02 March 2024
- BY PRIYA SHAH NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 2 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently published guidelines on the processing of health data, aiming to provide guidance that the information collected adheres to the law, guaranteeing…
02 March 2024
- Only 20 per cent of our country has reasonable investment in infrastructure.
02 March 2024
- They argue that some ministries and departments run functions that are already devolved but are still being allocated huge amounts.
02 March 2024
- What percentage of our gross domestic product (GDP) goes to research and development (R&D)?
02 March 2024
- Once ratified and entered into force, Kenya will receive duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, its biggest market where it sends roughly one-fifth of all its exports.
02 March 2024
- Aliko Dangote, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group and Africa's wealthiest man has proposed the transition of Nigeria's economy from a resource-based model to a knowledge-based one.
02 March 2024
- COLOMBO, March 2 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka recorded its highest monthly income from tourism in four years in January, according to the latest data issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The central bank’s Economic Research Department said in a report…
02 March 2024
- More and more Kenyan celebrities are seeking to ascend to the heights of moguldom, following the paths forged by global stars.
02 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 2 – the bustling streets of Nairobi’s Kibera, Joseph Kirui’s journey from financial hardship to entrepreneurial success serves as a beacon of hope for many in Kenya’s informal employment sector. Born and raised in Bomet County,…
02 March 2024
- Angela Ndambuki, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Regional Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a prestigious honour from Billboard Women in Music for her remarkable contributions to the development of the music…
02 March 2024
- The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently published guidelines on the processing of health data, aiming to provide guidance that the information collected adheres to the law, guaranteeing patients the right to privacy and dignity…
02 March 2024
- Geoffrey Odundo completes his tenure as the Chief Executive of the Nairobi Securities Exchange having served for nine years.
02 March 2024
- CANBERRA, March 2 (Xinhua) — Australians lost millions of dollars to scams promoted in deep fake videos and fake news articles in 2023, a government agency has revealed. Authorities on Friday warned Australians to be cautious of misinformation after…
02 March 2024
- ALGIERS, March 1 (Xinhua) — Sonatrach and PDVSA, the state-owned energy companies of Algeria and Venezuela respectively, inked two memorandums of understanding here on Friday, the official APS news agency reported. The first memorandum aims to enhance…
02 March 2024
- NAIROBI, March 1 (Xinhua) — Kenya and the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), a risk-mitigation institution of African countries, on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly identifying, developing and…
02 March 2024
- Reuben Talala and his wife Janet were introduced to tree tomato farming by his uncle, and the couple has never looked back.
02 March 2024
- Sikulu’s company in Bungoma County specialises in upcycling banana waste into organic fertiliser and biodegradable carrier bags.
02 March 2024
- The high value of dairy heifers led scientists to research techniques for sorting out male and female sperms in the early 1980s using rabbits.
01 March 2024
- Story curated by Chanel Retief and Nicole PillayArt Direction: Lucy NkosiPhotography: Katlego Mokubyane ; Assistant: Sbusiso SigidiStyling: Deneal Van Wyk; Outfits supplied by Fashimo Styles Studio, Ukara, Suited For Her and PreviewAccessories Hair…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Two people have been confirmed dead following a horrendous accident involving an oil tanker and a bus along the Busia-Kisumu highway. In a joint statement, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the National…
01 March 2024
- CoB says set limits are unrealistic while operating multiple revenue collection accounts is a major cause of leakage.
01 March 2024
- South African billionaire Christo Wiese says that Nigeria’s large and growing population is impossible for businesses to ignore and a recent massive exodus of companies from the West African country won’t last. He made this known in an interview on…
01 March 2024
- The winner received the house situated at Kisaju area in Kajiado County after topping up his share capital to Sh500,000.
01 March 2024
- It aims to realise total clean energy by 2030.
