17 June 2025
- Two French-linked media platforms, RFI and France 24, have been suspended in Togo for three months over allegations of broadcasting "inaccurate and biased" content that threatens the country's stability.
17 June 2025
- Treasury goes back to the drawing board to identify legal gaps and make changes.
17 June 2025
- JUNE 17 – A project to build the UK’s largest road tunnel has been granted £590m by the government. Constructing the Lower Thames Crossing, linking Tilbury in Essex and Gravesend in Kent, will cost an estimated £10bn. Plans for the 14.5-mile (23km)…
17 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Zeno, a global electric mobility company founded by a former Tesla Executive, has entered the East African market with the launch of electric bikes in Kenya. The San Francisco, Nairobi, and Bangalore-based company is…
17 June 2025
- Despite a prolonged fallout within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria is making diplomatic overtures to reengage Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the three countries that have withdrawn from the bloc following military…
17 June 2025
- Topline President Donald Trump said Russia should be a part of the Group of 7 alliance while meeting with fellow world leaders in Canada Monday, repeating calls he’s made for Russia to be readmitted and fueling a disagreement with other world leaders…
17 June 2025
- Today, we’re covering the court ruling on extra fees and levies charged by schools. We also highlight the progress of the link train service that will connect the SGR Mombasa terminus and the CBD.
17 June 2025
- In this exclusive interview with Penresa, President Yoweri Museveni discusses Uganda’s transformative journey, highlighting its unique strengths, development milestones, and why it remains a prime investment destination. “From processing cotton to…
16 June 2025
- Returns to local investors from government paper have increased from Sh456 billion in the year to June 2022, a near doubling compared to returns for the fiscal year starting July.
16 June 2025
- JUNE 16 – WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform says the new ads will not be shown in the same place as people’s private chats, nor will the contents of their messages – which…
16 June 2025
- As South Africa marks Youth Day on June 16, the country’s youth unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting a crippling job crisis that is excluding millions of young South Africans from economic opportunities.…
16 June 2025
- U.S. power equipment maker GE Vernova and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have secured a major contract to construct a National System Control Centre (NSCC) for the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
16 June 2025
- In the original tender, KFS operators outside Kiambu and other than plywood operators were open to bid.
16 June 2025
- Equity Bank has been recognised as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the second consecutive year, with its brand value increasing by 8% to Ksh.71.3 billion, according to a new report by Brand Finance.
16 June 2025
- Consequently, macroeconomic decisions like those from the Monetary Policy Committee also influence what return you will get from your investment.
16 June 2025
- Retirees have in recent times faced a host of problems from delayed pension pay to being forced to physically visit Treasury departments in Nairobi to follow up on their disbursements.
16 June 2025
- The source of the dispute is decision of KPLC to disconnect power at City Hall over a Sh1.6 billion unpaid electricity bill.
16 June 2025
- Nigeria is making steady progress toward acquiring 12 U.S.-made AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in a strategic move to boost its air combat capabilities and strengthen national defense.
16 June 2025
- Analysing Kenya’s recent tax reforms through the lens of the principles underpinning taxation reveals a complex and perhaps disjointed landscape across the various tax heads.
16 June 2025
- Bolstered by government incentives such as the provision of high-quality seedlings, farmer training programmes, access to subsidised inputs, and planted area for avocados is projected to increase...
16 June 2025
- The balance on Kenya’s current account is usually negative, mirroring the country’s position as a net importer of goods and services.
16 June 2025
- The bank needs to raise at least Sh1.7 billion from its shareholders by the end of year, in order to be compliant to the new core capital requirement that comes to effect on December 31, 2025.
16 June 2025
- Liberty maintains that the sale of the Tanzanian business was informed by the need to “focus on our core market in Kenya”.
16 June 2025
- The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing growing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The decision, announced on Monday, 16 June, aims to safeguard the lives of Ghanaian nationals amid escalating…
16 June 2025
- IFC's prior disclosures in 2023 showed Mzizi project would require a total outlay of $91 million (Sh11.75 billion).
16 June 2025
- Kenya alone loses at least Sh153 billion each year due to counterfeit goods across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, according to estimates by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority.
16 June 2025
- The biggest payout to Lafarge –for services such as developing new building products— was in 2008 when it received Sh5.2 billion from the Kenyan subsidiary.
16 June 2025
- Consequently, macroeconomic decisions like those from the Monetary Policy Committee also influence what return you will get from your investment.
16 June 2025
- Lagat was the complainant in a case that led to Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay in western Kenya.
16 June 2025
- Today, where the wild animals once roamed freely stands gated communities, shopping centres and social amenities.
16 June 2025
- Unlike congested cities, several African cities are growing as mobility models. A low traffic index, which indicates efficient flow of people and products, shorter commute times, and less congestion, provides a number of advantages that can boost…
16 June 2025
- Today, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has 383 entities that are listed on its SME Board with 195 having successfully transitioned into the main market.
16 June 2025
- Ghana is losing billions of dollars each year due to gold smuggling from its thriving artisanal mining sector, with much of the unaccounted gold reportedly flowing to the United Arab Emirates.
16 June 2025
- Her plant selection is particularly suited to working professionals, first-time plant owners, and small businesses looking to breathe life into their spaces.
16 June 2025
- Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially prohibited citizens from publicly using honourary doctorate and professorial titles. The regulatory body has announced plans to name and shame individuals who disregard the directive and may…
16 June 2025
- While revenue collection is important, many fear that unchecked surveillance could diminish trust and reduce innovation.
16 June 2025
- A forced transfer, often referred to as an alternative transfer, is a special vehicle ownership transfer process offered by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya. It allows a new vehicle owner to legally register the car in their…
16 June 2025
- Green industrial growth can lift Kenya to upper middle-income status and beyond.
16 June 2025
- Bondholders will be paid from National Treasury disbursements made to the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund.
16 June 2025
- While Agoa is shaped by US consumption trends, China’s initiative aligns more closely with demand patterns emerging in Asia and other fast-growing markets.
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Equity Bank has emerged as Kenya’s most valuable brand in 2025, according to the latest Brand Finance Kenya report. The lender leads the pack with a brand value of Sh71.3 billion, boosting its dominance in the country’s…
16 June 2025
- When infringement is widespread, it escalates into content piracy. If you become a victim of such infringement, there are several steps you can take.
16 June 2025
- Egypt is racing to secure alternative fuel supplies in a bid to prevent power outages after tensions between Iran and Israel disrupted natural gas flows.
16 June 2025
- Released by Netflix on June 6, 2025, Straw is a psychological crime drama written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry.
16 June 2025
- Uganda’s Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, highlights the ministry’s role in shaping policies, managing finances, and achieving macroeconomic stability. “Uganda has reformed its legal…
16 June 2025
- By Njeri Jomo JUNE 16 – We often think of healthcare as something we turn to when we are unwell. A service we access, a system we rely on. Yet for many Kenyan households, healthcare is something far more precarious: a financial cliff. A single illness…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has stepped up its platform security and user protection efforts to curb fraud. Wilson Ogheneovo, the Regional Manager for Bybit in Africa, revealed the company is rolling out enhanced…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Access Bank, Cambridge University Press, Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Serena Hotel, DHL, Bowmans, G4S, the Marketing Society of Kenya, Hair Manufacturing, Sai Office Supplies, and Orpower are among…
16 June 2025
- The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Abu Sennan brownfield in Egypt’s Western Desert.
16 June 2025
- Judge found that BOA
