- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has opened a regional office in Nakuru County. The Principal Secretary (PS) of the State Department of ICT and the Digital Economy, John Kipchumba Tanui, said that the new branch will serve as a central hub for data…
- KOLKATA, India, Nov 3 – Sri Lanka is set on the path of recovery by attracting more tourists, especially from Asia and Europe, after the authorities announced that visa-free entry will be issued to nationals from seven countries, said officials and industry insiders. Currently, many Asian tourist…
- WINDHOEK, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved 196.43 million U.S. dollars in loan for Namibia to implement the second phase of its Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project (TIIP). The bank said in a statement that the loan, which was approved Tuesday, represents…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – From January 1, 2023, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) user will pay an additional Sh500 to Sh1,500 to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya Railways (KR) has announced that a one-way trip from the capital city of Kenya to the coastal town on an economy class will go up…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Nyali Golf & Country Club has warned members to be cautious of pythons that have been sighted at the facility of late. In a statement, the Mombasa-based golf course urged players to thoroughly check golf holes to prevent attacks. ”We write to inform golfers that it has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the State Department of Energy to disclose power projects in Marsabit to Gitson Energy Limited. Under the Information Act, Ombudsman Commissioner Lucy Ndug’u argues that the right to information access is crucial unless limited by…
- By Cherotich Rutto NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – When it comes to the food that graces our plates, we often overlook two critical facets: the origins of our food and the reasons behind its price, whether it falls on the expensive or budget-friendly end of the spectrum. Have you ever wondered if, by any…
- By Domas Mineikis NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Unlike developed countries, where industries are primarily responsible for releasing tons of carbon into the atmosphere, in developing nations like Kenya, the transportation and agriculture sectors emerge as the major culprits. In Kenya, motorcycles,and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – The producer of poultry products, Kenchic, has committed to food quality after getting a new certification. This comes after the Thika processing plant was issued the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 2018 V 5.1- 2022). It was issued with the certificate following…
- PARIS, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — France’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 increased modestly by 0.1 percent in volume terms, after a 0.6 percent increase in the previous quarter, the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) said on Tuesday. In its…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has flagged over-budgeting of state employee wages by the National Treasury. While appearing before the Kalonzo-Ichung’wa-led National Dialogue Committee at the Bomas of Kenya, OCOB Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango gave an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – More than 3,400 patients in Trans Nzoia and Homa Bay are set to access medical services from the Safaricom Foundation. It will be in collaboration with the Flying Doctors’ Society Africa and Zuri Health. To be held at the Kiminini Primary School, patients will be offered eye…
- BRUSSELS – Yearly inflation in the Eurozone should fall to 2.9 percent in October, compared to 4.3 percent in September, the lowest levels in more than two years. Meanwhile, the Eurozone’s gross domestic product (GDP) went down by 0.1 percent during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers. Some of the devolved units are Bomet, Busia, Isiolo, Kitui, Mandera, Migori, and Tharaka-Nithi. Others are Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Embu,…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — Kenyan authorities announced Tuesday that it decided to close its 2023/2024 fiscal year avocado season, and as a result, there would be no exports of the produce starting Nov. 3. The move is intended to prevent the harvesting and exporting of immature fruits, a practice…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — The inaugural African Conference of Agricultural Technology opened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday, aiming to promote the adoption and use of biotechnology in African farming for food security. Cohosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…
- HARARE, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe licensed a total of 180 new investments worth 3.4 billion U.S. dollars in the third quarter, the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) said Tuesday. He said out of the projected investment value of 3.4 billion dollars, 207.5 million was the actual…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Kenyans have been urged to buy locally made goods at the 6th edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival that is ongoing at the KICC. The event, which will end on November 4th, brings together Kenyan manufacturers and is hosted by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers…
- JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — Following the introduction of tax incentives and financing mechanisms, the installed capacity of rooftop solar systems in South Africa has more than doubled to over 4,500 MW in the last year, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. “We are making progress towards ending…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Taxpayers transacting on a customer-to-business model have been directed to immediately start remitting taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) via the new 222222 Paybill. Its directive follows a Presidential order for all state agencies to receive payments via the above…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – In a world where travel has become more accessible than ever before, the way we explore new destinations is evolving. While some still seek the comforts of all-inclusive resorts and guided tours, a growing number of travelers are looking for something deeper, an experience…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Pan-African public relations (PR) company Newark Group Limited has joined the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN). The firm was inducted at an event held at the Hilton’s San Francisco District in California, United States. Newmark, in March 2023, became the fifth sub-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Owning a car in Kenya is a dream for many of us. The freedom and convenience it offers are hard to match. But when it comes to acquiring that dream car, you face a dilemma: Should you self-import a vehicle or opt for one that’s already on the local market, […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Kenya Airways (KQ) has marked five years of flying direct between Nairobi and New York in the United States of America (USA). Since the inaugural flight in October 2018, the national carrier has carried over 300,000 passengers and 6,000 tonnes of cargo on 1,700 flights,…
