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04 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and SNV have unveiled a two-year strategic partnership to boost Kenya’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a focus on women and youth-led businesses.  The…

04 December 2024 - SINGAPORE, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Two key suspects in a major corruption case were arrested in Malaysia on Tuesday after 19 years on the run, Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said Wednesday. The case involves about 51.2 million…

04 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — The population of Kenyans who had access to formal financial services rose from 83.7 percent in 2021 to 84.8 percent in 2024, driven by macroeconomic policy reforms and digitization, according to a report launched Tuesday…

04 December 2024 - The Finance and Planning Committee has passed an amendment that will spare small businesses from mandatory eTIMs invoices. At the moment, businesses are required to generate electronic invoices for all transactions, but starting January 2025, small…

04 December 2024 - With the successful conclusion of the Namibian presidential election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been declared the next president of the country.

04 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has unveiled its World Unseen exhibition in Nairobi. The event, which runs through December 8, commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and marks a milestone in…

04 December 2024 - "We may have stopped the Adani deal, but that does not mean we will not upgrade the airport." - Ruto

04 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its Senator Keg brand, has reiterated its commitment to making a positive impact in Kenyan communities as it celebrates two decades. Recently, KBL’s Commercial Director, Joel Kamau, led…

04 December 2024 - Ruto criticises leaders and Kenyans opposing his agenda, citing hate over patriotism

04 December 2024 - Forbes has unveiled its 2025 30 Under 30 list, featuring the largest cohort of entrepreneurs and young achievers excelling across various fields.

04 December 2024 - The course -- a two-kilometre loop, has a challenging incline and decline together with seven turns, and a water shower section.

04 December 2024 -   CANBERRA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Australia’s economy grew a slower-than-expected 0.8 percent in the 12 months to September, official figures have revealed. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday,…

04 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) Chairman Eng. Nicholas Gumbo has championed the introduction of annual bonus payments for sugarcane farmers, similar to those received by tea and coffee farmers.  Gumbo emphasized that significant…

04 December 2024 - Misinformation experts say AI content has so far failed to significantly sway public opinion

04 December 2024 - Premier Bank has announced a partnership with Mastercard to unveil a new range of Shari'ah-compliant debit, credit, and prepaid cards, in a move set to revolutionize digital banking in Kenya,

04 December 2024 - Three extraordinary tales of survival: They prepared my FGM ceremony, I prepared my escape route - How girls are outrunning tradition.

04 December 2024 - When weaning your baby, Mr Kamau says, a parent should not seek to give the baby large amounts of food.

04 December 2024 - The polls body cannot supervise or conduct elections, carry out delimitation of constituencies and wards and cannot conduct continuous registration of voters.

04 December 2024 - The 23-year-old combo guard from South Sudan collected 20 points as City Thunder hit Cape Verde's Kriol Star 99-86 at Kasarani.

04 December 2024 - The rise in single-parent families highlights the urgent need for robust support systems

04 December 2024 - According to a recent study by Public First, AI could grow the sub-Saharan African economy by over $30 billion annually.

04 December 2024 - The Senate had approved Sh400 billion, while the National Assembly insisted on Sh380 billion.

04 December 2024 - The cost and revenue-sharing formula in the deals under NESP are already threatening to sink the health facilities.

03 December 2024 - More than three-quarters of registered companies snubbed eTIMS, dealing a blow to efforts to drive compliance and curb tax evasion.

03 December 2024 - The South African president has cancelled passport submissions during tourist visa applications for Nigerian visitors. The new measures include granting five-year multiple-entry visas to Nigerian visitors.

03 December 2024 - Kenya’s peak demand has been growing in the last five consecutive years, hitting 2,177 MW in the year ended June 2024 from 2,149 MW a year earlier.

03 December 2024 - ACCRA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third review of Ghana’s reforms, paving the way for immediate disbursement of 360 million U.S. dollars to support reform efforts, a release by…

03 December 2024 - The rise of athleisure, a trend that blends athletic wear with everyday outfits, has also solidified the sneaker’s place as a staple in Gen Z wardrobes.

03 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s mobile phone service provider Airtel on Tuesday partnered with Moja Expressway Company, a Chinese firm that manages the 27.1 km Nairobi Expressway, to introduce toll fee payment options. The collaboration…

03 December 2024 - Prof Tom Ojienda, the managing partner of the law firm, said a certificate of taxation was issued on August 15, 2023.

03 December 2024 - Vusumuzi Mkandla and Thando Tshuma cycled south to Lesotho, then north to Eswatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, where they took a break.

03 December 2024 - The tax proposal will negatively impact the tourism industry which is on a bounce-back, earning the country Sh142.5 billion in the first half of 2024, a 21.3 percent year-on-year improvement.

03 December 2024 - If the thought of robots short-circuiting your career is keeping you awake at night, you might be experiencing FOBO – the fear of becoming obsolete. This rising form of anxiety is leading many workers to worry about being left gathering dust as…

03 December 2024 - Kairo was arrested at one of his car yards in the city.

03 December 2024 - The proposal, if adopted in Parliament, will offer a reprieve to lenders that currently have core capital below Sh10 billion.

03 December 2024 - The blast, which left a trail of destruction of property, left more than 200 people dead.

03 December 2024 - Victims of 1998 US Embassy bombing urge President-elect Trump to push for their compensation

03 December 2024 - 1998 US embassy bombing: Lawyers Khaminwa, Mwariri protest missing case files at High Court

03 December 2024 - The government has in recent years been moving services to an online portal, the e-Citizen, in a bid to improve efficiency and seal loopholes for bribery and other forms of corruption.

03 December 2024 - Although not all aspiring emigrants may eventually leave the country, this dynamic could lead to an increased pool of skilled professionals in Kenya, creating a "brain gain."

03 December 2024 - Business groups and other stakeholders had argued that extending the compliance period would encourage more taxpayers to regularise their tax status and broaden the tax base.

03 December 2024 - The petitioners were conferred degrees in civil engineering, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering.

03 December 2024 - Pay us our money: Former Standard Group journalists protest

03 December 2024 - Some members carried the food home and served their families.

03 December 2024 - Interviews should assess candidates' potential for future roles, not just past experience.

03 December 2024 - Her resignation comes a day after medical staff at the hospital boycotted work.

03 December 2024 - Mr Odinga’s party ODM has launched activities aimed at strengthening the outfit.

03 December 2024 - The increase in consumption defied the increase in the price of the commodity during the eight-month period.

03 December 2024 - The proposed changes to business laws, coupled with new tax procedures, will affect the entire spectrum of economic activity, from small enterprises to major corporations.

03 December 2024 - Two dead, 50 hospitalised over suspected food poisoning in Vihiga