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25 May 2024 - Healthy eating may be affordable or expensive depending on where you live. Healthy eating in Nigeria, Africa's largest economy makes this disparity particularly glaring. Nigeria consists of 36 states with varying costs of living and as a result,…

25 May 2024 - I have previously reported on cases of rabies in cattle and dogs, each from a different perspective that helps to understand the different aspects of this deadly disease.

25 May 2024 - Experts want agro-pastoralists given practical training to make them understand the new environment and realities of global warming.

25 May 2024 - NEW DELHI, May 24 (Xinhua) — Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), an Indian media and entertainment company, has demanded a termination fee of 90 million U.S. dollars from the Sony Group for calling off a 10-billion-dollar merger deal in January…

25 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2National Bank of Kenya’s (NBK’s) pre-tax profit grew 217 percent to Sh535 million in the three months to March 2024 compared to a similar period last year, boosted by an increase in operating income. The lender’s profit before tax…

25 May 2024 - CAK hit Carrefour with a Sh1.1 billion fine over the structuring of its contracts with suppliers, a decision it said it would appeal.

25 May 2024 - The KRA tax amnesty programme is a limited time offer and the expiration date is nearing.

25 May 2024 - Themed "Game Changers," the two-day conference scheduled for June 27-28 2024, will provide insights to help businesses navigate the evolving global landscape.

25 May 2024 - WINDHOEK, May 24 (Xinhua) — Namibia has secured over 100 million U.S. dollars in financing to support the construction of a 40-MW biomass power station. The southern African nation on Friday signed a loan agreement, an engineering, procurement and…

25 May 2024 - NAIROBI, May 24 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves shrank by a record 191 million U.S. dollars this week, falling below the 7 billion-dollar mark to stand at 6.98 billion dollars on Friday, the central bank said in its update on financial…

25 May 2024 - Last year, about 141 of the 517 key budget documents were still not publicly available .

25 May 2024 - Tea multinationals have had long-running disputes with communities in South Rift.

25 May 2024 - Local firms have bagged billions of shillings in cheap loans that is expected to increase adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

25 May 2024 - Food waste in Kenya has far-reaching implications such as environmental impact. The decomposing food also produces methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas accelerating climate change.

24 May 2024 - EABL is warning of massive job losses in the alcoholic beverage value chain if the government pushes through with its intention to increase taxes on the industry in the coming financial year.

24 May 2024 - Vehicles tend to lose traction in the floodwaters and most of the time erode and loosen the ground beneath them.

24 May 2024 - United Bank for Africa (UBA) is celebrating 75 years of service globally, 15 being in Kenya. The bank held a global media conference showcasing the Bank’s journey since its establishment in 1949 to become the leading financial institution in Africa with…

24 May 2024 - As part of the deal, BMK and MSK will collaborate on joint events, training, content partnerships and connecting of BrighterMonday job opportunities to MSK's marketing practitioners.

24 May 2024 - The firm has hired Makenzi Muthusi and Julius Ngonga of consultancy firm KPMG to lead the administration process with the aim of maintaining the company as a going concern.

24 May 2024 - List of African countries every African can visit without a visa

24 May 2024 - U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to a State Dinner held on the South Lawn of the White House on May 23. The occasion served as a testament to the enduring friendship and common values shared between the United States and…

24 May 2024 - A country's capacity to sustain security, stability, and efficient government depends critically on the number and quality of its active personnel, especially in the military and public service. Maintaining a big enough active force can be difficult and…

24 May 2024 -  The High Court has upheld the right of Majid Al Futtaim to fair administration, overturning an earlier decision that ordered the company to amend its supplier agreements.

24 May 2024 - Landmark Beach Resort has disclosed plans to explore beachfront tourism opportunities in other West African countries following the devastating demolition by the Federal Government, which affected several properties, including the resort.

