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22 June 2024 - Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared Rwanda's readiness for war with the Democratic Republic of Congo amidst accusations from Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi of orchestrating genocide in Eastern DRC.

22 June 2024 - NEW DELHI, June 22 (Xinhua) — The Indian government late on Friday night brought into force a new law to check corruption in conducting exams. The new law entails penal provisions such as 10 years imprisonment and a monetary fine of 10 million Indian…

22 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) will take delegates to Zambia on a trade mission. KNCCI Chair Ronald Meru says hundreds of delegates will participate, with the event slated for July 28. The agency…

22 June 2024 - Producing pixie fruits comes with a myriad of challenges.

22 June 2024 - Rwandan firm joins market to offer premium tea.

22 June 2024 - Rwandan firm joins market to offer premium tea.

22 June 2024 - Lawmakers reject proposal to retain current import rate fee.

22 June 2024 - The rising taxation and the increasing cost of living, have led to a significant demand for lower premiums.

22 June 2024 - Commodity prices increase as freight costs rise by 20%.

22 June 2024 - LOS ANGELES, June 21 (Xinhua) — The ongoing bird flu outbreak at U.S. dairy farms has heightened concerns among public health experts as more dairy herds test positive for the virus in recent months. The influenza A (H5N1) virus, commonly known as bird…

22 June 2024 - NAIROBI, June 21 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s earnings from horticulture exports rose 14.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024, boosted by increased shipments to markets in Europe and Asia, the Central Bank said in new economic data released Friday. The central…

22 June 2024 - By Peter Mulwa JUNE 22 – Kenya, a nation celebrated for its vibrant culture and dynamic society, is now experiencing the profound impact of its youngest adult generation Gen Z. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, they are stepping into…

22 June 2024 - By Christian Bwakira JUNE 22 – Mobile money has exploded across African economies as an enabler of financial inclusion by bringing in large swaths of the population that remained unbanked into the fold to participate in economies across the continent.…

22 June 2024 - Nairobi is among five major aviation routes that are underserved on the continent with the potential to provide greater connectivity for travellers.

22 June 2024 - Thousands of households and businesses across three counties will lose power this Saturday, according to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). Outages will be experienced in Uasin Gishu, Nakuru and Siaya Counties at different times between mid-…

22 June 2024 - The Cabinet Secretary (CS) of the Ministry of Health, Susan Nakhumicha, has nominated Dr Patrick Amoth, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist – a specialist doctor who manages conditions that affect the female reproductive system, to be the…

22 June 2024 - Increasing the price of all alcoholic beverages, including beer helps reduce population-level alcohol use, and it helps avoid or delay initiation among youth.

21 June 2024 - Nigeria is among the top nine gas-flaring countries in 2023, according to the latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report by the World Bank.

21 June 2024 - It seeks to expand runways, taxiways,aprons and airside facilities.

21 June 2024 - Most informed buyers base their decisions on the expenses associated with ownership

21 June 2024 - The Finance Bill 2024 has reignited the spirit of activism among Kenyan youth, particularly Generation Z, which has long been dormant.

21 June 2024 - The rapid advancement and implementation of artifi cial intelligence (AI) technologies have signifi cant economic, societal, and ethical consequences for Africa. Efficient governance is crucial to optimizing AI’s advantages while minimizing its risks.…

21 June 2024 - Nigeria's export earnings are an essential aspect of its economy, driving development and generating vital foreign money. While crude oil remains the most important export, the government is making tremendous progress in diversifying its export base to…

21 June 2024 - One of the key functions of Parliament is to make laws in the exercise of its legislative authority provided for in Article 94 of the Constitution. The National Assembly is mandated to make laws and exercises its legislative power through Bills (…

21 June 2024 - For some Kenyans, Finance Bill of 2024 marked the first time they were hearing of the concept of a finance bill, begging the question - why is it different? One unique aspect is that Finance Bill 2024 stands out as it proposed to raise the highest…

21 June 2024 - ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and it represents three critical factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of a business or investment.

21 June 2024 - Africa's most notable prize dedicated to engineering innovation, The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, just handed out its tenth Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Nairobi. This year, the…

21 June 2024 - Sugarcane farmers along the Kericho and Kisumu county borders are staring at better times following the Sh2.5 billion revival of the Soin Sugar Factory in Kericho County.

