03 April 2024
- According to tourism players, the scrapping of visa requirements for travellers between Kenya and South Africa demonstrates more than an administrative adjustment.
03 April 2024
- Creativity in the workplace is the production of novel and useful ideas by individuals or teams working together in complex social systems.
03 April 2024
- Balanced pragmatism is a potent tool for navigating not only hotly contested political discussions but fostering cross-partisan respect across a myriad of professional and personal scenarios.
02 April 2024
- African countries exhibit a wide range of debt-to-GDP ratios. While some countries have a relatively low level of debt relative to their GDP, others have high debt burdens. Of the 10 countries with the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in the world, only…
02 April 2024
- Kenyans reduced their consumption of petroleum products as they coped with the higher cost of fuel while defaulting on payment of their electricity bills.
02 April 2024
- At their home in Africa's biggest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria, they are banking giants with commanding market lead and trillions of shillings in worth of assets.
02 April 2024
- Event will open its doors to the public on April 24, at the special economic zone area. Development to reshape automotive landscape by substantially reducing the cost of importing Japanese vehicles.
02 April 2024
- Suss Digital Africa founder Dennis Maina's success in the digital marketing world was named among the Forty under 40 for the 2024 edition.
02 April 2024
- In Africa, where there are 54 countries each with its own set of challenges, one big issue that affects many of its population is the rising cost of living.
02 April 2024
- The government says it will not yield to pressure to liberalise Kenyan skies and give foreign carriers easy access to different airports within the country.
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is seeking interested and eligible investors for the leasing, development, and management of tourism sites within selected KWS-managed national parks. The sites are distributed in various national…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has revised the Programming Code to include content requirements for both free-to-air and subscription service providers. The Code applies to all broadcasting licenses and aims to…
02 April 2024
- COLOMBO, April 2 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2 percent in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn in 2022, the World Bank in its attest bi-annual update said on Tuesday.…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has upgraded its e-procurement portal in a bid to improve efficiency, accountability, and the user experience with suppliers. CAK writes in its latest Report and Financial Statements…
02 April 2024
- We have featured Under 30s and Over 50s but for the first time, FORBES AFRICA profiles women excelling in their 30s and 40s. From musicians and actors to business leaders and tech entrepreneurs, we shine the light on a small cross-section of…
02 April 2024
- The government says it will not yield to pressure to liberalise Kenyan skies and give foreign carriers easy access to different airports within the country.
02 April 2024
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) stock market has received an upgrade on its classification from restricted to pass by the FTSE Russell Index Governance Board in March 2024.
02 April 2024
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) equity market has been upgraded from restricted to pass status by the FTSE Russell Index Governance Board in March 2024.
02 April 2024
- Travellers landing or transiting through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA will now enjoy land-and-leave luggage services following the launch of Airport Mtaani, a luggage handling service under Hala Nairobi, the logistics company based at…
02 April 2024
- LOS ANGELES, April 1 (Xinhua) — U.S. private space company SpaceX launched 22 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Monday. The satellites were launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time (0230 GMT Tuesday) Monday from Vandenberg…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI Kenya, Apr 2 – Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) chairperson Lyn Mengich has blamed duplication of roles in the government for the country’s high wage bill. Speaking on Tuesday in an interview with Spice FM, Mengich agreed that there…
02 April 2024
- Nigeria’s government recently disclosed that the price of natural gas typically for power generation in the country has gone up. It was announced that the price increased from $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBtu) to $2.42. This…
02 April 2024
- The United States wants to confiscate a luxury apartment in Manhattan, allegedly purchased with funds embezzled from the government of the Republic of Congo for the daughter of the country's longtime President, Denis Sassou Nguesso.
02 April 2024
- In Africa, mergers and acquisitions play a complex role in driving economic growth, consolidating industries, attracting foreign investment, encouraging regional integration, and aiding job creation. The merger and acquisition deals in Africa fell in…
02 April 2024
- By Faith Muriungi NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – As we prepare for the Easter holidays, many of us are anticipating the joy of travelling upcountry to reunite with loved ones or planning to discover new destinations, whether it is Maasai Mara, Zanzibar or…
02 April 2024
- The stock market offers immense opportunities for wealth creation, but it also requires knowledge, preparation, and a strategic approach, which is why you need arm yourself with knowledge on how to start trading in stocks.
02 April 2024
- KISUMU, Kenya, April 2 – Striking doctors in the Nyanza region have told the Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ann Waiguru to keep off their affairs and stop issuing threats to them. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – Lyn Mengich, the chairperson of the Salaries and Remunerations Committee (SRC), has voiced concerns over proposed reductions in the retirement age, citing potential strains on the nation’s pension system and the loss of…
02 April 2024
- WELLINGTON, April 2 (Xinhua) — New Zealand’s largest red meat exporter Silver Fern Farms released its 2023 annual results on Tuesday, which reflected a year of challenging market conditions impacting the whole supply chain. “Depressed consumer…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has said that it is committed to fostering efficient markets and protecting consumers from unfair practices. CAK initiatives, as outlined in the annual report and financial statements…
02 April 2024
- By Precious Schulte to Brinke NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – “What support do you need?” Five simple yet critical words posed to me two weeks into navigating a new job and trying to write my MBA research paper due in four weeks. I did not think I would…
02 April 2024
- By Arnold Ochieng NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – As we find ourselves at the threshold of a new era in human resources, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significant changes reshaping the workforce landscape. Technology advancement, a strong commitment to…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) set aside Sh1 million for waste management during the just concluded World Rally Championships (WRC) in Kedong, Nakuru County. The lender says the move was anchored on its commitment to ensuring…
02 April 2024
- The trade imbalance between exports and imports to the rest of the continent is one of the reasons that could deny Kenya the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
02 April 2024
- TOKYO, April 2 (Xinhua) — Bullet train services were suspended in parts of eastern Japan on Tuesday, affected by a breakdown of a construction vehicle, their operator said. East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, said operations between Tokyo and…
02 April 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2 – Over 400,000 Kenyans have as of March 26 last month benefited from the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA’s) Tax Amnesty Programme. The Authority noted that the waiver is only applicable to taxpayers with penalties and interest…