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15 January 2025 - President Ruto’s love for the task forces has received mixed reactions with a majority of Kenyans on social media saying they were created to drain the limited public resources.

15 January 2025 - Clarke spends about Sh10,000 monthly on food and between Sh13,000 and Sh20,000 annually on medical expenses.

15 January 2025 - Studio apartments and bedsitters were the least attractive investments for realtors, earning them a low yield of 2.2 percent per annum.

15 January 2025 - In August 2024, the United States (U.S.) hiked tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to 100% while the European Union (E.U.) increased tariffs by up to 45.3% in October 2024. The EU’s tariffs differ by manufacturer between 7.8% to 35.3%, over…

15 January 2025 - According to the data, 2024 marked the year with the costliest shutdowns yet in Kenya’s history, highlighting an increasing use of Internet restriction to deal with dissent or control information...

15 January 2025 - Land rates are jurisdiction-specific, and are payable for leasehold and freehold tenure land within a defined and rateable jurisdiction.

15 January 2025 - The main reason why you should consider institutionalising the impact side of the business is to attract the right stakeholders such as investors.

15 January 2025 - For game developers in this continent, the focus is on how the payments landscape can have its evolution sped up to unlock the vast opportunities that lie ahead.

15 January 2025 - Chinese companies, many of which are state-backed, have become the largest investors in the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent years.

15 January 2025 - Regardless of Africa's economic troubles in 2024, some economic indices, notably inflation, point to a successful 2025 for several African countries.

15 January 2025 - JAN 15 – Timothy Munyao, an IT Solutions Architect Consultant at Kitsilano Technologies, recently made history by becoming the first Kenyan to earn the coveted Amazon Web Services (AWS Golden Jacket. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who…

15 January 2025 - Topline Four disastrous wildfires were still burning across Los Angeles and Ventura counties in southern California on Tuesday, but it’s not yet clear what started the fires—as government officials, lawyers and experts weigh theories like electrical…

15 January 2025 - JAN 15 – UK inflation unexpectedly dipped in December, raising expectations of an interest rate cut next month. Prices rose 2.5% in the year to December, down from 2.6% the month before, marking the first fall in inflation for three months. The drop…

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 15 – Equity Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James Mwangi has joined the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) as a member. Mwangi’s appointment to the Global Board of Advisors is a big milestone for the African continent, which…

15 January 2025 - Transportation, particularly air travel, is key to global connectivity, with major international airports driving the movement of people and goods.

15 January 2025 - Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December, up from 33.60 per cent in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Wednesday.

15 January 2025 - Kenya and the UAE signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement on Tuesday.

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 – A group of parents have moved to court seeking to block a controversial school fee hike at St. Philip Neri Primary School, arguing that the increase was implemented without proper consultation and violates their legal rights…

15 January 2025 - In an article published on January 6 by Russia in Global Affairs, Russia reaffirmed its commitment to helping African nations achieve genuine independence.

15 January 2025 - NEW YORK, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — The United States is facing high inflation and increasing debt, and the economy is in a fragile place, according to David Soloman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Goldman Sachs. U.S. consumers were still powering…

15 January 2025 - Kenya has revealed ongoing discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Uganda and South Sudan.

15 January 2025 - On the main roads of much of the world, the near-max speed is also the ambient speed! By and large, traffic - all of it! - flows like a conveyor belt.

15 January 2025 - Your 12V electrical system only gives it half the current it needs to work properly, so it shines only half as bright (or less).

15 January 2025 - African countries often face challenges that lead to weak militaries due to several interrelated factors. These challenges can be categorized into economic, political, technological, and structural issues.

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 – Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL) has launched its inaugural Center of Excellence and Agency Office at the Jubilee Exchange building on Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi.   This initiative seeks to address Kenya’s low…

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 — The National Construction Authority (NCA) has rolled out Stakeholders’ Sensitization Programs for the National Building Code 2024, targeting engineers, architects, contractors, and policymakers.   The initiative aims to…

15 January 2025 - Members of Zimbabwe’s ruling party are motioning to extend the legal term of the president of the country, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

15 January 2025 - The Kenyan deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has been in the works since 2022, was finally inked on Tuesday, 14th of January, 2025.

15 January 2025 - The EU border agency, Frontex, reported a significant decline in irregular migration figures from key routes worldwide.

15 January 2025 - The railway project is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which Nigeria joined in 2018. “This railway will also promote the development of related industries along the route. The construction and operation of the project will create numerous…

15 January 2025 - According to a recent report, Nigeria made about N50.88tn in 2024 from crude oil sales.

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded commercial vehicle owners to pay their advance tax for the 2025 income year by January 20, 2025.  Advance tax rates vary depending on the type of vehicle. Vans, pick-ups, trucks,…

15 January 2025 - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — Disinformation and conspiracy theories abound during crises, often overshadowing the truth with a flood of politically charged falsehoods. These narratives, also emerging after the wildfires in Los Angeles, gain…

15 January 2025 - The president of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow for talks that will foster his country’s relationship with Russia, according to the Kremlin.

15 January 2025 - “Treasury is indicating that it is comfortable with how the domestic borrowing scenario has turned out.”

15 January 2025 - The passing of Ms Thongori has left a profound impact on the legal fraternity

15 January 2025 - The Central African Republic has the highest fuel price in Africa at $1.718 per litre, followed by Senegal at $1.546 per litre, and Zimbabwe at $1.480 per litre.

15 January 2025 - BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — Argentina recorded an annual inflation rate of 117.8 percent in 2024, following a monthly price increase of 2.7 percent in December, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported on Tuesday.…

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s horticulture export earnings declined in 2024 due to reduced shipments to key markets in Europe and Asia, a government official said Tuesday. The East African nation earned 137 billion shillings (about 1.06…

15 January 2025 - Trade and Investments CS Nominee Lee Kinyanjui has vowed to put an end to exportation of scrap metal as part of his industrialisation agenda for Kenya. Kinyanjui revealed that he has accumulated wealth valued at Ksh471 million, mostly in real estate…

15 January 2025 - The Kenyan government terminated a deal with a consortium of French contractors for the Ksh150 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Toll Road project, and it has now been revealed that it was due to affordability and fiscal concerns.

15 January 2025 - Topline An early social media influencer, her fake cancer diagnosis and the untangling of a complicated web of lies will play out in the Netflix original series “Apple Cider Vinegar,” a drama inspired by the real-life story of wellness guru Belle…

15 January 2025 - SINGAPORE, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — Singapore has announced plans to upgrade 10 streets across the island by 2026 to enhance walking and cycling commutes, particularly for seniors and young children. Work on these “Friendly Streets” will commence…

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — African countries should accelerate policy and legislative reforms aimed at fostering cross-border trade in manufactured goods and services, unlock growth and new jobs for the continent’s youth, Kenyan business leaders…

15 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Jan.15 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s tourism ministry said on Tuesday that it aims to attract about 200,000 travelers over the next five years by tapping into the adventure tourism market. Rebecca Miano, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism…

15 January 2025 - NAAIROBI, Kenya, January 15 – Global cloud communications platform Infobip has been recognized as the number one provider among Established Leaders in the Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research. The analyst…

15 January 2025 - Marsabit and Tana River posted the fastest economic growth, Gross County Product report shows.

15 January 2025 - President William Ruto’s allies have been talking recklessly, even at public rallies attended by him

15 January 2025 - Mr Njeru has written to IPOA seeking to have the agency hold police officers and their commanders responsible for rights violations.

15 January 2025 - Life doesn’t start and end with exams, results only give the different pathways in life.