- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – L’Oréal’s Nairobi Plant has earned the RoSPA Gold Award, an international benchmark for health and safety excellence, marking the company’s first participation in the prestigious programme. The award, issued by the UK-based Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (…
- JUNE 23 – Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis rolled out for the first time on roads in Austin, Texas on Sunday. In videos shared by Tesla on X, a small group of invited analysts, influencers and shareholders were shown participating in paid rides. The small number of vehicles deployed had a human…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Kenya-based clean cookstove manufacturer BURN has secured a Sh10.4 billion financing package from the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group to expand access to clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. The financing deal…
- JUNE 23 – Following announcements made at the World Computer Summit 2025, the DFINITY Foundation, the main contributor to the research and development of the Internet Computer, and the ICP HUBS Network – the global community driving the Internet Computer adoption – are launching the World Computer…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening gender-responsive policymaking across the continent’s agrifood systems. Dubbed the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, the initiative…
- JUJA, Kenya June 23 – Daykio Plantations Limited has once again affirmed its position as a trusted leader in Kenya’s real estate market, following the successful launch of its latest project – Hekima Gardens Estate in Juja – which attracted an impressive number of investors during its Open Day held…
- TOKYO, June 23 (Xinhua) — The average price of newly built condominiums released in May across Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures continued to rise in May, according to a report released Monday by the Real Estate Economic Institute. Condo prices averaged at approximately 93.96 million yen (about…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – Luno, a global cryptocurrency investment platform founded in Africa, has re-entered the Kenyan market, a few years back after leaving the market. The re-launch introduces a user-friendly, secure, and fully compliant platform for Kenyans to buy, sell, and hold crypto…
- JERUSALEM, June 23 (Xinhua) — Iran fired new missile barrages at Israel on Monday in the late morning hours, triggering air raid sirens across the country, the Israeli military said in a statement. According to the military, about 10 missiles were fired in four separate volleys, setting off…
- JUNE 23 – Since its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet its economy has been remarkably resilient. In 2024, if Russian official figures are to believed, its economy outgrew those of all the G7 nations – Canada, France, Germany, Italy,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23- The government has banned 77 harmful pesticide products from the market in a move aimed at protecting public health and preserving the environment. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that an additional 202 pesticide products have also been restricted for use…
- JUNE 23 – “I drive an electric vehicle because I am poor,” says Lu Yunfeng, a private hire driver, who is at a charging station on the outskirts of Guangzhou in the south of China. Standing nearby, Sun Jingguo agrees. “The cost of driving a petrol car is too expensive. I save money driving an […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The High Court has dismissed objections challenging the validity of the will of the late Roger Bryan Robson, ruling that the 1997 will was properly executed and met all legal requirements under Kenya’s Succession Act. In the long-running Succession Cause No. 955 of 2013,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – Kenya Reinsurance Corporation has accused the chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), Charles Dulo, of defying a High Court order by taking action in an ongoing judicial review matter despite explicit directions from the court to refrain from doing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget marked a strong presence at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2025, where it served as a Diamond Sponsor and led key conversations on digital asset adoption in Africa. The Seychelles-headquartered company hosted a technical…
- JUNE 23 – “I did not know that someone could just get my photo and do bad things with it. I thought it was just funny.” These haunting words from a Kenyan child reflect a sobering truth: children are navigating a digital world that was never designed with their safety in mind. This has to […]
- LONDON, UK, June 23 – UK and African innovators are ramping up efforts to replace fossil fuel generators with renewable energy solutions, as showcased at the ZE-Gen: Powering Productivity, Accelerating Investment event during London Climate Action Week. UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel…
- JUNE 23 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. His comments came after Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait but added that the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The High Court has delivered a landmark judgment striking out several contentious sections of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013, citing violations of constitutional rights, including freedom of association, the right to privacy, and the right to fair…
- JUNE 22 – Fred Smith, founder of the US parcel delivery giant Federal Express, has died at the age of 80, the company has announced. Mr Smith founded the firm in 1973 having previously served in the US Marine Corps. He ran the company as CEO until 2022. “Fred was more than just the pioneer […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Samburu County has improved its ranking in the national Social Health Authority (SHA) registration standings, rising from last place to position 44 out of 47 counties, according to newly released data. The shift follows intensified registration efforts under the…
- JUNE 22 – A flashy tycoon in Zimbabwe has a nation entranced – some beguiled, others alarmed – by his habit of giving away cars along with wads of cash to those he deems patriotic – even presenting them to those he has never met. Mercedes-Benzes, Toyota SUVs, Range Rovers are Wicknell Chivayo’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Jambojet has assured their customers of no increase in flight fares due to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karanja Ndegwa, says the war will have a huge impact on fuel prices. Ndegwa says at the start of the war, the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Jambo Jet Airline has assured their customers of no increase in flight fares due to the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karanja Ndegwa, says the war will have a huge impact on fuel prices. Ndegwa says at the start of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body representing the country’s commercial banks. Russo’s election was announced during the association’s Annual General Meeting held…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has sustained its efforts to woo more European visitors with a target of 12.5 percent in tourist arrivals from the continent in 2025. KTB seeks to prioritize an array of modalities to realize its goal, including improved air connectivity and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – The East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show returned to the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, marking its second edition from June 19–21 with an expanded footprint, more exhibitor categories, and a growing ambition to become East Africa’s leading lifestyle consumer goods…
