25 January 2024
- BAT threatened to pull investment from a new factory it had promised to build in Nairobi.
25 January 2024
- Putting up a home has become more expensive in the last one year as new data showed prices of metal doors and windows increased the most over the period.
25 January 2024
- The UK is repatriating some of Ghana's "crown jewels" back home, 150 years after they were looted from the court of the Asante king.
25 January 2024
- Leading real estate developer Superior Homes (Kenya) PLC has signed a partnership with Absa Bank Kenya that will see home buyers enjoy 90% financing.
25 January 2024
- Kiritiri market is the largest in Mbeere South, and traders said the bank will make it easy for them to deposit huge sums of money from the sale of farm produce.
25 January 2024
- LONDON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — A total of 905,117 cars were produced in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, up 16.8 percent year-on-year, the highest growth rate since 2010, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed on Thursday…
25 January 2024
- Notably, mobile e-commerce is gaining prominence, with platforms like Kenya's Wasoko, Nigeria's Jumia, South Africa's Takealot, and others expanding digital payment options.
25 January 2024
- BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi in Beijing on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau…
25 January 2024
- KIGALI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Rwanda’s gorilla permit promotional rates, extended from January to December this year, present a significant opportunity for boosting tourism businesses, Rwandan tour operators said. To aid the ongoing recovery of the…
25 January 2024
- Owners of private aircraft in Nigeria that operate for profit are ay at risk of having their licenses revoked for failure to comply. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the nation's aviation regulating authority, provided this update.…
25 January 2024
- According to Uber, in the review period, the most expensive food order made costed Sh168,000.
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – President William Ruto has opened a new potato cold storage facility in Meru County to cut waste, grade products, and increase product competitiveness in Kenya and internationally. The Ngusishi Cold storage facility has a…
25 January 2024
- It takes over the chairmanship for three years and will hold the position between 2024 and 2027
25 January 2024
- Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry.
25 January 2024
- Kenya among those expected to continue benefiting from inflows.
25 January 2024
- Turning 30 marks the commencement of your prime financial years, a phase where your decisions can profoundly impact your long-term economic well-being. As you navigate this phase, stay committed to making choices that align with your financial…
25 January 2024
- Directline, which provides insurance coverage for 77% of the Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) plying Kenyan roads, indicated that all matatus had to use a digital fare management system from 1st of February 2024 - as a requirement for their claims to…
25 January 2024
- Contractors in Kenya operate under a distinct tax regime compared to formally employed individuals on the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. As independent entities, contractors are responsible for managing their income tax obligations. As such,…
25 January 2024
- They say money can’t buy happiness but talking about it especially when you are about to get hitched can go a long way. Before saying your ‘I dos’, there are a few money-related decisions you will have to make.
25 January 2024
- Three African cities – Cape Town in South Africa, Lagos in Nigeria, and Accra in Ghana – have been recognized among the best cities to visit globally, according to Time Out, a British media and hospitality company renowned for its guides and…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – International members of the Plastics Pact Network (PPN) met in South Africa this week for the first time to discuss ways of reducing plastic waste and pollution around the globe. The three-day event, which was held in Cape…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Kenya has discovered its first deposits of the valuable mineral coltan, the mining minister has said. The rare mineral is used to manufacture electric car batteries, mobile phones and other electronic devices. The Democratic…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano today unveiled a plan to boost Kenya’s industrial growth by 2027. The government is looking to achieve this by improving the manufacturing sector’s…
25 January 2024
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter.
25 January 2024
- Six Ghanaians, including three soldiers, have been sentenced to death by hanging on Wednesday for their participation in a coup conspiracy three years ago.
25 January 2024
- ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — The Ethiopian government on Wednesday announced that coffee exports had brought the country 571 million U.S. dollars in revenue over the past six months. Ethiopia exported 117,955 tons of coffee to the international…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Underwriter Directline has said that it will no longer issue policies to passenger service vehicles (PSVs) that have yet to adopt cashless fares. Under CAP 405 of the Laws of Kenya, PSV policyholders are required to…
25 January 2024
- Gerald Mahinda, John K'Otieno and Baker Magunda have left less than two years after joining the firm from UK multinational Diageo.
25 January 2024
- Throughout its history, there have been instances where astonishing turnarounds, underdog victories and remarkable individual feats shattered football predictions and expectations.
25 January 2024
- TOPLINE The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday a pathway toward resumed flights for Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, but it won’t allow Boeing to expand production of the planes after a hole was blown into the side of an Alaska Airlines…
25 January 2024
- The head of Kenya's public debt management office at the finance ministry plans to leave his post in the next two months, the Business Daily newspaper reported on Thursday.
25 January 2024
- Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has kicked off the year on a good note. While starting the year off as the continent’s second richest man, he quickly regained his status as Africa’s richest person. And as the month rounds off Dangote’s net worth…
25 January 2024
- This was revealed yesterday during a media workshop on the potential of AI on the continent. The event, which was organized by Microsoft, brought together scribes across Africa. AI connoisseurs at the meeting emphasized the crucial role of AI in…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Old Mutual Limited is in the process of selling its Tanzania unit to a minority shareholder, pending regulatory approval. The sale is part of the Old Mutual Group’s immediate-to-long-term strategic review. “We have evaluated…
25 January 2024
- By Thomas Ngwiri NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – The World Future Health Africa Summit will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, from May 29 to May 31, bringing together health industry stakeholders from across Africa and around the world. The conference will…
25 January 2024
- CANBERRA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in detecting bowel cancer without a stool test. In research published on Wednesday, a team from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, University of…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The announcement was made…
25 January 2024
- Kenya has announced the recent discovery of the precious mineral Coltan within its borders. Coltan is a priceless component in the manufacture of smartphones laptops, and other communication gadgets. A large amount of the precious mineral was found…
25 January 2024
- Haron Sirima confirmed his exit without divulging details surrounding his departure.
25 January 2024
- TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday Iran and Türkiye have set a target to raise bilateral trade to 30 billion dollars per year, which is achievable in view of their capacities. Raisi made the remarks in an…
25 January 2024
- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Top U.S. electric automaker Tesla Inc. on Wednesday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 with total revenue up 3 percent year over year to 25.17 billion U.S. dollars. The electric vehicle…
25 January 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 – Safaricom has inked a deal with Kisumu County to enable the devolved unit to raise revenue. The Integrated County Revenue Management System (ICRMS) will cover various revenue services, including parking, cess, markets,…
25 January 2024
- The innovative platform will support various revenue services in Kisumu County, including parking, cess, markets, advertising, property rates and approvals, among other services to reduce queues and wait times.
25 January 2024
- Given the fact that Africa is rapidly rising to prominence on the global stage, it nevertheless faces significant challenges that other advanced regions do not. Poverty is one of the difficulties facing the continent, therefore things must be…
25 January 2024
- Construction industry exploring alternative materials for walling, roofing, flooring, lighting and interiors
25 January 2024
- Second-hand car dealers say they have been unable to transfer logbooks or make registrations on the NTSA portal.
25 January 2024
- Rare coltan mineral, crucial for manufacturing cell phones, laptops, and other communication devices, has been discovered in commercial quantities in Kenya.
25 January 2024
- Haron Sirima confirmed his exit without divulging details surrounding his departure.
25 January 2024
- At only 35, Mr Mungai had put all his efforts into building a bank.
25 January 2024
- The Kenya shilling on Tuesday gained at the fastest pace in three years against the US dollar.