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12 November 2024 - If you're in the market for a new phone or laptop, importing from the US could save you money while giving you access to a broader range of products. Electronics in Kenya often come with higher markups due to shipping, taxes, distributor costs, and…

12 November 2024 - NOV 12 – Ghana is due to get a new president after December’s election. The current vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia, and a former head of state, John Mahama, are the two leading candidates in contention to win the poll. Nana Akufo-Addo, first…

12 November 2024 - NOV 12 – Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was hit by gunfire as it tried to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale in Florida was diverted to the neighbouring…

12 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – The government has announced a Sh9.6 billion investment to enhance Kenya’s sports infrastructure by constructing five stadiums across key regions. The project, which will span 24 months, aims to upgrade sports facilities in…

12 November 2024 - A strategic shift towards the production of plastic packaging opened up significant growth opportunities, driven by demand.

12 November 2024 - Local businesses to benefit from the proposed amendments to procurement law.

11 November 2024 - The airline industry staged a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing expectations and overcoming the lingering impact of the pandemic. African carriers joined the upward trajectory, posting impressive results and contributing to the industry's…

11 November 2024 - Kenya has faced severe and recurring climate change-related impacts over the past years, including prolonged droughts, desert locust invasions, floods, and health crises.

11 November 2024 - The bone of contention has been payment of salary arrears owed to the lecturers and a pay raise.

11 November 2024 - The SGR on-lent loan hit Sh737.5 billion in June, up from theSh539 billion originally borrowed from the China Exim Bank for construction of the Mombasa-Naivasha SGR line.

11 November 2024 - Kenya estimates about three to five percent of the GDP per year to be lost to climate disasters. Recovering the damage thus caused will require strong negotiations in Baku.

11 November 2024 - Kenya has made notable progress by setting green building codes that promote sustainable construction, such as energy-efficient designs and eco-friendly materials.

11 November 2024 - Justice Nelly Matheka ruled that the decretal amount is colossal and KAA may not recover it if their appeal is successful.

11 November 2024 - Mr Tuju has filed several cases to stop the sale including a case before the High Court of Justice Business and property of England and Wales in the UK.

11 November 2024 - Separately, cybersecurity experts have warned that organisations failing to prioritise research and development and increase cybersecurity budgets risk dire consequences as attacks grow...

11 November 2024 - The two companies have a contract which stipulates a 40-day credit period, meaning Kenya Power has to pay for electricity supplied within that period to avoid a penalty.

11 November 2024 - What has only more recently become fashionable is to wrap all this up in language promoting “sustainability” … which is what was already being delivered by the good guys.

11 November 2024 - The Auditor-General said she has copied her response to the EACC to investigate the operations of the county.

11 November 2024 - High hunger levels continue to be a major issue in many African countries, affecting practically every element of society, including health, economic growth, and social stability.

11 November 2024 - Gateway CCI is a special economic zone gazetted and incorporated in Kenya. Grit owns 53 percent of Gateway CCI as at end of June 2024.

11 November 2024 - It is crucial for organisations to be proactive in monitoring tax developments and to adopt strategies that allow them to respond effectively to changes.

11 November 2024 - Safaricom pocketed Sh11.6 million in revenues from Mali during the six months, an improvement from Sh6.2 million a year prior.

11 November 2024 - She envisioned this garden as a peaceful retreat where she could calm her mind and restore balance when life felt overwhelming.

11 November 2024 - Katiba Institute will be asking the court to declare that the unconstitutionality of the PPP Act should apply retroactively with respect to Ketraco and JKIA projects, based on the principle that...

11 November 2024 - The texts and goals in the negotiation rooms may seem far-fetched to the people bearing the brunt of climate change, but preliminary data shows that 2024 will likely be the hottest on record.

11 November 2024 - The incoming administration's preference for bilateral deals over traditional aid-first approaches signals a fundamental shift in US-Africa relations.

11 November 2024 - High Court judge Joe Omido upheld the compensation of damages against Credit Watch Investment Limited, which was slapped on it by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner last December.

