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09 September 2024 - Happiness is more than just an emotion; it is an important measure of a society's overall well-being. In several African countries where economic issues, environmental concerns, and social disparities frequently dominate public debate, achieving…

09 September 2024 - Sector players have also called on CS Joho to hold stakeholder meeting.

09 September 2024 - Ally Kibao, a senior politician and member of the secretariat of the Chadema party, was found dead on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam after he was abducted by armed men on Friday.

09 September 2024 - Rental returns from prime offices in Nairobi continue to lag those in peer African cities, despite a recent rise in occupancy levels.

09 September 2024 - Kenya aims to achieve 100 percent open defaecation free (ODF) status by 2030.

09 September 2024 - Private lounges provide quieter environments and often better access to customer service representatives.

09 September 2024 - The last time Kenya reduced VAT was during the pandemic.

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has onboarded Syokinet Solutions, an internet service provider (ISP), into its Mombasa-Nairobi fiber optic cable network. The 1.6 TeraBits Per Second (Tbps) data capacity offers reliable and…

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – Leaders of two of the biggest unions have added further pressure on the government over its plan to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham told the BBC the government…

09 September 2024 - The study aims to enroll 10,000 patients.

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – Ride-hailing platform drivers have striked, demanding better pay amid the rising cost of doing business, which has eaten into their pockets. The protest applies on both Uber and Bolt drivers, among others. A Bolt driver who…

09 September 2024 - Boeing (BA.N) said on Sunday it has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing more than 32,000 workers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, in a deal that could help avert a possible crippling strike as early as Sept. 13.

09 September 2024 - In Africa, Seychelles tops the list with the lowest bribery risk, scoring 36 and ranking 44th globally.

09 September 2024 - Kenya and European Union have renewed their commitment to the full implementation of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement

09 September 2024 - Mbadi said under his leadership, the Treasury will reduce VAT from 16% to 14%, cut corporate tax from 30% to 25%, and reduce Pay as You Earn Tax (PAYE). He did not give specifics on the changes that would be made on PAYE. 

09 September 2024 - Workers are suffering following delays by the National Treasury to disburse funds to counties as persistent salary delays affect service delivery.

09 September 2024 - Kenyans could get a slight relief from the biting economic conditions in the country as the government to reduce Value-added Tax (VAT) and other taxes.

09 September 2024 - The university borrowed the loan in 2014 to develop its Kitengela campus but defaulted.

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) plans to introduce tracking devises on LPG cylinders to combat theft. EPRA says that the new solution is aimed at protecting consumers, investors, and other stakeholders…

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – India’s market regulator is facing a threat to its credibility after a barrage of allegations against its chief, top fund managers have told the BBC. Multiple charges, mostly around conflict of interest, have surfaced against Madhabi Puri…

09 September 2024 - Topline Here’s the latest news about a global outbreak of H5N1 bird flu that started in 2020, and recently spread among cattle in U.S. states and marine mammals across the world, which health officials are closely monitoring and experts are…

09 September 2024 - Understanding Company Income Tax (CIT) responsibilities is crucial for Nigerian firms to maintain compliance, avoid fines, and take advantage of any tax benefits. The Nigerian government relies on company income tax (CIT) to support infrastructure…

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – More local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being laid before Parliament on Monday. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the changes will deliver a “bus revolution” that will…

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The National Treasury is proposing tax cuts, Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has announced. The plan includes reducing valued-added tax (VAT) from 16 percent to 14 percent, cutting corporation tax from 30 percent to 25…

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – Tourism experts are optimistic about the growth of China’s outbound travel to Africa, fueled by deepening cooperation and Chinese travelers’ emerging passion for exotic destinations. Travel industry statistics for the recently completed…

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 9 – NCBA Bank invested $5 million dollars (Sh644.5 million) in cyber security as cyber-attack threats over the last year. The lender says the amount was primarily used in fortifying its fire walls amid spiraling cases of…

09 September 2024 - Kenyans in the US have organised a trade and investment summit for diaspora business organisations, government officials and Kenyans seeking opportunities in America.

09 September 2024 - The That Awkward Conversation is targeting thousands of high school students.

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – The US government is taking aim at the engine of Google’s immense wealth – its extremely lucrative ad tech business. A trial beginning on Monday will hear the Department of Justice’s case that the search engine’s parent company Alphabet…

09 September 2024 - SEP 9 – Boeing is offering its staff a 25% pay bump over a four-year contract, in a bid to avoid a strike that could potentially shut down its assembly lines as early as Friday. Union leaders representing more than 30,000 employees have urged the…

09 September 2024 - South African billionaire and one of the two richest men in Africa, Johann Rupert, has fallen below Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, making Dangote Africa’s richest man. Both billionaires have been in rat race for the elusive title, and none of them for a…

09 September 2024 - The controversy around the oppressive government revenue-raising measures continue in the corridors of justice as the battle over the Finance Act 2023 proceeds at the apex court.

09 September 2024 - Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi said there was no quick solution to the power outrages that have now become frequent.

09 September 2024 - WELLINGTON, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Farming at the edges of nature reserves is facilitating invasions by exotic plants, according to a study published on Monday. The study found that exotic plants are invading native shrubland reserves in the…

09 September 2024 - TOKYO, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Japan logged a current account surplus of 3.19 trillion yen (about 22.4 billion U.S. dollars) in July, said a government report on Monday, noting an increase in foreign investment returns. The figure marked an expansion…

09 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – If a new bill passes in Parliament, bankers in the country will be required to pay Sh10,000 per year as a license. Kesses Member of Parliament Julius Rutto proposed the bill, titled ‘The Institute of Bankers Bill 2024,’…

09 September 2024 - Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda are all making key investments.

09 September 2024 - Inadequate knowledge, skills gap and rapid technology changes identified as challenges.

09 September 2024 - Pilots will take place in East Africa- Kenya and Uganda.

09 September 2024 - It is the official distributor in East Africa.

09 September 2024 - Questions linger over the huge size of the public workforce amid productivity concerns.

09 September 2024 - As Ruto pursues extension of SGR line, current project continues to struggle with huge costs and a web of secrecy.

09 September 2024 - Board and management have one month.

08 September 2024 - The parliamentary investigations into the matter come after CBK detected and alerted CMA of the questionable bond dealings by the NSSF.

08 September 2024 - The high demand for housing in Nairobi has led to some property developers bypassing building regulations to reduce costs and increase profits.

08 September 2024 - The readiness assessment enables an organisation to plan resources and investments better based on an informed decision on process, systems and operational gaps.

08 September 2024 - The bill seeks to create a new entity dedicated to the regulation training and certification of bankers.

08 September 2024 - Kenya’s agritech startups face a unique set of challenges that are unrelated to funding, including a complex regulatory environment that inhibits their growth.

08 September 2024 - An estimated 543,000, or 81.9 percent, of firms in the KRA register did not subscribe to eTIMs.

08 September 2024 - Equity Bank Kenya, the group’s largest subsidiary, last year hired 1,123 employees.