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06 April 2025 - Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has expressed concerns that Kenya's economy is not on the right trajectory, while expressing optimism in recovery.

06 April 2025 - The United States has announced plans to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan's refusal to accept the return of its repatriated citizens.

06 April 2025 -   NAIROBI, Kenya, April 6 – Listed non-banking financial services company Sanlam Kenya Plc has announced that its Rights Issue, aiming to raise up to Sh2.5 billion, will open in two weeks following regulatory approvals. The company has secured all…

06 April 2025 - By Samuel Gitau, APRIL 6 – The eight-country regional trading bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), faces enduring governance issues. Since independence, numerous leadership changes throughout member states have failed to…

06 April 2025 - WASHINGTON, April 6 (Xinhua) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States is canceling all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and suspending the issuance of new ones. The action comes after South Sudan’s…

06 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – Young African entrepreneurs are set to explore new business opportunities as the Elite’s Jamboree event opens in Dubai, coinciding with Kenya’s move to formalize a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. The event comes…

06 April 2025 - Treasury now projects to collect Sh2.54 trillion, down from the Sh2.58 trillion projected in the second supplementary budget.

05 April 2025 - Business leaders have called for collaboration within the industry among stakeholders to create a favourable tax environment and help shape policies that support business operations.

05 April 2025 - Africa's political landscape is shaped by a diverse range of older leaders, many of whom bring decades of experience to the table.

05 April 2025 - A cow suspected to be abnormally drooling should be isolated to stop the spread of potential infections.

05 April 2025 - Justice Chacha Mwita says the decision was not made in public interest.

05 April 2025 - APRIL 5 – Thursday was a “terrible” and “devastating” day for people involved in Lesotho’s textile sector as they digested the news that the country’s exports to the US would be hit by a 50% import tax, or tariff. Teboho Kobeli, who founded Afri-Expo…

05 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The government has launched a comprehensive industry mapping and geo-location exercise in Nairobi in a bid to accelerate the country’s manufacturing growth and economic development. Presiding over the launch, Industrialization…

05 April 2025 - Kenya benefits from year-round production and the cultivation of multiple varieties such as Hass, Pinkerton and Fuerte.

05 April 2025 - People are demanding more efficient, readily available and non-physical services wherever digital technology is applicable.

05 April 2025 - With Nigeria’s elite increasingly looking to U.S. wines, the country’s role in the global wine industry is undergoing a transformation. Nigeria has emerged as the largest African market for U.S. wines, with exports reaching $7.8 million in 2024—a 65%…

05 April 2025 - The United States has relayed its commitment to providing significant support for the mineral deal it has negotiated with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

05 April 2025 - The rise in maize prices has been reflected in the cost of flour as millers passed on the changes to consumers.

05 April 2025 - In a strategic move to broaden its global reach, Dangote Refinery has significantly increased its exports to the Asian market in response to growing demand for refined petroleum products.

05 April 2025 - The manufacturing sector, however, faced challenges with a contraction in output and new orders.

05 April 2025 - In 2024, Spotify paid around $10 billion in royalties to musicians worldwide with records on its platform. However, some of the top music markets in Africa, only recieved a modest chunk of this pay-out.

05 April 2025 - Ann Stella Mumbi, managing director of Tala Kenya, offers a deep dive into the entrepreneurial Kenyan in this episode of the Make Money podcast.

05 April 2025 - Report says potential victims are now being directed to websites controlled by attackers, where they are prompted to complete a series of verification steps.

05 April 2025 - Libya recently expelled 10 aid groups from its borders, alleging what it described as a plot by said groups to change the country's 'demographic composition'.

05 April 2025 - The country’s road construction has reached a standstill, with hundreds of projects abandoned due to unpaid contractor dues.

05 April 2025 - Experts in Homa Bay have established an agribusiness that is taking the lead in organic fertiliser supply.

05 April 2025 - Mission to transform potato farming in Nakuru is taking shape.

05 April 2025 - The tribunal added that it was curious how the company was able to register the entire eight acres in its name even after a portion of it had been compulsorily acquired by NLC.

05 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – More than 1,000 dormant administrative units in Kenya that exist in law but have never been operational are set to be revived under new reforms unveiled by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba…

05 April 2025 - LOS ANGELES, April 5 (Xinhua) — Tariffs could lead to a 10 percent drop in cargo volume moving through the Port of Los Angeles later this year, the U.S. largest port’s Executive Director Gene Seroka warned Friday. “We need lumber from Canada;…

05 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 5 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KGFT) and Climate Risk Disclosure Framework, key tools aimed at fostering a sustainable and climate-resilient banking sector. The new measures build…

05 April 2025 - By Dr. Richarlls Martins and Mr. Rajat Khosla APRIL 5 – As global leaders prepare to convene for the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in New York on 7 – 11 April 2025, the world finds itself at a critical crossroads. We can either…

05 April 2025 - The start of a new job in April is an ideal opportunity to build a habit of disciplined saving.

05 April 2025 - The start of a new job in April is an ideal opportunity to build a habit of disciplined saving.

05 April 2025 - Kenya's pension fund assets have reached a historic milestone

04 April 2025 - In recent years, several African countries have signed nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, intending to employ nuclear technology for initiatives such as energy generation, medicinal applications, and agricultural developments.

04 April 2025 - Topline China will impose an additional 34% import duty on all U.S. goods starting next week, in retaliation against President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 34% “reciprocal tariff” on Chinese goods, state media announced on Friday. Key Facts…

04 April 2025 - Nigeria is reportedly making substantial advancements with its planned smart cities and contemporary infrastructure, utilizing geospatial technologies.

04 April 2025 - An analysis by Money254 shows that for every day you work, the first Ksh801 you make goes to a set of direct taxes that are deducted before your salary gets to you. You also pay another Ksh334 per day - through direct taxes. Meaning you pay taxes…

04 April 2025 - The overall positive performance, however, failed to trigger hiring, which remained subdued.

04 April 2025 - What started as a side hustle to make extra money became a dream to create a space where women feel pampered and rejuvenated. A business that now generates monthly revenues of between Ksh200,000 and Ksh250,000 - on a good month. To gain insight into…

04 April 2025 - KITUI, Kenya, April 4 – Sidian Bank Kenya Limited has relocated its Kitui branch to a more strategic and customer-centric location in the heart of Kitui town, as part of its bold expansion strategy. The new branch, situated at Telyndo Building on…

04 April 2025 - By Amos Mzenge APRIL 4 – Most people are conversant with the 50-30-20 rule on money, and its variations, as regards expenditure and savings. Whilst financial success can somewhat be attributed to saving every possible penny, building a hefty savings…

04 April 2025 - ANKARA, April 4 (Xinhua) — Türkiye’s annual inflation rate decreased for the 10th consecutive month in March, easing to 38.1 percent down from February’s 39.1 percent, the lowest level since December 2021, official data showed on Thursday. According…

04 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – The Government has announced a 50 percent duty waiver on imported yellow maize amid rising prices caused by competition between animal feed millers and maize millers for white maize. The waiver, which will apply to 5.5…

04 April 2025 - Ghana’s annual consumer inflation rate has continued its downward trend for the third straight month, falling to 22.4% in March 2025, down from 23.1% in February, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

04 April 2025 - Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that the State would grant a 50 percent duty waiver on yellow maize imports for one year.

04 April 2025 - South Africa has indicated that responding with a counter-tariff to the United States' new trade policy may not be the best course of action. U.S. President Donald Trump recently introduced a sweeping tariff policy affecting over 180 countries,…

04 April 2025 - Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.

04 April 2025 - Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.