20 August 2023
- ACAT will focus exclusively on what science, technology, and innovation (STI) can do to drive transformation in agricultural output and food systems on the continent.
20 August 2023
- Ethiopia has seen increased cargo volumes and is seeking to diversify the use of port facilities in the East and Horn of Africa to facilitate the movement of its exports and imports.
20 August 2023
- Nigeria faces its highest inflation rate in approximately two decades, with the last instance of such soaring inflation recorded back in September 2005, when the rate touched 24.3%. Nigeria faces its highest inflation rate in approximately two…
20 August 2023
- JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug 20 – Indonesian President Joko Widodo departed for South Africa on Sunday to attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg amid speculation that the country could join the group as its latest member. The meeting, which brings…
20 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – Kenya is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with South Sudan for the mutual benefit of the citizens of the two nations. President William Ruto said the two countries are pursuing joint infrastructure projects to…
20 August 2023
- The exponential growth of Airbnb in major towns around the country is shaking up the Kenyan hospitality industry as it devours a share of traditional hotels' revenues.
20 August 2023
- State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) Bank Holdings Ltd has asked the High Court to escalate its battle over the sale of Fidelity Commercial Bank (FCB) to the Court of Appeal.
20 August 2023
- KCB Group is scaling up its youth empowerment and job creation programme - 2Jiajiri - in Kenya as it also looks to extend it to other regional markets where the lender operates.
19 August 2023
- President Ruto has denied the move signals the return of the fuel subsidies introduced by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, which the IMF was opposed to.
19 August 2023
- SAN FRANCISCO, United States, Aug 19 – Elon Musk said Friday his social media company X would scrap a feature that allows users to block posts from specific accounts. “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’, except for DMs,” Musk posted,…
19 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – A total of 3,500 youths in the building and construction sectors have graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth empowerment programme. It was in partnership with the German Government’s (GIZ) programme through…
19 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Ports Sacco is targeting Nairobi customers after opening a new branch at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Embakasi yesterday. The Mombasa-based microfinance institution will also be expanding across the 47 counties soon.…
19 August 2023
- TOPLINE The price of Bitcoin fell below $26,000 Thursday—its lowest level since June—amid a broader crypto market slump after the Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX has taken a significant write-down on its Bitcoin holdings and sold the…
19 August 2023
- EABL dislodged Safaricom to become the top traded counter, accounting for 31.8% of the total turnover. The brewer slumped 5.5% to KES 125.25 (still a 14-month low) on increased foreign trading. Safaricom extended the prior session’s gains by 0.3% to…
19 August 2023
- In a world where financial literacy is often overlooked in traditional education, essential money rules can often remain elusive until learned through trial and error, and most times, this is always too late. Imagine if these fundamental principles…
19 August 2023
- Emotions have a profound impact on human cognition and decision-making. As the saying goes, “The calmer you are, the clearer you think.” This notion highlights the essential connection between emotional regulation and cognitive clarity, ultimately…
19 August 2023
- Life often presents us with situations that are beyond our control, yet the choice to take responsibility for them can define our character and shape our outcomes. The adage, “What isn’t your fault is still your responsibility,” encapsulates the…
19 August 2023
- Seems there might be no immediate hope for the Kenyan shilling as it continues to receive a beating from the US Dollar. Exchange Rate Performance USD|KES: KES weakened by 0.10% to close at 144.18 (-16.87% year-to-date). GBP|KES: KES weakened by 0.25…
19 August 2023
- Safaricom investors were in the money as the telco halted its bear run, recouping 6.3% to KES 15.95 from its 13.5% slide on foreign demand. The lender accounted for 73.1% of the market today. Lenders dominated the top movers’ list, jointly accounting…
19 August 2023
- BEIJING, China, Aug 19 – About 70 percent of the logistics companies surveyed by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing have seen an improving business environment in the country. The survey analyzes the business environment for logistics…
19 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Stanbic Bank has announced that it will increase financial support for its clients to support sustainable climate solutions. It will also provide them with capacity building, partnerships, and grants for key initiatives in…
19 August 2023
- Agricultural productivity in Africa is lower than in any other part of the world yet the majority of Africans depend on agriculture for livelihoods.
19 August 2023
- The National Treasury has warned Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) fight to rein in inflation could tip the battered economy into a temporary recession.