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06 May 2024 - A recently released study on digital platforms in Kenya revealed that only 16 percent of the consumers of food delivery and grocery platforms in Nairobi and Mombasa had complained about...

06 May 2024 - The ELRC has suspended the appointment of Bruno Mugambi Linyiru as the new director-general of the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA).

06 May 2024 - Thousands of years ago, a few hundred years after the Almighty had created Earth, its inhabitants had become insanely wicked.

06 May 2024 - Two Kenyan firms are among 21 from Africa selected to join the inaugural Google, Generative AI Cohort.

06 May 2024 - Access to healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, has always been a challenge.

05 May 2024 - There are concerns that too many rules could hinder innovation in the technology. Nairobi forum urged for collaboration to create regulatory sandboxes to facilitate experiments and testing.

05 May 2024 - The approval ratings of China and Russia over the West in Africa continue to be accentuated. Recently, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo gave his two cents on why he believes that Eastern influence is outgrowing Western influence in the…

05 May 2024 - National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa recently unveiled an initiative to support the sports and creative industries on the continent through mentorship and capital infusion. Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, said in a statement, about the launch…

05 May 2024 - TOKYO, May 5 (Xinhua) — Japan’s estimated child population as of April 1 stood at 14.01 million, marking a fall for the 43rd straight year, government data showed. The number of children aged 14 or younger, including foreigners, dropped 330,000 from a…

05 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Kenya’s rum market is poised for a significant surge, with a projected valuation of Sh2 billion ($18.2 million) by 2028, according to a new industry report. This marks a substantial leap from the estimated Sh1.6 billion ($12.3…

05 May 2024 - The farmers transport more than 35,000 tonnes to markets and industries in Mombasa, Garissa and Nairobi.

05 May 2024 - WASHINGTON — US employers added fewer-than-expected 175,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate again ticking up to 3.9 percent, the US Labor Department reported Friday. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and transportation and…

05 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – Packaging solutions provider Dune has announced a minority equity investment injection by Ascent Rift Valley Fund II.  The company says the move is anchored on bolstering growth and expanding its market presence.   Ascent Rift…

05 May 2024 - There is a thin line between innovation and abuse. A look at how large language models (LLMs) are making cybercriminals even better at mastering the art of deception. What you can do with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s…

05 May 2024 - It is virtually impossible to emphasize the risks associated with limited press freedom in Africa. The effects are numerous and profound, ranging from straining economic development and escalating social tensions to eroding democracy and accountability…

05 May 2024 - Ordinary revenue collection amounted to Sh1.585 trillion or 9.8 percent of GDP against a target of Sh1.840 trillion.

05 May 2024 - The Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) Kenya’s prestigious journalism awards, given since 2012 for print, broadcast, and now digital journalism. The awards are a continuous annual recognition and celebration of journalistic excellence and…

05 May 2024 - Where is the original land title deed? Who quietly made a provisional title available?

05 May 2024 - The first step in quality assurance after Sea Ventures receives the waste is checking it for potentially dangerous substances like microbes.

05 May 2024 - While technology shapes the routines of many Kenyans residing in urban areas, the majority living in rural areas still lack access to internet connectivity.

04 May 2024 - The American and French governments are reportedly lobbying Nigeria and other regional countries to sign new defense agreements allowing them to redeploy expelled troops.

04 May 2024 - Niger recently received assistance from its burgeoning bilateral ally, Russia. According to reports, a shipment of Russian humanitarian supplies landed in the West African country. This is according to Niger's security forces, who confirmed that the…

04 May 2024 - YANGON, May 4 (Xinhua) — The scorching temperatures gripping many parts of Myanmar have significantly impacted people’s daily lives, particularly affecting the livelihoods of taxi drivers. The reports released by Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and…

04 May 2024 - MOMBASA, Kenya, May 3 (Xinhua) — Four African transport ministers agreed on Friday to expedite the completion of the remaining sections of the high-speed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha, Kenya, to regional countries. The ministers of…