- VALLETTA, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Malta’s Finance Minister Clyde Caruana pledged on Monday to continue subsidizing the prices of electricity and fuels next year. These subsidies, coupled with the support for cereals, grains and animal feed, will add up to 350 million euros (371 million U.S. dollars).…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – A weaker shilling against the American dollar is good for the economy, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has said. A lower valuation of the local currency has the capacity to increase the country’s export competitiveness globally by offering affordable products and services.…
- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced Monday that the East African nation has been ranked the fourth in aviation safety in Africa after Nigeria, Kenya, and Cote d’Ivoire. Majaliwa said Tanzania scooped 86.7 percentage points in an assessment conducted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – ICT and the Digital Economy PS John Tanui has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to growing the country’s digital economy through enacting a safe and secure cyberspace. Tanui, who spoke in his office while issuing a Cyber Security Observance Brief, noted that the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Absa Bank Kenya has rolled out an initiative dubbed ‘Every Kind of Financial Solution for Every Kind of You’ to educate Kenyans on financial wellness. The platform, which will be available online, will offer customers financial literacy tips. Absa seeks to achieve this by…
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday issued an executive order aimed at establishing safety and security standards for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing the risks of the new technology. “The Executive Order establishes new standards for AI…
- SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s tech firm Samsung Electronics posted a double-digit fall in its third-quarter earnings as weaker global demand for locally-made semiconductors led to a large deficit in the chip-making division, the company said Tuesday. The consolidated operating profit…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued Bolt with an operating licence after the ride-hailing company met all statutory requirements. NTSA said that the licence is for the period between October 30, 2023, and October 30, 2022. The issuance of the…
- NEW Delhi, India, Oct 30 – Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday (October 28, 2023), an event which aims to strengthen India’s position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies. India…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – The Government will prioritise the production of affordable smart devices to boost digital access. President William Ruto said the move will expose Kenyans to broader and better opportunities. He noted that going digital on a large-scale will spur the country’s growth. “It…
- COLOMBO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — The Turkish Airlines on Monday commenced direct flights between Sri Lanka and Istanbul after 10 years, said Chairman of the Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Ltd G. A. Chandrasiri. Addressing an event to mark the occasion of the Turkish aircraft arriving in Sri…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 30 – The Kenya National Union of Teachers has asked the Kenya National Examination Council to pay teachers who invigilate, supervise, and mark national exams, which began today, in primary schools promptly. KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu decried the late payment of tutors…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – President William Ruto’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda has received a boost after the state government of Bavaria, Germany, supported his plan to create jobs and promote innovation and machinery. The Free State of Bavaria on Sunday adopted Kenya into its (Bavaria…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – The State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development says it is alarmed by the increased number of small businesses closing shop and is rolling out more intervention measures to correct the situation. Director of the central planning and monitoring…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Human Resource (HR) automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee performance and improving productivity amidst a tough economic environment. The impact of digitization on…
- PHNOM PENH, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — The Doha-based Qatar Airways has resumed its daily flights to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, via Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, the airline operator said on Monday. The first flight landed at the Phnom Penh International Airport on Sunday afternoon. Qatar Airways…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Lives have improved for Kenyans following the successful implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Tens of Chinese investors have set foot in Kenya, while hundreds of young Kenyan students have traveled to China to study, with most on…
- SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s passenger car export rose for the sixth consecutive quarter due to robust demand for eco-friendly vehicles, customs office data showed Monday. Sedan shipment gained 16.0 percent over the year to 14.6 billion U.S. dollars in the July-September quarter, keeping…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Kenya’s first smartphone assembly plant has been opened at Athi River in Machakos to produce affordable gadgets for Kenyans. The phones will be manufactured at East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK), a joint venture of local mobile network operators and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) Board has approved a line of credit worth Sh1.8 billion ($12 million) in housing loans to Conakry-based Vista Bank Guinee SA. Vista Bank Guinee SA will use the line of credit to finance a portion of its customer base, namely real…
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday invited the U.S. business community to grab the new opportunities from China’s high-quality growth and high-level opening up and contribute to the improvement of China-U.S. ties. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Online taxi provider Bolt says its services are continuing uninterrupted in the country despite the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) failing to renew its operating license. In a statement to newsrooms, Bolt maintains that their operating license remains valid…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – ICEA Lion has opened a new office facility in Mombasa City as it seeks to expand its market in the coastal town. The outlet will be located at Acacia Centre, Mezzanine 2, along Nyerere Road. “The Mombasa office reflects our commitment to bringing our world-class financial…
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and 50 others injured in a train accident in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officials said on Monday. The accident took place on Sunday evening after a passenger train overshot the signal and hit another from behind on the…
- TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Electric vehicles are taking center stage at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, as Japanese automakers unveil their next-generation concept cars. The Japanese government has called for all new cars sold to be electric-powered by 2035. At the…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Kenya is looking to increase Chinese tourist arrivals by showcasing diverse tourism products during the roadshow to be held in Chinese cities, an official said on Friday. John Chirchir, the acting chief executive officer of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), a state-owned…