06 December 2024
- The court found that Mr Hassanali was not served with proper notice, and the land was taken over without following statutory procedures, despite him still holding the title to the land.
06 December 2024
- The World Bank has secured a record $100 billion in pledges to support its International Development Association (IDA), the branch dedicated to providing low-interest loans and grants to the world’s poorest nations.
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has called on commercial banks to urgently reduce their lending rates in a bid to stimulate economic activities and provide relief to borrowers. Speaking during a press conference, CBK…
06 December 2024
- The Agriculture Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy in Zimbabwe has piqued Nigeria's interest. As a result, Nigeria dispatched a delegation to the Southern African country led by Abubakar Shaib Kyari, the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – The Supreme Court has upheld the Sh2 billion compensation for Uhuru Owino slum residents affected by environmental pollution, ruling that those responsible for environmental degradation must not only compensate victims but…
06 December 2024
- CAIRO, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The Egyptian pound retreated to 50.04 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, breaching the threshold of 50 for the first time since the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) last devalued the pound in March. The fluctuation comes as…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – A group of wildlife conservation organizations and specialists in marine biodiversity has challenged the issuance of a mining license to Base Titanium Company to undertake mining activities in the Tana River Delta in Tana…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – The Government will work with the agribusiness sector to enhance agricultural practices, sustainability, job creation, and food security. This was revealed by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Ander…
06 December 2024
- It has been a stellar year for music on the continent. Globally, more artists from Africa have taken center-stage introducing the nuances of African sound that’s becoming a firm favorite. Digital music service provider Spotify has just released its…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims that Uhuru Park and Central Park are being leased to private entities, emphasizing the county’s commitment to enhancing the parks for public enjoyment. Speaking from City…
06 December 2024
- DEC 6 – A Boeing plea deal intended to resolve a case related to two fatal crashes of its planes has been rejected by a US judge. The plane maker agreed with the US government in July to plead guilty to one count of criminal fraud, face independent…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – The National Treasury has launched an e-pension self-registration portal to digitize pension claims and curb fraud. Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo stated that pensioners must register by February 28, 2025, or risk…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – Havas Africa has launched Havas Market, a strategic full-service e-commerce offering aimed at transforming how brands engage with consumers across Africa. The platform is designed to optimize the entire shopping journey,…
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has reiterated the need for strategic collaborations in advancing cross-border transmission and trade in energy among 13 member states ahead of the Eastern Africa…
06 December 2024
- Public servants, including MPs, may soon enjoy tax-free reimbursements for work expenses if President William Ruto signs the Tax (Laws) Amendment Bill. This change could exempt reimbursements for official expenses, including asset purchases.
06 December 2024
- Senators have given a January 2025 ultimatum to insurance companies involved in the Sh5.1 billion police cover to settle outstanding claims
06 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – There will be no corruption in the Social Health Authority (SHA) as long as I am President, President William Ruto has declared. The President said the government is determined to eliminate corruption in the country to…
06 December 2024
- TOKYO, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — Japan’s average monthly wages in inflation-adjusted terms stayed flat year on year in October amid slower inflation and minimum wage hikes, official data showed on Friday. Inflation-adjusted real wages, a barometer of…
06 December 2024
- Hussein is eyeing the FKF presidency with a promise to revolutionize Kenyan football through grassroots development and improved infrastructure.
05 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its base lending rate by 0.75 percentage points to 11.25 percent, aiming to stimulate economic activity amidst stable inflation and exchange rate conditions. CBK Governor Kamau…
05 December 2024
- An estimated 992,900 employees in the public service, according to data from SRC, are expected to be beneficiaries of the uninhibited reimbursements.
05 December 2024
- The punitive fees are contained in the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, 2024 published by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and...
05 December 2024
- VIENNA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, agreed Thursday to keep oil production at the current levels for the first quarter of 2025. In a statement released on…
05 December 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Treasury has launched the implementation of 1,236 projects valued at Sh. 8.1 billion aimed at improving service delivery in marginalized areas across the country. The initiatives, funded by the Equalisation Fund, will…
05 December 2024
- Zimbabwean striker Peter Ndlovu opened the door for a multitude of talent from the continent to follow in his footsteps and compete in what is regarded as the world’s best club arena. Peter Ndlovu holds two pieces of English Premier League history…
05 December 2024
- Many banks have argued that interest on deposits has risen, taking up the cost of funds and making it difficult to cut lending rates.
05 December 2024
- Section 43 of the AFA Act 2013 prohibits the export of raw macadamia except with the written approval of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary.
05 December 2024
- From the exhibition, one can get a sense of intimacy with their works that highlight the ceremonial aspect of communities across Africa.
05 December 2024
- Reforms to multilateral development banks are intended to help bridge this gap, but progress is uneven, with more than half of the proposed reforms lagging in implementation.
05 December 2024
- While most hold their cards close to their chest, Moses Nderitu puts all his cards on the table. He seems to say, “Here, this is me.” He’s the Managing Director of BasiGo, the e-mobility startup...
05 December 2024
- The brewer said in court documents that the contractor initially sought payment of Sh163 million but increased the amount following the appointment of the arbitrator.
05 December 2024
- The government was set to eventually raise up to Sh13.4 billion per year through the taxation of interest earned from infrastructure bonds.
05 December 2024
- Achieving a high SDG 7 index is critical for African countries seeking universal access to cheap, dependable, and sustainable energy.