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30 September 2024 - Ndovu Wealth Limited today officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) — Ndovu Fund — to provide investors with diversified and affordable investment options.

30 September 2024 - LONDON, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Kingdom (UK) grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, revised down from an initial estimate increase of 0.6 percent, official data showed on Monday. Services…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo has stressed the need for conservancies in the country to adopt mixed-use conservation approach. Mixed used conservation is an approach whereby a conservancy…

30 September 2024 - Kisumu City Stars clinched the regional title at the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba contest in Kisumu on 22nd September, 2024, opening a new world of opportunities for the team.

30 September 2024 - CBK data shows the shilling opened the month trading at an average of Sh129.19 to the dollar, and closed out the period at the same rate.

30 September 2024 - Kenyans have four days to give the National Treasury CS John Mbadi their views on how they would like the Ministry to manage the country's financial situation going forward.

30 September 2024 - Kenyans have four days to give the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi their views on how they would like the Ministry to manage the country's financial situation going forward.

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The Safaricom Investment Co-operative has rebranded to SIC Investment Co-operative. The rebranding ceremony was graced by the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Superior Homes Kenya has launched the first roadside truck complex ‘Supastop’ along the Nairobi- Mombasa road to provide a secure resting point for long-distance truck drivers. The launch was graced by Makueni County…

30 September 2024 - On Monday, Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos lost her appeal to lift an order freezing up to £580 million ($778 million) of her assets in a lawsuit at London’s High Court.

30 September 2024 - Despite the fact that a large loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can provide critical financial support and help stabilize an economy, notably in some African countries, it also includes significant responsibilities that a country…

30 September 2024 - Banks have moved to keep the cheques relevant by cutting the settlement times and even reducing the fees involved.

30 September 2024 - Since around the year 2000, the global prison population has grown by 27%. In Africa, the prison population has gone up by 53%, but that’s less than the continent's general population increase of 78%.

30 September 2024 - Aquaculture firm Take Farm Limited has petitioned Nema to safeguard its Lake Victoria tilapia cage farm project.

30 September 2024 - The digital migration in Kenya's motor insurance industry can be mostly attributed to Kenya’s tech-savvy population from the widespread use of smartphones and increased internet penetration.

30 September 2024 - The court relaxed an earlier decision that had prevented the insurer from trading its assets, incurring new debt, or transferring funds out of Kenya.

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Madison Life Assurance and HF Group have partnered to offer affordable financing opportunities for prospective homeowners. This collaboration which commences with their units in VillaKazi in Athi River provides financing…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Madison Life Assurance and HF Group have partnered to offer affordable financing opportunities for prospective homeowners. This collaboration which commences with their units in VillaKazi in Athi River provides financing…

30 September 2024 - Centum Real Estate has officially handed over luxury apartments from phase 2 of the Loft Residences at the Two Rivers commercial and residential complex.

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced the opening of its new office in Kenya. According to the company, the move is part of its broader strategy to expand across the African market. It asserted that the…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 -Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced opening its offices in Kenya. According to the company, the move is part of its broader strategy to expand across the African market. It asserted that the launch…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Gen Zs are driving a shift toward two-way conversations with brands, with 65% of them favoring a more interactive communication style according to a new report by Infobip. The report dubbed “The Generational Messaging…

30 September 2024 - The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria as part of a new program aimed at boosting the country's health and education sectors.

30 September 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya, Sept 30-Centum Real Estate has handed over its sold-out apartments to buyers of the second phase of the Loft Residences, located within the Two Rivers commercial and residential complex in Nairobi. The company says the handover…

30 September 2024 - Covestro's Desmopan® TPU range is poised to revolutionise high-efficiency textiles applications with its high-performance capabilities.

30 September 2024 - Have you found your niche? I received a lot of advice when I set up my company, but perhaps the most important consisted of just three words: Find Your Niche. Five years later, I’m still struggling to apply this principle. Interestingly though, so…

30 September 2024 - In recent years, Russia has been consolidating its energy-related arrangements with a number of African nations. In light of the Russian Energy Week which took place in Moscow from September 26-28, conversations on such deals have gained traction…

30 September 2024 - The airline says it took the decision because of the deteriorating condition of the runaway at the local airstrip.

30 September 2024 - Getting a U.S. visa can be an uphill task, especially for people coming from countries with high rejection rates. In Africa, Mali has the highest rejection rate at a staggering 60.16%. Following closely is Gambia, with a rejection rate of 60.40%,…

30 September 2024 - In the span of a year, Nigeria has suffered an unprecedented rate of food inflation, particularly for its most consumed items. Food products like beans and rice have been a source of concern for average consumers as they battle to keep up with…

30 September 2024 - In the past, the usage pattern has not mattered much when calculating insurance premiums. If you have two cars of the same make, value, and model, their premiums would traditionally be the same even if one is only driven on weekends. Motomatic…

30 September 2024 - SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s corporate labor cost growth slowed last year due to bonus cutback, labor ministry data showed Monday. The per-capita monthly average labor cost in businesses with more than 10 regular employees increased 1.…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Mutual’s African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is seeking a controlling interest in Bulkstream Limited (Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd). Bulkstream Limited is a provider of cargo handling, terminal operation, and…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, is proposing an eco tax on imported finished products. In a notice, Duale says that the revenue will be used to mitigate the financial burden posed by environmental pollution and…

30 September 2024 - Ms Oduor asks High Court to throw out petition challenging relief for manufacturers.

29 September 2024 - Every trader should research to make sure they are buying stocks in the companies they think will appreciate.

29 September 2024 - KRA data shows a worrying trend where firms filing annual returns for corporation taxes has been falling steadily in recent years.

29 September 2024 - Russia's association with various West African countries, notably those in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has been burgeoning, to say the least. From security deals to energy deals, Russia has begun imprinting its influence in these countries…

29 September 2024 - Coffee farmers generated Sh24.3 billion from the sale of 691,956 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) during the coffee year 2023/2024.

29 September 2024 - Tea farmers from Kimunye Tea Factory, Kirinyaga, are planning to stage a peaceful demonstration at the entity to push KTDA for increased bonus.

29 September 2024 - Unpredictable tax regimes, high energy costs, and a lack of tax policies have been cited as major issues that negatively impact Kenya's trade and industry sectors.

29 September 2024 - The fact that scope 3 emissions occur outside an organisation poses a significant challenge to organisations.

29 September 2024 - It's becoming increasingly clear that building new ventures will require greater resilience and adaptability to excel in today's challenging environment.

29 September 2024 - The one hour and 44 minutes documentary depicts the changing lifestyles of poor residents of Kogutu village in Kisumu County after receiving a monthly stipend of $22 from GiveDirectly for a...

29 September 2024 - The bank, which is 89.3 percent owned by KDC, a State investment firm, is seeking a consultant to value the bank and then float a rights issue.

29 September 2024 - Smith was heavily involved in initiatives promoting businesses in Kenya and was a member of multiple lobby groups that championed this cause.

29 September 2024 - The contractor had sought to recover Sh569.3 million by attaching Kebs accounts at three banks –including Co-operative Bank of Kenya— but the standards body had overdrawn some of the accounts.

29 September 2024 - Counties are already struggling to pay salaries for last month, bringing to the fore the adverse effect of the hitches in getting their equitable share of revenue.

29 September 2024 - Market fragmentation has also seen local manufacturers enter into pricing wars in order to gain market share.

29 September 2024 - Fat stored around the abdomen protects internal organs and the body tends to retain it as a last resort, making it difficult to lose.