- JAKARTA, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) — Indonesia has seized one Filipino fishing vessel with three crew members, all of whom are Filipinos in the Indonesian waters, Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine and Fisheries Affairs said on Thursday. Acting director general of the ministry’s Marine Resources and Fisheries…
- ISTANBUL, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) — A thick blanket of fog on Thursday cloaked Türkiye’s largest city, Istanbul, lowering visibility and disrupting air, sea, and land traffic. The ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait, one of the busiest waterways in the world, connecting the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Kenya is among African countries with the highest beer consumption, a new data shows. A report by the voter database Wisevoter ranks Kenya at number five on the continent and number 52 globally, with a beer consumption of 12 liters per capita. Top on the list is Namibia,…
- NAIEOBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Kenya’s inflation in the month of February dropped to 6.3 percent from 6.9 percent in January after fuel, electricity, and gas, among other items, fell. This month’s rate is the lowest compared to an inflation rate of 9.2 percent in February 2023. The Kenya National Bureau…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Kenya is hosting a major conference on financing Africa’s energy transition dubbed ‘The 11th Edition of Sankalp Africa Summit’ in Nairobi. The conference was supported by Energy Catalyst, an Innovate UK programme co-funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development…
- By Roux Wildenboer and Simon Kinuthia NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilize its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent? This is a key…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – African Originals, a craft spirits brand, has introduced The Mara Edition Gin, which celebrates the rich heritage and natural splendor of Kenya’s Northern Mara region. Inspired by the Maasai Mara community, it embodies authenticity, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to…
- OTTAWA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — The Canadian federal government announced Wednesday an agreement to support the development of Canada’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facility in Newfoundland and Labrador. Global Affairs Canada said in a news release that Export Development Canada and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – The Government of Kenya and ATIDI, the African Trade Insurance Agency, have signed the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) agreement, where the two entities will collaborate to identify, develop, and implement renewable energy projects across Kenya. RLSF, a joint…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Attorney General (AG) Justin Muturi has warned the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) against deducting the controversial Housing Levy after it was declared unconstitutional. In a letter addressed to KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, the AG stated that the authority…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Kenya’s livestock sector continues to attract attention from investors despite significant financial hurdles. A study conducted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has revealed thatdemand for livestock products is projected to grow by up to 50 percent…
- The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) showcased its dedication to fostering a robust innovation ecosystem at the 2nd Homa Bay International Investment Conference (HOBIIC) 2024, held at Tom Mboya University. The crucial engagement highlighted KIPI’s unwavering commitment to nurturing an…
- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — In 2023, a record 3,218 average megawatts (MW) were generated from biomass in Brazil, constituting 4.6 percent of the year’s total energy consumption, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said Tuesday. “We are working on several fronts to continue being a benchmark…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) profit after tax dropped by 9.2 percent to Sh2.9 billion in the six months to December last year, weighed down by increased tax expenses and foreign exchange losses. This was a decline from the Sh3.3 billion net profit that was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – E-gaming in Africa continues to defy odds after it recorded an increase in the number of players to 186 million. The rise of the African gaming industry, which is expected to be worth $1 billion in 2024, is fueled by factors such as increasing internet connectivity, rising…
- NAIROBI, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Ministers in charge of electricity from Eastern African countries started a three-day meeting in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on Tuesday to promote regional trade in electricity. The 18th Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) Council of Ministers meeting brought together…
- NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — U.S. inflation would be back to the target set by the Federal Reserve by the end of 2024, said Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody’s Analytics on Wednesday. Speaking at an online briefing, Zandi said U.S. inflation is moderating “reasonably and gracefully” as the…
- The Ecosystem Award Winner, uniquely chosen by a democratic voting system, went to Agrosahas International Private Ltd., an Agri enterprise from Uganda that aids 10,000 Ugandan farmers through their proprietary tech-driven platform.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 29 – The Government of Zanzibar has welcomed the impending debut of the Jambojet’s flight linking Mombasa and Zanzibar. The Indian Ocean Island Minister of Infrastructure, Communication, and Transport, Khalid Salum Mohamed, said the low-cost carrier will increase the number of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Samsung Electronics is still the dominant force in the global TV industry, according to market research firm Omdia. With a 30.1 percent market share in 2023, the tech firm continues to lead, largely due to its focus on premium and large-screen TVs, driven by QLED and OLED…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – The government has reiterated plans to enhance its investment plans in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector to further accelerate the country’s development. Speaking after commissioning the data annotation solutions provider Sama Kenya EPZ Delivery…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Digital learning partner EIDU plans to roll out e-learning solutions in Kenya’s primary schools. The company says that it is keen on onboarding lower-level learning institutions onto its digital learning program to support government-backed competency-based curriculum (CBC…
