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19 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – World Data Lab (WDL), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today launched the Africa Youth Employment Clock. It is a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance understanding and promote inclusivity within…

19 March 2024 - Thanks to an agreement reached by the Kenyan President, William Ruto and the social media giants Meta, Kenyans have now been put in the perfect position to profit from Meta. The deal ensures that Kenyan content creators are now allowed to make money…

19 March 2024 - Over the past five years, prices of varied items have shot up.

19 March 2024 - Nigeria has been ranked among the top 15 nations in the world leading the artificial intelligence (AI) & Crypto Narrative in 2024, according to findings from a study.

19 March 2024 - During his five-day visit to South Africa, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo expressed his country's interest in securing metals crucial for the global energy transition, many of which are abundant in Africa.

19 March 2024 - According to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), fuel costs in Nigeria will drop once the Port Harcourt Refinery commences operations. The national petroleum…

19 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – Toshiba has signed a deal to supply equipments for the rehabilitation of the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant in Naivasha. This is part of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company’s (KenGen’s) target of growing output from 45…

19 March 2024 - President William Ruto has signed into law the Affordable Housing Bill, 2023.

19 March 2024 - HARARE, March 19 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe’s endeavor to leverage gastronomy tourism and diversify its tourism product base has garnered global attention and earned the country an opportunity to host the first-ever UN Tourism Africa Gastronomy Conference…

19 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unveiled a new Energy (Electricity Incident and Accident Reporting) Regulations, 2024, that aim to reinforce safety and ease incident reporting in the electricity…

19 March 2024 - By Phyllis Migwi NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – Over the past few years, AI has completely changed the battleground for both cybercriminals and defenders. While nefarious actors have found increasingly inventive ways to put AI to use, new research shows…

19 March 2024 - Many banks in the country are splurging billions of shillings on opening up new branches.

19 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – President William Ruto has assented to the Affordable Housing law paving the way for the reinstatement of housing levy deductions. This means the 1.5 per cent tax from both the employer and the employee will take effect at the…

19 March 2024 - Can judges review rulings and judgments if it emerges that they were misled into reaching particular conclusions?

19 March 2024 - The courts had declared the deductions illegal.

19 March 2024 - The incoming IEK leadership faces multifaceted challenges, including increasing corporate membership, accommodating graduate engineers without voting rights.

19 March 2024 - A top New York think-tank has hired Kenya’s outgoing Permanent Representative to the UN as its next boss.

19 March 2024 - BRUSSELS, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Council of the European Union (EU) approved the creation of the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF) here on Monday and earmarked 5 billion euros (5.4 billion U.S. dollars) for it. The decision was reached at EU’s Foreign…

19 March 2024 - WINDHOEK, March 18 (Xinhua) — MTC, Namibia’s largest mobile carrier, and Chinese company Huawei Technologies on Monday conducted the country’s first 5G technology demonstration in Windhoek, the capital city. This demonstration came after the…

19 March 2024 - NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) — Kenya launched its strategic plan on Monday, providing a roadmap to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology in electricity generation. Alex Wachira, principal secretary for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, told…

19 March 2024 - Kenya has a deficit of 200,000 housing units annually, which the government notes has led to high cost for poor quality housing, including slums.

19 March 2024 - Esther Gathoni Macharia trades at Nakuru Wakulima Market where she also serves as the Assistant Secretary.

19 March 2024 - DOB Equity, a family-backed impact investment fund committed to fostering positive social and environmental change across East Africa, has announced a significant change in its senior leadership.

19 March 2024 - Kenyan bank, NCBA Group, has signed a US$50 million (Ksh6.5 billion) facility with Proparco, a subsidiary of the AFD Group focused on private sector development

19 March 2024 - Ethiopia's largest commercial bank is racing to recover large amounts of money withdrawn by customers following a "systems glitch."

19 March 2024 - Content creators in Kenya will earn money from postings on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram from June.

19 March 2024 - Tullow has written off $17.9 million (Sh2.41 billion) worth of its Kenyan assets.

19 March 2024 - MPs are seeking to have the G-to-G procurement mode adopted in the purchase of fertiliser.

19 March 2024 - EACC is dangling a carrot to individuals who secured employment in public offices using fake credentials.

19 March 2024 - Commercial banks and officials face steep fines for facilitating terrorism financiers.

19 March 2024 - The North Eastern region is the second-most connected, trailing only Nairobi.

19 March 2024 - Tullow has written off $17.9 million (Sh2.41 billion) worth of its Kenyan assets.

19 March 2024 - Growth in revenue from passenger services on SGR slowed down substantially before decided to raise fares.

19 March 2024 - National maize production is expected to be 4.2 million tonnes, 15-20 percent above the five-year average.

19 March 2024 - Foreigners will be required to obtain mandatory investment permits before being allowed to set up shop in Kenya

19 March 2024 - County governments are yet to receive nearly half of their equitable revenue share from the Treasury.

19 March 2024 - Growth in revenue from passenger services on SGR slowed down substantially before decided to raise fares.

19 March 2024 - Kenyan coffee exports nearly doubled to 2,685 tonnes in January.

19 March 2024 - Kenya tops China and East African Community (EAC) economies in the prospect list as documented in the survey published by consulting firm PwC.

19 March 2024 - Absa's board has recommended a 15 per cent increase on its dividend to shareholders a final total dividend payout of Sh7.3 billion, translating to Sh1.35 per ordinary share.

19 March 2024 - Kenya has made significant political and economic reforms that have contributed to sustained economic growth, social development, and political stability. 

19 March 2024 - If you are a flower lover and also enjoy sipping gin where do you hang out on weekends?

19 March 2024 - In the modern world, success stories in entrepreneurship tend to focus more on skill and proper planning.

19 March 2024 - I was momentarily confused when The Gentlemen, a series on Netflix, was announced.

19 March 2024 - Kenya has made significant political and economic reforms that have contributed to sustained economic growth, social development, and political stability.

19 March 2024 - Watu Credit has secured key certification in recognition of client protection efforts.

19 March 2024 - A businessman fighting for ownership of land in upmarket Karen wants the Lang’ata sub-county police commander cited for contempt of court

19 March 2024 - The Privatization Act, of 2023 was signed into law in October last year.

19 March 2024 - Every individual must go through three distinct phases in their financial lives.

19 March 2024 - The group of leaders Frank Kretzschmar and I invited sat in our usual circle to share personal stories on our latest theme: “Pattern interruption – moments of change of direction in my life”.