- SUVA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Fiji has witnessed a significant increase in Chinese visitors, with a recorded revenue of 18.1 million Fijian dollars (8 million U.S. dollars) so far this year. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka, Fiji welcomed over 22,000 Chinese…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – President William Ruto has assented to the National Lottery and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Bills. The Lottery Bill, which was sponsored by the Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to establish the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – The 7th edition of the Digital Media Awards, hosted by Go Gaga Experiential, reached its culmination this Friday, spotlighting Exceptional and Innovative Campaigns in the Digital Space. The vibrant event unfolded at the Century Cinemax, Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, Kenya,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Kenyan Originals (KO), the brand under the African Originals umbrella, has been named the best producer of local gin, ciders, and mixers in Kenya at this year’s World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany. Other winners included AB-Inbev, Pepsico, and Monin. Kenya is the…
- DUBAI, UAE, Dec 11 – The astonishing scale, nature and consequences of illegal wildlife trade across the globe mean that it should be put on the agenda of the climate club, as well as biodiversity, heard a panel at COP28 on Saturday. The panel, titled “Wildlife Crime, Biodiversity and Climate…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Former nominated Senator Milicent Omanga and televangelist Ezekiel Odero are the top searched individuals in this year’s Google Search List. 1,500-meter Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon, controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie, late TV presenter Catherine Kasavuli, former…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Roofing manufacturer Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has announced the winners of its 2023 Safal Eye in the Wild photography competition. The competition, which ran from July 28 to October 15, 2023, received responses from photographers, both professional and amateur, across…
- By Kelia Kalibata NAIROBI, Kenya, December 11 – Climate change is a big thing in our world. I know this because I am the daughter of a climate change speaker. When I was about 5 years old, my mum told me about climate change and that it is caused by global warming and that it […]
- Dogs in festive outfits are pictured during the annual Christmas Dog Parade in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on Dec. 10, 2023. The event, where dozens of dogs in holiday attire paraded alongside their owners along a 1-kilometer route, was held here on Sunday. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua) A dog…
- LONDON, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The deal on rules regulating artificial intelligence (AI), struck by EU lawmakers and member states on Friday, has been welcomed by British academic experts, who see it as a positive step towards broader global regulation but emphasize the need for a global standard and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Over 300 MSMEs from all 47 counties are representing Kenya during the ongoing 23rd Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, formerly known as the Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Exhibition, at Cercle Hyppique grounds in…
- CANBERRA, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — Foreign investors in the Australian housing market will be hit with higher taxes under a government plan to address housing affordability. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Housing Julie Collins on Sunday announced new rules tripling the foreign investment fees…
- SACRAMENTO, the United States, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — Driven by surging costs in materials and labor, residents in the U.S. state of California are paying 67 percent more for home remodeling than they did 10 years ago, a U.S. data analytics company said Friday. The cost has risen 67 percent in a decade…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – Four minority shareholders have been elected to sit on the Kenya Board of Directors. They include James Rege under Engineering, Caleb Bwauma (Finance Audit and Risk), Ezekiel Saina (ICT), and Ruth Muirure (Governance). “The Board of Directors of THE KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING…
- LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Positive results from the Phase 1 clinical trial of a breast cancer vaccine were announced by Anixa Biosciences and Cleveland Clinic, with hopes of FDA approval to distribute the vaccine to the public after Phase 2 and 3 trials are complete. In a poster session called…
- DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair was held on Friday in the Burundian capital Bujumbura, said a statement. The statement by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania’s northern…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – African governments should create a conducive environment for entrepreneurship to expand opportunities for the youth. President William Ruto said the governments should strive to provide young people with access to capital, mentorship and opportunities. This, he explained,…
- HARARE, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its readiness to support Zimbabwe in implementing a Staff Monitored Program (SMP) that could pave the way for arrears clearance and debt restructuring in the country. “The IMF stands ready to support Zimbabwe as soon as…
- BRUSSELS, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — EU lawmakers and member states on Friday struck a deal on rules regulating artificial intelligence (AI). “Historic! The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI,” said European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton late Friday…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – The government is re-engineering the National Youth Service to enhance its capacity and productivity. President William Ruto said NYS has adopted a fresh approach that will transform it into a financially sustainable and self-reliant institution. The NYS, he observed, has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Nairobi-based business incubator, iHub Kenya, has entered into a deal with Mastercard Foundation, a private Canada-based charity, to help startups grow and expand their offering in digital learning solutions. Managing partner Nissi Madu said iHub Kenya signed up 12…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has placed Xplico Insurance under statutory management. Meanwhile, the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has been appointed to manage the insurer. “The insurer is prohibited from issuing any new insurance contracts from 8th…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 8 – The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is confronting a growing right-wing revolt in response to the government’s Rwanda plan, following the resignation of Robert Jenrick, his immigration minister, who deemed proposed legislation insufficient in addressing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Former top government officials are among those vying for four slots reserved for minority shareholders on Kenya Power’s Board of Directors. They include former ICT permanent secretary (PS) Jerome Ochieng, ex-Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Chairman…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Meta yesterday unveiled a Family Centre with Supervision Tools and Education Hub in Kenya to support safer and more positive experiences for families. The parental supervision tools in the family centre give access to expert-driven safety and wellbeing resources. These tools…
