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20 December 2024 - The use of debit and credit cards for payments in Kenya has dropped to a six-year low, signaling a shift in consumer preferences toward mobile money platforms and digital wallets.

20 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 20 – In a stride towards addressing Kenya’s growing mental health challenges, the Shamiri Institute, a youth-led organization that provides mental health interventions, has developed an AI-powered digital platform—ShamiriOS—that…

20 December 2024 - BRUSSELS, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday urged the European Union (EU) to quickly reach a deal with China on the tariff dispute over electric vehicles (EVs). “It makes no sense to have conflicts about this. Therefore,…

20 December 2024 - These water pans, which can hold up to 200,000 cubic meters of water.

20 December 2024 - The NSSF's growth trend continues as mandatory contributions rise.

20 December 2024 - The medical doctor's transformation from drug-dependent teen to Africa's health systems champion began with two teachers who dared to dream.

20 December 2024 - The marking ended last week and all the examiners have left the marking stations.

20 December 2024 - This year’s Paris Games turned out to be Kenya’s worst nightmare in years.

20 December 2024 - The CS said that the country signed the agreement on September 25, 2023

20 December 2024 - Cattle contribute about 3.5 per cent of all greenhouse emissions.

20 December 2024 - Some splurge huge amounts of money that at times is borrowed.

20 December 2024 - Frosty relationships in county leadership, however, are not a new phenomenon.

20 December 2024 - Widowed, stateless, and fighting to survive: They fled Tanzania as teens, married Kenyans, and now they can't even open a bank account.

20 December 2024 - Prof. Kagwanja said the dictionary defines “oversight” in two ways.

20 December 2024 - This is why public participation is a cardinal constitutional requirement.

20 December 2024 - They are required to uphold accountability, transparency, integrity and a host of other principles of good governance while demonstrating respect to the people they serve in trust.

20 December 2024 - Patients in remote areas now consult doctors through mobile apps.

20 December 2024 - This is turning out to be a waste of time and resources for which those culpable must be held accountable.

20 December 2024 - Many of us don’t think about the quantity of food we waste daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.

19 December 2024 - Genghis Capital accuses Safaricom of business fraud.

19 December 2024 - The Nation Photo Awards are the first major awards in Kenya to exclusively celebrate the work of photographers from all walks of life.

19 December 2024 - Ruto nominates Uhuru ally Kagwe as Agriculture and Livestock CS.

19 December 2024 - In court, KBL has maintained that it would be difficult to reinstate Bia Tosha in the route, arguing that it has inked deals with other firms.

19 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 – President William Ruto has replaced Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chair Anthony Mwaura with former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi in a reshuffle aimed at enhancing service delivery. Mwaura, who faced legal…

19 December 2024 - From this month, deductions for housing levy, Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and post-retirement medical funds will not be taxed twice.

19 December 2024 - He said he had no regrets about how he ascended to the DP’s office

19 December 2024 - The lender had offered 1.153 billion shares in the issue seeking Sh4.6 billion.

19 December 2024 - The year 2024 has been very eventful for the insurance industry, from drought to floods to anti-tax protests.

19 December 2024 - Topline Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court Wednesday for what is likely to be his last court appearance for several months in his federal sex trafficking case that will see him spend the Christmas holidays in prison despite several attempts by…

19 December 2024 - The Geco Tribe Café is simple, the nest is colourful and artistically decorated.

19 December 2024 - Citizens are hoping for favourable legislative changes on tax measures to spread the holiday cheer.

19 December 2024 - LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — United Amazon workers from many warehouses in the United States have announced a strike beginning Thursday after they failed to reach an agreement on labor negotiations with the online retail giant. The International…

19 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 19 – Former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has made a significant return to government after being nominated by President William Ruto to head the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The announcement was…

19 December 2024 - DP Kindiki: Kenyans should be able to criticise their leaders, including me, freely

19 December 2024 - 26 percent of Gen Z consumed pay-TV in the quarter ended September 2024 - the highest level among all age demographics in the country.

19 December 2024 - Awarding the project to the GBM Engineering Consortium is proof that PPPs can be sourced and awarded transparently and competitively.

19 December 2024 - The total shares transferred so far are therefore valued at Sh22.74 billion as per the buyout price of Sh65 per share.

19 December 2024 - When it comes to festive spending, decorations hold a special place in the hearts of many. In 2022, Cameroonians spent just over half of their holiday budget—an impressive 50%—on decorations, far surpassing other African nations.

19 December 2024 - The deal, signed in Addis Ababa, will see the pair develop a joint action plan towards addressing housing challenges on the continent.

19 December 2024 - Kipchumba Murkomen, a trusted insider in the President’s corner, also named to the powerful position of Interior Cabinet Secretary.

19 December 2024 - Not one to toot his horn, Ngatia is deeply anchored in his faith, which steadies his ship when life’s storms beat against it.

19 December 2024 - Despite recent challenges, Sub-Saharan Africa witnessed a surge in investment deals in 2023, driven by strong interest in the region's valuable commodities.

19 December 2024 - A good quality of life is a global objective as it includes the social, economic, and environmental variables that enable a country to thrive and be resilient.

19 December 2024 - Isuzu East Africa and CFAO Mobility have taken the lead in new vehicle sales.

19 December 2024 - The survival of any business depends on its ability to solve an existing problem or fill an existing gap that customers are willing to pay for.

19 December 2024 - Lenders have their work cut out in trying to make products affordable and bridge the trust gap.

19 December 2024 - Following the acquisition, Kenafric’s share of the stationery market in Kenya is set to rise from 12.3 percent to 22.6 percent.

19 December 2024 - Low fuel prices offer significant relief to citizens in certain African countries. Affordable fuel often translates to lower living costs, easing the financial burden on households.

19 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 – The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger service between Nairobi and Mombasa is fully booked until December 24, 2024, as Kenyans travel home and for tourism during the Christmas festivities. The SGR typically experiences…

19 December 2024 - DEC 19 – The possibility of a US government shutdown has grown more likely after President-elect Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers to reject a bipartisan funding bill. Trump urged Congress to scrap the deal and pass a streamlined bill.…