09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Small and medium-sized businesses across Africa are set to benefit from a new partnership between digital payment provider Network International and global business software company Odoo. The two firms have come together to…
09 July 2025
- Senegal has officially cancelled R&B singer Akon’s ambitious plans to build a multibillion-dollar city along the country’s Atlantic coast, replacing it with a more modest, privately funded development in light of economic pressures.
09 July 2025
- The United States government has announced a significant revision to its visa reciprocity policy for Ghana, restricting the duration and number of entries allowed under most non-immigrant visa categories.
09 July 2025
- The UN’s move is not just logistical; it is symbolic.The decision to anchor more operations in Kenya speaks volumes about our stability, capacity, and promise.
09 July 2025
- JULY 9 – The exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange has created a “pivotal moment” for the UK’s financial services sector which requires urgent action, a leading business group has warned. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said a…
09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – The government has suspended sugarcane milling in the upper and lower Western regions amid an acute shortage of mature sugarcane. Acting Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) CEO Jude Chesire, in a letter, said that the affected facilities…
09 July 2025
- President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a 10% reward to whistleblowers who provide credible information that leads to the recovery of illegally traded or smuggled gold.
09 July 2025
- Kenya's recent protests on July 7 (Saba Saba Day) have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, with hundreds of injuries, and over 500 arrests recorded. Additionally, businesses are said to have been vandalized as civil unrest defines…
09 July 2025
- Barely 24 hours after the United States announced sweeping visa restrictions for Nigerian nonimmigrant travellers, the United Arab Emirates has followed with a sharp escalation of its own immigration policy.
09 July 2025
- High business costs, including expensive electricity and costly business registration, continue to pose challenges for investors in Kenya, a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) says.
09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Automotive and equipment distributor Car and General (C&G) has announced new measures to combat the growing threat of counterfeit motor oil infiltrating the Kenyan market. The company says it is rolling out a digital…
09 July 2025
- MOSCOW, July 9 (Xinhua) — Yale University was designated an “undesirable organization” by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia on Tuesday. The office said in a statement that it has decided to recognize the activities of the foreign organization…
09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – CFAO Mobility Kenya has introduced an upgraded engine for the Toyota Land Cruiser (LC79) as it looks to offer buyers improved performance and reliability. The 2.8L GDJ engine also offers enhanced safety measures, including Anti…
09 July 2025
- Topline: Nigeria is one of eight African countries expected to approve Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and young infants, following its regulatory approval by Swissmedic, the Swiss agency for therapeutic…
09 July 2025
- Gold and foreign-currency reserves supporting Zimbabwe’s bullion-backed currency, the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), hit a record high in June, according to the central bank.
09 July 2025
- Benson Maina, also known as the ‘Fireman Therapist’ on social media, does a fire towel massage on a client at Shelton Executive Spa in Nairobi. Read the full story here!
09 July 2025
- LOS ANGELES, July 9 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has approved sending additional weapons to Ukraine and is considering new sanctions on Russia. “We’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved that,” Trump…
09 July 2025
- Aliko Dangote, via the Dangote Oil Refinery, is continuing his campaign to aggressively influence Nigeria’s fuel market. Recent reports indicate that he has slashed fuel prices again, the second time in less than 2 weeks.
09 July 2025
- Today, we cover the latest update on the planned revamp of JKIA after the cancellation of the Adani deal. We also cover the latest government directives to saccos.
09 July 2025
- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is no longer among the world’s ten richest individuals, marking a rare shift in global wealth rankings.
09 July 2025
- JULY 9 – Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAI says it is working to remove “inappropriate” posts on the multi-billionaire’s social network X. The announcement came after the platform’s Grok AI chatbot shared multiple comments that were…
09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has approved the Konza National Drone Corridor to boost the country’s aviation and technology landscape. Initiated by the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the corridor…
09 July 2025
- Mali’s court-appointed administrator for the disputed Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex has moved to sell one metric ton of gold, valued at over $100 million (according to Daily Metal Price), that was previously seized from the site owned by Canadian mining…
09 July 2025
- Today, we cover the latest update on the planned revamp of JKIA after the cancellation of the Adani deal. We also cover the latest government directives to saccos.
09 July 2025
- JULY 9 – Copper entering the US from other countries is set to face a new tax of 50%, President Donald Trump has said. The decision carries through on tariff threats the president made earlier this year, when he ordered an investigation into how…
09 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Unilever and Equity Bank have unveiled a Sh2.4 billion financing partnership aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthening manufacturing supply chains, and improving product availability across the…
09 July 2025
- The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), a major industrial and business hub in the United Arab Emirates, is set to participate in Buildexpo Kenya 2025, scheduled for 16–18 July at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
09 July 2025
- MyCredit, a leading digital credit provider, has donated Ksh.500,000 to the WEDCO Youth Program in a bid to support vulnerable young Kenyans with essential life skills, entrepreneurship training, and mental health support.
08 July 2025
- Justice Francis Gikonyo rejected Rabow’s request to suspend or revoke Lucky Bus and Afreeken’s BangBet licence and block them from betting operations.
08 July 2025
- The United States has introduced significant changes to its visa issuance policy for Nigerians seeking nonimmigrant entry into the country.
08 July 2025
- NAIROBI, July 8 (Xinhua) — The 10th edition of the China Trade Week kicked off Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to promote Sino-Kenya commercial ties. The three-day event attracted over 100 exhibitors, including 88 from China, and displayed the…
08 July 2025
- The Kenya Police on Tuesday came under global spotlight for use of live ammunition on protesters, in addition to tear gas and water cannons.
08 July 2025
- JULY 8 – Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor. Sunak, who resigned as PM in July 2024, will work part-time advising the bank’s clients with his “unique perspectives and insights” on global politics and the…
08 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya July 9 – Moses Kuria has resigned as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, hours after sparking public outrage by tweeting that there would be “no elections in 2027.” Kuria confirmed his resignation on X, saying he had met…
08 July 2025
- The plan to upgrade and improve the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on course, 229 days since President William Ruto announced the cancellation of the Adani airport deal.
