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29 March 2024 - The Central Bank of Kenya is seeking to raise a total of Sh65 billion from a reopened two-year bond.

29 March 2024 - The State is betting on increased uptake of electric vehicles to increase consumption of idle power at night.

29 March 2024 - The government has reversed a decision to increase import duty from Sh2.5 million to Sh3 million.

29 March 2024 - Dr Ellen Karuga Kamau has developed a revolutionary AI tool to empower expectant mothers in their journey through pregnancy and early parenthood.

29 March 2024 - Clearing agents have challenged Sh46,075 charged per container of all cargo destined for South Sudan.

29 March 2024 - Acorn Holdings has increased the dividends payable to unitholders of its two real estate investment trusts.

29 March 2024 - The Privatisation Authority has rolled out the sale of the government’s 33.83 percent shareholding in Kenya Hotel Properties Limited(KHPL).

29 March 2024 - Kaiho Industry Co. Ltd will on Wednesday next week launch Kenya’s first second-hand motor vehicle spare parts.

29 March 2024 - Five high-end hotels in Karatina town, Nyeri that had survived the ongoing crackdown on alcoholism were closed on Wednesday.

29 March 2024 - NCBA Group managing director, John Gachora reflects on his bank’s 2023 full-year performance.

29 March 2024 - Kenya Airways (KQ) has applied for an extension of a special exemption granted two years.

29 March 2024 - Traders on digital platforms are on a watch list of law enforcement agents.

29 March 2024 - Plans to move 50% of horticultural exports from air to sea in an ambitious seven-year plan.

29 March 2024 - The pros and cons of wedlock are the big debate in Heartstrings’ latest comedy, Eyes Wide Shut.

29 March 2024 - While Kenya is blessed with natural resources, the country has always faced challenges in ensuring that benefits derived from these resources are shared in an equitable manner.

29 March 2024 - It feels quite illicit and irresponsible to visit Chaka Ranch without your children.

29 March 2024 - In Kenya's dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, the village of Kakuma struggled with a dire water crisis.

29 March 2024 - Economic news, and not just monetary policy, in the United States (US) affects financial conditions in emerging markets.

29 March 2024 - Oil producing Middle East countries supply about 30 percent of global oil.

29 March 2024 - Kenya has 31 new hotels in the pipeline this year with a total of 4,268 rooms.

29 March 2024 - The story is told of a girl born into poverty in Detroit, Michigan in 1944.

29 March 2024 - Three of my favourite Kenyan artists are currently exhibiting their work as from last Wednesday night.

28 March 2024 - The Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) of Kenya has criticised the six-hour opening time imposed on bars nationwide, labelling it extremely unfair.

28 March 2024 - President's other pet project, farming, in turbulent waters deep into planting season. There are also allegations of fake seeds being sold to farmers and failing to germinate.

28 March 2024 - Nairobi business community says it cannot pay the taxes the government has introduced. They thought the exit of Uhuru was an end to their woes but say they feel cheated

28 March 2024 - The Government is banking on an elaborate breakdown of Kenyans' incomes to ensure those in need of housing units will be able to afford no matter their take home.

28 March 2024 - The firm's platform will give the diaspora seamless access to be able to send their money into Kenya while eliminating all third party involvement.

28 March 2024 - Skyward Express has opened a new hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it steps up its quest to expand its services in the country. The airline, which flies mainly from Wilson...

28 March 2024 - Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as the most polluted countries in Africa in terms of air pollution and disease burden. These three major countries are faced with the profound health consequences of air pollution, which is further…

28 March 2024 - The government has pledged support for traders in Nairobi to address market challenges.

28 March 2024 - TOPLINE Altimmune’s experimental weight loss drug pemvidutide minimized the loss of muscle mass while losing weight, mimicking the effects of diet and exercise, according to the results of a small trial by the company, amid efforts by biotech firms to…

28 March 2024 - Revenues increase to Sh8.9 billion, up from Sh7.4 billion.

28 March 2024 - The company recorded a 97.5 percent improvement in profits  to Sh3.3 billion.

28 March 2024 - Dr Ogwell to assume a new role at the United Nations Foundation.

28 March 2024 - Governor Sakaja has told off the Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington residents who are alarmed by the mushrooming of high-rise buildings to stop complaining.

28 March 2024 - MultiChoice Kenya has called upon filmmakers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to cultivate collaborations to propel Kenya’s film industry onto the global stage. During the launch of the 13th edition of the Kalasha Film and TV Market, Festival,…

28 March 2024 - The programme aims to boost agricultural products exports from the continent by about 10 per cent

28 March 2024 - Located at the Coast, it will provide an alternative power dispatch point.

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – BURN Manufacturing (BURN), a carbon project developer, has announced the completion of a follow-on carbon project investment from Key Carbon Limited (KC), formerly Carbon Neutral Royalty (CNR).  The clean cookstove…

28 March 2024 - LONDON, March 28 (Xinhua) — The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Kingdom (UK) fell by an unrevised 0.3 percent in the last quarter of 2023, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday. It’s the second consecutive…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – A total of 28 insurance companies dominate the list of abuse of buyer power cases in Kenya, the latest Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) report shows. According to the annual CAK data for the 2022–23 financial year, the…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Skyward Express on Thursday unveiled its first direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Moi International Airport, Mombasa. The carrier, which normally operates from Wilson Airport on various routes,…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Asset finance solutions provider Watu Credit has welcomed the publication of the draft national e-Mobility Policy. The company has committed to spending Sh1.3 billion for the transition of fossil-powered motorbike financing to…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The climate crusader Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has faulted the United Nations’ Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD) Advisory Board over its decision to hold the host secretariat in Geneva instead of…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Most Kenyans have become travel savvy post COVID-19 resulting in a lot of research and early bookings for both domestic and international holiday travels. The number of travel bookings has since increased by 25% compared to…

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industrialization (MITI has moved quickly to address the recent tax concerns raised by investors, announcing a raft of measures to unlock the current stalemate. In a meeting chaired by…

28 March 2024 - Listed coffee grower Eaagads has issued a profit warning for the financial year ending March 2024, citing a reduction in the volume of coffee offered to the market. In a public notice on...

28 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Forty Under 40 Africa Award, organized by Richard Abbey Jr., will over the weekend recognize young business leaders in Nairobi. The Pan-African Award honors individuals under 40 who excel in their fields and contribute to…

28 March 2024 - In Kenya, there seem to be a higher obesity rate for the female demographic than their male counterparts. A recent study reveals that this is likely due to lifestyle and bad eating habits amongst others. Additionally, the cost of a healthy diet in the…

28 March 2024 - The Board of Directors did not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023.