- JUNE 15 – Construction is booming in Somalia’s capital city and as Mogadishu literally rises from the ashes of its violent past it is also giving unexpected opportunities to women like Fathi Mohamed Abdi and Saadia Ahmed Omar. The two young female engineers have been overseeing the construction of…
- NAIROBI, June 15 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves maintained upward momentum this week, rising by 357 million U.S. dollars to reach a record high of around 10.94 billion dollars, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said in its weekly financial markets update released Friday evening.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15 – Shell Club, the loyalty program run by Vivo Energy Kenya, marked Father’s Day by offering direct assistance to select long-time customers who are single or widowed fathers. The initiative identified Shell Club members from various parts of the country and offered support…
- NEW DELHI, June 14 (Xinhua) — India’s federal civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Saturday said keeping in view the utmost seriousness of the incident, another high-level committee has been formed to probe the deadly plane crash in the western state of Gujarat. The committee,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – Super Petrol price has increased by Sh2.69 per litre in the latest pump price review by the Energy and Petroluem Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The prices of Diesel and Kerosene have also decreased by Sh1.95, Sh2.06 per litre respectively. “The prices are inclusive of the 16…
- JUNE 14 – How would you feel if your internet search history was put online for others to see? That may be happening to some users of Meta AI without them realising, as people’s prompts to the artificial intelligence tool – and the results – are posted on a public feed. One internet safety expert…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Judiciary have launched a Sh250 million project aimed at digitizing 42 law courts across 28 counties through the deployment of Local Area Networks (LANs). The initiative, unveiled at the Msambweni Law Courts in Kwale…
- NAIROBI, June 14 (Xinhua) — Earnings from Kenya’s horticulture exports shrank by 11.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, the Central Bank reported Friday, with the decline in revenue attributed to a strong shilling and insecurity in the Red Sea shipping route. The apex bank said in an economic…
- JUNE 14 – Global oil prices jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The price of the benchmark Brent crude rose more than 10%, reaching its highest level since January, before losing some gains. Traders were concerned that a conflict…
- By Adam Lane JUNE 14 – As leaders from across Africa gathered at the Connected Africa Summit 2025 under the theme “The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality,” one message was unmistakable: while remarkable progress is underway, digital transformation remains far from universal. Over the past decade,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – Global tech platform Glovo has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in a strategic move aimed at expanding the country’s platform economy, creating jobs, and enhancing digital skills. The agreement was unveiled in Nairobi…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 –Standard Chartered Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Kenya’s and Africa’s affluent class with strategies for building resilient wealth and unlocking global investment opportunities. Speaking at the 2025 Nairobi Private Wealth Conference, Standard Chartered…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – Audit and advisory firm PwC has warned that increased domestic borrowing to fund recurrent expenditure could cripple private sector access to credit and deepen fiscal pressures. According to the firm’s Regional and Country Senior Partner for Eastern Africa, Peter Ngahu,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) has officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together over 1,500 participants from across Africa to discuss the future of digital assets and the evolving regulatory landscape. Powered by Binance and…
- ELDORET, Kenya, June 13 – The Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) has moved to reassure residents of water safety after a fatal incident at the Kesses Water Treatment Plant on June 11, where a young man reportedly gained unauthorized access and jumped into a treatment tank. In a public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The High Court of Kenya’s Commercial and Tax Division is scheduled to hear an insolvency petition against Africa Geothermal International Limited on July 9, 2025, following a formal application for liquidation filed earlier this year. The petition, lodged on January 8,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) plant supplied 1,367 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity to Kenya’s national grid in 2024, contributing 10.89 percent of the country’s total power mix, according to its latest sustainability report. The renewable energy project also…
- NEW YORK, June 13 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump moved on Thursday at a White House signing ceremony to eliminate California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards, upending the strict rules that had become a template for states across the nation to realize their greenhouse gas…
- JUNE 13 – Last month, Boeing celebrated carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner – an impressive feat given it only launched 14 years ago. Until today’s tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the model was a mainstay of intercontinental travel and had an exemplary safety record. This is…
- JUNE 13 – Global oil prices jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark oil contracts, Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet, were up by more than 10% after the news emerged. Traders are concerned that a conflict between Iran and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Tata Africa Holdings (Kenya) Limited seeking to overturn a High Court decision that set aside an ex parte judgment worth over Sh17.9 million and $32,960 against ACE Africa Limited. The case stemmed from a commercial dispute in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes or raise existing ones — a deliberate shift aimed at addressing public outrage sparked by previous tax policies. In his maiden budget speech to…
- JUNE 12 – China has said it is ready to drop the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. The move, announced at a China-Africa co-operation meeting, comes as the continent is facing the possibility of increased tariffs on its products…
- SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 (Xinhua) — Boeing on Thursday said the company is in contact with Air India regarding the Flight 171 crash in India. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all…
- SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 (Xinhua) — Boeing on Thursday said the company is in contact with Air India regarding the Flight 171 crash in India. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, receiving the lion’s share of allocations, even as funding for agriculture was significantly reduced. Presenting the budget estimates in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The government has announced fresh efforts to rein in the public wage bill, with plans to fully implement a unified human resource management system and review public service allowances to ensure fiscal sustainability. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has issued a stark warning over Kenya’s rising public debt, urging for tighter financial discipline, strategic planning, and more efficient revenue mobilization to prevent a looming fiscal crisis. Presenting the 2025/2026 national…
- NAIROBI, Kenya – June 11, 2025 – PROTO Energy Limited, a leading clean energy provider, has partnered with GoBEBA Everything LTD, an e-commerce platform specializing in bulk utility fulfillment, to expand access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across Kenya. The strategic collaboration was launched…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12, 2025 – Global urban developers and policymakers have launched a bold agenda aimed at reshaping Africa’s urban future through the creation of investment-ready charter cities designed to meet the continent’s rapid population growth. At the New Cities Summit 2025 held in…
- JUNE 12 – A number of products from a brand of US sweets are “unsafe to eat” and contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned. UK businesses and consumers are being urged to stop buying and selling the Jolly Ranchers products…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is presenting a Sh4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, with the government targeting to raise Sh3.3 trillion in revenue and bridge a Sh900 billion deficit through borrowing and grants. Of the projected revenue, Sh2.7…
- NEW DELHI, June 12 (Xinhua) — An Air India flight to London with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew members, crashed Thursday shortly after takeoff from an airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, officials said. The flight took off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai…
- SEOUL, June 12 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s tax revenue rose for the first four months of this year on higher corporate and income taxes, government data showed Thursday. Tax revenue ran to 142.2 trillion won (104.7 billion U.S. dollars) in the January-April period, up 16.6 trillion won (12.2 billion…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border consumer protection and market competition. The agreement aims to streamline enforcement efforts…
- JUNE 12 – The UK economy shrank by more than expected in April as taxes increased for businesses, household bills jumped and exports to the US plunged. The economy contracted by 0.3%, more than the 0.1% fall predicted by economists. In April, employers’ National Insurance and water, energy and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that powerful pesticide cartels are actively sabotaging government efforts to eliminate harmful agrochemicals and enforce food safety standards. Speaking during the opening of the 2025 Centre…
- JUNE 11 – Talks aimed at cooling tensions between the US and China have ended in a “deal”, according to US President Donald Trump. He said China had agreed to supply US companies with magnets and rare earth metals, while the US would walk back its threats to revoke visas of Chinese students. “Our…
- NAIROBI, June 12 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s tea production declined by 18.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) said on Wednesday. According to a report released by the TBK, the country produced 136.91 million kilograms of tea during the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Novotel Nairobi Westlands is set to celebrate Father’s Day 2025 in style with a themed brunch titled “Honour the Bond That’s as Strong as the Flavour” on Sunday, June 15. The event promises a family-friendly day of indulgence, highlighted by a signature Nyama Choma feast…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have welcomed Kenya’s progress on digital asset regulation, urging tax policies that foster innovation and growth. At a joint press briefing in Nairobi, Binance’s Head of Legal for Africa Larry Cooke and VAC Director Allan Kakai…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Kenya’s Madaraka Express marked its 8th anniversary with a renewed focus on expanding cargo and passenger transport, reinforcing its role in powering economic growth. Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga said cargo volumes on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) are projected to…
- KILIFI, Kenya, June 10 – Family Bank has opened its 96th branch in Kilifi County, marking its 9th outlet in the coastal region as part of efforts to deepen financial access and support SMEs. Located at Kilifi Plaza, the branch will offer a full suite of services including asset finance, business…
- JUNE 11 – Delhi is “hopeful” of reaching a trade agreement with the US before the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs ends on 9 July, India’s foreign minister has said. In an interview with French daily Le Figaro on Tuesday, S Jaishankar, who is on a four-day visit to Belgium and France, said India…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) expects commercial banks to continue lowering their lending rates following its decision on Tuesday to cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 10 percent to 9.75 percent. CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that Kenya will begin discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in September over a new funding arrangement and an Article IV consultation. The move signals the government’s efforts to secure additional finance to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Konza Technopolis has unveiled an $8 million pneumatic waste collection system by Envac, boosting its green and digital transformation efforts. The system, implemented by Italian firm ICM S.p.A., will serve over 30,000 residents and handle up to 40 tons of waste daily,…
- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 11 – SEACOM has appointed Kevin Kaburu as Managing Director for its Digital Infrastructure division in East Africa and the Middle East, effective June 1, 2025. Kaburu brings over 15 years of experience from China Mobile International and Wananchi Telecom, with a…
- JUNE 11 – A TV ad for chocolate bar Twix has been banned for encouraging unsafe driving. The advert shows a man with flowing hair involved in a car chase and crash that results in his and an identical, caramel-coloured car sandwiched on top of each other, like a Twix. Five complaints issued against…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh32.14 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) in May 2025, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The growth is attributed to enhanced compliance enforcement measures, improved vetting for VAT…
