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24 June 2025 - If Kenya is serious about closing its trade deficit and strengthening its export economy, trade terms must be a top priority. Otherwise, the transition from aid to trade will remain out of reach.

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has permitted entry of special-purpose motor vehicles older than eight years and those with left-hand drive (LHD) configurations into the country, provided they meet strict conditions. In a…

24 June 2025 - JUNE 24 – Google may have to make changes in the UK to give consumers more choice over who they use for online search services, the competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the US technology giant…

24 June 2025 - The court found that the NBK had sold properties in Malindi despite no money having been advanced to the affected clients.

24 June 2025 - Following the pivotal agreements signed between Russia and Mali, Corps General Sadio Kamará, Mali's Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow. There, they discussed the corporation in defense…

24 June 2025 - JUNE 24 – Oil prices tumbled by nearly 5% on Tuesday after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Iran after nearly two weeks of conflict. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell to $68 a barrel, which is below the level it was at when…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Businesses in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) are shutting down and stepping up security measures ahead of a planned protest on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the Gen Z-led uprising against the 2024 Finance…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Britam Holdings has channeled Sh2.4 billion in sustainability commitment with a focus on inclusive development. The insurer, in its 2024 Sustainability report, asserted that the financing has been directed towards local and…

24 June 2025 - Rwanda has introduced strict regulations to curb the unauthorized use of foreign currencies in local transactions, particularly the US dollar.

24 June 2025 - JUNE 24 – It is the desire for all technology innovators to convert an innovative idea into a profitable and sustainable business that offers current and future solutions. However, this requires the Government to intervene in providing an enabling…

24 June 2025 - Your old car is missing quite a lot. But the latest, state-of-the-art alternatives are missing something that is perhaps even more precious.

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Visa processing firm VFS Global has issued a public advisory warning Kenyan nationals to beware of fraudulent agents offering fake early appointment bookings in exchange for payment. The warning comes amid a surge in outbound…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Cloud communications company Infobip has introduced a new conversational platform, CXOP (Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform), designed to enhance how businesses manage customer interactions using artificial…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Energy and trade exhibitions, the 12th Power and Energy Kenya 2025 and the 10th Solar Kenya 2025, are set to take place from June 26 to 28 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The twin events will…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Jubilee Holdings has opened its new regional headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi, underscoring its long-term commitment to Kenya and the East African region. The move comes as the insurance group marks 87 years in operation.…

24 June 2025 - FlySafair, a South African airline has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa.

24 June 2025 - THE HAGUE, June 24 (Xinhua) — NATO’s annual summit opened Tuesday in The Hague under tight security, with leaders of member states expected to approve a proposed defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP. The two-day gathering comes amid rising…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Property owners face a Sh10 million fine or up to five years imprisonment for locking out competing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from their own premises as the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) begins a crackdown. In a…

24 June 2025 - The conditions target Kenyans seeking to import special-purpose vehicles that include ambulances, construction, and agricultural machinery.

24 June 2025 - Kenya has signed a $126.8 million (about Ksh.16.39 billion) concessional loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance a new program seeking to improve rural livelihoods and protect natural resources.

24 June 2025 - Following the recent release of a report on the country’s growth outlook, we take a look at where the sector stands and what can be done to encourage its development. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) latest survey,…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – The Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa is leading a strategic delegation of African public and private sector leaders to China to explore best practices in large-scale project delivery, talent development,…

24 June 2025 - According to Datapanda, 39 countries are at war, based on significant conflict-related deaths, from Ukraine with the highest to Tunisia with the lowest. A recent exchange between Iran and America, has broken out, raising that number to 41. This war has…

24 June 2025 - BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes the protectionist step of the European Union (EU) to limit the participation of Chinese firms and products in major public procurement tenders involving medical devices, the Ministry of Commerce said…

24 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – Private vehicle owners have condemned the government’s plan to impose a mandatory inspection for cars older than four years. In a statement, the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), a lobby group for private vehicle owners,…

24 June 2025 - The United States Supreme Court has endorsed President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to deport certain categories of undocumented migrants to select African countries.

