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27 September 2024 - In global finance, few metrics carry as much weight as a country's foreign exchange and gold reserves. These reserves are like a financial safety net, helping countries weather economic storms, stabilize their currencies, and handle international…

27 September 2024 - You probably know Tahmeed Coach as a local bus company in your area, but a fun fact: it is one of the largest bus operators in Kenya. For nearly two decades, it has been running express and local bus services across some of the most popular bus…

27 September 2024 - Solar energy consumption especially in Nairobi has been on the rise.

27 September 2024 - While two of Africa’s richest men; South Africa’s Johann Rupert and Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, continue to vie for the position of Africa’s richest man, a deeper look into the cat and mouse game between them in recent months shows a clear…

27 September 2024 - Data Commissioner says Azura violated Maxwel Okoth's rights by incessantly calling him to repay a loan he had not taken or known about.

27 September 2024 - With an aging population and a growing shortage of skilled workers, Germany's federal government hopes to tap into the young, well-educated talent pool in Kenya to fill these gaps.

27 September 2024 - The cover applies to all Little vehicle categories

27 September 2024 - It is the center of a 145 km stretch between Mtito Andei and Salama

27 September 2024 - Zimbabwe has devalued its gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), selling it to banks at a rate 44% lower than the prevailing dollar exchange rate.

27 September 2024 - At least five African nations are collaborating on what could become the world's first joint "debt-for-nature" swap, aiming to raise over $2 billion to protect a coral-rich region of the Indian Ocean.

27 September 2024 - At its recent meeting, the committee increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points from 26.75% to 27.25%, while also raising the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks from 45% to 50%, and for Merchant Banks from 14% to 16…

27 September 2024 - The World Bank is trying to reach a compromise with the Eastern African country of Uganda concerning their conflicting stances on gay relationships. In 2023, Uganda imposed a strict anti-gay bill, which allows harsh punishments to be met to anyone…

27 September 2024 - The firm has attributed the lower costs to improved efficiencies in its operations and a one-off foreign exchange gain.

27 September 2024 - This is according to industry experts at the 13th Annual Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Research Conference.

27 September 2024 - A French journalist, Wassim Nasr, is facing a lawsuit brought to him by the Sahel State coalition. The Junta governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso believe that the journalist is culpable for instigating acts of terrorism. They claim that he…

27 September 2024 - The great poet William Butler Yeats once said, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Yeats’ words could be viewed through the lens of societal impact – the impact of education on the world around us. Necessary in…

27 September 2024 - EcoSecurities will now become KEPSA’s preferred carbon asset management partner

27 September 2024 - Algerian authorities reinstated visa requirements for Moroccan nationals on Thursday, according to the state news agency APS.

27 September 2024 - The race to appoint the next deputy governor of the Central Bank of Kenya is heating up, following Public Service Commission's announcement of shortlisted candidates

27 September 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 27 – The Ministry of Interior has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance tourists’ security. The agreement was signed by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and her…

27 September 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 27 – European aluminium metalwork producer Euroform has launched its operations in Tatu City, Kiambu County, with a new workshop. Amit Joshi, Senior Project Manager at Tatu City, said that the facility will churn out EU-…

27 September 2024 - Quality tests reveal 87.99% purity in local sugar, supporting the transition to a sucrose-based payment system for farmers.

27 September 2024 - The tech sector is driving rapid wealth creation in Kenya's capital.

27 September 2024 - SEP 27 – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has produced a winner in Bayer East Africa’s Safe Use Ambassador program (SUA) competition programme. The Bayer Safe Use Ambassador initiative, launched in 2023, has been…

27 September 2024 - Travel companies help people plan, choose, and arrange their holidays and trips to ensure they go as smoothly as possible. They assist them in determining the best travel destinations, arranging transportation, choosing accommodations that suit…

27 September 2024 - A narrow perspective can be damaging in business

26 September 2024 - Developments we are witnessing can be viewed in the context of increased engagement by Gulf-petro states in this region.

26 September 2024 - UAE cash could mark Kenya’s debut Islamic law-compliant bond.

26 September 2024 - Global South should take full responsibility for their climate destinies and stop crying “climate-victims.”

26 September 2024 - We are very keen on quality of applications we award for prospecting or mining.

26 September 2024 - The two artists' storytelling serves as a powerful medium for expressing complex emotions.

26 September 2024 - Hornsphere's success started when the group was in its infancy, winning the Best Group in African Jazz Award.

26 September 2024 - Meshack Miyogo wanted to be a doctor, which didn’t happen, but other amazing things happened.

26 September 2024 - Six petitions were filed to challenge provisions of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, for being unconstitutional.

26 September 2024 - Starlink Mini can connect up to 128 devices, compared to the standard kit which supports up to 235 devices.

26 September 2024 - For many years, theatre in Kenya has been purely a lover’s pursuit by those within and outside the industry. Production houses and actors have had a hard time earning a living from this...

26 September 2024 - Nigeria's young, rapidly expanding population presents a serious challenge for its government as it relates to creating enough jobs to accommodate the thousands of new workers who join the labor market annually. Particularly concerning is the high…

26 September 2024 - The government has raised its domestic borrowing target for the fiscal year to Sh413.1 billion, up from Sh263.2 billion.

26 September 2024 - Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services using information and communication technologies.

26 September 2024 - Dr Kamau Thugge snubbed a fact-finding meeting called by the National Assembly Finance Committee following controversial reports.

26 September 2024 - Don’t be deceived by the evenings that look tame at the beginning. Met a friend at a carwash on Nairobi's Muthangari Drive recently. He was with friends, unknown to me. At 8pm one friend says, “I...

26 September 2024 - Skyward will fly to Dar es Salaam three times a week - Mondays, Fridays and Sundays - using a Fokker 100 aircraft.

26 September 2024 - Previously, members were limited to purchasing a monthly or quarterly annuity from a life insurance company of their choice.

26 September 2024 - SPE 26 – Kenyan content creators on TikTok are using the platform to promote local tourism. Themed ‘Tourism and Peace’, this year’s campaign aims to showcase the country’s diverse beauty through nationwide content creation. TikTok is impacting…

26 September 2024 - The forum, part of the Absa Business Club engagements, provides SMEs with an opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends, financial solutions, and networking opportunities to encourage long-term business growth.

26 September 2024 - South Africa is ready to welcome partners from major nuclear markets to expand its own nuclear capacity. The South African government acknowledged members of the BRICS group as a prospective partnes. In July, South Africa's Minister of electricity…

26 September 2024 - About 931 million tons of food are wasted every year, which accounts for 8 to 10 per cent of international carbon emissions related to unconsumed food. Nigeria ranks among the top nations in food waste with a per capita waste of 189 kilograms and…

26 September 2024 - Is the NSE 20 Share Index top heavy? Sure, it is. When you have one counter accounting for 40 percent of the market capitalisation, it means the bullish/bearish significance of this counter...

26 September 2024 - A section of Kakuzi shareholders have declared their support for the company's diversification and expansion plans.

26 September 2024 - PS Korir informed the committee, that the Ministry has so far only utilized Sh398 million.