09 September 2023
- NEW DELHI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — The Group of 20 (G20) members agreed on Saturday to grant permanent membership to the African Union (AU) in an effort to make the group more representative. The agreement was reached at the inaugural session of the…
09 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — Kenyan banks on Thursday launched the climate-related financial disclosure reporting template that provides an outline of how the country’s commercial lenders can manage financial risks associated with climate change.…
09 September 2023
- Stakeholders say zoning will make rogue millers neglect and enslave farmers. Call for a free competitive market where farmers sell to whomever they want.
09 September 2023
- CBK has approved the increase of limits of mobile money transactions and the size of the mobile money wallet for relevant Payment Service Providers to support customers, businesses, and institutions including Government agencies to make and…
09 September 2023
- The Kenyan shilling has fallen again. The local currency hit the lowest in history against the US Dollar on Friday. Exchange Rate Performance USD|KES: KES weakened by 0.06% to close at 146.14 (-18.45% year-to-date). GBP|KES: KES strengthened by 0.…
09 September 2023
- Cleanshelf Supermarkets Limited, a leading Customer Service oriented retail chain is excited to announce the opening of its 15th branch in Nairobi South B. This new addition to the Cleanshelf family is a testament to the company’s commitment to…
09 September 2023
- Standard Chartered Kenya has announced the closure of a key sustainable finance deal in Kenya as it progresses its global commitment to the provision of green financing to aid the transition to net zero. The closure of the KES 15 billion…
09 September 2023
- Hundreds of youth drawn from under-served communities in Kenya are set to benefit from the LIFE Legacy Program, an initiative spearheaded by Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African non-governmental organization. This follows the launch of the program…
09 September 2023
- Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimizing the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain, and…
09 September 2023
- Mobile money and remittances will continue to dominate Africa’s economic development if they are supported with tools to boost data-driven transparency and compliance, according to a new whitepaper, released today, by Global Voice Group (GVG), a…
09 September 2023
- LONDON, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — The United Kingdom (UK) government is estimated to have lost up to 44.9 billion British pounds (56 billion U.S. dollars) to fraud and corruption in 2022, a report published by lawmakers revealed on Friday. “The Public…
09 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — African countries should invest in decentralized energy systems like mini-hydropower and solar plants to ensure off-grid communities have access to low-carbon electricity for lighting and cooking, experts said Thursday…
09 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – When Terry Odeny began her career in the real estate industry over a decade ago, she did not foresee her business getting big local and international projects in the future. From a tender age, the entrepreneur demonstrated …
09 September 2023
- The Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament continues its thrilling journey as it heads to Siaya and Kisii counties for the Nyanza County finals, this weekend. On Saturday, Siaya County will set the stage for an electrifying opening match between Jera…
09 September 2023
- If you are an entrepreneur who has set up a new business, you will know how challenging this process can be. The first few years of trading for any new company can be difficult as a customer base needs to be secured, and sales streams need to…
09 September 2023
- Team tasked with looking into the legal, policy, and regulation framework of the ICT sector. 34 experts expected to present bills, policy, and strategy documents.
08 September 2023
- CBK has approved the increase of limits of mobile money transactions and the size of the mobile money wallet for Payment Service Providers (PSPs).
08 September 2023
- Local firm alleges Chinese contractor inflated bills for excavation works. JTG Enterprises Ltd was hired in 2019 to do excavation and support for the main spillway project for the mega dam.
08 September 2023
- The head of Japan’s top pop agency Johnny & Associates stepped down Thursday after admitting that her uncle, the company’s late founder, had sexually abused minors for years, following months of international scrutiny and an independent…
08 September 2023
- MANILA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — The Philippines has resumed exporting fresh mangoes to Australia with an initial shipment of 1,500 kilograms of Carabao mangoes this week after an interruption of 10 years, the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture said…
08 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – Samsung Electronics has opened a new store at the Maralal Oasis Store in Hurlingham, Nairobi, as it seeks to expand its presence in the capital city. The retail facility will stock a range of Samsung products, including…
08 September 2023
- GABORONE, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — Botswana has about 131,900 elephants, more than any of its four neighboring countries, namely Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, according to a recent survey. A year-long aerial survey conducted within the Kavango…
08 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has sent home five board members of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority effective today. Those sent packing include George Mwakule, Moses Murengu, Daniel…
08 September 2023
- OLA Energy Kenya has today officially opened the expanded OLA Energy Buruburu service station which now includes a service center, diverse eateries, a pharmacy, and a convenience store making it a one-stop shop for customers. Other than fuelling…
08 September 2023
- Going for a job interview can be nerve-wracking. It's almost impossible to know what the panellists really think of you; whether they are impressed or not, or what your probability of getting the job is. You cannot control what they think about…
08 September 2023
- Billionaire entrepreneur Kul Bhakoo made a fortune running one of Kenya's largest printing companies, and later parlayed his love for art and design into the world of hospitality.
08 September 2023
- South Africa’s government has concluded its exhaustive investigation into the Lady R incident, an episode that sent shockwaves through the nation and sparked international scrutiny. The final report, released recently, sheds light on the events…
08 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Chairman Kiprono Kittony has been shortlisted to be the next chair of the World Chambers Federation/International Chamber of Commerce (WCF). The Kenyan business leader is among six…
08 September 2023
- Kenya is targeting a bigger share of revenue from Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), a lucrative part of the tourism mix across the globe. The Cabinet Secretary, Tourism...
08 September 2023
- DONGGUAN, China, Sep 8 – A fair focusing on trade between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan opened on Thursday in Dongguan, Guangdong province, aiming to promote the better integration of Taiwan businesses into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater…
08 September 2023
- Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s banking sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, with technological advancements reshaping customer interactions and touchpoints. Today, the number of youths visiting bank branches can be counted on a…
08 September 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 – Tea farmers are set to receive their second bonus payments as 71 Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed directors are set to meet this month for approvals. In the meeting, they will approve factories’ annual accounts…