24 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…

24 June 2025 - SYDNEY, June 24 (Xinhua) — Researchers have found that honey made by native stingless bees possesses distinctive antimicrobial qualities, offering new hope in the fight against the worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance. Known locally as “sugarbag”…

24 June 2025 - JUNE 24 – Airlines have cancelled or rerouted flights to and from the Middle East, as the conflict between Israel and Iran raged. Qatar’s Doha airport, a critical hub in the region, halted operations on Monday, after Iran fired missiles at a US…

24 June 2025 - As the second half of 2025 gets rolling, certain African countries' which boast the continent's strongest currencies continue to see an appreciation of their legal tender.

24 June 2025 -   NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – L’Oréal’s Nairobi Plant has earned the RoSPA Gold Award, an international benchmark for health and safety excellence, marking the company’s first participation in the prestigious programme. The award, issued by the UK-based…

24 June 2025 - We often discuss paradigm shifts as distinct, singular events that abruptly redefine our world. Yet, we now exist within a continuous spectrum of shifting paradigms. Our current reality is one of constant, complex transitions driven by layered forces:…

24 June 2025 - Today, we explain the government’s clarification on the 2.75% SHIF contributions after a recent court ruling. We also break down the government’s statement on whether Hustler Fund defaulters will be blocked from using SHA services.

24 June 2025 - Affected business owners decry government's unfulfilled promise of compensation.

24 June 2025 - Russia has signed new agreements to strengthen trade and economic relations with Mali, as President Vladimir Putin hosted the West African country's military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow.

23 June 2025 - The push for new funding comes even as a large portion of the existing housing levy collections remains unused.

23 June 2025 - JUNE 23 – Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis rolled out for the first time on roads in Austin, Texas on Sunday. In videos shared by Tesla on X, a small group of invited analysts, influencers and shareholders were shown participating in paid rides. The…

23 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – Kenya-based clean cookstove manufacturer BURN has secured a Sh10.4 billion financing package from the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group to expand access to clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of…

23 June 2025 - Besides State House, Sports and Social Protection dockets, other departments that got emergency funding under Article 223 of the Constitution are the Treasury, which was given Sh5 billion for...

23 June 2025 - In 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. In a world pulsating with anxiety, conflict, and constant screen refreshes, sometimes the most radical thing one can do is to simply pause and breathe. The unassuming act of…

23 June 2025 - The 2017 CBK guidance on cybersecurity requires commercial banks to conduct and report IT audits annually to their respective boards, before filing the reports with the regulator.

23 June 2025 - One burning question African policymakers will quietly ask is whether the US can match the urgency and execution of its competitors?

23 June 2025 - The suspension will run indefinitely as per a notice published by the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

23 June 2025 - The United States Embassy in Ghana has issued a strong caution to all U.S. visa holders, urging them to adhere strictly to American laws or risk facing serious consequences including visa revocation, deportation, or permanent travel ineligibility.

23 June 2025 - JUNE 23 – Following announcements made at the World Computer Summit 2025, the DFINITY Foundation, the main contributor to the research and development of the Internet Computer, and the ICP HUBS Network – the global community driving the Internet…

23 June 2025 - Galot has had a long-running battle with his nephews over the control and management of the lucrative companies under Galot Industries.

23 June 2025 - The new CRSP shows that total taxes on most vehicles including Suzuki Swift, Mazda Demio and Toyota Vitz will rise substantially, with some more than doubling.

23 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening gender-responsive policymaking across the continent’s agrifood systems. Dubbed the Gender in Agrifood…

23 June 2025 - Treasury says the programme will focus on sustainable resource management, strengthening rural institutions, and improving household incomes through environmentally friendly livelihood activities.

23 June 2025 - KPC through lawyer James Kihara asked for the suspension of the decision pending appeal, but the judge directed him to file a formal application.