13 June 2025
- Several African countries have recently been added to the European Union’s money laundering blacklist as high-risk jurisdictions with inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regimes.
13 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) has officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together over 1,500 participants from across Africa to discuss the future of digital assets and the evolving…
13 June 2025
- ELDORET, Kenya, June 13 – The Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) has moved to reassure residents of water safety after a fatal incident at the Kesses Water Treatment Plant on June 11, where a young man reportedly gained unauthorized access…
13 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The High Court of Kenya’s Commercial and Tax Division is scheduled to hear an insolvency petition against Africa Geothermal International Limited on July 9, 2025, following a formal application for liquidation filed earlier…
13 June 2025
- I was comfortable with my Ksh95,000 salary and one day all of a sudden, I was laid off and had zero source of income and a lifestyle to maintain. Because my income had taken a serious hit, I knew I had to stop spending like I still had a salary. I had…
13 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) plant supplied 1,367 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity to Kenya’s national grid in 2024, contributing 10.89 percent of the country’s total power mix, according to its latest…
13 June 2025
- Topline Only one passenger survived after an Air India plane that crashed carrying 242 people shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad in western India on Thursday, Indian officials said, after local police said they feared there would likely be no…
13 June 2025
- NEW YORK, June 13 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump moved on Thursday at a White House signing ceremony to eliminate California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards, upending the strict rules that had become a template for states across…
13 June 2025
- The Nigerian government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its creative economy and reshaping the country's international image, as Nigeria celebrates 26 years of democracy.
13 June 2025
- JUNE 13 – Last month, Boeing celebrated carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner – an impressive feat given it only launched 14 years ago. Until today’s tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the model was a mainstay of intercontinental…
13 June 2025
- Kenya’s civil order may be hanging by a thread following the suspicious death of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang in police custody. Videos of protesters being dispersed by tear gas highlight this point, given how reminiscent it is of the 2024 anti-…
13 June 2025
- JUNE 13 – Global oil prices jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark oil contracts, Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet, were up by more than 10% after the news emerged. Traders are…
13 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Tata Africa Holdings (Kenya) Limited seeking to overturn a High Court decision that set aside an ex parte judgment worth over Sh17.9 million and $32,960 against ACE Africa Limited…
13 June 2025
- Today, we’re covering the Unified Human Resource Management System that is set to be implemented in July for all government employees, in addition to proposed changes for exam fees.
13 June 2025
- The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk solar project in Egypt, which is set to become Africa’s largest solar power plant.
13 June 2025
- Ride-hailing operator Bolt has launched a new ride category designed to meet a growing demand for premium transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters.
12 June 2025
- According to data from KRB, the 39.0 percent increase in fuel levy to Sh25.0 per litre is expected to grow annual collections to Sh122 billion from the previous average of Sh80.0 billion.
12 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes or raise existing ones — a deliberate shift aimed at addressing public outrage sparked by previous…
12 June 2025
- JUNE 12 – China has said it is ready to drop the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. The move, announced at a China-Africa co-operation meeting, comes as the continent is facing the…
12 June 2025
- Kenya relies on imports to meet more than three-quarters of its demand for wheat, which is used in baking food such as bread, chapati, and cakes which form part of daily meals for households.
12 June 2025
- Increased borrowing from the local market will be coming at a time when interest rates are on a decline, following interventions from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
12 June 2025
- The focus on tax cheats has seen KRA start integrating its system with banks, money remittance firms and payment service providers in efforts to weed out tax evaders and boost revenue.
12 June 2025
- The increased use of PPPs to finance infrastructure projects is aimed at reducing the use of debt and taxes to build roads, airports, power plants and electricity transmission lines
12 June 2025
- The ECOWAS breakaway states of Burkina Faso and Mali are on the verge of signing a nuclear deal with one of their most prevalent international partners, Russia.
12 June 2025
- Over the nine months to March, Nairobi recorded the highest payment of pending bills at Sh5.9 billion, followed by Turkana which settled pending bills valued at Sh2.69 billion.
12 June 2025
- Ramesh Viswashkumar, the only known survivor out of the 242 people onboard an Air India plane that crashed, had been sitting near an emergency exit.
12 June 2025
- A senior U.S. official overseeing Africa policy at the State Department is expected to step down in mid-July, marking another significant transition in President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team.
12 June 2025
- 'I decided to specialise in paediatrics and focused on neurology. I took on more responsibilities and projects than anyone else around me.'
12 June 2025
- Other African countries already on the list include Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan and Tanzania.
12 June 2025
- The iTax platform has always involved a rigorous sign in process, including solving an arithmetic problem to prove humanity, and in most cases changing the password and security questions...
12 June 2025
- The court issued the order even as it held that the bank’s former receiver, Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), could not be held liable for liabilities of the lender.
12 June 2025
- 'The Kenya Shilling is expected to remain stable, consistent with the expected stability in the current account balance, and build up in CBK foreign exchange reserves.'
12 June 2025
- LTWP, located in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County is the biggest wind power plant in Africa and is one of the major plants supplying electricity to Kenya Power.
12 June 2025
- SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 (Xinhua) — Boeing on Thursday said the company is in contact with Air India regarding the Flight 171 crash in India. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with…
12 June 2025
- SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 (Xinhua) — Boeing on Thursday said the company is in contact with Air India regarding the Flight 171 crash in India. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with…
12 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, receiving the lion’s share of allocations, even as funding for agriculture was significantly reduced. Presenting the budget estimates in…
12 June 2025
- Kenyan textile artist Agnes Waruguru and Sudanese painter Amani Azhari are using visual art to reflect on climate, healing, and the intimate lives of women across borders.
12 June 2025
- Data by the CoB shows that eight counties borrowed Sh3.96 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year, marking an over three-fold rise from the Sh914.3 million borrowed by...
12 June 2025
- As Kenya’s economic landscape evolves, the Finance Bill, 2025 signals a deliberate policy shift aimed at revenue generation, investment realignment, and long-term sustainability.
