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13 June 2024 - The government is set to unlock at least Sh999.1 million from the sale of its shareholding in six listed companies.

13 June 2024 - The government plans to implement a livestock identification and traceability system for efficient record-keeping.

13 June 2024 - Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour emphasised the pivotal role of innovation in bolstering farming practices and increasing harvest yields.

13 June 2024 - IA seeks to unlock the next phase of development, following the unveiling of the urban master plan for KIC.

13 June 2024 - Stakeholders say local manufacturers will be subjected to double taxation of the products.

13 June 2024 - Units under the government's affordable housing program range from Sh840,000 to Sh5.7 million.

12 June 2024 - The World Bank and its sister Bretton Woods institution the IMF are giving the Kenyan government contradicting signals on how to go about taxing Kenyans.

12 June 2024 - Groups say Finance Bill, 2024 will hit vulnerable groups the hardest, especially people living with disabilities.

12 June 2024 - While Finance Bill 2024 is widely unpopular across businesses and among the people, it is a necessary condition for continued IMF support to Kenya.

12 June 2024 - A strange question was asked of me, whils speaking at a recent seminar in Dubai, by a gentleman with a flowing white beard. In resplendent glory and laced with what I thought was the sheer pain of knowing the obvious, yet incapable of convincing anyone…

12 June 2024 - According to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, over 1000 financial institutions, schools, insurance companies, and consultancy firms are suspected of some form of data breach. The Commission noted that these institutions are currently under…

12 June 2024 - Global deadline is November 24.

12 June 2024 - The new investments are contained in the JKIA Medium-Term Investment Plan.

12 June 2024 - LONDON, June 12 (Xinhua) — The monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Kingdom (UK) is estimated to have shown no growth in April, according to official data released on Wednesday. Services output grew by 0.2 percent in April, for its…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kilimo Trust, Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and Egerton University have collaborated to spur the cultivation of high-yielding upland rice varieties. The exercise is being undertaken in Meru,…

12 June 2024 - The Cabinet chaired by President Willaim Ruto on Tuesday approved the hosting of the two major conferences; the Blueinvest Africa Forum in July 2024 and the World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) in August…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenya Re gross profit last year grew by 53 percent to Sh7.03 billion compared to a similar period in 2022, buoyed by prudent underwriting and business diversification. Between January and December last year, the re-insurer’s…

12 June 2024 - More farmers are turning to informal groups, buyers of their produce, and the Hustler Fund for loans.

12 June 2024 - The rural electrification will see approximately 400 beneficiaries connected to the national grid at a cumulative cost of Sh54 million.

12 June 2024 - Kenya Power has directed customers of its prepaid power plan to update their meters, commonly known as token meters, by August to continue accessing electricity.

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – Chinese electric cars may become pricier in the European Union (EU) after politicians called them a threat to its own electric car industry. It has “provisionally concluded” that three Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers will face…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 –UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has sold its 10.1 percent stake in I&M Group. AfricInvest will now be the custodian of the East African Banking Group following the acquisition…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenya Power has rolled out a campaign targeting 7.4 million customers on the upgraded electricity prepaid meter system. All customers enrolled in the prepaid system will receive two codes, including a reset and update code,…

12 June 2024 - The Bill has sparked hue and cry from most professionals, religious leaders, lobby groups, and Kenyans.

12 June 2024 - In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, Africa is poised to become a significant player, thanks to innovative companies like Daystar. Leading this charge is Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, the Country CEO for Daystar Power in Nigeria and Ghana…

12 June 2024 - Seed prices labelled critical factor

12 June 2024 - Ghana’s monthly inflation rate soared to a 10-month high in May, driven by a sharp slump in the cedi, which led to a surge in the cost of non-food items.

12 June 2024 - Bankers have warned of loss of jobs in the country due to looming reduced investments should the proposed Finance Bill sail through.

12 June 2024 - The taxman seized documents, files and computers, among other items belonging to Doshi Iron Mongers Limited over a decade ago.

12 June 2024 - Experts are warning against potential financial pitfalls for employees who fail to acquire income-earning assets as a means to achieve financial independence.

12 June 2024 - Kenyans have continued to call for a review of the government revenue and expenditure plans for the 2024/2025 fiscal year ahead of the budget reading on June 13.

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – In the era of big data, where the volume, variety, and velocity of data continue to explode, effective data governance has become essential for the successful implementation of Regulatory Technology (RegTech). Laurent Sarr, Chief Technology…

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – Elon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm’s founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity’s…

12 June 2024 - Airtel Unlimited Data Plans were launched on 11th June on its 5G Data Plans, offering customers uninterrupted data usage on its 5G network.

12 June 2024 - LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Xinhua) — The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in education has grown sharply among students and teachers in the United States over the last year, according to a new survey. The national survey was conducted on…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Airtel Kenya is entering the Kenyan home internet market with the rollout of home broadband. The Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans will also be available to businesses. It enters a market that is dominated by Safaricom…

12 June 2024 - Developing economies are projected to show a slight growth this year than they did before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest report by the World Bank states.

12 June 2024 - Elias Makori, the long-serving Nation Media Group sports journalist, is among top editors who are leaving as the media house restructures its operations.

12 June 2024 - •Whatever exists in our subconscious mind acts like a filter on how we see life. •How much of what you believe about yourself comes from what the world has told you is possible

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – A new report on African elephants has revealed the wild animals, just like humans, use “names” to address each other, findings that will help in conservation efforts of the endangered animal. The study published on Monday by Save the…

12 June 2024 - LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Xinhua) — Average global temperatures for each of the past 12 months hit record highs, marking an unprecedented streak, according to a NASA analysis released on Tuesday. “It’s clear we are facing a climate crisis,” said NASA…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Several government agencies are disposing of vehicles and equipment ahead of a new financial year (FY) starting on July 1, 2024. In an advertisement, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is planning to sell motor vehicles,…

12 June 2024 - By Willys Mac’Olale  NAIROBI, June 12 – Like many governments around the world, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has unveiled an initiative to incorporate individuals working remotely for Kenyan organizations into its tax system. A proposal for this…

12 June 2024 - The MICE sector is a key contributor to Kenya's economic growth as laid out in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

12 June 2024 - It goes without saying that strong passports facilitate easier and more frequent travel, and in African countries, this is no different. Additionally, entrepreneurs and business leaders can explore international markets, forge partnerships, and attract…

12 June 2024 - TOPLINE Paramount Global shares slid nearly 8% shortly before market close Tuesday after National Amusements, the media conglomerate’s parent company, scrapped merger discussions with Skydance Media, according to multiple outlets, bringing an end to a…

12 June 2024 - A British man died and several other passengers and crew onboard flight SQ321 from London suffered skull, brain and spine injuries during the terrifying high-altitude ordeal.

12 June 2024 - WASHINGTON, June 11 (Xinhua) — A jury of 12 members in the U.S. state of Delaware on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, guilty of three federal gun charges, marking the first time a sitting president’s child has been…

12 June 2024 - Managing an issue to the customer's satisfaction could prove the difference between customer retention and churn.

12 June 2024 - TOKYO, June 12 (Xinhua) — The World Bank has cut its economic growth forecast for Japan for 2024 to 0.7 percent from 0.9 percent, while lifting the global growth outlook for the year to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent, local media reported. The Japan…