19 June 2025
- A rising number of employees who once saw retirement on the horizon are now staying put as uncertainty forces them to reconsider their plans. While some who are forced to continue working are able to muster enough motivation to remain engaged with…
19 June 2025
- Ethiopian Airlines remains the gold standard, once again named Best Airline in Africa, a title it has now held for seven consecutive years.
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19— The East African Development Bank (EADB) has sealed a Sh5.2 billion loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to spur sustainable economic growth and regional integration across East Africa. The deal…
19 June 2025
- Let’s be honest, adulting comes with its fair share of financial curveballs. From navigating side hustles to keeping up with bills and trying not to break into a sweat when your M-Pesa balance is down to single or double digits, it is easy to feel like…
19 June 2025
- Hundreds of Ghanaian investors and community members staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja yesterday, demanding action over alleged "systematic harassment, intimidation, and violation of our fundamental rights" by the Nigeria…
19 June 2025
- JUNE 19 – Days after the devastating Air India-171 crash killed at least 270 people, investigators from across the world are putting their heads together to find out what exactly went wrong. So far, there is no indication of where the fault lies, and…
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – Troubled Moi University is now seeking Sh800 million in financial support from the government to restructure its operations, as it battles long-standing liquidity problems that continue to cripple the institution. The…
19 June 2025
- If you mostly drive in heavy traffic, your exhaust tip may appear dark or black, but a long, high-speed trip can help lighten the colour.
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 -Smart Applications International Limited, a leading healthcare technology company driving digital transformation in Africa, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS Kenya, a globally recognised leader…
19 June 2025
- China's embassy in Israel announced that it will begin assisting Chinese citizens wishing to evacuate starting Friday, with the operation to proceed in batches.
19 June 2025
- Foreign students will now be required to grant U.S. diplomats access to their social media profiles as part of the vetting process for educational and exchange visas.
19 June 2025
- Foreign students will now be required to grant U.S. diplomats access to their social media profiles as part of the vetting process for educational and exchange visas.
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) seeks to make the value-added tax (VAT) category the leading source of tax for the country through digital reforms. Medium and Small Taxpayers Commissioner George Obell gave the example of…
19 June 2025
- JUNE 19 – The boss of OpenAI, Sam Altman, says members of his team have been getting “giant offers” from rival tech firm Meta, including $100m (£74.3m) “signing bonuses.” Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – is attempting to boost the…
19 June 2025
- The latest UN Hunger Hotspots report for June to October 2025 brings cautiously positive news. Several African countries in East Africa and Southern Africa are no longer classified as “hotspots” thanks to notable climatic improvements. However, the…
19 June 2025
- WEST POKOT, Kenya, June 19 – A mentorship and empowerment initiative has uplifted 700 women in West Pokot through financial literacy, technical skills, and entrepreneurial training under a program spearheaded by HER Lab. The forum, themed “The 8…
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – A total of 600 youth from Homa Bay County have graduated with Grade III certification from the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Programme. The vocational training, implemented…
19 June 2025
- Qatar National Bank (QNB) has taken legal action against South Sudan in a U.S court, seeking to enforce a $1 billion arbitration award after the country defaulted on a wartime loan.
19 June 2025
- JUNE 19 – People and businesses in the US have faced a whirlwind of policy change in recent months. But one thing has remained fixed: borrowing costs set by the US central bank. The Federal Reserve stuck with that strategy on Wednesday, leaving its key…
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – The National Assembly Finance Committee has confirmed that a suspected cyber disruption affected official parliamentary email systems during public submissions on the Finance Bill 2025. In a detailed statement, the committee…
19 June 2025
- Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup newsletter. Today, we’re covering President William Ruto’s new deal with COTU to refund housing levy funds, prioritise affordable housing, and cut down payment requirements by half. We’re also highlighting…
19 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Air France has deployed the Airbus A350-900 on its Paris–Nairobi route, boosting seat capacity by 16% and reinforcing its commitment to modernising its African operations. The aircraft replaces the Boeing 787-9 previously…
19 June 2025
- Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, is now officially available in Guinea-Bissau, marking its seventh launch in West Africa.
19 June 2025
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will extend the operating hours of the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) starting July 1st, this year.
18 June 2025
- The conference brought together over 100 stakeholders, including farmers, agribusiness leaders, processors, regulators, and original equipment manufacturers
18 June 2025
- Kenya’s slowing economy sparked repossessions, creating a growing pool of distressed borrowers whose assets are being seized by newly aggressive lenders
18 June 2025
- Analysts say investors were spooked by the Israel-Iran conflict, which has seen counters where foreigners dominate trading record a drop in share prices.
18 June 2025
- Nordgold, a leading Russian gold mining company, has signalled a significant strategic pivot towards Africa, expressing its readiness to invest substantially in Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.
18 June 2025
- Iqraam Rayners started out his career as a fullback but the 30-year-old is now the leading striker in South African football and confirmed his credentials by starring in the Club World Cup in the United States. The Cape Town-born player scored the only…
18 June 2025
- In recent years, general government debt has fluctuated significantly across several African countries. Some issues, including continuous fiscal deficits, currency devaluation, rising interest rates, global economic shocks, and the aftermath of the…
18 June 2025
- Since 2022, the CAK investigations have more than doubled, reflecting the high number of Kenyans taking on corporates for instigating misconducts such as abuse of buyer power, price fixing and...
18 June 2025
- This rating change follows a similar move by S&P Global Ratings in May, which revised Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to CCC+ from selective default, noting improvement in creditworthiness as the debt overhaul nears completion. Fitch…
18 June 2025
- Nairobi Hospital's spoke facilities are already operational in areas such as Karen, Gigiri, Galleria, Capital Centre, Southfield Mall, and Kiambu.
18 June 2025
- Appreciation in the value of the shilling this year means exporters earn less than in 2024, when the dollars are converted to the Kenyan currency.
18 June 2025
- The proposed reduction in the levy rate would have lowered the import costs of the materials making them affordable to local manufacturers who rely on such imported inputs.
18 June 2025
- AfDB has over the years been expanding financing for projects in Kenya as the country grapples with a mounting debt and revenue shortfalls.
18 June 2025
- By enabling immediate access to earnings, embedded finance helps reduce such disruptions, offering stability for both employees and employers.
18 June 2025
- Lieutenant-Colonel Ibrahim Traoré, the junta leader of Burkina Faso, very recently received Tete António, the Special Envoy of the African Union (AU) Chairperson, Angolan President; João Lourenço.
