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30 April 2025 - State officers, including lawmakers, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and CEOs of government parastatals are covered under the Public Officers Medical Scheme.

30 April 2025 - The Kenya-Tanzania power interconnection line was energised in early 2024, marking a significant step in regional energy integration and allowing for power trade between the two countries.

30 April 2025 - Cotton in Kenya is grown in the semi-arid regions of the former Eastern, Central, Nyanza, Coast, Western, and Rift Valley provinces.

30 April 2025 - The trade fallout between Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa is a microcosm of a continent-wide economic challenge.

30 April 2025 - As of 2025, the global billionaire landscape is dominated by a select group of countries, with the United States leading the pack by a significant margin.

30 April 2025 - Topline President Donald Trump discussed his first 100 days in office in an interview with ABC News on Tuesday that at times became tense, where he defended his handling of the economy, high tariffs on China and his administration’s immigration…

30 April 2025 - In five years, 77 percent of employers plan to prioritise reskilling and upskilling their workforce to enhance collaboration with AI systems.

30 April 2025 - BK Group is currently trading at Sh31.70 on the NSE, giving the lender a market capitalisation of Sh28.42 billion.

30 April 2025 - MTN Nigeria recorded revenue of N1 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 40.5% year-on-year increase from the N752.9 billion posted in Q1 2024.

30 April 2025 - The protests came as Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (Kuspaw) general secretary maintained that the new investors must honour CBAs between the factories and unions.

30 April 2025 - Leah began by growing chilli on an acre of her father’s land with a modest investment of Sh20,000.

30 April 2025 - Ghana's total petroleum revenue rose to US$1.35 billion in 2024, reflecting a 27.8% increase from the US$1.06 billion recorded in 2023. This is according to the 2024 Annual Report released by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).

30 April 2025 - The company sees more stability in its regional operations even as it expects volatility from ongoing global shocks.

30 April 2025 - According to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), Kenya generates an estimated 22,000 metric tonnes of waste every day, with Nairobi accounting for 2,400 metric tonnes.

30 April 2025 - Africa doesn't need to reinvent the wheel - it needs to connect it. The tools are there and the blueprint is clear.

30 April 2025 - Ghana is reportedly losing around US$100 million worth of natural gas each year due to gas flaring in its oil and gas sector, according to the Country Director of ActionAid Ghana, Mr John Nkaw.

30 April 2025 - Managers create their world in their speaking. It is painful to admit but we see only what we want to see.

30 April 2025 - Young individuals reaching working and military age make a substantial contribution to economic growth. Conversely, countries with declining young populations struggle to sustain the size and preparedness of their armed forces.

30 April 2025 - The transmission of economic growth benefits has been subject to extensive debates and research in the economic realm.

30 April 2025 - Africa’s agricultural landscape, often vulnerable to the harsh elements and varied weather patterns, is seemingly evolving into a hub of innovation that reaches far beyond its traditional roots. It was not long ago that farmers on the continent had to…

30 April 2025 - Energy drives manufacturing, with the world’s top manufacturing countries like China, the US, and Japan being among the top five energy producers globally.

30 April 2025 - Taiwan has strongly condemned Somalia’s decision to ban holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through the country, describing it as a politically motivated move driven by China.

30 April 2025 - Inflation hit an eight-month high of 4.1 percent on higher food, electricity and transport prices.

30 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – Boda boda riders who own their motorcycles through asset financing earn significantly more than those using rented bikes, according to a new report by research firm Viffa Consult. The study, titled “The New Boda Boda Boom:…

30 April 2025 - APRIL 30 – The UK remains a “fantastic” place to start a business despite the “setback” of Brexit and the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Sir Richard Branson says. Speaking at the launch of his Virgin Group’s hotel in Shoreditch, east London, the…

30 April 2025 - Kenyan company Rapid Ride has launched digital ride-hailing services in the local market with a model that sees drivers keep all fares and pay a subscription fee.

