- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27 – For 32 years, Vieterina Muthoni Bundi fought a quiet battle against the rains that turned her roadside makeshift vegetable stall into a muddy mess, against the sun that scorched her skin, against the winds and dust storms that scattered her vegetables, and against the…
- APRIL 26 – Top gaming and casino players on the 22Bet platform walked away with a total of Kshs 8.4 million on well-calculated bets and odds on the platform’s casino and sports betting. Among the most notable winners was Muigai M, who won multiple times while playing the Super Hot Chili Hold and…
- SYDNEY, April 26 (Xinhua) — A new study by Australian and European neuroscientists and philosophers revealed what’s happening in the brain when minds go blank, a common yet poorly understood mental state. The team analyzed 80 studies and concluded that mind blanking is a distinct experience,…
- NAIROBI, April 26 (Xinhua) — Yields on Kenya’s Treasury bills have been on a rapid decline, triggering massive subscriptions in weekly auctions as investors seek to cash in before they fall to the lowest level. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said in an update on Friday that the bills were…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 – Kenya must urgently implement key financial sector reforms to address gaps in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, according to a new report released following the Inaugural Kenya Anti-Financial Crime Summit. The report, published jointly by Flywheel…
- MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) — The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has been authorized to issue digital nomad visas for foreign nationals seeking to temporarily reside and work remotely in the country, the Presidential Communications Office said Friday. To further boost Philippine…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over mounting allegations of human organ trafficking in the country, citing serious concerns over suspected illegal kidney transplants reportedly conducted at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. In a strongly worded statement, the…
- APRIL 25 – Top executives at well-known US firms are warning about the impact that tariffs are having on their companies and the wider economy. Technology giant Intel, footwear maker Skechers and consumer goods firm Procter & Gamble, have either cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2025 – A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi. Dubbed ZAUMU, the marketplace is the continent’s first creator-first, end-to-end influencer campaign management platform, offering a streamlined solution for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 – The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Energy to publicly release a certified and accurate list of all approved power projects in Marsabit County as of December 31, 2021. The order, delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, compels the Ministry to fully comply with an…
- APRIL 25 – California’s economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force. Governor Gavin Newsom touted new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showing California’s growth. The data…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 -Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the ‘Also Online’ campaign in Kenya to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the risks children face online and how to better protect them from sexual exploitation. The campaign comes amid rising cases of online…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25 – The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has convened two high-level meetings in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, promoting responsible mineral trade, and advancing sustainable development across member states. The 26th ICGLR…
- APRIL 24 – The export of video game controllers from the UK to Russia has been banned as they can be repurposed to pilot drones used to launch attacks on Ukraine. It is part of a package of around 150 trade sanctions against Russia announced by the Foreign Office on Thursday. The European Union…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) has mobilized local exporters ahead of the upcoming China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) 2025, set to take place from June 12-15 in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. In a strategic meeting held at the Serena…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Jubilee Life Insurance, a fully owned subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings Limited, has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Sh2.1 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, driven by robust investment returns and strategic market growth. The company recorded a 87.3…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, April 24 – Bamburi Cement Plc, a subsidiary of the Pan-African Amsons Group, has expanded its manufacturing presence in the Coast region with the launch of a Sh100 million Ready-Mix (RMX) concrete plant in Mombasa County. The facility, operated by Bamburi Special Products (BSP), is…
- LONDON, April 24 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump plans to spare carmakers from some tariffs, Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. The report said that, as part of a tariff “destacking” plan, car parts would be relieved of some of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Bluejay Limited has filed a petition for liquidation at the Milimani Law Courts Commercial and Tax Division. The company, registered under number CPR/2015/206545, filed the petition on September 30, 2024, citing provisions under the Insolvency Act, 2015. The matter is…
- APRIL 24 – A senior Nissan boss has warned that the UK is “not a competitive place to be building cars”. Nissan’s Alan Johnson told MPs that the Sunderland factory “pays more for its electricity than any other Nissan plant in the world”. A late shift at the Wearside plant was closed in February,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – RareX Limited has partnered with Iluka Resources to develop a rare earth and critical minerals prospect, the Mrima Hill Project in Kenya. The companies have formed a consortium and formally submitted a proposal to Kenya’s National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) seeking…
- By Cecilia Makau APRIL 24 – Kenyan banks have in recent years ramped up their insurance products offerings as the country pushes to lift uptake beyond 2.3 percent. The latest industry data by the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) indicates that gross written premium sold through bancassurance…
- APRIL 24 – The price of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala dinner with the president on 22 May, describing it…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has directed the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to publish financial statements and annual reports in accordance with the law. In a letter sent to the NSSF CEO, Office of the Ombudsman Access to…
- NAIROBI, April 24 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Wednesday launched the Route to Market Strategy 2025-2027, designed to position the country as a globally competitive exporter of high-quality and sustainable goods. Juma Mukhwana, principal secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, told…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to tap into business clubs as a strategic tool for scaling and long-term growth. Experts in the banking sector note that while disruptions in business are inevitable, SMEs can better withstand challenges by building…
