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02 December 2024 - As of 2023, around 12 percent of Ethiopia's public transport fleet was electric, positioning the country as a regional leader in e-mobility.

02 December 2024 - Aga Khan Development Network officials praise development partnership with the country.

02 December 2024 - The five were queuing to view the body of the deceased at KCC Miritini in Mombasa.

02 December 2024 - Education in Africa is a critical component of sustainable development, acting as a potent catalyst for economic growth, social improvement, and individual empowerment.

02 December 2024 - Burial turns tragic as wall collapses, kills five mourners in Mombasa

02 December 2024 - The talks will resume at a later date in 2025

02 December 2024 - KU hospital staff protest poor conditions

02 December 2024 - The ongoing conflicts in Africa have heightened the demand for foreign mercenaries, particularly the Russian-trained Wagner group, which has integrated with a significant portion of African military forces.

02 December 2024 - Deby stated that the agreement no longer served Chad's security or geopolitical interests. Despite over a decade of fighting a jihadist insurgency, support from French and U.S. troops has not succeeded in stabilizing the country.

02 December 2024 - Treasury proposes to slap local traders with a five percent withholding tax on the value of goods they sell online.

02 December 2024 - Part 2: Balancing the scales: Quality vs. financing in Kenya's healthcare system

02 December 2024 - South African businesses and consumers alike could reap the rewards during November and, possibly, long after, as retailers look to take advantage of increased consumer confidence before the festive season (officially) begins. Seen as ‘the largest…

02 December 2024 - Legislators had proposed changes that would have seen the anti-graft commission chairman kicked out of office.

02 December 2024 - JKIA expansion will require $2 billion (about Sh260 billion), which cannot be funded from the national budget.

02 December 2024 - The unemployment crisis reared its ugly head when over 356,000 unemployed teachers submitted their applications for 14,000 jobs advertised by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in June 2022.

02 December 2024 - 2022 is finally ending, meaning you just need to make a few financial moves to end it on a high note. And what’s better than giving yourself a financial performance review, reflecting on how you used your money, and planning for 2025? 

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Tatu City has been appointed the Regional Office and National Contact Point for the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO). The formal announcement was made at the 9th African Economic Zones Organization Annual Meeting held at…

02 December 2024 - By Dr. Winnie Owila DEC 2 – Every November 18 to 24 is World AMR Awareness Week. The global community comes together to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), a looming global crisis that threatens the foundations of modern…

02 December 2024 - I was okay not receiving child support from the father of my child. But given the harsh economic times, I have decided to pursue child support.

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 — Geminia Life Insurance has raised an alarm on the significant financial vulnerability of SACCOs in Kenya due to the lack of credit insurance to safeguard against loan defaults caused by unforeseen circumstances such as the…

02 December 2024 - M-KOPA has announced it will be sponsoring Kenya’s leading basketball team Nairobi City Thunder in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 Qualifiers which kicked off on Thursday, November 28. M-KOPA had announced free tickets for the first 1,…

02 December 2024 - DEC 2 – Top UN court to rule on The world’s top court has begun hearing evidence in a significant case that may clarify the legal responsibilities of governments in relation to climate change. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague…

02 December 2024 - COLOMBO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port will revitalize its container operations with a 41-million-U.S.-dollar crane upgrade, set to be fully operational by January 2025, the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG)…

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Ride-hailing company YEGO Mobility has signed a partnership with SGA Security to enhance passenger safety through advanced security measures and rapid response services. Under the deal, YEGO will leverage SGA Security’s…

02 December 2024 - The year is finally ending, and you feel like you deserve a break. Whether 2024 has been a great or not-so-great one, the best way to unwind and recharge before the new year starts is to take a vacation. But is taking a holiday during the peak…

02 December 2024 - Are you proud of how you have been spending money this year? Do you feel like you have been wasting money, struggling to save, or just want to turn a blind eye to the consumerism of the holidays and get your financial house in order? If your answer…

02 December 2024 - The heaviest fish caught this year weighed 36kg. In previous years, the heaviest fish caught was between 70kg and 90kg.

