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07 January 2025 - Economic slowdown linked to slump in construction and mining sectors.

07 January 2025 - Kenya's economy grew by four percent in the three months to September 2024.

07 January 2025 - JAN 7 – Meta has announced the appointment of three new board members including the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and close Donald Trump ally, Dana White. It comes as Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, appears to…

07 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – Kenya’s private sector activities remained healthy in December last year, the latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows, buoyed by new orders and business activity growths. According to the PMI, the country…

07 January 2025 - Before and above anything else, judge how fast the water is flowing. Because if you get that wrong you could be in life-threatening peril.

07 January 2025 - For decades, Russia and Africa have shared a strong and mutually beneficial relationship, based on common historical ties, economic partnerships, and military alliances.

07 January 2025 - Data from a report by the International Trade Centre revealed that the loss from Nigeria’s unrealized export potential is sitting at a whopping N4.6 trillion ($3 billion).

07 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – A recent survey by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has revealed that as of December 24, 2024, a staggering 80% of contracted private healthcare facilities under the Social Health Authority (…

07 January 2025 - JAN 7 – The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to American companies and…

07 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – Omani low-cost airline SalamAir plans to enter the Nairobi-Muscat flight route next month with a one-way ticket costing from Sh16,788. The airline, which will operate two weekly flights, will see it offer 70 percent cheaper…

07 January 2025 - One of the best defenders on the African continent, Nigerian footballer ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE, on her move to Saudi Arabia, where she is helping grow the game for young women. Ashleigh Plumptre has never taken the conventional route. Born and raised in…

07 January 2025 - Something interesting happened to me almost exactly two years ago today. The recent Madaraka Day celebrations took me back to a point in my life when I lost everything. The pandemic was now serious enough for the government to call for curfews,…

07 January 2025 - NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — A New York judge overseeing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case on Monday rejected Trump’s motion to delay sentencing set for Friday. Juan Merchan, justice of the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan…

07 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has reported a 2 percent drop in the annual weighted overall corporate governance score for issuers of securities in the 2023/2024 financial year.   According to the seventh State of…

07 January 2025 - Increased funding is expected to lift activities in the sector whose output has been contracting in recent years.

06 January 2025 - While most schools have received textbooks, a few others began the school term with the learning resources.

06 January 2025 - On average, a flight between Nairobi and Oman's capital Muscat takes about five hours and covers 3,597 kilometers or 1942 nautical miles.

06 January 2025 - Early last year, a Kenya Airways minority investor sued the CMA for allegedly abusing its discretionary powers by maintaining the suspension of the shares despite a lack of evidence that the...

06 January 2025 - The Court of Appeal issued the order pending hearing and determination of an intended appeal by the government-owned oil marketer against the decision of the High Court which was in favour of...

06 January 2025 - In 2024, countries like France, Germany, Canada, Japan, and South Korea faced significant political instability, with the situation even affecting Seoul, a key ally of the G7.

06 January 2025 - Justice Rutto said Mr Ogola was informed of the allegations levelled against him and he was given an opportunity to be heard in person and to respond to the said allegations.

06 January 2025 - DOHA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — Qatar’s Hamad International Airport hosted 52.7 million passengers in 2024, marking a 15 percent increase compared to 2023, according to a statement released by the airport on Monday. The airport saw a 10 percent rise in…

06 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 6 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has proposed new regulatory measures to combat the rising tide of illegal Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in urban centers across the country.  This includes introduction…

06 January 2025 - Parents and garden enthusiasts say that in a world where children's mental health illnesses are on the rise, creating child-friendly gardens can be a powerful remedy.

06 January 2025 - The Dubai firm has sued the Kenyan firm and its chief executive officer John Kerongwe Mwita for damages suffered following the breach and loss of business as well las the refund pf the millions.

06 January 2025 - In our work as facilitators, can we facilitate such young ones? I’m pretty sure I can – just as I am able to relate so nicely to my grandchildren.

06 January 2025 - Already, the government has started giving bridge loans to borrowers with strong credit scores, enabling them to transition from smaller personal loans to larger, business-oriented financing.

06 January 2025 - The project is expected to be a major artery to neighborhood economic boost attracting other investors in the area who in return will create employment.

06 January 2025 - Organisations and countries alike benefit significantly from transformational leadership.

06 January 2025 - In recent years, Russia has demonstrated a marked increase in its interest in Africa's nuclear sector.

06 January 2025 - Households and businesses had earlier in the year also delayed spending decisions for non-essential goods and services on economic uncertainty that followed the deadly anti-government protests...

06 January 2025 - The SHA, which is now responsible for managing claims, was tasked with reconciling and processing payments for claims from October and November 2024.

06 January 2025 - Affected agencies are the Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund, Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) and the Hustler Fund.

06 January 2025 - KRA can only genuinely become the firm, equitable, and professional organisation that its new leadership has envisioned with such a balanced transition.

06 January 2025 - Last week’s auction saw the rate on the 91-day Treasury bill fall to 9.82 percent from 9.89 percent the previous week, while the rate on the 182-day T-bill remained unchanged for a third straight...

06 January 2025 - It is impossible to overestimate the importance of affordable rent as African cities continue to expand. It is fundamental to sustainable development and economic resilience.

06 January 2025 - Peaceful activism should be the foundation of any protests in a democracy and so should be the case for digital activism.

06 January 2025 - Created by filmmaker Erick Muriuki and comedian Doug Mutai, A Very Kenyan Sketch Show dissects Kenyan culture using a blend of satire and comedy.

06 January 2025 - The agencies affected are the Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund, and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund.

06 January 2025 - Kenya's private sector activity expanded very slightly in December, with growth slowing a little from a month earlier but remaining supported by increased customer sales, a survey showed on Monday.

06 January 2025 - Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, is proving to be a magnet for travelers every year during the festive period known as ‘Detty December’, with new data revealing how the city’s annual celebration contributed to the country’s economy. Independent…

06 January 2025 - The prevalence and types of crimes vary widely across African countries. According to the Numbeo Crime Index, South Africa is Africa's most crime-affected country, with a crime index score of 74.7.

06 January 2025 - Auditor General report lifts the lid on the possible loss of Sh147.7 million.

06 January 2025 - Reuters spoke to three police officers who said that they at times mischaracterise deaths caused by officers as “death by accident”, “mob justice” or “drownings”.

06 January 2025 - JAN 6 – Confidence among UK firms has “slumped” as they face a “pressure cooker of rising costs and taxes”, according to a business group. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said its survey of more than 4,800 firms suggested confidence had…

06 January 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has declined Kenya Airways’ request to extend the suspension of its shares from trading, which has been in place since July 2020.  The suspension, which was originally implemented owing to…

06 January 2025 - The top two teams with the most points will advance to the final.

06 January 2025 - Topline Netflix is quickly adding to its slate of live sports programming by launching its weekly live broadcasts of the WWE “Raw” program on Monday with a star-studded premiere episode, just weeks after it streamed the NFL Christmas Day games and…

06 January 2025 - Billy Mwangi, 24, who went missing on December 21, 2024 in Embu town has been found alive.

06 January 2025 - Kenya will co-host the 19-team tournament with Uganda, Tanzania, and Uganda from February 1 to 28.