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01 September 2024 - 2024 Euromoney Awards crowned Equity with best CSR in Africa

01 September 2024 - The programme aims at training young women from less privileged backgrounds to utilise AI to solve problems in public health.

01 September 2024 - COLOMBO, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — The Maldivian government has submitted a proposal to bring PayPal, an online payment system widely used in most countries for online money transfers, to the Maldives, according to Minister of Economic Development and…

01 September 2024 - SEP 1 – Maize harvests will hit a record 70 million bags this year, President William Ruto has announced. The President attributed the huge harvests to the government policy of subsidising production, and not consumption, by providing farmers with…

01 September 2024 - 2024 Euromoney Awards crowned Equity with best CSR in Africa

01 September 2024 - Several premium hotels have opened this year

01 September 2024 - Algeria has received approval to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), according to the bank's president, Dilma Rousseff.

01 September 2024 - Insurers are leveraging technology to better gauge risks, combat fraud and offer tailor-made pricing.

01 September 2024 - When you know how long you are investing for and what you hope to gain, you can put the structure in place to achieve it.

01 September 2024 - I would like to start a secondary income stream by owning a taxi. How can I achieve this with my meagre salary?

01 September 2024 - Former Mumias Sugar Company finance director Chris Chepkoit has lost a bid to stop EACC from investigating him.

01 September 2024 - SEPTEMBER 1 – A building has collapsed in Nigeria’s megacity, Lagos, once every two weeks on average so far this year. Whereas the commercial cost can be calculated, a figure can never be put on the value of the lives lost underneath the rubble.…

01 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug, 30 – Cargo airline Astral Aviation, which is based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, has introduced flights between Africa and China. The flight, which departed from the city of Guangzhou and landed in Maputo…

01 September 2024 - Benson Sande Ndeta, the businessman who was thrust out of another cement firm, believes he can pay Bamburi owners Sh25.41 billion and fly with the eagles.

01 September 2024 - With its ban on X, which went into effect on Saturday, Brazil joins a small club of countries that have taken similar measures against the social network, mostly run by authoritarian regimes.

01 September 2024 - Crown Motors, the exclusive Kenyan distributor of Great Wall Motors and Haval brands, has launched three new vehicles.

01 September 2024 - The mountains are a scrupulous teacher and he is a studious learner. Martin Mumo's expeditions have left him with many lessons.

01 September 2024 - The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in Kenya is a comprehensive public health insurance service under government administration, established by The Social Health Insurance Act of 2023. The Social Health Insurance Act of 2023, which introduces…

31 August 2024 - Forex trading apps offer numerous benefits, including convenience, user-friendly interfaces, and advanced tools, making them an attractive option for traders.

31 August 2024 - The president of Kenya, William Ruto has demonstrated that the unity of Kenya is of utmost priority. To this effect he has revealed his partnership with the opposition leader to his administration and the former Prime Minister of the country Raila…

31 August 2024 - Tanzania’s power sector, while being unable to provide power for the entire country, boasts one of the cheapest electricity prices in Africa. According to a recent revelation, Tanzania has the cheapest electricity tariff in all of East Africa. This…

31 August 2024 - Businesswomen in Gikomba Market are set to benefit from a financial literacy campaign launched by Sunlight.

31 August 2024 - HARARE, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — The Zimbabwean government on Friday banned the sale of gasoline that has not been blended with ethanol in an effort to further save foreign currency needed to import the fuel. A notice issued by the government said the new…

31 August 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has postponed its planned strike, initially set for tomorrow, to review lease deal documents provided by the government regarding the leasing of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (…

31 August 2024 - This is the third time the union has postponed the planned strike.

31 August 2024 - Oyugi saw a gap in Homa Bay, as most of the honey that residents buy in supermarkets is from other regions.

31 August 2024 - The move was more than a change of career. It marked a commitment to modern agriculture.

31 August 2024 - AUG 31 – About nine months ago while researching a story, I found myself added to a large Telegram channel which was focused on selling drugs. I was then added to one about hacking and then one about stolen credit cards. I realised my Telegram…

31 August 2024 - SACRAMENTO, the United States, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — A new study showed that minority adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 39 in the United States had worse cancer diagnoses and survival rates compared to the general population. The research,…

31 August 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – The Environment and Land Court has issued a conservatory order halting the construction of a proposed commuter railway line, connecting Riruta to Ngong through Karen. This follows a suit filed by Karen Langata District…

31 August 2024 - H-Town rears goats and rabbits, and plants vegetables in conical gardens.

31 August 2024 - AUG 31 – SportPesa, Kenya’s leading online gaming company, has unveiled a monumental Ksh 75 million sponsorship agreement with Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Shabana FC. This game-changing partnership solidifies SportPesa’s role as a…

31 August 2024 - Trade PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana expressed concern that manufacturing is often overlooked by majority of Kenyans, posing a challenge to country's industrial future.

31 August 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, August, 31 – Brighter Monday, a Kenyan recruitment and human resources services platform has been recognized as the best e-recruitment and HR platform during the 7th Pacesetters Internal Awards. The company attributed the success to…

31 August 2024 - NEW DELHI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — Indian airline Vistara Friday said it has merged with the country’s flag air carrier Air India and its flights would be operated by Air India from Nov. 12. According to the airline, starting Sept. 3, customers will no…

31 August 2024 - NAIROBI, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese telecom firm Huawei is supporting the digitization of energy systems in Kenya including power grids and transmission lines in a bid to enhance their efficiency and cut down on waste and pollution, senior executives…

31 August 2024 - If successful, the plan will increase to 11 the number of countries in the region using Starlink Internet.

31 August 2024 - A less well-documented motoring stress is “Spare Parts” Rage.

31 August 2024 - Family Bank Group has posted a Sh2.32 billion profit before tax in the first six months of 2024.

31 August 2024 - Recent survey projected banks could increase lending activities due to higher liquidity.

31 August 2024 - The company made a turnaround back to profitability with net profit of Sh327 million.

31 August 2024 - Washington Mageto, the founder of PLAT-DEL, a multi-vendor e-commerce and logistics marketplace, fell hard on the corrugated concrete floor of life.

31 August 2024 - Bamburi Cement shareholders are set for a special dividend of Sh18.25 per share amounting to Sh6.62 billion.

30 August 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 30 – Nairobi and other parts of Kenya are experiencing blackouts, Kenya Power has announced. The power loss has, however, not impacted areas of the North Rift and Western. “We regret any inconvenience caused and urge for patience…

30 August 2024 - KCB Group chief executive officer Paul Russo said the reduction in branches is due to increased switch to agency networks.

30 August 2024 - The money was borrowed from the World Bank in the year to April 2022.

30 August 2024 - South Africa's state logistics company, Transnet, has secured a 5 billion rand ($283.53 million) loan from the New Development Bank established by the BRICS group of emerging economies.

30 August 2024 - Kenya's annual inflation bucked months of easing in August on a fresh increase in the prices of food.

30 August 2024 - Naivas Supermarket has opened its 12th store in Mombasa at Nyali, the retailer's 105th outlet in Kenya.

30 August 2024 - The critical role of local donors in African development has become more widely acknowledged. While international aid and foreign donations have traditionally dominated the scene, Africa is beginning to build a strong community of local contributors.