11 November 2024 - Co-op Bank is among the listed firms where the Patels, who are long term investors, hold substantial stakes.

11 November 2024 - Whether you’re a seasoned comic book reader or just looking for a place to start, the Absolute universe is a promising entry point.

11 November 2024 - The two-day hackathon, organised in collaboration with Strathmore University’s iLab, is intended to chart the path for NMG’s digital transformation.

11 November 2024 - The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have reached an agreement for direct product lifting.

11 November 2024 - There are many reasons why so many kids in Africa miss out on education, and they differ depending on the country or region.

11 November 2024 - The reserves now stand at their highest level since the opening week of October 2021, when the cover stood at Sh1.210 trillion ($9.365 trillion).

11 November 2024 - ABU DHABI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will establish a new aid agency to advance the country’s global humanitarian outreach, the official Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. The UAE Aid Agency will implement foreign aid…

11 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – UBA Kenya, in collaboration with RealSources Africa, AfCFTA, Brand Kenya, and DHL, has launched the TradeConnect initiative to advance intra-African trade by connecting manufacturers, SMEs, and exporters across the…

11 November 2024 - Citizenship by investment (CBI) enables high net-worth individuals to acquire additional citizenships by making a significant investment in a host country. These individuals provide an investment fund in exchange for expanded global mobility and…

11 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Adili Group has unveiled its Cyber Training Arena in Nairobi, a new facility aimed at enhancing digital security skills to tackle escalating cyber threats across Africa. The arena offers over 130 specialized training…

11 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – Tile and Carpet Centre has announced upcoming redundancies in its Athi River production department, citing economic and production challenges as key drivers. The restructuring is set to begin on December 6, 2024, as part of…

11 November 2024 - HANOI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The State Bank of Vietnam will study and propose to the government the establishment of a national gold exchange at an appropriate time and context, the central bank’s governor Nguyen Thi Hong has said. The gold exchange’s…

11 November 2024 - It has been an exciting and rewarding debut year for South African singer, Tyla Seethal, best known as ‘Tyla’. Her latest recognition on the global stage is a raft of historic awards and nominations. On Sunday, in Manchester, United Kingdom, Tyla…

11 November 2024 - Gathungu says the land on which the 106-megawatt hydroelectric power station, whose construction was completed in 1991, does not have ownership documents.

11 November 2024 - The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirits (petrol), in Nigeria which represents the cost of importing and distribution has seen a substantial decline.

11 November 2024 - TASHKENT, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan exported 2,178 tons of pomegranates worth 2.7 million U.S. dollars from January to September 2024, UzDaily.com reported. According to the country’s statistics agency, 1,714 tons of the pomegranates were…

11 November 2024 - Topline The price of Bitcoin breached $82,000 for the first time ever early on Monday, continuing its post-election bull run as President-elect Donald Trump has promised to bolster the industry while several pro-crypto candidates won down-ballot…

11 November 2024 - Senegal is expected to recommit a €2.5 billion ($2.67 billion) program aimed at reducing its dependence on fossil fuels during the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan this month.

11 November 2024 - NOV 11 – Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, which can be partly attributed to people’s uneasiness after the pandemic, are temporary and will not impair the attractiveness of the Chinese market, whose importance and high quality…

11 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Nairobi Chapel has kicked off a Sh150 million fundraising campaign to establish the LOGOs Education Endowment Fund, aiming to support deserving students across Kenya who face financial challenges. The endowment fund will…

11 November 2024 - Australian gold miner, Resolute Mining’s shares witnessed a 32% drop on Monday following the arrests of three of its employees including CEO Terence Holohan by Malian government officials.

11 November 2024 - NOV 11 – When dairy farmer Patrick Holden sat down at his kitchen table to read his emails one day in July, he couldn’t believe his luck. A buyer, who claimed to represent a French supermarket chain, wanted to buy 22 tonnes of Hafod, his specialist…

11 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – The National Biosafety Authority has revealed that seven crops undergoing genetic modification in the country have either advanced to the confined field trial or the environmental release stage. A confined field trial (CFT…