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20 June 2025 - Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has marked a historic milestone with the arrival of Kota Oasis, the first LNG-powered vessel to berth in the terminal.

20 June 2025 - After my internship, I was fully onboarded by the company as a software engineer at the age of 22 years and started earning a salary. Life had just begun, and I was green when it came to investing, and I stumbled upon a podcast that put things into…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - Russian President Vladimir Putin recently welcomed South Africa's Vice President, Paul Mashatile, in a meeting intended to strengthen the two countries' long-standing relationship.

20 June 2025 - Since Peugeot began in 1889, over 200 major car brands—and nearly 1,000 including all variants—have emerged worldwide.

20 June 2025 - Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, says his refinery is increasingly depending on crude oil imports from the United States due to Nigeria’s failure to meet domestic supply commitments.

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - 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…

20 June 2025 - Midway through 2025, the fortunes of African billionaires have shifted in ways that reflect a great deal about the continent's economic orientation, global significance, and private sector innovation.

20 June 2025 - China has taken a clear lead in EVs by expanding advanced production, improving efficiency, and offering high quality at lower cost.

20 June 2025 - Majority of companies in the construction sector reluctant to employ workers.

19 June 2025 - Africa must shift focus from building digital infrastructure that serves a limited elite to developing scalable systems that include the most vulnerable—particularly women, youth, and informal workers.

19 June 2025 - Excise duty on betting was first charged at 7.5 percent in July 2021 before being lifted, first to 12.5 percent in July 2023 and later to 15 percent last December.

19 June 2025 - 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…

19 June 2025 - Joseph began his career in banking and consulting at Deloitte—a journey proving that even the smallest acts of faith can spark life-changing transformation.

19 June 2025 - 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…

19 June 2025 - 'Premiums are sometimes seen as high mainly because of the low penetration rate. If we had more people taking up medical insurance, we would ride on pooling to make it cheaper.'

19 June 2025 - To determine the level of intoxication, the State wants a return to alcohol testing using approved breathalysers, blood and urine samples.

19 June 2025 - With ‘The Trial of Dedan Kimathi’, Ngugi’s legacy marches on—through fire, defiance, and the echo of drums that still call a nation to remember, and to rise.

19 June 2025 - The deals were the most lucrative given that they accounted for 0.1 percent of the total 34,224 tenders that entities across the national and county governments awarded in the year under review.

19 June 2025 - Total allocation to the department of roads was revised to Sh196.6 billion from Sh208.4 billion with the revenue expenditure reduced by Sh70 million.

19 June 2025 - The Tribunal held that there was inadequate public participation prior to the issuance of the licence in contravention of the constitution.

19 June 2025 - At the centre of the dispute is a Sh2.8 billion debt owed to the listed lender by TransCentury and another Sh1.948 billion owed by the latter’s subsidiary East African Cables.

19 June 2025 - The ‘Rhythms Within’ exhibit is a vibrant journey into the world of abstract art where women’s figurines pirouette on a pinnacle.

19 June 2025 - Court documents showed that BFO Aerospace International Ltd contracted StandardAero to carry out a hot section inspection of its aircraft engine, sometime in September 2023.

19 June 2025 - Companies that embrace technological disruption are not only more resilient but also better positioned for long-term sustainability.

19 June 2025 - Burkina Faso has officially signed the final administrative document of a historic intergovernmental nuclear deal with Russia, taking a significant step forward in its quest for nuclear energy.

19 June 2025 - The UoN continues to underperform in global engagement metrics such as attracting international faculty and students, and it does not feature in the top 500 globally in these categories.

19 June 2025 - Every June 21, the event also known by its French name, ‘Fête de la Musique’, brings together artistes and their fans in a showcase of the power of music.

19 June 2025 - The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) upheld Kebs’ decision to lock out the trio from the bid after failing to submit their audited financial statements to help gauge their...

19 June 2025 - We have reached a point where the country urgently needs a well-thought-out industrial policy. We have uncritically embraced the World Bank prescription that promotes uniform, non-discriminatory...

19 June 2025 - Justice Lawrence Mugambi struck out the petition filed by Mr Tuju, citing lack of jurisdiction to inquire into the issues raised against the apex court judges.

19 June 2025 - The other assets targeted by Ms Suresh for auction to recover the spousal maintenance arrears are situated at United Nations Crescent Gigiri and South Nairobi.

19 June 2025 - National Treasury said the additional allocation covers extra recurrent spending requirements for the State House.

19 June 2025 - The government was in the market for Sh50 billion via a pair of reopened 15 and 30-year papers, but ended up netting Sh71.6 billion from the oversubscribed sale, having rejected Sh29.7 billion...

19 June 2025 - With the hostilities across the globe, including the recent bout between Israel and Iran, it seems like the threat of World War III looms with each passing year, leaving the state of Africa's future in question. While some think Africa would be…

19 June 2025 - In Kenya, MSMEs should engage in fiscal policy discussions, as these decisions directly affect their operations.

19 June 2025 - ‘Inside Job’ is a Kenyan comedy film that premiered on Netflix on June 14, 2025. Directed by Tosh Gitonga and written by Angela Ruhinda.

19 June 2025 - Beyond growth rates, Kenyans want to know whether the cost of living is easing—and the facts here are equally clear.

19 June 2025 - ‘I was beaten at pool by a guy in very tight jeans, which embarrassed me because men who wear very tight jeans are caricatures.’

19 June 2025 - The government of Tanzania has granted temporary traffic rights to international airlines in response to the European Union’s recent ban on all Tanzanian-registered aircraft.

19 June 2025 - 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…

19 June 2025 - 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…

19 June 2025 - Access Bank (Kenya) Plc accused of inaccurate Credit Reference Bureau reporting.

19 June 2025 - Stakeholders in the country’s agriculture industry believe there is room for growth and are keen to see a favorable outcome with regards to the proposed tariffs. The South African table grape industry has reported a 25% increase in exports to the…

19 June 2025 - A rising number of employees who once saw retirement on the horizon are now staying put as uncertainty forces them to reconsider their plans. While some who are forced to continue working are able to muster enough motivation to remain engaged with…