30 January 2024
- KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 30 – Kisumu County Governor Anyang Nyong’o has projected a robust lake transport following the government’s intention to extend Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) from Nakuru to Kisumu. Nyong’o says the announcement by Transport…
30 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – The government has named 25 new receiver managers who will manage bankrupt firms. They include Ponangipalli Ramana Rao, the former administrator of Mumias Sugar Company; Kereto Marina, a corporate insolvency and…
30 January 2024
- TOKYO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corp. said on Tuesday it has temporarily halted operations on six production lines across four vehicle plants in Japan until Thursday. The decision came in the wake of recent revelations…
30 January 2024
- Uganda Airlines reported a significant gain in the year ending June 2023. The flag carrier of the East African country saw a 62% jump in revenue compared to the previous fiscal year. This is however lower than the projected earnings for the year,…
30 January 2024
- Mr Tuju says the evidence of a statement given by an official of the East African Development Bank to the DCI last year is crucial evidence in the appeal.
30 January 2024
- Young companies that fed-off established entities and multiple countries where they are now thriving.
30 January 2024
- The bank termed the move which took effect on Monday, January 29, as a significant step in its roadmap towards expanding its operations.
30 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – Kenya’s President William Ruto was celebrated last year when he announced his country would be going visa-free for African visitors, but many have been surprised by the new requirements, which have introduced fresh costs and…
30 January 2024
- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Elon Musk said on Monday that his neurotech startup Neuralink implanted its device in a human for the first time on Sunday. The patient is “recovering well,” Musk said on X, formerly Twitter. “Initial results show…
30 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – Residents of Maili Nane in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, will now have easier access to health care services following the commissioning of a state-of-the-art health care facility constructed by Kenya Pipeline Company’s…
30 January 2024
- HARARE, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — The annual inflation rate in Zimbabwe accelerated to 34.8 percent in January from 26.5 percent in December 2023, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency said Monday. Month-on-month inflation for January also increased to 6…
30 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Monday launched the National Skills Inventory Database which is designed to enhance job placement of unemployed youth by effectively aligning available skills to the international labor markets. Shadrack Mwadime…
30 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — The volume of Kenya’s horticultural exports hit a new high in 2023, boosted by increased shipments of vegetables and fruits, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said Monday. The bank noted in the data released in the Kenyan…
30 January 2024
- Tobacco use is a key contributor to a wide range of health concerns, resulting in a staggering number of fatalities in Africa and all over the world. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) most recent tobacco trends report, there are 1.…
30 January 2024
- They move in to auction hapless borrowers’ properties after slapping them with huge default penalties.
30 January 2024
- Crime knows no boundaries, and Africa is no stranger to its presence. When discussing crime rates on the continent, one cannot overlook the profound impact of socio-economic disparities.
30 January 2024
- After being on the run for 16 years, the long arm of the law has finally caught up with Yagnesh Mohanlal Devani.
30 January 2024
- Ndindi Nyoro sold 36 percent of the shares he owned in Kenya Power between June and December 2023.
30 January 2024
- In the last seven years, Naomi has created a brand that draws big spenders who want personalised tours of New York.
30 January 2024
- High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Billionaire Rai seeking the cancellation of the licence issued to Busia Sugar.
30 January 2024
- Current shifts in trend show wider receptibility towards Luo music especially amongst the young urban population.
30 January 2024
- The number of public servants exchanging their leave days for cash dropped by nearly 70 percent.
30 January 2024
- Kenya plans to put in writing its policy towards China.
30 January 2024
- ELC has dismissed a case by people who claimed to have been evicted from their ancestral land bordering Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
30 January 2024
- More than 400 informal settlement schemes are set to benefit from a Sh31.7 billion multilateral donor funding.
30 January 2024
- The number of M-Pesa users enrolled by Safaricom’s Ethiopia unit has nearly tripled in four months to 3.1 million.
30 January 2024
- Nairobi County plans to splash millions of shillings to acquire 18-carat gold-plated mace and security vaults.
30 January 2024
- There are six ongoing cases involving fake death claims with one successful prosecution since 2011
30 January 2024
- The High Court has appointed Brian Forensics LLP to carry out a forensic audit on the estate of the late Nginyo Kariuki.
30 January 2024
- More than four billion souls, more than half of the global population, hover just above the global poverty line.
30 January 2024
- Hollywood is notorious for recycling concepts, especially if they have proven to be successful before.
30 January 2024
- A slowdown in importation helped to boost the country’s export earnings last year.
30 January 2024
- This year will be pivotal to the global food service industry, with major shifts in sustainability, customer preference, and technology expected to impact the operations of restaurants, hotels...
30 January 2024
- Many global firms are downsizing or pulling out of Kenya largely due to high taxes and unpredictable policies.
30 January 2024
- Every financial expert or advisor will tell you that you need a robust financial plan.
30 January 2024
- Kenya’s National Cement Company has completed the buyout of a 99.94 percent stake in Rwanda’s Cimerwa Plc.
30 January 2024
- Fresh produce exporters in Kenya are staring at higher costs and delayed market access.
29 January 2024
- Nigeria's Dangote refinery, the biggest in Africa, is gearing up to bring in crude from the US in the next few months.
29 January 2024
- A Brazilian producer and a Kenyan singer came together to create a song last year that soared up music charts globally, and collaborating with an India-born director for the video, it is now a milestone for African sound. A decade ago, who knew…
29 January 2024
- Majority of Kenyans are broke and struggling to survive as the harsh economic times continue to hit many households, the latest research by Infotrak Research and Consulting says.
29 January 2024
- Nigeria's central bank has infused $500 million to tackle the ongoing backlog of verified foreign exchange (forex) transactions. This move is part of the ongoing efforts to clear the backlog and ensure smoother foreign exchange transactions in the…
29 January 2024
- There were 3.1 million tobacco users in Kenya as of the end of 2022.
29 January 2024
- A low cost of living in Africa is not just an economic advantage; it is a catalyst for change, growth, and prosperity. Africa’s proximity to some of the world’s most important natural resources affords it the advantage of wealth, and with wealth…
29 January 2024
- DP Gachagua meeting governors at his Karen residence
29 January 2024
- The global economic slowdown, geopolitical conflicts, the spillover impact of Covid-19 and heightened uncertainty have all shaped the way investment professionals and the financial services industry at large interact with clients. Individuals have…
29 January 2024
- The government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has launched the National Skills Inventory following a directive issued by President William Ruto during a cabinet meeting on the 15th of January.
29 January 2024
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has revealed an investment plan of over €5.5 billion ($5.9 billion) aimed at fortifying Italian ties with Africa. The initiative seeks to enhance energy partnerships and address migration flows.
29 January 2024
- MOGADISHU, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — The United Nations humanitarian agency said Monday it requires 1.6 billion U.S. dollars in response to the needs of 5.2 million people in Somalia in 2024, a reduction of almost 40 percent compared to 2023. The UN Office…
29 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) will connect the recently named RIWA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Homa Bay with 132 kilovolt (kV) power once the load picks up. Sitted in West Karachuonyo, the 532-acre…
29 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has debarred Jofrim E.A. Company Limited from participating in future government tendering processes for breaching procurement practices. In a Gazette notice, National Treasury and…