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12 June 2024 - Kenya Power has directed customers of its prepaid power plan to update their meters, commonly known as token meters, by August to continue accessing electricity.

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – Chinese electric cars may become pricier in the European Union (EU) after politicians called them a threat to its own electric car industry. It has “provisionally concluded” that three Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers will face…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 –UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has sold its 10.1 percent stake in I&M Group. AfricInvest will now be the custodian of the East African Banking Group following the acquisition…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenya Power has rolled out a campaign targeting 7.4 million customers on the upgraded electricity prepaid meter system. All customers enrolled in the prepaid system will receive two codes, including a reset and update code,…

12 June 2024 - The Bill has sparked hue and cry from most professionals, religious leaders, lobby groups, and Kenyans.

12 June 2024 - In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, Africa is poised to become a significant player, thanks to innovative companies like Daystar. Leading this charge is Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, the Country CEO for Daystar Power in Nigeria and Ghana…

12 June 2024 - Seed prices labelled critical factor

12 June 2024 - Ghana’s monthly inflation rate soared to a 10-month high in May, driven by a sharp slump in the cedi, which led to a surge in the cost of non-food items.

12 June 2024 - Bankers have warned of loss of jobs in the country due to looming reduced investments should the proposed Finance Bill sail through.

12 June 2024 - The taxman seized documents, files and computers, among other items belonging to Doshi Iron Mongers Limited over a decade ago.

12 June 2024 - Experts are warning against potential financial pitfalls for employees who fail to acquire income-earning assets as a means to achieve financial independence.

12 June 2024 - Kenyans have continued to call for a review of the government revenue and expenditure plans for the 2024/2025 fiscal year ahead of the budget reading on June 13.

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – In the era of big data, where the volume, variety, and velocity of data continue to explode, effective data governance has become essential for the successful implementation of Regulatory Technology (RegTech). Laurent Sarr, Chief Technology…

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – Elon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm’s founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity’s…

12 June 2024 - Airtel Unlimited Data Plans were launched on 11th June on its 5G Data Plans, offering customers uninterrupted data usage on its 5G network.

12 June 2024 - LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Xinhua) — The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in education has grown sharply among students and teachers in the United States over the last year, according to a new survey. The national survey was conducted on…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Airtel Kenya is entering the Kenyan home internet market with the rollout of home broadband. The Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans will also be available to businesses. It enters a market that is dominated by Safaricom…

12 June 2024 - Developing economies are projected to show a slight growth this year than they did before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest report by the World Bank states.

12 June 2024 - Elias Makori, the long-serving Nation Media Group sports journalist, is among top editors who are leaving as the media house restructures its operations.

12 June 2024 - •Whatever exists in our subconscious mind acts like a filter on how we see life. •How much of what you believe about yourself comes from what the world has told you is possible

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12 – A new report on African elephants has revealed the wild animals, just like humans, use “names” to address each other, findings that will help in conservation efforts of the endangered animal. The study published on Monday by Save the…

12 June 2024 - LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Xinhua) — Average global temperatures for each of the past 12 months hit record highs, marking an unprecedented streak, according to a NASA analysis released on Tuesday. “It’s clear we are facing a climate crisis,” said NASA…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Several government agencies are disposing of vehicles and equipment ahead of a new financial year (FY) starting on July 1, 2024. In an advertisement, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is planning to sell motor vehicles,…

12 June 2024 - By Willys Mac’Olale  NAIROBI, June 12 – Like many governments around the world, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has unveiled an initiative to incorporate individuals working remotely for Kenyan organizations into its tax system. A proposal for this…

12 June 2024 - The MICE sector is a key contributor to Kenya's economic growth as laid out in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

12 June 2024 - It goes without saying that strong passports facilitate easier and more frequent travel, and in African countries, this is no different. Additionally, entrepreneurs and business leaders can explore international markets, forge partnerships, and attract…

12 June 2024 - TOPLINE Paramount Global shares slid nearly 8% shortly before market close Tuesday after National Amusements, the media conglomerate’s parent company, scrapped merger discussions with Skydance Media, according to multiple outlets, bringing an end to a…

12 June 2024 - A British man died and several other passengers and crew onboard flight SQ321 from London suffered skull, brain and spine injuries during the terrifying high-altitude ordeal.

12 June 2024 - WASHINGTON, June 11 (Xinhua) — A jury of 12 members in the U.S. state of Delaware on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, guilty of three federal gun charges, marking the first time a sitting president’s child has been…

12 June 2024 - Managing an issue to the customer's satisfaction could prove the difference between customer retention and churn.

12 June 2024 - TOKYO, June 12 (Xinhua) — The World Bank has cut its economic growth forecast for Japan for 2024 to 0.7 percent from 0.9 percent, while lifting the global growth outlook for the year to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent, local media reported. The Japan…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, June 11 (Xinhua) — Experts met Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to discuss ways to fight malnutrition in Africa. The three-day workshop on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, rural development and food system transformation brought…

12 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – KPMG recently hosted a summit where industry leaders gathered to discuss critical issues in the financial sector, with a spotlight on the future of fintech and tax compliance. This transformative and pioneering summit aimed to…

12 June 2024 - House committee gives national carrier one month to submit new turnaround plan.

12 June 2024 - Denya, in a statement seen by The Standard, noted that despite holding over 30 per cent of global mineral reserves, Africa remained on the periphery of trade and finance due to a lack of unity.

12 June 2024 - JUNE 12  – Over 1500 candidates are taking their Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP) exams starting today. The CHRP certification, offered by the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB), is gaining significant…

12 June 2024 - Expected revenue from the increase of fuel levy by Sh7 per litre will amount to Sh115 billion.

12 June 2024 - Motorists will pay more for petrol if Parliament approves a proposal to increase the Fuel Levy Charge.

12 June 2024 - Broadly, the core mandates of central banks around the world are twofold: maintaining price stability and oversight of the financial system.

12 June 2024 - The legal battle for control of Directline Assurance has revealed that the insurer’s true ownership is uncertain.

12 June 2024 - Ciak has sued KRA on claims that the taxman has failed to involve stakeholders in discussions on the Current Retail Selling Price.

12 June 2024 - The Government Owned Enterprises Bill 2024 seeks to overhaul governance structures and enhance accountability for commercial State-owned enterprises.

12 June 2024 - Co-op Bank is leading the pack with a total shareholders' fund of Sh127n billion.

12 June 2024 - This comes amid fraud claims, plot to take over the company by some individuals.

12 June 2024 - It also seeks for ways to include non salaried Kenyans with a consistent income.

12 June 2024 - NSSF collected an additional Sh10 billion in the year ended June 2023.

12 June 2024 - Reforms in the coffee industry have marginally boosted the pricing of the commodity.

12 June 2024 - Moses Muthui is spearheading Absa’s customer-centric transformation.

12 June 2024 - Egerton University has overtaken leading medical schools in the amount of tuition fees for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

12 June 2024 - CMA has granted B Commodities exemption from a requirement to make an offer to acquire the remaining shares of Limuru Tea.