- JUNE 21 – The BBC is threatening to take legal action against an artificial intelligence (AI) firm whose chatbot the corporation says is reproducing BBC content “verbatim” without its permission. The BBC has written to Perplexity, which is based in the US, demanding it immediately stops using BBC…
- JUNE 21 – When I call Tony Hardy, it’s a sunny day. As he often does during the summer months, he’s wearing a pair of shorts in the office. “We wear shorts all the time,” he says. Tony runs a branding agency in Northumberland, with nine employees. His company, Canny Creative, doesn’t have a dress…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20 – Metrofile Records Management (Kenya) Limited, a subsidiary of South Africa’s Metrofile Group, has deepened its presence in Kenya with a new suite of digital transformation and data security solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the country’s push toward…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) is marking a decade of operations with a remarkable revenue growth, surging from Sh15 million in 2015 to over Sh3 billion in 2024. The institution, founded by the Kenya Red Cross Society and Boma PanAfrican, has grown into a…
- JUNE 21 – Huawei has officially launched its latest wearables—the WATCH FIT 4 Series and Band 10—in the Kenyan market, bringing pro-level outdoor tracking, AI-powered health features, and sleek design to the country’s fast-growing tech and wellness scene. The launch follows the devices’ global…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 20 – Africa Spirits Limited (ASL), an alcoholic beverage company owned by businessman Humphrey Kariuki, has officially been placed under administration following financial distress and operational difficulties. According to a public notice issued on Friday, Peter Kahi of PKF…
- SYDNEY, June 20 (Xinhua) — Heading a soccer ball can cause subtle changes in the brain, even when no immediate symptoms or cognitive impairment are detected, new research has revealed. The study is the first randomized controlled trial to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to assess the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20 – Labour unions from across Africa have urged governments to ensure the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is implemented in a fair, inclusive, and worker-focused manner. The union leaders who met in Nairobi during a three-day Regional Capacity Development and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20 – Kenya’s fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024/25 stood at Sh797.7 billion by the end of April 2025, equivalent to 4.6 percent of the country’s GDP, according to a supplementary budget statement tabled by the National Treasury before the National Assembly. According to…
- OTTAWA, June 19 (Xinhua) — The Canadian federal government will adjust its counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products beginning July 21, aligning the measures with progress made in broader trade negotiations, the Finance Ministry said Thursday. “While the government negotiates a new…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20 – Equity Bank has placed TransCentury and its subsidiary East African Cables under receivership and administration, respectively, following the lapse of court orders that had temporarily halted the process. The move reinstates Muniu Thoithi and George Weru of…
- JUNE 20 – The founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated $13.9bn (£10.3bn) fortune. “They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don’t want them to tear each other apart after my death,” Mr Durov…
- NYERI, Kenya, June 17 – Thousands of fish farmers across Kenya are set to benefit from a new initiative promoting black soldier fly farming, which is expected to slash the cost of fish feeds by more than half. The program, launched through a partnership between the International Fund for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Janerose Omondi has been appointed acting executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Privatization Commission, taking over from Dr. Joseph Koskey, who has completed his two terms in office. Before her elevation, Dr. Omondi served as transactions manager at…
- JUNE 20 – President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s sale in the US for a further 90 days. The video-sharing app has faced questions over its future after the US passed a law last year requiring the app to be banned unless sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Lawmakers…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – Vehicles above four years old will soon be subjected to mandatory inspection under a new legal framework aimed at improving road safety, reducing harmful emissions, and ensuring overall roadworthiness. The directive will affect commercial, school, and public service…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Kenyans can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2025 after stripping the proposal allowing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unfettered access to customer records. The bill which is expected to raise Sh24 billion now awaits assent by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – Dubai is shifting its spotlight from luxury to affordability, with tourism officials currently in Nairobi to woo Kenyan travelers seeking budget-friendly holiday options. The delegation, part of a wider regional roadshow across Africa, aims to position Dubai as not only a…
- JUNE 19 – The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its policymakers announce their next decision later. The Bank cut the rate to 4.25% in early May, when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) also hinted at more reductions to come. But analysts think those cuts will not…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19— The East African Development Bank (EADB) has sealed a Sh5.2 billion loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to spur sustainable economic growth and regional integration across East Africa. The deal represents the fourth and largest financing…
- JUNE 19 – Days after the devastating Air India-171 crash killed at least 270 people, investigators from across the world are putting their heads together to find out what exactly went wrong. So far, there is no indication of where the fault lies, and it could take months before we have an answer.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – Troubled Moi University is now seeking Sh800 million in financial support from the government to restructure its operations, as it battles long-standing liquidity problems that continue to cripple the institution. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Kiplagat Kotut in a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 -Smart Applications International Limited, a leading healthcare technology company driving digital transformation in Africa, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS Kenya, a globally recognised leader in inspection, verification, testing, and…
