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19 September 2024 - SEP 19 – Interest rates are “now gradually on the path down”, the Bank of England governor has said after borrowing costs were held at 5%. Andrew Bailey said inflation had “come down a long way” but warned the Bank would need to see more evidence…

19 September 2024 - The former president of Gabon, Ali Bongo has announced that he is doing away with politics. Ali Bongo had been ousted in a military coup roughly a year ago, shortly after winning a third term in office. Since then he has been residing in the…

19 September 2024 - Do not let greed (or your willful ignorance) override your good judgement. Choose patience to achieve your financial goals.

19 September 2024 - When discussing military power, the focus often falls on the size of a country's active-duty forces, advanced weaponry, and the ability to project power beyond its borders. South Africa has one of the lowest reserve military manpower figures, with…

19 September 2024 - Socialite Risper Faith, a reality TV star and mum of one, has opened up about her journey to fame – from faking her lifestyle to embracing her true self.

19 September 2024 - Prior to his arrest, he had evaded court for eight months.

19 September 2024 - The ban on the export of raw or in-shell macadamia nuts was lifted on November 3, 2023 for one year.

19 September 2024 - Two State agencies have partnered in a new initiative that is expected to enhance marketing of Kenyan coffee locally and abroad.

19 September 2024 - The match kicks off at 8pm (Kenyan time).

19 September 2024 - Kenya’s decision was curious as peers in the region, including Uganda, Tanzania, Djibouti, Burundi and Mauritius voted for the resolution.

19 September 2024 - The judge directed the case to be heard on October 8.

19 September 2024 - The Association will hold its 8th Annual Conference from November 4th to 8th, 2024.

19 September 2024 - Topline Equities soared globally Thursday as investors absorbed the Federal Reserve’s jumbo interest rate cut, though stocks’ bond market counterpart appears not to be sold on the Fed cut. Key Facts Shortly after market open, the Dow Jones…

19 September 2024 - The store will be among those that will operate around the clock

19 September 2024 - Money has remained a huge part of human evolution irrespective of its form as objects, coins or banknotes in the past 5000 years. The oldest currency that is still in use today is the British pound, also known as the pound sterling.

19 September 2024 - No reprieve for top cop, Masengeli's jail term begins

19 September 2024 - The two teams have been battling it out for the past two seasons.

19 September 2024 - The pilot, an aviation student, sustained injuries during the accident.

19 September 2024 - The Ministry of Transport said the state will lead in taking the bold step.

19 September 2024 - Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga (UDA) is gearing up for a battle with Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of ODM.

19 September 2024 - SEP 19 – An engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 earlier this month was the result of a fuel leak and could have caused extensive damage to the plane, according to investigators. Hong Kong’s flagship airline grounded planes after being…

19 September 2024 - SEP 19 – Some X users in Brazil were once again able to access the social media platform on Wednesday despite a ban imposed by the nation’s judiciary last month. Brazilian users swarmed the site after X, which is owned by tech billionaire Elon…

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 19 – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has expressed regret over the prolonged delay in the payment of terminal dues owed to former employees of Pan African Paper Mills in Webuye, Bungoma County.  The issue, which…

19 September 2024 - The police boss failed to attend court on seven occasions, attracting a six-month jail sentence that takes effect from midnight.

19 September 2024 - Police are alleged to have shot dead 28-year-old Robert Chepkwony.

19 September 2024 - Non-tax revenue for July and August totalled Sh17.63b, a 445.38% from Sh3.23b in the same period last year.

19 September 2024 - To access the natural sauna, visitors have to pay a small entry fee to KFS.

19 September 2024 - Kipyegon developed an acute headache while queuing with fellow first-year students for registration.

19 September 2024 - The 10 drivers were finalists in a Bolt accelerator programme and will each receive 2,000 Euros (Sh289,166.63) in seed funding.

19 September 2024 - CBK targets to make the disclosures voluntary for banks from January next year and then mandatory two years later.

19 September 2024 - Food waste is one of the most significant environmental challenges in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

19 September 2024 - Investors offered the government Sh22.64 billion against a target of Sh30 billion, of which the CBK took up Sh19.28 billion as it left bids deemed expensive on the table.

19 September 2024 - In normal use, vehicles with LSD behave (and steer) exactly like vehicles with free slip diffs.

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 19 – Carrefour has opened a new store in Ruiru, Kiambu County, as part of its e-commerce expansion in Nairobi’s satellite towns. Located in the Nord Mall, this 24th store in Kenya and 19th in Nairobi spans around 2,500 square…

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — The Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway in Kenya has been nominated for the “Best Technological Innovation in Transport” category at the Afrika Mashariki Transport Awards 2024, according to a statement issued on Wednesday…

19 September 2024 - SACRAMENTO, the United States, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed five artificial intelligence (AI) bills into law this week, addressing concerns about deepfakes in elections and protecting performers’ digital likenesses.…

19 September 2024 - On the fresh air setting, all the outside air being drawn in is at 30 deg C, all the time.

19 September 2024 - The sidewalls of most tyres each have up to several hundred letters and numbers as words or codes.

19 September 2024 - In Q2 2024, Nigeria, one of West Africa's economic powerhouses, spent ₦12,473.53 billion on imports, representing 39.11% of the nation's total trade. During this period, Nigeria conducted trade with several countries globally, with Asia being its…

19 September 2024 - Google’s projections align with a previous study — the Google/IFC e-Conomy Africa 2020 report — which anticipates 167 million new mobile users in sub-Saharan Africa by 2025. This will bring the total number of mobile subscribers in the region to…

19 September 2024 - Uganda’s debt stock grew by 5% in the last fiscal year ending June 2024. This is according to the Ministry of Finance’s annual debt statistical bulletin and public debt portfolio analysis. The bulletin indicated that the East African country's…

19 September 2024 - Border management is evolving with artificial intelligence, machine learning and contactless technology, driving the development of smart borders.

19 September 2024 - CANBERRA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady in August, official figures have revealed. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the official unemployment rate in August…

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 19 – Nairobi is hosting an event showcasing the latest developments in the electric vehicle sector at the 3rd edition of the Africa E-Mobility Week Conference, which aims to advance electric mobility in Africa. The event, which…

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 19 – Unconventional Capital (Uncap), a German firm, has rolled out a Sh4.3 billion (€30 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Kenya and other African nations. The facility offers non-dilutive and revenue-based…

19 September 2024 - Peoples from numerous African countries have become conversant with the act of giving. Considering the current socioeconomic conditions on the continent, people from several regions engage in charitable work, albeit, to differing degrees.…

19 September 2024 - By Ben Selier SEP 19 – This year, APC celebrates 40 years since introducing its first, milestone UPS in 1984. This original model, the 750, used a lead-acid battery to provide surge protection and backup power for PCs, LANs, and workstations.…

19 September 2024 - Here are a few reasons most new businesses don’t live to see their third birthday.

19 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — E-mobility experts met in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday to discuss ways to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility in Africa. The five-day Africa E-Mobility Week 2024 brought together more than 200 delegates…

19 September 2024 - OTTAWA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — The Canadian federal government on Wednesday announced a further reduction of international students to manage the volume of temporary resident arrivals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in a…