- SHENYANG, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — A direct passenger air route between Shenyang City in northeast China’s Liaoning Province and Moscow in Russia was officially opened on Wednesday, marked by the noon departure of China Eastern Airlines flight MU841. The new air route is the first regular international…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – The Policyholders’ Compensation Fund (PCF) today rolled out a new campaign that seeks to restore public confidence in the local insurance industry amid the liquidation of some of the players. Through ‘PCF Mtaani’, members of Resolution Insurance Company Limited (under…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – State Department of Environment and Climate Change Permanent Secretary (PS) Festus Ng’eno has said that the adoption of a circular economy is the only solution to combating the current climatic changes that the country is grappling with. The PS stressed that the Ministry is…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – East African investment professionals are set to convene in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 5th Annual East Africa Investment Conference. The meeting, which was announced by the Chartered Financial Analysts Society East Africa, is set to take place on March 28, 2024, and will bring…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 28 – The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has introduced the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), a cutting-edge technology poised to revolutionize fish farming efficiency in the lakeside region. This innovative system facilitates water recycling within closed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS) has exposed the harsh realities of insecurity and conflict in Nairobi’s urban slums of Kawangware and Korogocho. CHRIPS, an international African research center based in Kenya, revealed…
- VALLETTA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — EU+ countries — the 27 EU member states plus Norway and Switzerland — received 1.14 million applications for international protection last year, reaching a seven-year high, according to a report issued by the Malta-based EU Agency for Asylum on Wednesday. The agency…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – The government intends to capitalize on the upcoming Berlin ITB Exhibition to market Kenya as a top tourist destination. The exhibition, which will happen between March 5th and 7th in Germany’s capital, is an annual global tourism event. Yearly, the event attracts tourism…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Tatu City has announced a partnership with AAR Healthcare Limited in a three-year school deworming program in six government primary schools in Kiambu County. According to the sustainability and corporate partnerships manager at Tatu City, Angela Muthonga, the joint program…
- SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s births hit a record low last year amid lingering worry about continued slide in the country’s population, statistical office data showed Wednesday. The number of newborn babies retreated 7.7 percent over the year to reach a new low of 229,970 in 2023, marking…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Kenya has won the bid to host the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS) convened by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs. The announcement of Kenya’s win was made yesterday evening by Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the Secretary General of the International…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has revealed that Kenya has imported 200 megawatts of renewable energy from Ethiopia, coming at a time when the country is looking to fully embrace clean sources of energy. According to the CS, who hosted the 30th Eastern Africa…
- ABUJA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Nigeria’s central bank on Tuesday took decisive action by increasing the monetary policy rate by 400 basis points to 22.75 percent. The move, which marked a notable shift in the country’s monetary policy stance, was in response to mounting inflationary pressures and…
- BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The World Internet Conference (WIC) on Tuesday held a forum on the theme of “Computing Power Network: Smarter Network for a Smarter World” during the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The forum serves as a platform to bring together industry…
- KAMPALA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his visiting Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, have discussed the impasse Uganda faces in importing petroleum products through neighboring Kenya, according to a statement issued here late Monday. “The two leaders discussed matters of…
- By Fenwicks Musonye NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Energy ministers, chief executives and senior leaders will congregate in Nairobi on May 21 to May 23 this year for the World Energy Efficiency Conference to share experiences on Energy Efficiency for substantive real-world progress. To Kenya, the…
- By harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation, Kenya aims to set a precedent for responsible e-waste management and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for generations to come.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 27 – Are you part of the diaspora, a millennial with disposable income, or embarking on your first investment journey in search of lucrative opportunities? Look no further! Daykio Plantations Limited, Kenya’s premier real estate company, has you covered. With over 35 years of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 27 – Are you part of the diaspora, a millennial with disposable income, or embarking on your first investment journey in search of lucrative opportunities? Look no further! Daykio Plantations Limited, Kenya’s premier real estate company, has you covered. With over 35 years of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – A total of 120 wine and spirit shops have been closed down around the Matatu stages in Nairobi by the Nairobi Liquor Department and the National Police in Starehe sub-county. During the exercise, 25 bar owners were also arrested. The crackdown was led by six teams,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – A total of 120 wine and spirit shops have been closed down around the Matatu stages in Nairobi by the Nairobi Liquor Department and the National Police in Starehe sub-county. During the exercise, 25 bar owners were also arrested. The crackdown was led by six teams,…
- NAIROBI, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s coffee exports reached 47,861 tonnes in 2023 out of a total production of 48,648 tonnes, a senior government official said Monday. Simon Chelugui, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, told…
- NAIROBI, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s coffee exports reached 47,861 tonnes in 2023 out of a total production of 48,648 tonnes, a senior government official said Monday. Simon Chelugui, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, told…
- BRUSSELS — The Council of the European Union (EU) approved a regulation that will allow payments in euro-denominated currency to be made within 10 seconds in the European Union, according to a press release on Monday. People are able to transfer money at any time of the day, even outside of…
- BRUSSELS — The Council of the European Union (EU) approved a regulation that will allow payments in euro-denominated currency to be made within 10 seconds in the European Union, according to a press release on Monday. People are able to transfer money at any time of the day, even outside of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The government plans to settle the remaining $500 million Eurobond balance by tapping into taxes collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). After servicing $1.5 billion through buyback recently, Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo assured the country that…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The government plans to settle the remaining $500 million Eurobond balance by tapping into taxes collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). After servicing $1.5 billion through buyback recently, Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo assured the country that…
- KAJIADO, Kenya, Feb 27 – Kajiado Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are set to receive linkage support as well as other opportunities through a new deal with the state. Called ‘Mashinani Sensitization Initiative’, the program is spearheaded by the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs…