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01 September 2024 - In Kenya, the entry of Starlink has been seen as a duel between Musk and Safaricom, the largest technology company in East and Central Africa.

01 September 2024 - CBK data showed of the Sh641.3 billion NPLs as of the end of March 2024, only Sh93.3 billion or 14.5 percent related to personal or households, suggesting that companies accounted for a bigger...

01 September 2024 - The latest payout crowns the year as one of the most rewarding for shareholders given that the last time Bamburi distributed more than Sh2 billion was on 2016 results when it paid Sh4.36 billion.

01 September 2024 - Bridging the academia-marketplace gap is not a one-time fix. It requires sustained effort from all stakeholders.

01 September 2024 - Investors late last week bought the country’s Eurobond trading on the London Stock Exchange at levels last seen mid-July, signifying a lower credit risk rating.

01 September 2024 - In real estate, this emotional undercurrent can be understood through a concept we might call seller’s grief.

01 September 2024 - Copia Kenya’s financial woes deepened earlier in the year after it failed to raise cash to sustain operations.

01 September 2024 - Mombasa South mainland is presently served by on-site sanitation systems comprised of septic tanks and pit latrines.

01 September 2024 - Many women have been conditioned to think that pleasure during sex isn’t meant for them, or that it’s primarily for men.

01 September 2024 - The CBK has accepted Sh32 billion from the bids with investors locking in the allocated return of 17.7279 percent from the paper.

01 September 2024 - Egypt recently wrote to the United Nations concerning the incidents regarding the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. For over a decade now, Egypt and Ethiopia have been at odds with each other on the construction of a hydroelectric dam located about 30 km…

01 September 2024 - Crop Development PS Kipronoh Rono told MPs that the IDA loan amounted to $250 million, while the national and county governments were to provide counterpart funding of $25 million.

01 September 2024 - The Ramjis are accused of forging NSSF board resolutions related to the 7.4-acre land.

01 September 2024 - New data from CBK shows average commercial bank lending rate fell to 16.84 percent in July from 16.85 percent in June, the first monthly drop since October 2022.

01 September 2024 - The AfCFTA, stretching from Cape Town to Cairo and Accra to Antananarivo, is one of the most progressive trade agreements globally and will enhance market access to the Pan-African market.

01 September 2024 - Fund managers and approved issuers held the majority of the assets amounting to 1.89 trillion.

01 September 2024 - Co-op Bank is the least expensive Tier 1 bank, offering an average of 15.18%.

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.