefining the gaming landscape, offering a comprehensive, exhilarating and convenient platform for all.
28 March 2024
- With every passing weekend, the progressive SportPesa Mega Jackpot continues to get to breath-taking record heights, raising the stakes in Kenya's sport betting industry.
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The global peace crusader Search for Common Ground (SCM) has said that it will strengthen partnerships with Meta and X platforms to entrench the peace process in the country. The lobby group says the deal is a good way to…
28 March 2024
- The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. 37 Kenyans…
28 March 2024
- As the world grapples with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, it has opened the door for African leadership on a global stage. The new best-selling book released this month, Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer, by leading geopolitical…
28 March 2024
- After a few minutes into this real estate investing 101 class, I was starting to grow impatient. I wanted to hear the grand story of how my colleague owned a highrise building. His secret was the Vuka Investment Club, the platform that allows Kenyans…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, March 27 (Xinhua) — Kenya is keen to expand market access for its agricultural products, and boost foreign exchange earnings and economic growth, senior officials said Wednesday at a forum in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Musalia Mudavadi,…
28 March 2024
- SYDNEY, March 28 (Xinhua) — Many young Australians and low-income households are spending up to one-quarter of their net income on groceries, according to a survey conducted by the country’s consumer and competition watchdog. The Australian…
28 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Access Bank has increased the cost of borrowing loans after increasing the interest rate to 20 percent. The lender says that it had to hike the rate in response to the tough prevailing economic conditions. In a public notice…
28 March 2024
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