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08 January 2025 - In 2024, foreign investors cut their net exits from the NSE to Sh16.5 billion from Sh19.08 billion in 2023.

08 January 2025 - The government introduced a new funding model in 2023, in an attempt to try to address the spiraling cost of university education, but it became contentious, with several parties raising concerns...

08 January 2025 - Innovation involves a shift in direction, a change in perspective. An awareness of noticing what was often plain sight.

08 January 2025 - Projections for 2030 are bleak, with 622 million people expected to remain in extreme poverty and only 69 million anticipated to rise above it globally, according to a report.

08 January 2025 - Purely impact-based businesses are those whose sole objective is to make a positive impact, without any competing goals.

08 January 2025 - Animal blood loss can be occasioned by surgery, trauma or the loss of red blood cells due to parasites.

08 January 2025 - The taxman has been pushing for the doubling of its budgetary allocation from the government to at least two percent of exchequer revenues netted each year as part of its strategy to boost...

08 January 2025 - Payment of the loan is critical in ensuring a seamless deal that Nock is set to ink with French oil major Rubis as part of its revival.

08 January 2025 - PPARB said KenGen was not justified to cancel the tender for fumigation and pest control services at its offices and power stations on the basis of budget chops announced by President Ruto.

08 January 2025 - The UK government has launched its new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, altering how visitors from certain countries enter the UK.

08 January 2025 - The government seems less focused on the Liwatoni project which was touted to be a game changer in the fish sector but has been delayed in completion.

08 January 2025 - The China Development Bank has announced a $254.76 million loan to Nigeria for the construction of a railway project. China’s involvement in Nigeria’s railway modernization program is part of its broader Belt and Road Initiative.

08 January 2025 - In its multi-year programme with Kenya, the IMF has identified non-budgeted spending on fuel subsidies as one of the country's fiscal risks.

08 January 2025 - Low-income countries (LICs) included 63 emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) in 2000. The number since then has changed significantly, with more African countries emerging as middle-income economies.

08 January 2025 - Like Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, every entrepreneur has a unique story of how their venture began.

08 January 2025 - The judge said it is possible for the police boss and officers under his command to maintain law and order even as the citizens exercise their rights to picket.

08 January 2025 - Some of the continent’s busiest airlines, such as Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, strive to maintain reliability but are not immune to disruptions. Kenya Airways ranked highest for cancellations, with 2,263 flights cancelled out of 46,578…

08 January 2025 - In the heart of Kigali is a cricket stadium transforming lives and where young people are finding hope, purpose and opportunity. Just 12 kilometers east of Kigali’s bustling city center, where real estate developments, commerce, and technology…

08 January 2025 - The human metapneumovirus (HMPV), though not a newly discovered virus, is gaining attention in Africa as nations brace for illnesses reminiscent of the COVID-19 scare.

08 January 2025 - The government seeks to raise licence fees for satellite communication service providers, a move that will see big companies like the American satellite internet firm Starlink pay more to operate in Kenya.

08 January 2025 - KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Economists and institutes are optimistic about the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which was announced on Tuesday to boost investment between the participants. Maybank Investment Bank said in a note that…

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has released Sh3.5 billion for elderly and disabled individuals under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer program. The disbursement aims to benefit 1.8 million Kenyans enrolled in the…

08 January 2025 - JAN 8 – With Donald Trump positioning himself for a return to the White House, African nations are carefully evaluating the potential impact of his policies on the continent. His “America First” approach and emphasis on U.S. domestic priorities…

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, January 8: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a tender notice inviting applications for the minting and supply of currency coins. This move is part of CBK’s efforts to enhance its procurement processes for currency production…

08 January 2025 - JAN 8 – The Washington Post announced it will lay off nearly 100 workers, or 4% of its staff, in an attempt to stem growing losses, according to media reports. The cuts reportedly will affect mainly employees on the business side of the storied US…

08 January 2025 - Kemri says the cost of DNA testing has risen due to an increase in operational costs and potential advances in technology.

08 January 2025 - Seychelles holds the title of the strongest passport in Africa for 2025, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156 countries, ranking 25th globally.

08 January 2025 - John Dramani Mahama was inaugurated for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday in a ceremony held in the capital city, Accra.

08 January 2025 - According to a recent report, approximately 13% of Nigeria's crude oil exports were kept in possession of the Dangote Refinery, as domestic supply.

08 January 2025 - The Central Bank of Kenya has kicked off a search for a firm to mint new coins.

08 January 2025 - Algeria has leveled serious accusations against France, alleging the European country’s covert involvement in its affairs.

08 January 2025 - JAN 8 – Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will expand its Goodwood factory and global headquarters to meet the growing demand for bespoke models. It will invest more than £300 million so it can build more highly-customised versions of its cars for its…

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – Kenyan startups secured Sh82.3 billion ($638 million) in funding in 2024, propelling the country to the top position in Africa’s startup funding rankings. This highlights Kenya’s growing dominance in the continent’s tech and…

08 January 2025 - Kenya, along with Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa—collectively known as Africa’s “Big Four”—continued to dominate the venture funding landscape in 2024. However, there was a noticeable decline in the amount of funding raised compared to previous…

08 January 2025 - By Nicholas Mundia JAN 8 – Generation Zs represent the first generation of true digital natives, seamlessly navigating an overwhelming array of online content to connect, entertain, and inform themselves and others. With their expertise and comfort…

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – Manufacturers and importers in Kenya are bracing for difficult times following the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) introduction of revised excise duty rates, effective December 27, 2024. The changes will impact over 25 goods…

08 January 2025 - JAN 8 – OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he regularly sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, which was filed on 6 January in a US District Court in the Eastern District of…

08 January 2025 - JAN 8 – As the criminal case against Boeing continues for the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, Ribbeck Law Chartered has announced its intention to investigate the recent crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216. The crash…

08 January 2025 - Topline Meta will drop its fact-checking program and replace it with an X-style community notes feature, the social media giant’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday, saying the move will help restore “free expression” on the company’s platforms…

08 January 2025 - Kenya's economy expanded by 4% in Q3 2024, slowing from 6% in the same period in 2023, according to KNBS. The decline was driven by contractions in key sectors, including construction (-2.0%) and mining (-11.1%), amid reduced cement consumption and…

08 January 2025 - NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as stronger-than-expected economic data raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s likelihood of cutting interest rates later in the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178.20…

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s exports in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 5.5 percent to 284.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about 2.19 billion U.S. dollars) compared to the same period in 2023, the country’s national statistics bureau said…

08 January 2025 - As a young, gullible bride, I signed over some of my properties to my husband in the prime years of our marriage. Years later, I regret that decision.

08 January 2025 - Settling debt using your retirement savings should be done after careful consideration and planning.

08 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese telecoms firm Huawei has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to promote the conservation of a marine protected area on Kenya’s south coast. The three-year project, which was…

08 January 2025 - What has happened to you is a gross violation of your privacy, dignity, and consent.

08 January 2025 - Government collects Sh111 billion in three months to the end of September 2024.

08 January 2025 - Our politics has long been mired in the sewers of political excreta.

08 January 2025 - Without a balanced approach, city could lose heritage and the economic gains that accompany it.

08 January 2025 - 55-year-old Masters degree holder says he’s up to the task.