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13 May 2024 - The government will spend Sh66 billion less in debt service costs for the financial year ending June 30.

13 May 2024 - Equity Group has overtaken Safaricom to become Kenya’s most valuable brand.

13 May 2024 - Any misalignment of the spine can result in severe pain and limited mobility.

13 May 2024 - Kenyans are frequently switching between various diets to lose weight and manage lifestyle diseases.

13 May 2024 - The government has reviewed its demand on manufacturers of alcoholic drinks to remit taxes within 24 hours.

13 May 2024 - Businesses with annual sales valued below Sh8 million could be relieved from having to register as VAT agents.

13 May 2024 - The government spending on pensions for public servants is set to rise by 6.2 percent in the new financial year.

13 May 2024 - NSSF pulled Sh33.6 billion in assets from fund managers that run part of its portfolio in the six months ended December 2023.

13 May 2024 - CBK took Sh7 billion from the tap sale of a 10-year paper, whose auction closed last week.

13 May 2024 - Insurers are set to incur higher claims due to the losses brought by the floods that are ravaging various parts of the country.

13 May 2024 - A proactive approach to savings safeguards against unforeseen circumstances.

13 May 2024 - Residential houses topped the list of Stanbic Holding’s Sh857 million asset seizures last year.

13 May 2024 - Local platforms offering online jobs, rental, food delivery and ride-hailing services will be slapped with a 1.5 percent digital service tax.

13 May 2024 - The National Treasury has proposed the introduction of VAT on financial services, including forex transactions and cheque processing.

13 May 2024 - KPA boss said ship's arrival with 60,000 metric tons so far the largest consignment of bulk fertiliser was proof of Kenya's dedication to positioning Lamu as a logistic hub in the region.

13 May 2024 - British oil explorer Tullow paid the Kenyan government Sh577.9 million as at end of last year.

13 May 2024 - At the age of 31, my sister has an imaginary boyfriend called Albert. No member of the family has ever met him, but she insists that he exists.

13 May 2024 - The burden of proof in tax cases is very different from criminal and civil cases.

13 May 2024 - Tackling extreme concentrations in agriculture inputs and food markets in Africa is critical for sustainable development.

13 May 2024 - Half a decade after the introduction of data protection laws in Kenya, State-owned entities have demonstrated a tepid approach towards compliance with the legal framework.

13 May 2024 - As countries seek to enhance efficiency by adopting technology and scaling up opportunities in the digital economy, one of the key risks that is emerging is cybersecurity.

13 May 2024 - The global goal of net zero by 2050 for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requires a radical shift in approach and thinking to achieve.

12 May 2024 - Seven of the 11-member committee voted to save Mr Linturi from impeachment.

12 May 2024 - Social media reports suggest a near-total internet blackout in some areas in Kenya.

12 May 2024 - The global consultancy firm has been engaged by taskforce to help with cost-benefit analysis as critics claim a conflict of interest by the company as it has clients in the fossil fuels industry.

12 May 2024 - The new subsidiary, IIRM Kenya, will target the Kenyan insurance market, long seen as a lucrative opportunity.

12 May 2024 - The inflows amounted to $397.3 million (Sh52.14 billion), a 2.6% decline from March which recorded $407.8 million (Sh53.5 billion)

12 May 2024 - As reported by Egypt’s state-affiliated Alqahera News satellite TV, the North African country of Egypt has refused to cooperate with Israel on the flow of supplies into Gaza from the Rafah border owing to Israel’s “unacceptable escalation”. A senior…

12 May 2024 - The World Bank is poised to disburse Nigeria a $2.5 billion loan as soon as possible. The nation expects to get the loan shortly after its approval, which could be as soon as June. Given the country's economic struggles throughout the last year, this…

12 May 2024 - Calls on counties increase source revenues, allocate more to urban development initiatives.

12 May 2024 - Plans to go into accommodation.

12 May 2024 - Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Vinod Goel, as Regional CEO East Africa.

12 May 2024 - TOPLINE Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the final round of the Eurovision song competition and will sing later Saturday, as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to protest in the event’s host city of Malmo, Sweden, calling for…

12 May 2024 - May 12 – Stronger than expected growth at the start of the year saw the UK emerge from recession. The economy grew by 0.6% between January and March, the fastest rate for two years, official figures showed. The UK fell into recession at the end of last…

12 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Kenyans are set to brace themselves for tough times ahead following the proposed 16 percent VAT on bread, which will see the price of the commodity skyrocket. According to the new proposal by the National Treasury under the…

12 May 2024 - The benchmark Murban Oil prices declined to $83.28 per barre

12 May 2024 - The dramatic mid-flight blowout on January 5 of a fuselage panel on an Alaska Airlines plane precipitated the departures of a series of top Boeing officials including CEO Dave Calhoun.

12 May 2024 - The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Africa (Kenya) 2024 ended Saturday in Nairobi with participants renewing a call for increased Sino-Africa business relationship

12 May 2024 - May 12 – Hundreds of climate protesters have clashed with police in Germany after attempting to storm the Tesla factory near Berlin. Several people were injured, including three police officers, during Friday’s demonstration against the proposed…

12 May 2024 - NAIROBI, May 11 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Saturday issued a public alert warning against sale of a false batch of cancer medicine that poses immense health risks to civilians. Fred Siyoi, the chief executive officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, a state-…

12 May 2024 - By Robert Kibaara NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – If you were to conduct a vox pop on people’s source of inspiration or success, no doubt you would find that a large number attribute this to their mothers. The immense influence that mothers wield in society…

12 May 2024 - BY ELSA LUNANI NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – The season of soccer thrills is drawing to a close, with K’Ogalo, as Gor Mahia FC is fondly called by its diehard supporters, already asserting its authority as the winner of the Kenya Premier League (KPL) 2023/…

12 May 2024 - Mali's leadership has proposed postponing democratic elections for three years and extending the tenure of military leader Assimi Goita. This move would allow him to stay in power and potentially run for president in the upcoming election.

12 May 2024 - Government eyes an additional Sh323 billion in taxes in the coming financial year.

12 May 2024 - In the prevailing circumstances, the foremost question on our minds should address what it will take to make our parastatals more viable.

12 May 2024 - After numerous sessions at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit, it became clear that agribusiness could transform farming in Africa into a sustainable livelihood for millions.

12 May 2024 - Insurance, therefore, is not a foreign concept to Africans in general and Kenyans in particular. It was, and remains, part of the African political economy.

11 May 2024 - The excise on mobile airtime, data charges has also been raised to 20pc in the new Finance Bill.

11 May 2024 - In an enlightening interview, Adrian Fielding, Director of the AFRICA CEO FORUM, delves into the forum's vision and strategic initiatives designed to reshape Africa’s economic landscape. With extensive experience in strategy and communications and a…

11 May 2024 - The Finance Bill 2024 proposes a new method of calculating excise on beer.