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01 May 2024 - The Defence Ministry spent Sh38 million to clean Cabros and windows at the KICC.

01 May 2024 - Ever since an attack by a macaque, Karen has never travelled without Neosporin-an antibiotic-to whatever destination.

01 May 2024 - Designer labels may find it difficult to ignore the fast-growing second-hand luxury business as demand for affordable luxury grows.

01 May 2024 - Teenagers’ widespread use of smartphones is causing a mental health crisis.

01 May 2024 - A key power line linking Kenya to Zambia through Tanzania is set for completion in November 2025.

01 May 2024 - The number of betting firms licensed to operate in Kenya increased by 29 from September last year.

01 May 2024 - Vivo Energy Kenya cut its reliance on Kenya Power by 156 megawatts (MW) last year.

01 May 2024 - WPP Scangroup is planning to sell its business in South Africa and wind up several dormant units.

01 May 2024 - Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has continued to grow despite other forms of traditional advertising such as newspapers, radio, and television declining over the last several decades.

01 May 2024 - Eight Kenyan firms have been cleared to import 43,000 metric tonnes of sugar under a special EAC tax.

01 May 2024 - Car & General (C&G) made a net loss of Sh273.6 million in the 15 months ended December 2023.

01 May 2024 - The government has issued a two-day ultimatum to people living in areas mapped as being at risk of flooding and landslides.

01 May 2024 - Industry players say they are picking up pace and in the sector's next phase of growth needing to attract major financiers, with funds from venture capitalists and private equities drying up.

01 May 2024 - •You can’t read an article on EQ and change your abilities any more than you can pump your biceps by reading Men’s Health magazine •The scientific reality is that developing new behaviours requires something else: the ability to form habits

01 May 2024 - Bioweapons are microorganisms produced by living organisms that are released to intentionally cause disease and death in humans, animals or plants.

01 May 2024 - Conversational messaging channels are witnessing robust growth, reflecting a growing consumer desire for stronger connections with the brands they support.

01 May 2024 - Social impact organisation Power Learn Project (PLP) is targeting to impart skills on 15,000 youth in Africa this year through technology scholarships.

01 May 2024 - Electronics and fashion products have continued to dominate the highest expenditure categories of consumer goods bought by Kenyans.

01 May 2024 - Whether you are setting up a new business or simply looking to expand an existing one, hiring new employees represents a key moment for employers.

01 May 2024 - Art, whiskey, watches and classic cars are some of the places where the Kenyan ultra-rich are packing their money, in the luxury investment Index.

01 May 2024 - In a brilliant high-growth IT firm in Nairobi, the shift from traditional in-person meetings to a hybrid model combining virtual and face-to-face interactions was initially met with mixed...

01 May 2024 - In February 2024, Kenya was placed on the infamous grey list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

01 May 2024 - At least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya’s public healthcare sector.

01 May 2024 - Poor and inequitable infrastructure are some of the factors hindering learning in most schools in Africa.

01 May 2024 - Diving into a new job often comes with the shimmer of new beginnings.

30 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – Kenya’s monthly inflation dropped by 0.7 percent to 5 percent in March from 5.7 percent in March after food, fuel, electricity, and housing costs dropped. The latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…

30 April 2024 - Three people, including two brothers, were killed, and one other, their father, was injured after a landslide struck homes in Suba South Constituency of Homa Bay County this week, the authorities said. The landslide took place late hours of Monday,…

30 April 2024 - Javas Bigambo says decision may lead to poorer workers, particularly lower cadre staff. Research shows improved services when employment terms are contractual.

30 April 2024 - Addis has introduced reforms allowing foreign companies to participate in restricted sectors. A population of over 110 million people presents a vast, previously untapped market.

30 April 2024 - Africa, long known for its rich cultural legacy and various landscapes, is now emerging as a hub of wealth generation and economic progress. One of the most notable developments of recent years has been the fast increase in the number of High Net…

30 April 2024 - Twiga Foods has appointed Charles Ballard as new chief executive.

30 April 2024 - Kenyans looking to obtain passports will have to wait longer after a system failure at Nyayo House.

30 April 2024 - Hamisha Daryani Ahuja’s Postcards on Netflix is centered around real-life stories without pitting both cultures against the other. “This is something that had not been done, and I had always wondered why.” Hamisha Daryani Ahuja’s path took her through…

30 April 2024 - Nigerian president Bola Tinubu recently announced he has clinched a $600 million investment deal with Danish shipping and logistics titan Maersk. However, Maersk seems unaware of any such agreement.

30 April 2024 - The Code is a principles-based collective action Initiative that aims to promote and enhance the ethics of business conduct in Kenya in line with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on Human Rights, Labour Standards, Environment,…

30 April 2024 - By Amos Mzenge NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – The path to financial security is paved with good intentions, but there’s a sneaky villain lurking along the way, disguised as progress: lifestyle inflation. It’s the gradual, often subconscious, creep of…

30 April 2024 - During their next trip, the Sussex royal couple Prince Harry, and Meghan Duchess of Sussex will be going somewhere closer to home for the Duchess, they would be paying a visit to somewhere Meghan has some ancestry; Nigeria. Reports indicate that the…

30 April 2024 - Sectors like farmland and hotels & leisure have seen significant investor attention in the past year.

30 April 2024 - This is in anticipation of exploration activities and possible future investments.

30 April 2024 - The retailer now has 104 outlets across the country

30 April 2024 - Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mombasa and Kakamega are notorious

30 April 2024 - The Code has gained global recognition as a principles-based collective action initiative

30 April 2024 - Kenya Airways has suspended flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo in protest over the continued detention of two employees based in Kinshasa.

30 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – Startups engaged in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have an opportunity to participate in this year’s Google’s Startup Accelerator Africa Program. The choice of the above categories is meant to address…

30 April 2024 - He takes over from Peter Njonjo who resigned from the position in January this year

30 April 2024 - Smoking is widely practised as a form of recreational drug use, with tobacco smoking being the most prevalent form.

30 April 2024 - MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) — A government official said Tuesday that the Philippines is mulling cloud seeding to quench the country’s thirst amid the drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, which has affected 2.9 million people. Task Force El Nino…

30 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 30 – 377 million women aged 15–49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). FP2030, a global initiative dedicated to promoting…

30 April 2024 - At almost any African party, you can bet that water alone won't satisfy people's thirst or kick off the festivities. Africans enjoy celebrations and socializing, and one of the ways they do so is by drinking beer.

30 April 2024 - Sugarcane farmers have expressed their frustrations with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), accusing it of allegedly siding with cartels to exploit them.