- UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the United States to exempt critical aid deliveries from its sweeping order to pause foreign assistance, his spokesman said on Monday. Guterres “notes with concern” the announcement of a pause in U.S. foreign…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) have partnered to launch the “MoreMilk 2” initiative, designed to enhance the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of milk produced by small-scale businesses. The four-year project,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara, is set for an extensive upgrade to elevate guest experiences, Virgin Limited Edition has announced. The refurbishment will enhance the camp’s 12 luxury tents, dining areas, bar, lounge, and swimming…
- BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — China and India agreed Monday to resume direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement on Tuesday. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri held a meeting of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – Joseph Kairobi, alias Khalif Kairo, the embattled car dealer, has addressed public concerns over a fundraising campaign linked to his company, distancing it from claims of directly soliciting funds from Kenyan investors. “We are not channeling funds directly from the public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – Kenya Power has announced the successful restoration of electricity to the Kiwanja area in Roysambu after a period of disruption. The utility firm in a statement confirmed that the power supply was reinstated Tuesday morning, with the company confirming the replacement of a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – Equity Bank has received two ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management. These accolades the lender says highlight its steadfast commitment to upholding international standards in both security and…
- JAN 28 – Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain “higher levels” of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added just five product lines had been shipped to…
- ARUSHA, Tanzania, Jan 28 – The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has launched an upgraded Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform to enable real-time customs and trade data exchange across Partner States’ Customs and Ports Authorities. The platform was unveiled at the EAC…
- JAN 28 – US President Donald Trump has said that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a “bidding war” over the sale of the social media app. When asked by reporters whether the US tech giant was preparing a bid, Trump replied: “I would say yes” – […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the nullification of Aisha Jumwa Katana’s appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), citing lack of professional qualifications and an inappropriate appointment process. Jumwa, a former Gender…
- JAN 27 – New Zealand has relaxed its visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting the country in an effort to boost its tourism sector. Under the new rules, visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 27 – The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has revoked the operating licenses of B Smart Sacco Limited and Multiple Sacco Limited over noncompliance. In a notice, SASRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Njuguna stated that the Saccos have failed to meet members and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, will host the inaugural Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium on March 18-19, 2025, in Nairobi. The event will bring together industry professionals, policymakers, innovators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),…
- JAN 27 – Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT and other rivals to become the top-rated free application on Apple’s App Store in the US, UK and China. The app has surged in popularity since its launch in January, challenging the widely-held belief that America is…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Jan 27 – Nairobi County has extended its citywide clean-up efforts, originally launched in the Central Business District (CBD), to include residential estates across the city. The initiative will be supported by an additional 3,500 members of the Green Army. Governor Sakaja Johnson…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – First Assurance, a Kenyan-based insurance firm, has partnered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to enhance insurance penetration among ICPAK’s registered members. The move will ensure professionals have access to tailored, comprehensive,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – Jambojet, Kenya’s budget airline, has suspended flights between Nairobi and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), due to escalating conflict and the closure of Goma’s airspace. The airline announced that the temporary suspension takes effect immediately, citing…
- WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump won’t impose tariffs on Colombia after its government agreed to accept Colombians deported from the United States, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Sunday night in a statement. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to…
- JAN 27 – The chairman and president of Fuji TV, one of Japan’s biggest networks, have resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation against a famous TV host. Dozens of companies have pulled their advertisements from the network, which was criticised for trying to cover up the scandal.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – Estonia has expressed its readiness to assist Kenya in its efforts to fully digitize government services, drawing on its experience as a leader in e-governance. Estonia, which has achieved 100 percent digital adoption in government services, has encouraged Kenya to adopt…
- JAN 27 – The UK’s largest luxury car maker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), says it will invest £65m ($81m) to expand its bespoke paint services in response to growing demand from wealthy customers. The plan includes opening new paint facilities in Castle Bromwich, UK and Nitra, Slovakia. The firm, which…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – The number of letters sent in Kenya during the first quarter of 2024 has significantly dropped, reflecting the growing shift to electronic messaging platforms, a new report reveals. According to the latest sector statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA),…
- By Emmanuel Akpakwu, CEO Axmed JAN 27 – The fact that over 2 billion people worldwide still lack access to essential and live-saving medicines is not just a statistic – it’s a global failure. This inequity isn’t due to a lack of innovation or medical breakthroughs. The medicines exist. The…
- JAN 27 – US President Donald Trump has said he will impose 25% tariffs and sanctions on Colombia after its president barred two US military planes carrying deported migrants from landing in the country. Trump said the tariffs “on all goods” coming into the US from Colombia would be put in place “…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 – Bayer Foundation and The Pula Foundation have entered into an agreement to provide insurance coverage for 10 million smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia by 2030, aiming to bolster climate resilience and ensure global food security. The initiative…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – TECNO Kenya has successfully concluded its annual Christmas Fiesta campaign, crowning Winnie Dorah from Mombasa as the grand prize winner of a brand-new Mazda Demio worth over KSh 1.5 million. The campaign, aimed at giving back to loyal customers and celebrating the festive…