02 December 2024 - Human trafficking remains a grave and complex issue across Africa, affecting millions of individuals annually. It is a multifaceted problem fueled by poverty, unemployment, political instability, armed conflict, and weak governance.

02 December 2024 - The bone of contention that had stagnated the sale of Dangote’s Premium Motor Spirits otherwise known as Petrol for months, has also found its way into the sale of petrol from the newly rehabilitated Port Harcourt refinery.

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 – Schneider Electric has partnered with ImeXolutions to unveil the Altivar™ Process Modular Drives, an intelligent low-voltage process drive system designed for seamless integration into industrial settings. The partners say…

02 December 2024 - One of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign aid is Sub-Saharan Africa, which has benefited from various initiatives designed to address health, food security, energy access, and economic development.

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Nairobi has been ranked 6th among the top 30 most attractive cities in Africa by The Africa Report and its sister magazine, Jeune Afrique.   The ranking assessed African cities based on quality of life, infrastructure and…

02 December 2024 - WELLINGTON, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — New Zealand saw 2,850 new homes consented last month, down 6.9 percent compared with October 2023, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Monday. A total of 1,487 multi-unit homes, including townhouses,…

02 December 2024 - US President-elect Donalt Trump has threatened a major trade war with BRICs, a global body that Kenya recently requested membership. BRICs is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, and China - a formation of major emerging economies that has sought…

02 December 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya Dec 2 – Efforts to bolster Kenya as the best tourist destination has been boosted despite the upheavals facing the tourism sector including global economic crises and heavy taxation. Twiga Tours, one of Kenya’s leading tour operators…

02 December 2024 - Africa’s 54 nations have distinct approaches to law enforcement, shaped by their histories, cultures, and governance structures.

02 December 2024 - DEC 2 – The boss of car making giant Stellantis – which owns brands including Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot – has stepped down with immediate effect. Carlos Tavares’ abrupt exit comes two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning…

02 December 2024 - DEC 2 – US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we…

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has blamed lack of infrastructure as a major stumbling block for Financial Technology (FinTech) growth in Africa. Thugge, who spoke during 61st Biannual plenary hosted by…

02 December 2024 - Topline Donald Trump announced Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they try to replace the dollar in international trade, impacting a group of major developing economies whose members include Russia, India, China and Iran,…

02 December 2024 - TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Japan’s corporate profits saw the first year-on-year decrease in seven quarters for the July-September period as intensifying competition with overseas firms and a temporary yen appreciation dragged down manufacturing…

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) now requires individuals rearing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to register and obtain approval, following the High Court’s November 7 ruling lifting the 2012 ban on GMO…

02 December 2024 - Banking lobby decries challenges in credit markets as private sector lending tumbles,

02 December 2024 - Swiss cement giant Holcim has announced its exit from the Nigerian market by selling its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China’s Huaxin Cement.

01 December 2024 - Ghana's parliament is unlikely to approve a provisional budget ahead of the December 7 general election, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown early next year.

01 December 2024 - Ms Mutugu’s appointment as a CEO makes her one of the youngest female holders of the position in the fast-changing face of corporate Kenya.

01 December 2024 - The listing of the dams under PPP projects signals that Kenya is losing interest in funding the multi-billion shilling projects using loans amid concerns about the commercial viability of the dams.

01 December 2024 - If you cannot provide a consistent and safe source of food for your animals all year round, you will shed premium tears.

01 December 2024 - Dr Ruto last year launched the national campaign to have more trees planted countrywide by 2032, as part of reducing greenhouse emissions and reversing deforestation.

01 December 2024 - A study revealed that female students are disproportionately impacted, with 64.4 percent of them having experienced at least one type of online violence, compared to 35.5 percent of male students.