03 June 2025
- Currently, the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) sets statutory investment limits, including a 100 percent investment threshold/limit on guaranteed funds.
03 June 2025
- Africa’s digital economy is rapidly evolving, and strong ICT policy and regulatory frameworks are playing a vital role in shaping that transformation.
03 June 2025
- The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) attributed the dip in foreign investor activity in the first quarter to the expected US pronouncement on tariffs.
03 June 2025
- Creating a culture where it’s okay to not be okay—and where support is readily available—is the first step in building a mentally resilient workforce.
03 June 2025
- After gaining regulatory clearance to purchase a controlling position in Sumac Microfinance Bank, Nigerian fintech behemoth Moniepoint Inc. is poised to make a significant entry into the Kenyan financial services industry.
03 June 2025
- Overpaid taxes can arise from various sources, including corporate income tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and other tax credits.
03 June 2025
- Kenya’s approval of GMO projects marked a turning point for its agriculture, promising better food security and modernised farming.
03 June 2025
- JUNE 3 – Disney says it is laying off several hundred more people around the world, with workers in its film, television and finance departments impacted. The entertainment giant has been under pressure as viewers move away from cable TV subscriptions…
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 3 – The Government has announced that 20 percent of affordable housing units will now be reserved for disciplined service members, including the Kenya Defence Forces((KDF), the National Police Service (NPS), the National Youth…
03 June 2025
- The High Court has dismissed a Sh4.5 billion compensation suit by former WPP Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar for filing in the wrong court. High Court judge Josephine Mong’are struck out the...
03 June 2025
- Many notions of nationhood run counter to modern ideas, such as free trade, and free movement of people and capital.
03 June 2025
- Africa must now move decisively. Business as usual is no longer tenable. Digitisation and automation have transformed global trade.
03 June 2025
- Astronomers working with South Africa’s SKA telescope are urging the government to ensure that any licensing deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink includes protections for their sensitive astronomical research.
03 June 2025
- In 2015, coffee farmer’s public outcry over low prices triggered presidential gazettement of the National Task Force on Coffee Subsector Reforms to analyse the coffee problem.
03 June 2025
- Third-party funding can democratise dispute resolution by helping smaller players pursue valid claims against stronger opponents.
03 June 2025
- JUNE 3 – Global economic growth is set to be slower this year largely because of Donald Trump’s US tariffs, according to a leading international policy group. Worldwide growth is now expected to slow to a “modest” 2.9%, down from a previous forecast of…
03 June 2025
- Ghana, one of West Africa’s most stable democracies and already Africa’s top gold producer, is positioning itself as a rising force in the continent’s booming fintech sector. With a new government led by President John Mahama, Ghana is rolling out an…
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Kenya plans to modernize agricultural education and training, according to Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe. Speaking during the opening of the International Floriculture Trade Expo (…
03 June 2025
- If the draft regulations are adopted, EABL will be at liberty to increase the retail price of Senator Keg.
03 June 2025
- MOGADISHU, June 3, 2025 – Premier Bank has rolled out an enhanced direct SWIFT payment platform, transforming international money transfers by enabling businesses and individuals in the country to send and receive funds globally — faster, simpler, and…
03 June 2025
- If the rescue car lacks power or grip, having the stuck vehicle assist by engaging its engine and gear may help.
03 June 2025
- Improving yourself financially will require you to elevate your thinking. One of the ways to do that is through education. How, then, can you go about investing in your financial education?
03 June 2025
- Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a technology and innovation hub aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and positioning the country as a regional leader in artificial…
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Car buyers and importers are bracing for a price hike after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced an updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule, set to take effect on 1st July 2025. The new rates will see…
03 June 2025
- Kenya bans fully topless safari vehicles, but many safely operate with rolled-up canvas sides.
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Hemingways Hospitality has expanded into Rwanda with the acquisition of Heaven Holdings. The expansion, which is the chain’s first outside of Kenya, will result in a merger of The Retreat hotel, Fusion Restaurant, Heaven…
03 June 2025
- Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has begun suspending service for South African users accessing the platform through unauthorized plans.
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – NCBA Bank is targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Migori County with tailored banking solutions and strategic collaborations. This was discussed during a customer engagement that attracted 100 SMEs. The event saw…
03 June 2025
- The most common Airbnb scam is the phantom listing — fake rentals used to collect payments from unsuspecting guests.
03 June 2025
- PARIS, June 3 (Xinhua) — Global GDP growth is projected to slow from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 2.9 percent this year and the next year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday. In its latest Economic Outlook, the…
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it will begin the vetting of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) seeking income tax exemptions starting June 9, 2025. The taxman, in a statement, asserted that the move is part…
03 June 2025
- American billionaire, Bill Gates says the majority of his wealth will be directed toward improving health and education across Africa over the next two decades.
03 June 2025
- The net worth of African billionaires has, as expected, fluctuated all year round due to a combination of strategic moves, currency devaluations, and economic adjustments.
03 June 2025
- Sugar prices skyrocketed from Ksh300 per 2-kilogram packet to Ksh330 (the cheapest on the shelf), with many retailers charging from Ksh345 and up. Other basic products remained largely the same.
03 June 2025
- As the June 30 deadline fast approaches, Kenyans are advised to file their tax returns covering the income earned between January 2024 and December 2024. This filing covers all forms of income (or lack thereof), cutting across salaried individuals,…
03 June 2025
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in a recent report, has revealed that a number of countries are collectively responsible for a total of $1.3 billion in blocked airline funds.
03 June 2025
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in a recent report, revealed that about fifteen countries are responsible for $1.163 billion of the total blocked aviation funds.
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Moniepoint Inc., a private limited liability company incorporated in the United States of America, has been approved to acquire Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, the U.S. firm will…
03 June 2025
- JUNE 3 – Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is “not interested in manufacturing in India”, the country’s heavy industries minister has said. The remarks were made on Monday as the Indian government issued detailed guidelines for a scheme…
03 June 2025
- Saving Africa's future, one grain at a time.
03 June 2025
- In this newsletter, we are covering the new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) that will see taxes on small engine vehicles rise by over Ksh150,000.
03 June 2025
- JUNE 3 – Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his $200bn (£150bn) fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said that “by unleashing human potential through health and…
03 June 2025
- By George Asamani, NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa’s infrastructure ambitions. The African Development Fund, the continent’s principal vehicle for concessional…
03 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – The Employment and Labour Relations Court has dealt a major blow to the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) controversial recruitment process after ruling that its internal advertisements restricted to former National Health…
03 June 2025
- In a continent known for rapid urbanization amidst significant developmental issues, some African cities are gradually emerging as a model of excellent quality of life.
03 June 2025
- How non-hazardous waste collection company is promoting environmental sustainability.
03 June 2025
- Government paid Sh6.6 billion as commitment fees on undrawn loans from foreign lenders.
03 June 2025
- Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems, highlighting outdated paper-based processes, fragmented data systems, and a lack of trust in trade documentation as major…
03 June 2025
- Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Minister of Finance, has been branded a wanted person by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after failing to appear for interrogation on Monday.
02 June 2025
- Most cars made in 2018 will see their total taxes rise by more than Sh150,000 in a move that is set to shake up the second-hand car trade in the short term.