01 March 2024
- AFIK says dependence on income from charging digital payments will not be good for business in the near future
01 March 2024
- COLOMBO, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated against major currencies during the year up to Feb. 29, 2024, the country’s central bank said in a press release on Thursday. The Sri Lankan currency appreciated by 4.4 percent against…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Firms and individuals looking to set up their operations in the country have been urged to comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation (EPR). EPR, which came into effect after the full implementation of the…
01 March 2024
- KIPI has called on the business community to be keen while protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights.
01 March 2024
- This comes at a time that Kenya emerged as a leading startup up funding recipient in Africa.
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) will close down county markets that will be found using the banned plastic bags. According to NEMA, action will also be taken against any market manager that is found…
01 March 2024
- Accident happened on at Mundika market in Busia County.
01 March 2024
- China is becoming increasingly popular for African students heading abroad in the pursuit of higher education. According to reports, the rising volumes of Chinese investments in Africa have sparked a keen interest among African youths in learning the…
01 March 2024
- MTN Nigeria faced a challenging year in 2023, as the telecoms giant reported a loss after tax of ₦137.0 billion, a huge contrast to the ₦348.7 billion profits recorded in 2022.
01 March 2024
- Two Indian firms have obtained court orders blocking local traders from infringing on its trademarks to market and distribute electrical products.
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese fintechs are gaining popularity locally amid rising Sino-Kenyan trade, the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) said Thursday. Chinese payment platforms such as WeChat Pay and Alipay enable Kenyan businesses and…
01 March 2024
- The online trading landscape has witnessed a surge in interest, with gold emerging as a favoured asset class among investors, raising the need to use the best forex brokers.
01 March 2024
- The Nigerian government has levied a fine of $10 billion on Binance as part of its crackdown on the global cryptocurrency exchange platform, BBC reported.
01 March 2024
- Fast mobile internet is propelling Africa's digital revolution, bringing new potential for economic development, education, healthcare, and empowerment. With the rapid increase in mobile penetration in the country, more and more people are finding new…
01 March 2024
- During MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei held the Huawei Talent Summit and made announcements relevant to several talent development initiatives.
01 March 2024
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 1 – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has contested the United States’ stance on monetizing frozen Russian assets, revealing divisions among G7 countries over the issue. “I want to be very clear: We currently have no…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – For over 270 years, the iconic Guinness stout has been synonymous with a rich, creamy head and a smooth, satisfying taste. But achieving that perfect pint in a bustling pub or local bar, especially in hot climates like Africa,…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Airtel Africa has collaborated with Cisco, an American digital communication conglomerate, to offer customers Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions that allow them to access an array of services, such as enhanced security,…
01 March 2024
- Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan rejected the trade deal with the EU. Rwanda had signed the agreement but did not ratify it for unclear reasons. A number of non-state actors in the EAC have asked the East African Court of Justice to bar Kenya from…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Devolved Units have been put on the limelight for derailing development by using 60 percent of their budgets on recurrent expenditure which mainly involves payment of salaries and wages. In a span of six months 21 county…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – The embassy of Finland has awarded Patricia Kombo, a Kenyan youth climate activist, a Climate Honors diploma. The founder of Pa Tree Initiative has been granted the award as recognition for her work in advocating for solutions…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – A total of 59 learners have benefited from IT skills through a deal between Sightsavers and Standard Chartered Bank. The training that was undertaken collaboratively with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) at the…
01 March 2024
- Tech firm DigiTax has unveiled new solution to help businesses comply with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS).
01 March 2024
- Ms Odhiambo becomes the 51st president and second woman to head the lawyers' umbrella body after Raychelle Omamo.
01 March 2024
- PHNOM PENH, March 1 (Xinhua) — Cambodia’s oldest English-language daily newspaper, The Phnom Penh Post, will cease its publication by the end of this month due to financial losses, it announced on Friday. The newspaper said in a statement that its…
01 March 2024
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Mar 1 – The Kenya Ports Authority has announced the arrival of the longest-ever container ship, MV Kotka, in the Port of Mombasa. The Liberian-registered ship sailed from Durban as her last port of call and is scheduled to sail to Abu…