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15 July 2025 - Senegal is now the ninth nation in the World Health Organization's (WHO) African Region to formally eradicate trachoma as a public health issue. .

15 July 2025 - For the second time this year, the United States has skipped a key G20 finance meeting hosted by South Africa, raising diplomatic eyebrows and casting a shadow over Africa’s efforts to assert its voice in global economic governance.

15 July 2025 - Topline The price of bitcoin surpassed $122,000 on Monday after surging beyond $120,000 for the first time over the weekend, the latest milestone for the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency as House Republicans stir regulatory optimism among investors…

15 July 2025 - JULY 15 – Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg has said the social media giant will spend hundreds of billions of dollars on building huge AI data centres in the US. The first multi-gigawatt data centre, called Prometheus, is expected to come online in 2026…

15 July 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – Kenya’s former retail giant Uchumi Supermarket is facing legal and financial headwinds as it plans to bounce back from liquidation. At the heart of the battle is a Sh2.8 billion parcel of land in Kasarani, Nairobi, which the…

15 July 2025 - Conflict, political instability, climate shocks, and armed violence displaced millions across the continent in 2024, with eight African countries ranking among the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises, according to a new report.

15 July 2025 - The fertiliser is not only rich in nutrients, it can also hold more water in the soil, thus reducing the watering needs for farmers.

15 July 2025 - Mozambique has created the conditions needed to restart TotalEnergies’ massive $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, according to the country’s energy minister.

15 July 2025 - It connects vetted transport providers with families and schools while enabling live trip monitoring by parents.

15 July 2025 - JULY 15 – China’s economy has slowed as trade turmoil triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a prolonged crisis in the property market weigh on growth. Official figures show the world’s second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three…

15 July 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – The insurance industry must shift focus from over-relying on compulsory products and instead target voluntary classes to boost sector growth and impact, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has said. Speaking at a…

15 July 2025 - Today, we are covering the latest increase in July fuel prices. We also cover new approvals for collective investment schemes.

15 July 2025 - EAPC, Tata Chemicals Magadi, Carbacid and African Diatomite marginally cut debt.

15 July 2025 - Super petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices have gone up by Ksh.8.99, Ksh.8.67 and Ksh.9.65 per litre, respectively, in the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review announced on Monday.

15 July 2025 - Branded under the theme “Maisha Fiti, Biz Shwari,” the tour aims to celebrate customer loyalty, drive engagement, and showcase the transformative impact of M-PESA across the country.

14 July 2025 - Like the title of the book, Africa is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin, the continent is a patchwork of different nations and situations, some of which are starting to look very promising. Africa’s developmental awakening is turning heads worldwide, with…

14 July 2025 - The railway connecting the port of Mombasa with landlocked neighbours, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, ended in Naivasha in 2019, 468 kilometres short of the border with Uganda after...

14 July 2025 - Dr Obudho told senators that KNBS has employed 31 out of the 45 Kenyan ethnic communities leaving out 14 tribes. He did not provide the list of the 14 ethnic communities that have no slots at the...

14 July 2025 - JULY 14 – Ownership of the Post Office could be put into the hands of its postmasters, the government has suggested, as it launched a public consultation over the future of the service. The minister responsible, Gareth Thomas, said it was time for “a…

14 July 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased fuel prices, with a litre of super petrol rising by Sh8.99 across the country. In the latest monthly fuel review, diesel and kerosene have also been hiked by…

14 July 2025 - Costly fuel is set to trigger public outrage as homes and businesses in an economic setting where salary rises after failed to compensate for the cost of living measure, which remained unchanged...

14 July 2025 - The increased importation of footwear into the country has come despite the Ruto administration’s pledge to invest in developing leather value chains as a priority area under the Bottom-Up...

14 July 2025 - Its fair value gains declined 54.8 percent to Sh3.2 billion from Sh7 billion, which was attributed to low inflation and a more stable shilling during the year.

