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18 December 2024 - There is a naïve view that ‘more powerful information technology will necessarily lead to a more truthful understanding of the world.’

18 December 2024 - The most significant achievement came in 2022 when malaria deaths fell to just 219, a 98.5 percent drop from 2015 levels.

18 December 2024 - Key issues include access to education in remote areas, barriers against girls as well as curbing early marriages.

18 December 2024 - LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, the two busiest container ports in the United States, on Tuesday reported a strong surge in volumes for November, amid concerns over the potential imposition of new…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Visa has advised consumers to exercise caution during the holiday season as online shopping and digital transactions surge.   Chad Pollock, Vice President and General Manager for Visa East, stressed the need for heightened…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have launched a program to enhance Kenya’s aquaculture…

18 December 2024 - It has been 30 years since the release of the cinematic classic, The Lion King. It has been 27 years that it has been playing on stage at the Minskoff Theatre in Broadway, New York. The legacy continues with the release of Mufasa: The Lion King,…

18 December 2024 - One key measure of an airline's reliability and efficiency is its ability to be punctual during operations.

18 December 2024 - After spending 10 years in prison, Segun Olowookere, a Nigerian man who was sentenced to death for stealing some poultry in Osun state, has been pardoned.

18 December 2024 - ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of parliament, has passed a bill that allows foreign banks to operate in the country. During its regular session on Tuesday, the HoPR reviewed…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Centum Real Estate (Centum Re) property investors earned substantial returns in 2024, with capital gains of up to 20 percent and rental yields reaching 12 percent.   Centum Re Managing Director Kenneth Mbae revealed that…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the ongoing National Livestock Vaccination Campaign, citing issues of trust, coordination, and communication.   In a statement, KVA…

18 December 2024 - By Irene Nafula DEC 18 – Health insurance penetration in Kenya remains below 3%, compared to the global average of 7%. This reveals a critical challenge in Africa’s insurance landscape: while there is plenty of data available, much of it is not…

18 December 2024 - Even though Africa represents a small portion of the global air market, it’s a vital link connecting regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The Cairo–Jeddah route claims the top spot with over 5.4 million scheduled seats.

18 December 2024 - While the Nigerian government has reportedly put in more effort to combat crime, some felonies are still perpetrated at an alarming rate, including robbery, kidnapping and homicide.

18 December 2024 - While the Nigerian government has reportedly put in more effort to combat crime, some felonies are still perpetrated at an alarming rate, one of which is murder.

18 December 2024 - Topline Nissan Motor’s shares surged sharply on Wednesday morning after reports emerged that the company had initiated talks for a merger with fellow Japanese carmaker Honda, in a move that intended to help Nissan wade through an ongoing crisis and…

18 December 2024 - Kawira ouster trial: Meru Governor to know her fate

18 December 2024 - With president Ruto’s directive, more agencies are now back to tap every coin through service fees.

18 December 2024 - Workers aiming to build homes in rural areas can now access affordable mortgages under a Ksh10 billion loan programme funded by the Housing Levy. Single-family applicants can borrow up to Ksh5 million, while multiple-family dwellings are eligible…

18 December 2024 - Hunger remains one of the most pressing and persistent challenges in Africa, affecting millions of lives across the continent.

18 December 2024 - OTTAWA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Canada has pledged 1.3 billion Canadian dollars (910 million U.S. dollars) to bolster border security, even as its deficit swelled nearly 50 percent beyond target. The Canadian federal government’s recently released 2024…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 — The Kenya China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) has reported that Chinese companies in Kenya employed over 60,000 Kenyans in 2022-2023, achieving a localization ratio exceeding 90 percent.   Releasing its fourth…

18 December 2024 - Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of how Japan's once seemingly unbeatable auto industry is being reshaped by challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals.

18 December 2024 - Numerous sectors, including transportation and agriculture, are impacted by the rising cost of diesel, especially in African countries.

18 December 2024 - MIGORI, Kenya Dec 17 –  Absa Bank Kenya has moved its Migori branch to a more central location convenient to customers in the town, using the opportunity to give the branch a major facelift into a pristine, modern and convenient space as part of…

18 December 2024 - SINGAPORE, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) became Singapore’s largest destination for service exports in 2023, with receipts rising 21.6 percent year-on-year to 72.4 billion Singapore dollars (about 53.6 billion U.S. dollars), according…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 — Kenya Power has restored supply after an overnight blackout that affected most parts of the country, including Nairobi’s Central Business District. In a statement, the company confirmed the widespread outage had spared only…

18 December 2024 - The Jag image is undoubtedly “executive” and “fast”, with numerous championships in motorsport and candidacy for the most beautiful car of all time (in the E-type).

18 December 2024 - TOKYO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday resumed trading of shares in Nissan Motor, after announcing earlier it would temporarily suspend it to verify media reports regarding possible merger talks between the auto giant and…

18 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Environment Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has suspended two licenses issued to Karura Golf Range Ltd for the construction of a golf range, restaurant, and mini golf park in Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi County. The issuer…

18 December 2024 - Kenyan drivers develop a sixth sense that enables them to take evasive action, often in advance, in a way that is also predictable to others.

18 December 2024 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to attend a summit of major Muslim nations in Egypt on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian leader since 2013.

17 December 2024 - LONDON, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — Average weekly earnings for the August-October period went up 5.2 percent year-on-year in the United Kingdom (UK), official data showed on Tuesday. The rise in both regular pay (excluding bonuses) and total pay (including…

17 December 2024 - Mr Mokaya expects new trends in family apparel around conservation, holidays and professional themes.

17 December 2024 - Justice Mugambi had also ruled that the industry regulator had encroached on the mandate of the MCK.

17 December 2024 - Kenya will start importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through the bulk competitive tender in the push to cut costs.

17 December 2024 - Failure to apply for amnesty and pay by June 2025 could result in the KRA taking action to recover the amount owed.

17 December 2024 - Ms Monthida Rashi said the bank's CEO and director of legal services should be sent to civil jail after failing to release the millions as ordered by the court on December 5.

17 December 2024 - Representing various restaurants across the city, the competitors faced three challenging rounds designed to test their creativity, skill, and speed.

17 December 2024 - Kenya has an annual deficit of around 200,000 houses, which the private sector has not been able to deliver.

17 December 2024 - All entities handling personal information in the country are required to register as data processors in line with the law.

17 December 2024 - Joel Kibe said he and other minority shareholders were excluded from management and decision-making by majority shareholders.

17 December 2024 - The Capital Markets Tribunal, to which Mr Bid appealed, has ordered that Mr Bid be refunded half of the gains he surrendered to the regulator.

17 December 2024 - The project was rolled out in the financial year 2016/2017 but was off to a bad start with some suppliers delivering faulty cylinders.

17 December 2024 - Busy flight routes are a defining feature of the global aviation industry, connecting major cities, economic hubs, and tourist destinations worldwide.

17 December 2024 - Wi-Fi providers have found a niche that will force high-end Internet companies to adapt to “kadogo” users.

17 December 2024 - GenAI models learn from vast amounts of data just like children learn from their surroundings.

17 December 2024 - Senior police officers the first casualties of investigations into poor handling of the protestors.

17 December 2024 - The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16.