04 May 2024 - TOPLINE “Veneer techs” have gone viral on social media after a self-proclaimed tech confused users by shared his certificate of completion, and a separate TikTok user shared a horror story of her veneers falling out after two days, but dentists warn…

04 May 2024 - TUNIS, May 4 (Xinhua) — Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani urged Tunisian and foreign economic operators to invest in economic zones to boost the country’s economic growth and sustainable development, the Tunis Afrique Presse reported on Friday. He…

04 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The Kenya Tobacco Industry has urged the Ministry of Health to reconsider the proposal to introduce graphic health warning signs to tobacco free, smokeless nicotine products.  Speaking in Embu during a public participation…

04 May 2024 - TV47 Health Reporter Elizabeth Atieno Ochieng scooped the ‘Journalist of the Year’ award at the 2024 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA). Atieno has also bagged the Health and Medical Reporting Award (TV Category) for shining light on crucial…

04 May 2024 - Rwanda, Burundi, DRC and South Sudan joined the SGR cluster joint ministerial committee.

04 May 2024 - Soil degradation is increasing in Africa, with over 20 per cent of land in most countries in the region degraded

04 May 2024 - Budget estimates indicate the government plans to borrow Sh541.7 billion in the next financial year. Tax collection has been below target with revenue up to March falling short by Sh255 billion.

04 May 2024 - Nduati is 39, the founder of Senior Talent where he connects seasoned senior professionals with business founders to address their business challenges.

04 May 2024 - Government has adopted a hybrid Treasury Single Account system.

04 May 2024 - JERUSALEM, May 3 (Xinhua) — Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday several measures to be taken against Türkiye following the latter’s decision to halt all trade activities with Israel due to “non-stop violence” against Palestinians in…

04 May 2024 - ROME, May 3 (Xinhua) — Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month in April, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported Friday. It was the first time they rose in consecutive months in more than two years, FAO said…

04 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The government has released over Sh2.08 billion for the April payment to beneficiaries enrolled in the Inua Jamii Program. In a statement, the principal secretary of Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, Joseph Motari,…

04 May 2024 - President Ruto is expected to travel to the US this month, which could catalyse the process.

03 May 2024 - National Treasury says it has undertaken a preliminary assessment of the 288 State corporations.

03 May 2024 - The strength of a passport can greatly influence an individual's mobility and access to other countries. While some passports open doors to several destinations with ease, others face formidable barriers.

03 May 2024 - Across all economic sectors, higher productivity and production are directly correlated with a sizable labor force. An enormous labor force drives growth in African countries where sectors like manufacturing, services, and agriculture play a significant…

03 May 2024 - BY ALMA NUMIĆ NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Conversational messaging channels are witnessing rapid growth, reflecting a growing consumer desire for stronger connections with the brands they support. Whether customers engage with a human agent, a chatbot, or a…

03 May 2024 - Following a historical 24 hours/12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building on its momentum from a year…

03 May 2024 - A video of African employees being assaulted physically by an Asian man has gone viral on the Internet. The video, posted by Dom Lucre on X, shows an Asian man yelling at two Africans before proceeding to wield a stick, repeatedly striking the workers…

03 May 2024 - There has been much talk about the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’, which is set to bring about a seismic shift in assets within the next 20 years. According to reports, an estimated $84 trillion is expected to pass to Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z heirs…

03 May 2024 - The value of renewable energy in Africa cannot be stressed enough. The perks of creating green energy are numerous, ranging from combating energy poverty and promoting economic growth to improving energy security and reducing climate change. While…

03 May 2024 - Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged fiscal authorities to tackle new sources of inflation.

03 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country released by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).…

03 May 2024 - GUANGZHOU – Chinese home appliance giant Midea Group saw its revenue rise 10 percent year-on-year to 106.5 billion yuan ($14.99 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, the company said on Monday. It was its highest quarterly revenue since the second…

03 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The Kenyan government launched the first Electric Mobility Draft Policy, setting in motion plans to adopt and accelerate the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. During the event, the Cabinet Secretary, Roads and…

03 May 2024 - This is due to floods.