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29 April 2025 - To Mona, one of the biggest misconceptions about scriptwriters is that people think they care more about the story than the people behind it.

29 April 2025 - Given that Kenya imports essential goods such as fuel, machinery, and consumer products, businesses face significant financial losses if shipments are lost or damaged.

29 April 2025 - As the installation of the Starlink business gains momentum in Africa, more markets have expressed interest in the service including Uganda, which highlighted its promising negotiations with the Elon Musk led company.

29 April 2025 - Organisations can actually cultivate self-motivation cultures by educating managers to motivate their groups to intrinsically attractive goals, hosting gamified contingent rewards, and making...

29 April 2025 - The World Bank’s proposal to include nuclear energy financing is significant for Kenya, which has been actively pursuing its nuclear dream for several years.

29 April 2025 - Many countries see an ageing population as a key threat to economic well-being because seniors have left the workforce, and there are no sufficient replacements for younger working-age citizens.

29 April 2025 - In this exciting new era, content is no longer the undisputed king. The context in which that content is served holds equal, if not greater, importance.

29 April 2025 - Demographic dynamics are an overlooked but crucial factor in the areas of economic power, national security, and international influence. This is especially true for the demographic reaching military age.

29 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 — TransUnion Kenya has encouraged young people to regularly check their credit reports and strengthen their financial literacy as digital lending continues to grow in the country. The credit reference bureau said tools like its…

29 April 2025 - APRIL 29 – Overwhelmed by online shopping? Maybe a robot can help. The viral ChatGPT bot is adding shopping features to its powers, extending the reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) into an area traditionally dominated by media sites and tech…

29 April 2025 - The Warri Refinery in Nigeria has shut down operations, sparking concern over the transparency and effectiveness of its costly rehabilitation, despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent by the federal government.

29 April 2025 - Kenyan authorities are yet to commence any investigations into the platform.

29 April 2025 - The rise of digital payment systems has revolutionised financial transactions, increasing efficiency but also raising the risk of financial crime.

29 April 2025 - Angeline (Angie) Murimirwa is a champion of girls’ education on the African continent—a cause the recently-honored CEO is deeply passionate about, having once been a girl almost “left behind”. “I am here in New York, Time100 list,” Angie Murimirwa…

29 April 2025 - A coalition of philanthropies, led by the Gates Foundation, has unveiled a $500 million fund aimed at improving maternal and newborn health in sub-Saharan Africa.

29 April 2025 - Between January to March, land prices in Kiserian grew by 5 per cent. This was the highest growth recorded in the 14 satellite towns.

29 April 2025 - Penresa had the immense honor to sit down with President Julius Maada Bio to discuss his administration’s achievements, tackling corruption, empowering women, and focusing on education, food security, and job creation for a sustainable future. “We’re…

29 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Teachers’ Medical Scheme, which provides healthcare services to educators in Kenya, is facing scrutiny from the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education due to concerns over healthcare access and…

29 April 2025 - APRIL 29 – President Donald Trump is set to take action to ease the impact of his tariffs on US car makers, a top White House official says. “This deal is a major victory for the President’s trade policy by rewarding companies who manufacture…

29 April 2025 - Kenyan authorities are yet to commence any investigations into the platform.

29 April 2025 - Belgium has turned to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in a bid to ease tensions with Rwanda and help defuse the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

29 April 2025 - Elon Musk is dialing down his DOGE role that triggered protests and vandalism at Tesla stores. But its EV business needs a hit product and none is on the horizon. And the company’s booming battery business, a Q1 bright spot, will suffer from Trump’s…

29 April 2025 - Despite growing global uncertainty, a majority of private equity investors are doubling down on South Africa and Kenya as their top investment destinations over the next three years.