- APRIL 24 – There is an opportunity for a “big deal” between the US and China on trade, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries, Bessent said it would be an “incredible opportunity” to strike an agreement, if China was “serious” on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Federal Express Corporation has collaborated with leading anti-hunger organization Feed the Children to launch the Growing Futures Alliance in Kenya as part of their ongoing partnership. This initiative aims to provide sustainable solutions to food insecurity by equipping…
- NAIROBI, April 23 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday launched a training program for law enforcement agencies in detecting, reporting or foiling terrorism financing and money laundering. Supported by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), a 42-member state counter-…
- APRIL 23 – US President Donald Trump has appeared to soften his recent comments on China and the head of the US Federal Reserve after recent clashes as he pursues his economic agenda. He said he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticising the head of the central bank,…
- APRIL 23 – The European Union has ordered Apple and Meta to pay a combined €700m (£599m), in the first fines it has issued under recent legislation intended to curb the power of big tech. It has issued a €500m (£428m) fine to Apple over its App Store, while Meta has been fined €200m (£171m) […]
- APRIL 23 – US President Donald Trump says he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticising the head of the Federal Reserve. But he added that he would like Powell to be “a little more active” when it comes to cutting interest rates. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a consultative paper seeking public input on the proposed review of the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM), introduced in 2019 to address high lending rates and lack of transparency in the credit market. The review comes…
- NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 – President William Ruto has overseen the signing of investment agreements worth nearly $1 billion, including the leasing of Nairobi’s Hilton and Intercontinental hotels to Chinese investors. The total value of the deals, signed on the second day of his four-day state visit…
- VLADIVOSTOK, April 23 (Xinhua) — Russia’s domestically developed SJ-100 regional jet, equipped with indigenous PD-8 engines, has completed its maiden flight in the Far Eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, state corporation Rostec announced Wednesday. The test flight lasted for approximately 40…
- NYERI, Kenya, April 23 – Thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised for a major breakthrough under a new policy being formulated by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) to support their growth from incubation to fully-fledged businesses. Speaking during a public…
- APRIL 23 – The forecast for US economic growth for this year has been given the biggest downgrade among advanced economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to uncertainty caused by trade tariffs. Growth is now expected to be 1.8% this year, down from the IMF’s estimate of 2.7% for the…
- BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) — Bilateral trade between China and Kenya reached a record high in the first quarter of the year, official data showed on Tuesday, demonstrating the deepening economic ties between the two countries. According to the General Administration of Customs, goods trade between…
- NAIROBU, Kenya, April 22 – GulfCap Investments Bank has partnered with real estate equity firm Heri Investments in a Sh2.1 billion sharia-compliant deal aimed at expanding Nova Pioneer’s educational footprint in Kenya. Under the agreement, GulfCap will channel its Islamic finance funds into Heri…
- TOKYO, April 22 (Xinhua) — The Japanese yen surged to the upper 139-yen level against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo’s foreign exchange market on Tuesday, marking its strongest level in about seven months. The rally came as concerns grew over the stability and independence of U.S. monetary policy after…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 22 – Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has officially taken over as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development, succeeding Amos Gathecha, who now serves as Deputy Head of Public Service. The transition was formalized at Harambee House…
- APRIL 22 – India and the US are making progress in negotiating a bilateral trade deal, the countries said after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President JD Vance in Delhi. Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children. “We are committed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – A new report by Google has spotlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against harmful online content, revealing that in 2024 alone, over 5.1 billion ads were blocked or removed before ever reaching users. The 2024 Ads Safety Report, released…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 22 – Kenya’s abrupt replacement of its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in March has sparked backlash from the tourism sector and triggered potential legal action from Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, raising concerns over the country’s digital governance and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 22 – Twiga Foods, an online business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, has entered into a deal with three food distribution firms to strengthen its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) procurement capabilities. Under the deal with Jumra (Nairobi and Central regions), Sojpar…
- APRIL 22 – The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries. It comes after an investigation that began a year ago when several major solar equipment producers asked then-President Joe Biden…
- By Desmond Odhiambo APRIL 22 – As Kenya pursues ambitious infrastructure plans, we can’t afford to overlook how we handle disputes in the construction sector. Disagreements, especially around payments and cash flow, remain the most significant reasons projects slow down or stall entirely. We all…
- APRIL 22 – US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on the US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates. In a social media post, Trump called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates “pre-…
- SINGAPORE, April 22 (Xinhua) — Singapore recorded 4.31 million visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, on par with the same period last year, with China remaining the top source of tourists, according to data released by the Singapore Tourism Board on Monday. In the first quarter, the top…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 22 – President William Ruto will bank on his official China trip to attract more trade, investment, and infrastructure opportunities for Kenya. The head of state, who is departing tonight to the world’s second-largest economy, will pitch the abovementioned targets at the Kenya…
