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15 May 2024 - Data from the CRBs reveal that 7.65 million of 29.72 million accounts were in default by the end of December.

15 May 2024 - Data from the CRBs reveal that 7.65 million of 29.72 million accounts were in default by the end of December.

15 May 2024 - Treasury has stopped offering cash to the affirmative action fund after it got Sh470 million in the current year ending June.

15 May 2024 - The cushion lowered super petrol prices per litre in Nairobi marginally to Sh192.84 from Sh193.84 previously.

15 May 2024 - The Mwitis use lessons from a 'joyful' home education to venture into entrepreneurship.

15 May 2024 - Betsafe CEO Victor Sudi said the firm shut down Kenya operations effective May 14, rendering its employees jobless.

15 May 2024 - At Sh263.3 billion in deposits, Safaricom is one of the largest players in the financial services market.

15 May 2024 - The infrastructure bonds have been tax-free since they were first issued in February 2009.

15 May 2024 - The uptake of flood insurance in Kenya is still very low but is finding a growing relevance as climate change takes its toll.

15 May 2024 - The special zone seeks to attract firms dealing in food and beverage, textiles, leather, automotive, warehousing and logistics.

15 May 2024 - Manpower says that though the initial contract lapsed on August 31, 2023, it has been extended from time to time and all has been well between the parties.

15 May 2024 - The departing MD is credited with building production lines in Eldoret, Dandora and Nyahururu while paying farmers the highest price in the history of the processor.

15 May 2024 - Bolt says it has introduced a feature dubbed Flood Assist on its app through which people could donate for the flood-hit regions.

15 May 2024 - The cost of acquiring homes in middle class estates such as Buru Buru, South B and South C has increased at faster rate compared to houses in high-end neighbourhoods.

15 May 2024 - Justice Chacha Mwita declined to grant him anticipatory bail, pending his arrest stating that he would consider the prayer after hearing all parties.

15 May 2024 - The border dispute between Niger and Benin continues to intensify as Togo is made a relevant stakeholder in this debacle. Reports indicate that Niger authorities have imposed new rules for freight removal from Togo. This is despite the fact that Benin…

15 May 2024 - In Kenya, recent incidents have underscored the severity of the threat, with fraudulent activities and financial fraud emerging as persistent challenges.

15 May 2024 - The devil is in the details. The introverted people can use this ability to do more meticulous presentations during meetings.

15 May 2024 - In the new payment plan, the KPA will collect revenues on behalf of the county government for easy coordination.

15 May 2024 - The ability of entrepreneurs to grow, expand and scale up their operations is to a large extent dependent on the availability of capital.

15 May 2024 - There are new vulnerabilities and an ethical minefield given the sensitivity of medical records that have called for better digital health governance.

15 May 2024 - It may take nearly a month to fix the submarine cable damaged over the weekend, causing internet outage across Kenya and other East African countries.

15 May 2024 - Kenya will be seeking to attract trillions of shillings worth of investment during the President’s State visit to the US later this month, with trade negotiations and trade exhibitions set to take centre stage during the week-long trip.

15 May 2024 - His intention, he says, is to sell his skills to a market that he notes is in dire need of quality skilled professions.

15 May 2024 - These models can generate original written articles, images, audio samples, or video footage based on training from extensive datasets.

15 May 2024 - Organisations must urgently address Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues to achieve growth and meaningfully impact their communities.

15 May 2024 - His intention, he says, is to sell his skills to a market that he notes is in dire need of quality skilled professions.

15 May 2024 - The plant will use residues from the company's pineapple cannery to create four different types of biofertilisers for its use and eventual sale to other growers in East Africa.

14 May 2024 - Motorists in Kenya who will be filling up their cars from midnight today are expecting reductions of about Ksh1 a litre at the pumps after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reviewed petrol prices for the period starting May 15, 2024,…

14 May 2024 - Compared to March the shilling appreciated in April by 4.4 percent to trade at Sh131.57 against the US dollar.

14 May 2024 - The destruction of roads has caused an artificial shortage of some items transported to the city, increasing their prices.

14 May 2024 - Diversity and inclusion are huge not just in private sector circles but also in government.

14 May 2024 - The Finance Bill 2024, which has proposed to subject Value Added Tax (VAT) on electric buses and locally made mobile phones

14 May 2024 - A spot-check shows competitors exploit regulatory loopholes, flooding the market with products packaged in cheap plastics.

14 May 2024 - Customers making transactions valued at less than Sh1,000 now enjoy a waiver on the daily maintenance fees for the first three days.

14 May 2024 - The disruption of two undersea fibre optic cables left Kenyan Internet Service Providers and companies facing significant losses as services were severed, impacting internet users, international voice calls, and business operations.

14 May 2024 - In the past decade, Africa has become a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, with numerous companies quickly gaining prominence across various sectors of the economy. However, when the pandemic struck, it caused a huge slowdown in economic…

14 May 2024 - Energy prices in Kenya recently experienced a slight drop. Pump prices in the East African country dropped by Sh1 per liter according to the latest review and would be in effect for the next month. This is despite the fact that fuel products such as…

14 May 2024 - Highlights impact on Kenya’s development as AfDB affirms support.

14 May 2024 - Data shows the number of new mobile loans and their value, with an exception of the Fund, decreased by 20.5% and 9.5%, respectively

14 May 2024 - The Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, recently revealed why his country’s relationship with the United States deteriorated. This poses some significance given the fact that Niger had been the US’s closest ally in the West African region…

14 May 2024 - Dr Mutua requested senators to forward the proposed amendments to the Ministry for inclusion in a new Bill being developed.

14 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The Energy, Petroleum, and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has cut fuel prices by about Sh1, offering reprieve to motorists, firms, and households. In the latest review, a liter of super petrol will be reduce by Sh1, diesel (Sh1.2…

14 May 2024 - PETROL, DIESEL prices drop by Sh1, Sh1.20 and kerosene Sh1.30 in Epra review; to retail at Sh192.84, Sh179.18 and Sh168.76 per litre respectively in Nairobi. More follows

14 May 2024 - Petrol to retail at Sh192.84 per litre, while diesel Sh179.18 per litre in Nairobi.

14 May 2024 - The interior of a building in the Mathare North area of Nairobi City caved in Tuesday, and several people are feared trapped beneath its rubble. Among the first responders to the emergency was the Kenya Red Cross, who are currently leading the rescue…

14 May 2024 - KAMPALA, May 14 (Xinhua) — Uganda has temporarily suspended hiking activities to the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, which is shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the formation of a crevasse in the glaciers. The Uganda Wildlife…

14 May 2024 - The new contact centre at Tatu City SEZ

14 May 2024 - Some African countries are making giant strides in modernizing their defence forces, extending beyond the traditional reliance on tanks, fighter jets, and surface ships. One of the most notable advancements in recent times has been the acquisition and…

14 May 2024 - KAMPALA, May 14 (Xinhua) — Uganda issued a warning on Tuesday to communities living on lake shores and riverbanks, cautioning them about the increased water volume in those water bodies, which has reached worrying levels. Minister of Water and…