- JAN 26 – LoveFit Café, near Brighton’s busy city centre railway station, used to say its toilets were available for any passer-by to use, even if they weren’t a customer. But it was a disaster, says owner Jason Bright, as homeless people would lock themselves in there for long periods of time. “…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 – Economist Ashish Chadda has raised questions about the recent Caa1 rating assigned to Kenya by global credit rating agency Moody’s, arguing that it fails to accurately reflect the country’s economic realities. In a commentary to Capital News, Chadda called for a…
- JAN 26 – As flames tore through large parts of Los Angeles this month, so did fake news. Social media posts touted wild conspiracies about the fire, with users sharing misleading videos and misidentifying innocent people as looters. It brought into sharp focus a question that has plagued the social…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Jan 25 – Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin B. N. Muturi, officially closed the 2nd Annual Huduma Centre Managers’ Conference on Thursday at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa. Held under the theme Service with a Smile, the conference…
- NEW DELHI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves dropped by 1.888 billion U.S. dollars to 623.983 billion dollars during the week ended on Jan. 17, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said in its weekly supplement. This was the seventh consecutive week when the country’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Kenya’s credit outlook from negative to positive, citing signs of easing liquidity risks and improved debt affordability as key drivers of the revision. The shift is attributed to recent monetary easing measures that have reduced…
- JAN 25 – Jimmy Donaldson – aka MrBeast – was jubilant as he told his tens of millions of TikTok followers about his bid to buy the platform. “I might become you guys’ new CEO! I’m super excited!” Donaldson said from a private jet. He then proceeded to promise $10,000 to five random new followers…
- NAIROBI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Friday began operations at seven border posts to enhance international trade. Lilian Nyawanda, commissioner for customs and border control at the Kenya Revenue Authority, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the new points of entry and exit…
- NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — As raging wildfires continue to torment Southern California, estimates of the total economic loss have ballooned to more than 250 billion U.S. dollars, making it one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history. “Early estimates by AccuWeather and JP Morgan put…
- NAIROBI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s active mobile phone subscriptions grew by 1.6 percent to reach 70 million as of September 2024, up from 68.9 million by June 2024, according to a report released Friday by the country’s communication industry regulator. According to the quarterly report by the…
- JAN 24 – A £9bn deal for nuclear submarine reactors has been agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce – the biggest ever between the two. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the agreement on Friday during a visit to the firm’s nuclear reactor production facility in Derby. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a significant decrease in cyber threats in the country, according to its first quarter sector statistics for the financial year 2024/2025. The report revealed that between July and September 2024, the number of cyber…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – Sustainable construction firm On-Site Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) is transforming Kenya’s housing sector with innovative, cost-effective building technologies. The company’s flagship products, ICF blocks made from polyethylene-based materials, replace traditional bricks…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – CFAO Mobility Kenya has acquired Tyre Distribution Africa (TYDIA), becoming the official distributor of Michelin and BF Goodrich tyres in East Africa. This strategic move bolsters CFAO Mobility Kenya’s footprint in the automotive sector, enhancing its tyre distribution…
- JAN 24 – Japan’s central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years after consumer price rises accelerated in December. The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to “around 0.5 per cent” comes just hours after the latest economic data…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – Muwariziki Sugar Millers Limited plans to establish a Sh1.5 billion ($11.52 million) sugar factory in Rangwe Sub-County, Homabay County. The project includes installing a 1250 TCD (expandable to 1500 TCD) sugar mill, a 20 KLPD ethanol distillery, and a 3 MW captive power…
- JAN 24 – UnitedHealthcare has named a new boss almost two months after its then-chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York. Company veteran Tim Noel will take charge of the largest health insurer in the US, which has more than 50 million customers, at a critical moment. Mr…
- NAIROBI, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Kenya plans to leverage the World Chamber Forum-Africa Global Summit 2025 scheduled to take place in April in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to boost foreign direct investment. Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, principal secretary in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – KCB Bank Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced Kenya’s first multi-currency prepaid card, supporting 11 global currencies to simplify international transactions and spending across diverse destinations. The card accommodates the Kenyan Shilling, US Dollar,…
- JAN 24 – President Donald Trump has said the US does not need Canadian energy, vehicles or lumber as he spoke to global business leaders at the World Economic Forum. Trump also reiterated his threat to impose tariffs on the country, saying it can be avoided if the neighbouring nation chose to “…
- NAIROBI, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Kenya played host to about 80,000 inbound Chinese tourists in 2024, up from 51,000 in 2023, and hopes to get more this year, a senior government official said on Thursday. John Ololtuaa, principal secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, told Xinhua in the…
- BOSTON, Jan 23 – The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management has announced a strategic five-year collaboration with the Government of Botswana to foster economic diversification and innovation. The partnership aims to position Botswana as a model…
- MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The Philippines has imposed a temporary import ban on birds and poultry products from South Dakota of the United States due to an outbreak of bird flu, the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture said Thursday. In a memorandum dated Jan. 22, Philippine Agriculture…