14 July 2025 - KenGen’s main revenue earner is sale of electricity to Kenya Power, accounting for at least 73 percent of the total revenue that the company makes in a financial year.

14 July 2025 - Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Prudential Life Assurance Kenya on Monday announced a partnership to roll out bancassurance products, supporting affluent and ultra-wealthy clients in their financial, risk, wealth protection, and legacy planning.

14 July 2025 - The KPA boss, through his lawyer Augustus Wafula, however, opposed the claims.

14 July 2025 - The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the…

14 July 2025 - The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the…

14 July 2025 - The launch comes at a time the number of dollar millionaires in Kenya has dropped in the past year as the super-rich moved their treasures abroad on uncertainties buoyed by a softening economy...

14 July 2025 - South Africa’s vehicle exports to the United States have plummeted in 2025, with sharp declines in April and May.

14 July 2025 - The changes come after several insurers paid out millions of shillings in climate-related claims and estimates show the trend is likely to continue.

14 July 2025 - Since 2015, remittances have remained the largest source of foreign cash inflows into Kenya, ahead of tourism, foreign direct investment (FDI), and the export of agricultural products such as tea...

14 July 2025 - Investors are increasingly looking for stable, Environmental, Social, and Governance-aligned entry points into African markets. They want clarity on taxes, ownership structures, and export rules.

14 July 2025 - The continent is home to 65 percent of the world’s remaining uncultivated arable land, along with abundant water and labour resources.

14 July 2025 - T-bills are now paying rates of between 8.14 percent for the 91-day option and 9.71 percent for the 364-day paper, compared to yields of between 13.48 percent and 14.34 percent on the June and...

14 July 2025 - Malnutrition, what experts call hidden hunger, siphons nearly Sh374 billion from Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) each year through lost productivity and healthcare costs. That's more than...

14 July 2025 - Unpaid care work, which makes all other work possible, contributes indirectly to Kenya's GDP by enabling the functioning of core sectors like education, health, and overall economic productivity.

14 July 2025 - After years of observing people trapped in what she calls “the loop of luxury dissatisfaction,” Eve describes this as a silent epidemic of dissatisfaction.

14 July 2025 - While many people seek therapy, Dominic instead began his healing journey with plants—not as a solution, but as small acts of survival.

14 July 2025 - KPLC mentioned that the different tariffs under which consumers are grouped include Lifeline consumers who are codenamed DCL-1, domestic II who are codenamed DC2-O and Domestic III consumers who are codenamed DC3-O.

14 July 2025 - Court found CMA had violated Kennedy Riungu’s right to fair administrative action after it secretly shared negative, unverified information with Genghis Capital.

14 July 2025 - The most powerful answers will not always come from where we have always looked but from fresh ideas, local voices, and stronger community ties.

14 July 2025 - Topline The price of bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time late on Sunday, the latest milestone for the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, which has continued to rally over the past few weeks alongside other top tokens. Key Facts Bitcoin…

14 July 2025 - As the 4th Industrial Revolution continues to reshape economies, forward-thinking countries must strategically position their youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital spaces.

14 July 2025 - Released on July 11, 2025, with a reported $225 million budget, the film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan...

14 July 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – Affluent individuals will access up to Sh500 million in insurance coverage under a new deal between Prudential Life Assurance Kenya and Standard Chartered Bank Kenya. The product roll out comes at a time when demand for…

14 July 2025 - Kenyans in diaspora continue to play an important part in sustaining the country's economy, with remittances reaching an all-time high of USD 5.08 billion (KSh 656.99 billion) in the year leading up to June 2025.

14 July 2025 - Mr Muriuki has deepened his position as Co-operative Bank’s largest individual shareholder.

14 July 2025 - A refund may be justified if your deposit isn’t returned, you face harassment or illegal eviction, or the house becomes unsafe due to the landlord's neglect.

14 July 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – Kenyan investors have been offered expanded investment options after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) registered new collective investment schemes and sub-funds. The regulator has approved the Sanlam Special GBP Fixed…