30 April 2025 - In 2025, as global economies work to recover from past shocks and adapt to shifting geopolitical and technological dynamics, African countries' economic trajectory will be closely monitored.

30 April 2025 - After ten years in development, Ghana has officially launched its long-anticipated chip-embedded biometric passport, marking a major leap forward in modernising the country’s travel documentation system.

30 April 2025 - Kenya's inflation continues to climb, with the latest data indicating the annual rate reached 4.1% in April 2025, the highest level in eight months.

30 April 2025 - Inflation hit an eight-month high of 4.1 percent on higher food, electricity and transport prices.

30 April 2025 - UAE state media reported on Wednesday that authorities had thwarted an attempt by Sudanese military leaders and associates to smuggle ammunition to Sudan’s army illegally.

30 April 2025 - Kenya's inflation rate (KECPI=ECI), opens new tab in April rose to 4.1% year-on-year, up from 3.6% a month before, the statistics office said on Wednesday.

30 April 2025 - CANBERRA, April 30 (Xinhua) — Australia’s underlying rate of inflation has fallen within the target band set by the nation’s central bank for the first time in three years. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on…

30 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have integrated their digital systems in a move aimed at improving efficiency in the country’s fuel logistics and customs clearance processes. The…

30 April 2025 - Guaranty Trust Bank sold a pasteurising machine owned by Jungle Cashews over an outstanding debt of Sh1 billion.

30 April 2025 - The country’s efforts to protect the pangolin–trafficked for its high market value–are being watched closely, on the global stage. If successful, it could become a model for conservation in Africa, proving that even the most entrenched illegal trades…

30 April 2025 - A national conference of political stakeholders in Mali has proposed appointing junta leader Assimi Goita as president for a five-year term.

30 April 2025 - A national conference of political stakeholders in Mali has proposed appointing junta leader Assimi Goita as president for a five-year term.

30 April 2025 - Property owner, Florence Wairimu Mbugua, said the rental business had been adversely affected when tenants surrendered their leases.

30 April 2025 - APRIL 29 – If you say the name Donald Trump in the halls of wholesale markets and trade fairs in China, you’ll hear a faint chuckle. The US president and his 145% tariffs have not instilled fear in many Chinese traders. Instead, they have inspired an…

30 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – Former US Vice President Al Gore will lead a major climate leadership training in Nairobi from June 12 to 14, as part of a global effort to build momentum for climate action ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil. The three-day…

30 April 2025 - The recent aid cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration are beginning to take a toll in Nigeria, where thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) are grappling with worsening hunger due to the inability of key United Nations agencies…

30 April 2025 - The crackdown is taking place nationwide, with both individuals and businesses targeted. As of September last year, 511 companies had been found to be actively evading taxes, which cost KRA Ksh79 billion.

30 April 2025 - Cabinet hinted that the budget would be reviewed downwards as the government aims to reduce the budget deficit.

30 April 2025 - Gold prices fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and signs of easing trade tensions, as investors await key US economic data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $3,302.58/oz by…

30 April 2025 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been implicated in war-related allegations after Bulgarian-made weapons were discovered among ammunition used by Sudanese rebels.

30 April 2025 - APRIL 29 – Starbucks will hire more baristas and scale back plans to roll out automation, the coffee shop giant’s chief executive Brian Niccol says. The move, which is part of his strategy to win back customers, comes as other food and drink chains…

30 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a reminder to licensed betting and gaming companies to ensure their tax compliance ahead of the June 30, 2025 expiry of their operating licences. According to KRA, clearance from…

30 April 2025 - Somalia has announced a ban on Taiwan-issued passports from entering, exiting or transiting its territory, citing its commitment to the “one China” policy and UN Resolution 2758. The decision, made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Somalia on April…

30 April 2025 - In today’s newsletter, we are covering the approved Finance Bill 2025 by highlighting key proposals that are targeting businesses, employees and employers.