21 June 2024 - Judges at the Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court that Heineken B.V and Heineken E.A illegally terminated Maxam's contract.

21 June 2024 - Why everyone wants a piece of the once much-maligned technical institutions.

21 June 2024 - Key roads and housing projects as well as funding for small businesses face disruption as the Treasury struggles with disbursements.

21 June 2024 - VILNIUS, June 21 (Xinhua) — The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) on Thursday passed an annual quota allowing 40,000 third-country nationals to come and work in Lithuania. Eighty-seven MPs voted in favor of the quota, one against, and eight abstained. “We…

21 June 2024 - Uganda has agreed with a business association from the United Arab Emirates to construct a new international airport, according to the office of President Yoweri Museveni.

21 June 2024 - KCB Bank Tanzania is a forerunner in the shifting financial landscape, handling dynamic transformations in the banking sector and positioning itself as a leader in the evolving industry. Quote: Embracing ‘For People, For Better’ as our purpose, we’re…

21 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – The government has unveiled a plan that will see the country boost economic growth through the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain. ICT-Security and Audit Control Secretary Emmanuel Kata Kimeu said that the state is keen on…

21 June 2024 - According to the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, South Africa is the top tourist destination in Africa. The TTDI 2024 measures the factors enabling sustainable growth in the T&T sector.

21 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – Jubilee Life Insurance expects its fourth Art Contest to attract 15,000 pupils from all counties, up from 10,000 participants last year. This year, the Live Free Art Competition will accept submissions from young artists in…

21 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – BrighterMonday Kenya has solidified its leadership in the e-recruitment sector by winning the Best E-Recruitment Platform award at the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2024. The award affirms the company’s dedication to revolutionizing…

21 June 2024 - “Invest while you save! SC Shilingi funds help you to invest your daily, weekly, or monthly savings in short-term money market funds that give an attractive rate of return,” Standard Chartered Bank Kenya says, but when you get down to it, many people…

21 June 2024 - Recent years have seen certain African countries make enormous strides toward closing the gender gap, bringing in a new era of women's progression and empowerment. This unfortunately is not the case for some African countries given their glaring gender…

21 June 2024 - JUNE 21 – Disputes between the European Union and high-spending member nations about the size of their budget deficits are resuming, after the bloc resurrected financial regulations it suspended because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The…

21 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – Africa Mega Agriculture Centre (AMAC) Limited, an agribusiness company that specializes in leasing farming equipment, agro-processing, and storage solutions, has announced a move to acquire 84.42 percent of the total share…

21 June 2024 - After the tabling of Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament, protests and unrest have rocked Nairobi and other counties – many Kenyans want nothing to do with the government plan to raise nearly $2.7 billion in additional taxes. However, even as tens of…

21 June 2024 - He was appointed in May 24, pending regulatory approval.

21 June 2024 - The Finance Bill of 2024 on Thursday, 2024, passed the Second Reading stage after 214 MPs voted for the controversial Bill. A total of 115 MPs voted against the Bill that has been the subject of intense public debate and countrywide street…

21 June 2024 - Rumors of a mutiny against Burkina Faso’s junta government spread like wildfire following an attack on one of the country’s army bases. However, the country’s head of state has dispelled the rumor, revealing that the attack was not an intended coup.…

21 June 2024 - TOKYO, June 21 (Xinhua) — Japan’s core consumer prices rose 2.5 percent in May from a year earlier, with the pace of increase accelerating from 2.2 percent in April, the government said in a report on Friday. According to the Ministry of Internal…

21 June 2024 - JUNE 21 – Nvidia has handed back the position as the world’s most valuable company to Microsoft after its share price fell by more than 3.5% on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant briefly held the top spot from Tuesday, with a stock…

21 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 21 – President William Ruto hosted US Congress members at State House, Nairobi, to advocate for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is set to expire in February 2025. In a statement, the Head of…

21 June 2024 - TOPLINE Health officials across the continental U.S. are starting to warn about the annual return of West Nile virus, a potentially lethal human disease without treatments or vaccines that is rearing its head earlier than usual as the changing climate…