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18 September 2024 - Carbon offsets have a critical role to play in the decarbonisation journey for aviation, but they are not the end solution.

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 18 – Sector players in the Jua Kali Industry have urged the government to ensure that Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutes (TVETs) are well and technologically equipped with modern equipment to meet…

18 September 2024 - The Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Douglas Kanja Kirocho as the next Inspector General of the National Police Service-Kenya, filling the critical national security position left vacant following Japhet Koome’s…

18 September 2024 - Engineering firm Resqtec has lost the bid to stop a Sh283 million tender awarded to a rival firm to supply the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with an aircraft recovery system.

18 September 2024 - Anti-riot police fought running battles with farmers who tried to set fire to the factory.

18 September 2024 - It is time for the GoK to invite a strategic investor into Kenya Re, bringing much needed strategic value.

18 September 2024 - Shelter Afrique has invited bids for a private auction set for September 19.

18 September 2024 - Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has introduced an exclusive Infinite Card, becoming the first bank in Kenya to launch a card in a metal design.

18 September 2024 - The sentiment that Africa is heading in the wrong direction is most pronounced in countries like Nigeria, where a significant 84% of youth express concern, followed by Cameroon, Chad (66%), and Congo Brazzaville (62%).

18 September 2024 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) received Sh153.33 billion in taxes in the review month.

18 September 2024 - The government has committed to safeguarding maritime workers' rights, including fair wages.

18 September 2024 - Adani Airports Holdings Ltd fights cases filed to block the JKIA deal

18 September 2024 - Coffee production increased from 34,511 metric tonnes in 2020/21 to 51,853 metric tonnes in 2021/22

18 September 2024 - Tullow Oil is yet to make much headway in its search for a strategic partner, which remains one of the key aspects needed to move Kenya's oil project forward. 

18 September 2024 - Commercial exports are expected in 2028.

18 September 2024 - Nigerian chef Tolulope Erogbogbo has made it his mission to introduce authentic cuisine from his home country to the world. He shares the next phase of his journey with FORBES AFRICA. In the luxurious ‘Members Only’ club of Soho House in Los…

18 September 2024 - Kenyas insurance sector paid over Sh5 billion in flood related claims this year

18 September 2024 - The country has close to 5000 electric mobility vehicles and motorcycles.

18 September 2024 - Following the withdrawal of teh 2024 Finance Bill, Kenya and the IMF were forced to review targets.

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Mwalimu National Sacco, one of Kenya’s largest savings and credit cooperatives, has recorded a drop in its institutional capital ratio, which now stands at 7.7 percent. This is below the level required by the Sacco…

18 September 2024 - SEP 18 – Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads…

18 September 2024 - VIENTIANE, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Representatives from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) attended the 56th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting to discuss several key issues aimed at positioning ASEAN as an…

18 September 2024 - CS told Senate that the increment from Sh18 to Sh25 is justified because more funds are needed for road maintenance.

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 18 – GA Insurance Limited has partnered with ARC Ride to offer M-TIBA-powered accident insurance cover for electric motorcycle riders. ‘SwapCare,’ a personal accident insurance plan, is specifically designed for e-bikes who…

18 September 2024 - By Elisha Kamau SEP 18 – Since the late 1970s, when video cassettes and audio cassette recorders were introduced, and later the emergence of VCDs and DVDs in the early 2000s, the entertainment industry has been grappling with the issue of piracy.…

18 September 2024 - Charcoal is one of the main sources of cooking fuel in Kenya, particularly for low-income segment of the population.

18 September 2024 - Skilled at playing her cards close to her chest, Rahab Mwihaki has cut mega deals with little fanfare.

18 September 2024 - State-backed security is a critical component for investors in the agricultural space to guarantee a stable, predictable, and conducive environment for the sector.

18 September 2024 - David Kibet Kemei alias Rotuk says he is fit to lead the powerful agency

18 September 2024 - The nominee for the position of director general at the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has vowed to protect consumers from unfair market practices.

18 September 2024 - Rosatom, the Russian nuclear energy organization, has been running an aggressive campaign towards establishing its nuclear signature across Africa. Within the last year alone the Russian company has initiated deals with several African countries…

18 September 2024 - The fresh call comes in the wake of recent turmoil, including widespread protests led by Gen Z activists against IMF-backed tax measures that resulted in dozens being killed by police.

18 September 2024 - The president of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has asked the West to cease interference in Tanzania’s internal affairs. Amid criticism of the West's proclivity to meddle, she demanded that foreign diplomats in her nation follow the Vienna…

18 September 2024 - CAPE TOWN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Twenty-five people were injured when a train derailed on Tuesday night in South Africa’s Western Cape province, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The derailment occurred at Dal Josafat Station near Paarl,…

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – The COMESA Competition Commission has approved a merger between Access Bank and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), providing the Nigerian lender with a platform for East African region expansion. The proposed transaction…

18 September 2024 - The Indian firm argues that the petitions against the deal are premature because the project is yet to be approved.

18 September 2024 - In the island county of Mombasa, plastic pollution is one of the primary sources of marine pollution in the Indian Ocean. This has raised major concerns as it endangers marine life and makes coastal beaches inaccessible.

18 September 2024 - Poor people account for a disproportionate share of the unbanked. Globally, half of unbanked adults come from the poorest 40% of households within their economy, the other half from the richest 60%.

18 September 2024 - Topline Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday and pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges including sex trafficking and racketeering and will remain in custody until his trial, provoking a range of sharp reactions from rapper and longtime…

18 September 2024 - Banking giants are offering private banking services, seeking to differentiate themselves from local and regional lenders.

18 September 2024 - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon plans to travel to Africa in mid-October, marking his first visit to the continent in seven years.

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s earnings from horticulture exports declined by 3.5 percent in the first half of 2024, driven by reduced shipments to markets in Europe and Asia, according to new economic data released on Tuesday by the…

18 September 2024 - FRANKFURT, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — The EU has ignored fresh proposals from Chinese automakers aimed at resolving the dispute over Chinese EVs in the European market, undermining efforts to ease tensions through dialogue. The decision to impose tariffs…

18 September 2024 - Truly Kenya Ltd aims to create new economic opportunities for the country's growing youth population, with its sights on the sports and creative economy sectors.

18 September 2024 - Kenya is grappling with a 60 per cent livestock feed shortage crisis that threatens the country's livestock industry, this is according to the latest feed inventory assessment.

18 September 2024 - The funding will be utilised to expand production capacity and undertake several sustainability initiatives.

18 September 2024 - BERLIN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — The German government and its partners have pledged to invest around 12 billion euros (13.3 billion U.S. dollars) in venture capital by 2030 to support young startups for their innovations, according to a joint…

18 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 18 – Processor and exporter of macadamia Privamnuts has secured Sh387 million ($3 million) to expand production and undertake sustainable initiatives. The investors are Aavishkaar Capital and the German state-owned investment…

18 September 2024 - Without intervention, the country risks austerity measures, credit rating downgrades, and a financial crisis.

18 September 2024 - Sep 18 – India’s foreign exchange reserves have been steadily rising, hitting several all-time highs this year. As of the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the forex reserves have grown by USD 66 billion in 2023, reaching a total…