14 May 2024
- The Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, recently revealed why his country’s relationship with the United States deteriorated. This poses some significance given the fact that Niger had been the US’s closest ally in the West African region…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The Energy, Petroleum, and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has cut fuel prices by about Sh1, offering reprieve to motorists, firms, and households. In the latest review, a liter of super petrol will be reduce by Sh1, diesel (Sh1.2…
14 May 2024
- PETROL, DIESEL prices drop by Sh1, Sh1.20 and kerosene Sh1.30 in Epra review; to retail at Sh192.84, Sh179.18 and Sh168.76 per litre respectively in Nairobi. More follows
14 May 2024
- The interior of a building in the Mathare North area of Nairobi City caved in Tuesday, and several people are feared trapped beneath its rubble. Among the first responders to the emergency was the Kenya Red Cross, who are currently leading the rescue…
14 May 2024
- KAMPALA, May 14 (Xinhua) — Uganda has temporarily suspended hiking activities to the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, which is shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the formation of a crevasse in the glaciers. The Uganda Wildlife…
14 May 2024
- Some African countries are making giant strides in modernizing their defence forces, extending beyond the traditional reliance on tanks, fighter jets, and surface ships. One of the most notable advancements in recent times has been the acquisition and…
14 May 2024
- KAMPALA, May 14 (Xinhua) — Uganda issued a warning on Tuesday to communities living on lake shores and riverbanks, cautioning them about the increased water volume in those water bodies, which has reached worrying levels. Minister of Water and…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The Kenyan economy showed resilience by the end of 2023, recording growth in gross domestic product (GDP), which increased to 5.9 percent in the third quarter of last year compared to 4.3 percent in the same period in 2022. The…
14 May 2024
- On the recent three-day visit to Nigeria with her husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, impressed, also inadvertently bringing local fashion to the spotlight. She had joined the Duke of Sussex to the West African country to promote…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Corporations and private entities in the country have been urged to undertake environmental conservation and integrate climate-oriented projects as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR). Speaking during a tree…
14 May 2024
- A fire broke out at Moonlight Shopping Center in Eastleigh, Nairobi City County, in the late hours of Tuesday morning. Firefighters arrived around 11:30 am after receiving a call just before noon about the fire at Eastleigh’s 12th Street, a renowned hub…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The government targets getting Sh32.56 trillion ($250 billion) in investment deals during President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States of America. Investment, Trade, and Ministry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, in…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) now recommends changes to the Anti-Corruption Act to bar those charged with corruption from office to prevent witness interference. Twalim Mbarak, EACC Chief Executive Officer,…
14 May 2024
- To advance an informed populace, press freedom is crucial. For people to make responsible choices regarding their own lives and the affairs of their communities, particularly their development, they need access to accurate and trustworthy information.…
14 May 2024
- WASHINGTON, May 14 (Xinhua) — The White House unveiled on Tuesday new tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, solar cells and other clean-energy products from China, in a protectionist move widely believed to imperil the American ambition to enhance…
14 May 2024
- Close to 100 frontline humanitarian organizations in Sudan are urging Elon Musk’s Starlink service to continue its operations, as they rely on it to provide life-saving assistance to millions of people in regions affected by an internet blackout.
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Nixon Sigey’s helm at the New KCC is set to end as the creamer is looking for his replacement. The dairy company says that all prospective candidates have until May 3, 2024, to submit their applications. “We are seeking for an…
14 May 2024
- Only 7 per cent of youngsters in the 15-24 age group in Nigeria today have acquired ICT skills, according to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) released on Tuesday. The report launched by UNICEF found that 73 per cent of 15—to 24-year-olds in…
14 May 2024
- Six months later, I am slowly rebuilding my life. Back to the bedsitter with another 4 years to clear my first loan. Luckily, my work has been superb and I got a Ksh30,000 raise in January. I am directing all the new income to clear the outstanding loan…
14 May 2024
- The National Productivity Center has disclosed its intentions to develop a new wage system. On Monday, the head of this group hinted at the idea of a productivity-based disbursement protocol, where workers of the same grade can earn different salaries.…
14 May 2024
- MEXICO CITY, May 13 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday that the flow of migrants to the United States has been reduced by 50 percent in recent months, and again called on Washington to help fund development programs…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – CIC Insurance Group profit after tax grew by 818 percent to Sh1.4 billion for the full year (FY) ended December last year compared to a similar period in 2022, buoyed by a growth in insurance income. The insurer also says…
14 May 2024
- TOPLINE Dating app Bumble said it’s removing billboards seemingly targeted at women that discourage celibacy after receiving backlash online from women who feel the messaging delegitimizes women’s freedom of choice. KEY FACTS After deleting all of its…
14 May 2024
- Trade within the East African Community has recorded a significant increase at the expense of trade with markets outside the continent. The EAC has also increased its trade with African countries outside of its sub-region. This is a result of the region…
14 May 2024
- Balancing the need to offer quality healthcare benefits with budgetary constraints requires strategic planning and proactive measures. Companies that are keen to manage their health insurance costs while ensuring employee well-being must begin by…
14 May 2024
- Australian-based Atlantic Lithium Ltd., currently developing Ghana’s first lithium mine, has made a significant move toward raising capital from local equity investors.
14 May 2024
- WASHINGTON, May 13 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law Monday a bill that will prohibit U.S. imports of unirradiated low-enriched uranium from Russia. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that Biden signed the…
14 May 2024
- GABORONE, May 13 (Xinhua) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Botswana expressed concern that the extensive use of pesticides to manage pests, weeds, and diseases may increase the risk of harming species essential to…
14 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – President William Ruto has rallied for the renewal of the African Development Fund, underscoring the transformative impact of the funds in supporting development projects in the country. During a high-level meeting with Akinwumi…
14 May 2024
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14 May 2024
- CPF Group has won a 31-year land lease from Homa Bay County that will see the company build a Sh500 million new headquarters for the county.