24 May 2024 - Amidst the current climate in the world, Tanzania stands as a haven of peace and one that consistently upholds national unity and social cohesion. “We are hopeful that with such unity, we will move to the even higher levels. Let us continue to work hard…

24 May 2024 - TOKYO, May 24 (Xinhua) — Japan’s transport ministry carried out an inspection at a Japan Airlines (JAL) office at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Friday following a recent string of incidents involving the company’s aircraft while taxiing, local media…

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – Carrefour’s parent company, Majid Al Futtaim, has agreed to uphold supplier agreements to adhere to a court decision that upheld the Competition Authority of Kenya’s (CAK’s) abuse of buyer power accusation against suppliers.…

24 May 2024 - By Okoth Agonda MAY 24 – As Kenya’s fiscal year draws to a close, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faces scrutiny, having being projected to miss an ambitious revenue target. Initially set at a 29% increase from last financial year’s collection, the…

24 May 2024 - High Court has upheld a decision that found retailer Carrefour guilty of abuse of buyer power.

24 May 2024 - The financing will see development of 35 new affordable student housing units in Kenya which will offer a package of key essential services and amenities at an affordable monthly rate to students.

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has welcomed the High Court’s ruling in a case against Majid Al Futtaim hypermarkets operating under the brand name Carrefour, where the supermarket chain was found guilty of abusing its…

24 May 2024 - LUSAKA, May 24 (Xinhua) — Zambia has extended its planned blackout hours to better balance power supply and demand, a government official said on Friday. Minister of Energy Peter Kapala said that the national utility, Zesco, has increased the hours of “…

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – The State Department of Irrigation has appealed to Parliament for urgent budgetary support, highlighting severe constraints that have stalled the completion of several critical dam projects across the country. The agency, in a…

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – 22 Kenyans have won Sh980 million ($7.5 million) in scholarships this year to attend prestigious universities in the USA. Under the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP), the students have been admitted to universities such as…

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – Jubilee Life Insurance has appointed Asman Mugambi Ibrahim as its new CEO.  Its Board of Directors Chairman, Nizar Juma, exuded confidence in Mugambi’s leadership prowess and his ability to steer the insurer’s growth. “Asman is…

24 May 2024 - Google has announced plans to construct Umoja, the first-ever fibre-optic cable that will directly link Africa and Australia.

24 May 2024 - Gitau Mungai joined the Board of Family Bank Limited in 2016 and has been serving as the Vice Chair.

24 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) plans to spend Sh260 million to sustain quality tea production as well as work on projects that protect the environment. The Nandi-based firm announced that the three-year initiative will focus on…

24 May 2024 - The success of these airports is not solely due to state-of-the-art facilities and modern technology. The human element—airport staff—plays an important role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for travellers.

24 May 2024 - The performance was boosted by a rise in interest income which grew by 38% to Sh8.39 billion.

24 May 2024 - MAY 24 – A firm backed by David Beckham that converts classic cars to run on electricity has started operating again. Lunaz, based at Silverstone Park in Northamptonshire, stopped production in March. It blamed the stoppage on delays in banning the sale…

24 May 2024 - MAY 24 – Tesla boss Elon Musk says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), just days after President Joe Biden quadrupled levies on EVs imported from China. “Neither Tesla nor I asked for these tariffs”, the multi-billionaire told a…

24 May 2024 - WASHINGTON D.C., USA, May 24 – Student hostel developer Acorn Holdings has secured Sh23.6 billion from the U.S. Development Finance Corporation for affordable student housing. The fund will be used to develop 35 less costly student housing units in the…

24 May 2024 - A total of 12 startups across the continent have been shortlisted for the funding

24 May 2024 - MAY 24 – The increased use of nuclear science and technology around the world means nations must improve their nuclear security to safeguard radioactive material against theft and sabotage, the co-presidents of the planet’s largest nuclear security…

24 May 2024 - Court says DPP's sudden change of position is an unjustified deviation from his previous submissions before superior courts.

24 May 2024 - High cost of borrowing affecting business expansion and operations.

24 May 2024 - These are mainly Motor Vehicle Tax, eTIMS penalty and Withholding VAT.

24 May 2024 - This is in a deal with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation.

24 May 2024 - Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Architect Francis Gitau Mungai as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, subject to regulatory approvals, taking over from long-serving Chairman Dr Wilfred Kiboro.