14 December 2023
- Michelin star chef Luca Mastomattei of Italy has been in Kenya for several weeks, bringing his style of Italian taste and passing on skills to emerging chefs.
14 December 2023
- Whereas the start of devolution a decade ago was a game changer for Kenya's northern region, climate change's effects and hazards still plague it.
14 December 2023
- Discussions on climate finance and carbon credit have gained significant attention from decision-makers, global leaders, and ordinary citizens.
13 December 2023
- Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumnba Murkomen has announced the resumption of direct flights between Brussels and Nairobi, by Brussels Airlines.
13 December 2023
- When Simon Kibe went out to hire a car to run some errands in Thika town, he did not know he was courting a big business opportunity
13 December 2023
- Petrol in Rwanda and Tanzania costs about Sh200 due to falling international prices. Epra will on December 14 announce prices for the December-January cycle.
13 December 2023
- Head of State terms tax policies as necessary sacrifices which would put the country on the path of economic renaissance. He says Kenya is now the 29th fastest-growing economy in the world,.
13 December 2023
- He needs to position Kenya as the investment hub for East Africa; the continent's preeminent profitable destination for global investment.
13 December 2023
- BRUSSELS, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — Europeans travelers have hailed China’s recent visa-free policy for six countries — with five in Europe — and a cut in visa fees for many nations. Under the new visa-free policy, with a trial period from Dec. 1, 2023 to…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – The Government is implementing robust measures to promote local investment by the Diaspora. President William Ruto said the Kenyans in the Diaspora play a key role in the development of the country. He noted that their…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has revealed that the country has recorded momentum in its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) subsector. This follows the country hosting several high-profile conferences…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Ride-hailing company Bolt has unveiled its new Trip Safety Monitoring features for its vehicles. The new feature will enable Bolt to automatically engage with riders and drivers in-app when a vehicle remains still for too…
13 December 2023
- M-PESA Foundation has committed Ksh79 million to support the construction of a training and conferencing facility in Kalama Conservancy, Samburu County. The greenfield training and conference facility is expected to impact over 1,300 people through…
13 December 2023
- This departure from conventional practices has ignited concerns, sparking fears about its potential repercussions for borrowers and those who stand as guarantors.
13 December 2023
- The World Bank has revealed that the Federal Government may be subsidizing fuel, as the current price in the country is not reflective of the actual cost.
13 December 2023
- Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced the successful opening of seven new branches this quarter strategically located across Kenya as it intensifies its expansion drive in a bid to bring products and services closer to customers. The seven…
13 December 2023
- Slaughterhouses in the landlocked African nation are up for an upgrade but what, if anything, stands in the way of meat production becoming an effective economic and development tool for the nation. FORBES AFRICA finds out At Chad’s newest and most…
13 December 2023
- Murban crude prices—the benchmark used by the EPRA for its monthly pricing cycles—on Wednesday remained at $68.6(Sh10, 495.80), the lowest since July.
Seasonally, U.S. gasoline consumption is at the lowest level in 22 years, according to commodity…
13 December 2023
- Starting in January, travellers from around the globe will no longer need a visa to visit Kenya, President William Ruto announced on Tuesday
13 December 2023
- Many businesses throughout the world are now appreciating the critical need to incorporate ESG principles into their business strategy.
13 December 2023
- Aside from the number of countries in Africa and the population that defines its diversity, the continent is home to many languages. With roughly one-third of the world's 6,000 languages, Africa boasts over 2,000 linguistic variations to cater to…
13 December 2023
- DUBAI, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have agreed on a “historic” climate deal. “It is an enhanced, balanced but make no mistake, a historic package to…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – More than 45,500 Kenyans are set to access new job opportunities after the World Bank (WB) approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET). At least 6,800 of the new roles will be set aside for women.…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Unilever will be investigated by the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after claiming its products are environmentally friendly. The probe is part of…
13 December 2023
- The shoe-making venture has already attracted ten trainees who earn between Sh800 and Sh1,200, per day depending on their productivity.
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – The Senate has absolved Watu Credit of any wrongdoing after it completed its probe on the firm on alleged malpractice in the market. Watu had been summoned by the Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits in the Absa Digital Savings account to 10 percent per annum, up from 9 percent, effective December 12, 2023, and valid until March 2024. The high interest is aimed…
13 December 2023
- JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — The South African government will begin the process of adding 2,500 megawatts (MW) to its nuclear capacity, with the first commissioning expected in 2032 or 2033, a senior official said Tuesday. “We are triggering a…
13 December 2023
- The Senate has cleared Watu Credit Limited of any wrongdoing after concluding its probe on the firm over alleged malpractices and exploitation.
13 December 2023
- WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, where he reiterated the need for Congress to approve his administration’s request for more money to help Ukraine…
13 December 2023
- TOPLINE “The Night Agent” was the most viewed title on Netflix during the first half of 2023, the company announced Tuesday, giving its first sweeping report on viewership numbers beyond its weekly Top 10 list following demands from viewers and…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — Foreign visitors to Kenya will not be required to have a visa beginning January 2024, President William Ruto announced Tuesday during the celebration of Jamhuri Day, or Independence Day, held in Nairobi, the capital.…
13 December 2023
- The development of the most controversial construction project in East Africa, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop), is fast becoming a reality. The joint project between Uganda, Tanzania, and foreign investors has received the first 100km…
13 December 2023
- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom has declared an extra £7.4 million ($9.63 million) in funding for the African Development Bank's initiative to help African nations build resilience and improve their ability to…
13 December 2023
- CANBERRA, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — Surging personal and company tax income has driven a major improvement in Australia’s budget position, the government has revealed. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher on Wednesday released…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Global and Visa have partnered to provide digital financial services to middle- to low-income consumers in Kenya. Through this, the two firms have introduced a single digital wallet for shopping and payment, as well as…
13 December 2023
- NAIROBI, Ķenya, Dec 13 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is looking to attract African Americans seeking to explore the country and continent. KTB acting CEO John Chirchir said that the board is tailoring its approach to meet the desires of this…
13 December 2023
- Kenya's 60th independence anniversary, celebrated on December 12th, was met with positive news, as the country's head of state, President William Ruto, proclaimed that Kenya was emerging "out of debt distress." The president lauded his reforms…
13 December 2023
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