29 April 2025 - IMD’s Smart Cities Index 2025 offers valuable insights into how cities around the world, including those in Africa, are becoming smarter, more connected and more sustainable. According to the report, African cities achieved mixed results, highlighting…

29 April 2025 - ELDORET, Kenya, April 29 – Two directors have been charged before the Eldoret Law Courts over an alleged tax evasion scheme involving Sh290.25 million, following an extensive investigation by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Jacquelyne Joy Buyanzi,…

29 April 2025 - LOS ANGELES, April 29 (Xinhua) — Amazon launched the first batch of satellites for its “Project Kuiper” on Monday, marking a key step in the company’s efforts to expand global broadband access. The satellites were launched aboard a United Launch…

29 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28 – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its global Together in Travel initiative, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the travel and tourism sector. VFS Global has joined as a…

29 April 2025 - The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have supported a Moroccan initiative to provide them with access to Atlantic trade routes. This marks a significant shift in the geopolitical and economic landscape of West Africa.

29 April 2025 - NAIROBI, April 29 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s tea production declined 13.55 percent in the first two months of 2025, affected by unusually dry weather conditions, the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) said on Monday. Willy Mutai, chief executive officer of the TBK,…

29 April 2025 - APRIL 29 – DHL has lifted a suspension it had imposed on deliveries worth more than $800 (£603) to the US after negotiating “adjustments” to customs rules. Earlier this month, the delivery giant said it had stopped such shipments to US shoppers “until…

29 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – Kenya youth now account for 70 percent of the industry’s workforce, significantly surpassing the global average of 50 percent. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano hailed the achievement as a reflection of…

29 April 2025 - In its Africa Pulse report, the shilling is reported to have appreciated by 20 per cent, which was the highest in the region.

29 April 2025 - This year, employees have been contributing Sh4,320 which is matched by employers.

29 April 2025 - The Kenya National Police DT SACCO (KNPDTS) has secured a solid vote of confidence in its financial performance, following the reaffirmation of its national issuer credit ratings by GCR Ratings, a respected Johannesburg-based agency.

29 April 2025 - The art of bespoke tailoring requires patience and resources, including the right tailor and good quality fabric.

29 April 2025 - The essence of Flavour Infusion is to simplify the cooking process while ensuring safety and quality.

29 April 2025 - The service will see the company support businesses of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, multinationals and innovators to find the right people in the city for implementing pilots and assessing their efficacy.

28 April 2025 - Senators question CS Kabogo on the allocated billions for the Universal Service Fund.

28 April 2025 - CBK says banks with a core capital base below Sh10 billion will likely freeze dividends to retain all of their profits in a bid to meet new capital requirements.

28 April 2025 - Betway joins a long list of companies that have either exited or plan to leave the Kenyan market, citing frustrations from the taxman.

28 April 2025 - The East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organization of six member states, is grappling with a severe financial crisis as members fail to pay their dues.

28 April 2025 - For the PPP vision to materialise, we must strengthen the fundamentals: deliver economically impactful projects, identify private partners through transparent processes, communicate project...

28 April 2025 - Celebrate the champions, nudge the resisters to catch up, and above all be role models yourselves.

28 April 2025 - NSSF has not published the annual reports for the last three financial years.

28 April 2025 - Alistair Cavenagh has secured a reprieve in a shareholding fight involving control of a company that runs the exclusive Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort.

28 April 2025 - CAK has allowed the transaction between Tamini Insurance S.A and underwriter Takaful Insurance.

28 April 2025 - Flame Tree disclosed a tax benefit of Sh74 million and “other operating income” of Sh293.5 million which was absent in the year before.

28 April 2025 - His base salary increased from Sh35.9 million to Sh50.4 million while the cash bonus rose from Sh15.3 million to Sh19.8 million.

28 April 2025 - Lender warns of risk of inflation and exchange rate volatility, on the back of global economic uncertainty after the US tariffs.

28 April 2025 - Garden Space is not just a place for plant lovers, it is a place for garden art collectors, landscaping enthusiasts and those who see their outdoor space as a personal image.