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16 September 2024 - Topline Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, reacted to an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Sunday by saying no one was trying to kill either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris, in a strongly-…

16 September 2024 - The Indian company, Adani group, which has vested interest in Kenya has this morning denied protest related allegations laid against it. The group noted that unofficial statements involving the group should not be taken seriously. This debacle…

16 September 2024 - Consumers have since December last year enjoyed steady drops in the cost of fuel, a trend that ended last month with the increase in RML.

16 September 2024 - By Njeri Jomo NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of upto Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out companies that will be…

16 September 2024 - The country had 20 participants in 2023.

16 September 2024 - At least 97,000 metric tonnes was procured.

16 September 2024 - TOKYO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — The Japanese yen hit its strongest level in more than a year on Monday, rising briefly to the 139 yen zone against the U.S. dollar in Asian trading, due to growing speculations of a possible U.S. rate cut by 0.50…

16 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has netted Sh5.77 billion of illicit goods at the border points as the taxman intensifies campaign against prohibited trade. The intervention netted 15,848 non-compliant taxpayers (…

16 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has clarified that the plan to develop a 625-kilometer high-voltage power transmission line in Kenya remains in the approval stage, with no formal agreements yet signed. …

16 September 2024 - Anxiety has gripped the tea sector as factory directors analyse financial statements aimed at declaring annual bonuses for release to 880,000 farmers mid-next month.

16 September 2024 - Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to introduce new biometric passports as part of their exit from a West African bloc

16 September 2024 - You've heard the story before. There are countless personal finance bloggers, financial planners, and gurus that preach on and on about the benefits of saving money — from the early days of your childhood to the latter days of your retirement,…

16 September 2024 - According to the Central Bank of Kenya’s Bank Supervision Annual Report 2023, the sector's performance reflects resilience amid a challenging business environment.

16 September 2024 - SEP 16 – Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) fields are struggling to survive as corporations’ shrinking budgets, and cultural changes, see diversity strategies take a back seat. Ada Lovelace Day – a global…

16 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu has expanded its internet service to Mandera County, providing locals affordable broadband. This now brings its total connected counties to 30, serving 19,500 home and business…

16 September 2024 - Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera County, bringing the number of counties to 30 that the ISP has connected to its network across the country.

16 September 2024 - Hisa, a Kenyan startup that facilitates stock trading has been acquired by a Nigerian investment company, giving the West Africans quick access to the Kenyan market.

16 September 2024 - Afree App is a platform designed for Africa. Its entire branding, advertising campaign, and other elements are linked to Africa.

16 September 2024 - SEP 16 – TikTok will start making its case on Monday against a law that will see it banned in the US unless its Chinese owner ByteDance sells it within nine months. The measure – signed into law by President Biden in April – has been prompted by…

16 September 2024 - JERUSALEM, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — Israel’s 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6 percent in August, up from 3.2 percent in July, according to data released by the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics on Sunday. The new figure, the highest in 10…

16 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – President William Ruto’s economic adviser David Ndii has refuted claims that Adani Energy Solutions, an Indian conglomerate owned by billionaire Gautam Asani, is hiring new employees for the Kenya Electricity Transmission…

16 September 2024 - 70% of newly diagnosed cancer cases occur in Africa.

16 September 2024 - Top-tier savings and cooperative societies exhibited poor financial health, fail to maintain required capital levels.

16 September 2024 - Controversial big-money government deals brokered in a cloud of secrecy spark protests.

15 September 2024 - CBK had on August 19 asked the CMA to investigate recent bond trades under the NSSF between some brokers and market players, terming the trading carried out between May and July ‘illegal.’

15 September 2024 - Energy Cabinet secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the development is one of those that have been targeted to increase the power generation capacity.

15 September 2024 - The data from the Sasra indicates that gross outstanding loans exceeded deposits by Sh76.4 billion in 2023, up from a gap of Sh60 billion in 2022.

15 September 2024 - An ESG materiality assessment enables an organisation to prioritise a limited number of issues that impact its strategy and long-term viability.

15 September 2024 - On Thursday last week, the Council of Governors (CoG) wrote to the Senate’s Finance Committee raising concerns over the delayed disbursements, which it said had paralysed the operations of counties.

15 September 2024 - Businesses of all sizes that have already invested in AI are reaping its benefits.

15 September 2024 - M-Kopa sought reprieve from the tribunal after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) assessed its withholding taxes and Pay as You Earn (PAYE) at Sh885 million.

15 September 2024 - The DPP has also been fingered for declining to prosecute and instead directing that the files be closed.

15 September 2024 - TOKYO, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Japan’s elderly population has surged to an all-time high by reaching 36.25 million, government data showed on Sunday. The figure marks an increase of 20,000 from the previous year, according to a report by the Ministry…

15 September 2024 - RIYADH, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — The Saudi General Authority for Statistics announced on Sunday that the annual inflation rate in the kingdom reached 1.6 percent in August. The authority highlighted in a report that the percentage is primarily…

15 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, September 14 – Researchers at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have revealed that lack of sustainable funding for both research initiatives and patient support are key barriers hindering progress in combating sickle cell…

15 September 2024 - The 2023 drought had taught me the painful lesson of always having ample food storage as we had been reduced to buying hay for Sh500 per bale, against the usual price of Sh150.

15 September 2024 - As Kenya continues its journey towards a more prosperous and equitable future, Mandela’s words resonate with urgency.

15 September 2024 - Well, it will now be harder and costlier for you to take on the electricity monopoly that has been the subject of public protests, especially following recent nationwide power blackouts.

15 September 2024 - Technology Connectivity: Tussle over Kenya’s Internet market hots up as demand at all-time high 21 hours ago

15 September 2024 - PRIME Treasury fails to disburse Sh153bn on cash crunch 21 hours ago

15 September 2024 - Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo said the Sh5 billion allocation in the Coffee Cherry programme was intact, saying the request by the Cooperatives department had been unsuccessful.

15 September 2024 - Static stretching involves placing a muscle to its maximum possible range and holding that position for a period of time generally 30 seconds is recommended.

15 September 2024 - Kenya's leather industry is one of the oldest and most resilient sectors in its economy.

15 September 2024 - The proposed project will see the evacuation of the existing tenants living in the old units.

15 September 2024 - The agreement has not specified the number of possible beneficiaries.

15 September 2024 - Cyberattacks in Africa are steadily increasing as the region gets more digitized. Owing to insufficient systems and low regulatory environments on the continent, many African countries suffer heavily from cyberthreats. However, there are some…

15 September 2024 - Kippra says majority earn less than Sh17,200 regardless of skills.

15 September 2024 - TURIN, Italy, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — It’s far more beneficial for Europe to cooperate with Chinee automakers than just imposing tariffs on them, Italian auto industry professionals at the ongoing the 2024 Turin Auto Show have said. “Chinese electric…

15 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15 – The Athi Water Works Development Agency has been ranked second on parastatal performance in a recent survey. The Kenya Trak Research Survey on parastatal performance said that the agency had an approval rating of 72.…

15 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15 – The Athi River Works Development Agency has been ranked second on parastatal performance in a recent survey. The Kenya Trak Research Survey on parastatal performance said that the agency had an approval rating of 72.…