- KIRINYAGA, Kenya, Dec 8 – Kirinyaga County has partnered with the Japanese government to assist small-scale horticulture farmers with modern farming to increase their income. The Japan ambassador to Kenya, Okaniwa Ken, made the revelations when he paid a courtesy call to Mwea Kirinyaga County.…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Dec – AmaniHoiva, in collaboration with Maasai Mara University, graduated its 1st Health Care Assistants (HCA) Cohort. The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone for AmaniHoiva, the students, the university, and the Finnpartnership program. Kenya’s population aged 65…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The government is currently implementing incentives in the tea subsector to support value added projects meant to maximize Kenyan tea’s potential on international markets. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi made the announcement yesterday…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Several of Uber Eats’ partners were acknowledged during an award ceremony that highlighted the exceptional restaurant and merchant industries. Based on customer votes for different merchants and operational excellence indicators derived from Uber Eats data and operational …
- COLOMBO, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka will host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Feb. 19-22, 2024, the FAO said on Friday. The FAO said in a statement that the conference will enable ministers of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has confirmed the appointment of Charles Muasya as its new CEO. The authority says that Muasya was picked after the completion of a competitive recruitment process that began on October 17, 2023. “The Board of National Irrigation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has threatened to take legal actions against Nandi County Senator Samson Cherarkey for defamation. Through his lawyers Murkomen sent a letter to the Nandi Senator demanding an apology over claims that he had received a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The NCBA Group is dedicated to funding Kenya’s industrial sector, which will facilitate community development that is sustainable. The lender made this announcement while on a tour of the freshly operational West Valley Sugar Factory (WEVAS) in Kericho County, which was …
- HELSINKI, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) announced on Thursday that it would join strikes of Nordic transport unions in support of demands on U.S. automaker Tesla’s operations in Sweden. According to their statement, Finnish dockworkers will cease loading Tesla…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Kenya Power has unveiled a new five-year corporate strategic plan (CSP) to safeguard it position as the region’s leading electricity utility company. In order to broaden and deepen revenue streams, the 2023–2028 CSP will push value creation levers, rework the firm‘s …
- NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar lost ground in late trading on Thursday, after mixed reports supported economists’ views that the Federal Reserve was likely done raising interest rates this cycle. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased 0.59…
- WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was indicted in California late Thursday on nine counts related to a Justice Department investigation into his taxes, which marks the second indictment against him this year. The charges include failure to file and pay taxes…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to proactively protect and advance the interests of Kenyans in their countries of designation. The Head of State said the ambassadors should explore new business opportunities for Kenyans abroad and promote Kenya as…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Central Bank of Kenya (Digital Credit Providers) Regulations, 2022, provides for the licensing and oversight of non-banking microfinance companies by CBK. The regulations prohibit these companies from carrying out digital credit business in Kenya without having been licensed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — The government has tabled a revised Affordable Housing Bill in the National Assembly including gross income earned by individuals outside formal employment among ratable earnings under the proposed Act. The changes seek to resolve illegalities pointed out by the…
- COLOMBO, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Over 275,000 Sri Lankans have left their home country for foreign jobs during the first 11 months of this year, down from the same period last year, a senior official said Thursday. The figure was recorded at 312,000 in 2022, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told parliament.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Zandaux, a business-to-business (B2B) multi-vendor, is set to be unveiled in three African countries to strengthen intra-African trade. Zandaux CEO Franck Obambi Ngatse announced a series of launch events in Nairobi, Kenya, Johannesburg (South Africa), and Lagos (Nigeria)…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Credit Bank PLC is looking forward to being listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) as part of its goal to expand market access and attract more investors. Despite firms listed on the NSE facing some challenges, the lender says the benefit outweighs the challenges. “This…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – The government will pay the remaining Sh1.6 billion that is owed to tea farmers under the Fertilizer Subsidy program that was allocated Sh3 billion in the 2023–24 financial year. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi said that the state has only released Sh1.4…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – The air was full of excitement and anticipation as Username Investments hosted its annual Thamini Awards Ceremony at the Panari Hotel. Staff members in their finest attire filled the room, their faces glowing with excitement and curiosity. This year’s event held special…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to curb wastage of public resources in Kenya’s missions abroad. The President said the government will ensure ambassadors are held accountable for the use of funds allocated to embassies. “As the ambassador, you are…
- YAOUNDE, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Cameroonian President Paul Biya held talks with Gabon’s transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema in the capital Yaounde, where they discussed further bilateral cooperation, the Cameroonian presidency said in a statement. In a post released late Wednesday on the X social…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – All senior management positions at the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have been declared redundant amid tough financial challenges. PCK said the restructuring will see the corporation reduce its wage bill ratio from the current 82 percent to 50 percent by the end of the…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 7 – The outgoing Director General of Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Willis Audi, has urged farmers to plant new varieties of cane that mature faster to boost local sugar production. He noted that currently the government is importing sugar to bridge the deficit, resulting…