17 February 2025
- The policies of all powers are inherent in their geography. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) of the European Union (EU) refers. A tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted on goods entering the EU. The EU would have us know.…
17 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – Kenya’s electricity consumption peaked at 2,316 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday last week, Kenya Power’s latest data shows, an improvement of 12 MW from the previously recorded high of 2,304 MW in January this year. The utility…
17 February 2025
- TOKYO, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Japan’s stock market ended slightly higher on Monday as the country’s economic data for the fourth quarter of 2024 exceeded market expectations, boosting financial stocks such as banks and insurance companies. The…
17 February 2025
- The PTML Terminal in Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa's largest multipurpose RO/RO terminal, has received its first container-roll-on/roll-off (Con-Ro) vessel from China.
17 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – More than 250 African city leaders met in Nairobi last week for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum, aimed at boosting climate resilience and sustainable urban investment. The UrbanShift Africa Forum, funded…
17 February 2025
- According to the monthly report issued by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), oil production for some African countries increased in January compared to the previous month, however, this wasn’t the case for others.
17 February 2025
- FEB 17 – South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country’s personal data protection watchdog. The government agency said the AI model will become available again to South…
17 February 2025
- By Anne Kuria, FEB 17 – The recent pause in USAID-funded programs, following the implementation of the Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, has significantly impacted projects across Africa, including Kenya. The…
17 February 2025
- A near-fatal accident could have ended it all for BANDILE DLABANTU but he quickly moved on to accomplish his dreams, setting up a biotech company transforming waste into value. THE 2013 collision that resulted in Bandile Dlabantu’s vehicle rolling…
17 February 2025
- The 91-day Treasury bill rate has fallen below 9% for the first time in over two years, dropping to 8.96% as the CBK adjusts borrowing costs following a recent rate cut. Investor appetite remains strong, with the latest auction attracting Ksh44.26…
17 February 2025
- FEB 17 – Imposing US tariffs on UK steel would be “negative” for both countries, the business secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC the UK and US have a “mutual interest” in negotiating an exemption from President Donald Trump’s plans…
17 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The Ministry of East African Community (EAC), ASALs, and Regional Development has announced the commencement of reforms in state corporations. This follows a directive by the Cabinet on February 10. According to the…
17 February 2025
- While Mr Gachagua and his allies called on Mr Odinga to redirect his energy to fixing the nation, Dr Ruto's supporters dismissed the call as "misplaced".
17 February 2025
- Global communications group Havas has launched Havas Play, its platform for connecting brands to fans, in Africa to drive business growth for brands on the continent.
17 February 2025
- Mr Nicholas Abong'o was placed in custody on February 3, after he went to the Kilifi DCI offices to attempt to release his wife Precious Mbindyo.
17 February 2025
- The EACC is expected to help National Police Service to audit its systems, identify corruption loopholes and recommend ways of sealing the leakages.
17 February 2025
- The Magical Kenya Open Golf tournament has cemented its place as one of Africa’s premier golf events, boasting a $2.5 million (Sh322.5 million) prize purse. This makes it the third richest...
17 February 2025
- Mr Musyoka has called for the resignation of Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, who was the face of a delegation of Kenyan dignitaries in Addis Ababa.
17 February 2025
- Political analysts say foreign policy and Ruto's comments and positions on issues affecting Africa became baggage that sabotaged Mr Odinga.
17 February 2025
- The conclusion of the AU bid creates uncertainty about whether Odinga will return to active national politics or choose to serve as an adviser.
16 February 2025
- South African leader of the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has openly declared himself a “proud international criminal” in defence of his activism.
16 February 2025
- The club was insured under Britam’s fire industrial insurance policy, which offers insurance cover for buildings, equipment, and business assets.
16 February 2025
- CBK Governor Thugge hinted at the changes in his briefing following the February 5 monetary policy committee meeting, saying that the regulator had been engaging with the Treasury on reversing...
16 February 2025
- Elon Musk, who has been a significant figure in the AI race, has promised to release what he believes to be the smartest AI, Grok 3.
16 February 2025
- Given how the relationships between several African countries and Western countries are falling apart, it begs the question of whether Russia’s relationship with its African partners would meet the same fate.
