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16 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May – Karakuta Fresh Produce has commissioned a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, positioning itself to increase export volumes while deepening partnerships with more than 1,500 smallholder farmers across four counties. The…

16 May 2025 - A Nigerian court has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals over their involvement in illegal mining of precious minerals in Plateau State.

16 May 2025 - Director June Ndinya and Cinematographer Enos Olik recently engaged BDlife in a discussion regarding the initial stages of production for MTV Shuga Mashariki. Their conversation covered key...

16 May 2025 - As an entrepreneur, or even otherwise, are you looking to build a very basic website? The tools: You don’t have to use ChatGPT, you can also use Grok, Claude, Gemini or Copilot. The prompt: Please help me build a basic website ‘About Me’ page. I have…

16 May 2025 - MAY 16 – Walmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed by President Donald Trump. The plans by the world’s largest retailer come as White House…

16 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new digital system dubbed the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), promising improved…

16 May 2025 - Ali Bongo, the former president of Gabon who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country for Angola along with his wife, Sylvia Bongo, and their son, Noureddin.

16 May 2025 - There was a time I would scramble in January, May, and September, piecing together school fees from here and there. Sometimes I desperately found myself dipping into money meant for rent, other times, borrowing. This always had my heart racing.

16 May 2025 - MAY 16 – The UK needs more nuclear energy to power the data centres needed for artificial intelligence (AI), the boss of the world’s largest cloud computing company has said. Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of the retail giant Amazon, plans to…

16 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) over an alleged ongoing construction of a luxurious hotel in the Ngong Road Forest. This is contained in a letter sent to the KFS Chief…

16 May 2025 - Africa’s largest bauxite producer, Guinea, has revoked 46 mining licences in a broad move to tighten state control over its vast mineral resources.

16 May 2025 - In a rare and historic judgment, Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for corruption by a court in Nouakchott, the country's capital.

16 May 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc plans to introduce a fourth commercial crop and expand its agricultural technology use over the next decade in a bid to boost shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s 97th Annual General…

16 May 2025 - MAY 16 – One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m). The firm said it was contacted by hackers who claimed to have gained access to customer information, obtained by making…

16 May 2025 - In this newsletter, we are covering the new proposal by the Trump administration that will see Kenyans in the US taxed for money they sent back to their relatives in Kenya.

16 May 2025 - The growth of hotel chains in Africa signifies economic potential, investor confidence, and tourism growth. A key indicator of this is the hotel chain development pipeline, which tracks new hotel projects. For African countries, a strong pipeline is…

16 May 2025 - A low or negative GDP per capita growth rate year over year frequently indicates more than simply economic stagnation; it also reveals underlying issues that impact citizens' everyday lives, the resilience of institutions, and in African countries this…

16 May 2025 - The increase comes as Shell prepares to exit its onshore oil operations in Nigeria after decades marked by controversy.

16 May 2025 - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Benin as new member countries eligible for investment.

16 May 2025 - Zimbabwean professionals seeking a way out of their country’s prolonged economic crisis are facing fresh hurdles as the UK government moves to permanently scrap care worker visas, a route many had used to migrate.

16 May 2025 - Before venturing into the complexities and risks inherent in the stock market, it's crucial to equip oneself with knowledge and understanding. This entails conducting thorough research to grasp the fundamentals of investing, which starts by identifying…

15 May 2025 - One of the country’s most favorite exports is grounded in its roots. The reddish-brown rooibos is being sipped around the world, and could soon have a unique use in petrol stations. “Drinking rooibos tea could then be something that individuals can do…

15 May 2025 - Diaspora remittances from the world’s largest economy amounted to $2.63 billion in 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

15 May 2025 - Kenya has successfully obtained a 1.5-billion-dollar Eurobond, an equivalent to Ksh.193.9 billion. The bond will also pay off part of an existing debt that was due in 2027.

15 May 2025 - The dominance of Nigeria and South Africa reflects the size and entrepreneurial depth of both economies.

15 May 2025 - Alex Okosi learned early in his career that standing still often means falling behind.

15 May 2025 - Airtel Africa has appointed Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key markets on the continent, marking a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering creative, data-driven brand experiences.

15 May 2025 - According to Dr Kanga, 75 percent of the revenue was from wildlife-related activities, the primary attraction for local and international tourists.

15 May 2025 - The love for art among the rich overtook that of classic cars for the first time in 2023, when it was favoured by 70 percent of the wealthy against 57 percent who favoured cars.

15 May 2025 - Figures suggest 67 percent of the 68,313 JSS teachers hired under the Kenya Kwanza regime went to individuals from the five communities alone with the Kalenjin taking the lion’s share at 15.7...

15 May 2025 - The university management has in the past defended the impending staff redundancy arguing that it has been necessitated by a reduction in revenue as a result of decline in student enrolment and...

15 May 2025 - Blue bonds are a debt instrument specifically used to finance projects related to ocean conservation and sustainable marine ecosystems.

15 May 2025 - 'Ties That Bind' succeeds not through spectacle but through intimacy, intellectual rigour, and emotional resonance.

15 May 2025 - Co-operative Bank of Kenya has posted a Ksh.6.9 billion net profit for the first quarter of 2025, up from Ksh.6.6 billion in a similar period last year, representing a 5.3 per cent growth. The performance reflects strong momentum in digital banking,…

15 May 2025 - 'Global trade is not something that can disappear overnight. It may change its format and flows or some of the corridors, some may weaken, and others strengthen.'

15 May 2025 - 'Global trade is not something that can disappear overnight. It may change its format and flows or some of the corridors, some may weaken, and others strengthen.'

15 May 2025 - Europe can offer Africa a stable and reliable partnership when global trade faces growing uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war, according to an European Investment Bank official.

15 May 2025 - Europe can offer Africa a stable and reliable partnership when global trade faces growing uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war, according to an European Investment Bank official.

15 May 2025 - Imports are a critical component of Kenya's economy, assisting with growth, industrialization, consumer requirements, and general national advancement.

15 May 2025 - The funds will help governments strengthen primary health care, build resilient vaccine supply chains and improve pandemic preparedness.

15 May 2025 - The fast-changing peak demands have left the power distributor struggling to prevent frequent blackouts.

15 May 2025 - Moving forward, Kenya needs a more coordinated and data-driven infrastructure investment strategy.

15 May 2025 - Kenya’s textile and apparel sub-sector directly employs over 66,000 people and 150,000–200,000 workers indirectly.But the dual threat of Agoa’s looming expiration and rising US protectionism is...

15 May 2025 - The government has ignored likely impact on the perennial problem of sugarcane poaching.

15 May 2025 - The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has issued a stark warning about an impending nationwide electricity crisis, disclosing that the country has less than three days’ supply of liquid fuel available to run its thermal power plants.

15 May 2025 - Namibia has announced plans to adopt Ghana’s acclaimed Gold Purchase Programme in a strategic move to strengthen its monetary policy and revive its ailing economy.

15 May 2025 - Umeme stock has been suspended from trading since March 31, with the freeze extended by Uganda and Kenya regulators.

15 May 2025 - The album cover is an image of Mtukudzi’s first LP Ndipelwo Zano, a collection of hits he recorded between 1977 and 78, later compiled on one disc.

15 May 2025 - According to the World Health Organization, one in four Kenyans will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.

15 May 2025 - Nzoia Sugar Company has been leased to West Kenya Sugar Company.