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30 June 2025 - The plots, which are situated in Che Shale Beach Ngomeni, Kilifi County, were sold after a botched sugar import deal.

30 June 2025 - KQ recorded a 3.5 percent increase in revenue in 2024, reaching Sh156 billion, helping it post a net profit of Sh5.4 billion after years of losses –including a Sh22.6 billion loss in 2023.

30 June 2025 - Kenya’s inflation has held below 5 percent since June 2024.

30 June 2025 - Policy support to strengthen hides and skins aggregation centres is essential. This will strengthen the value chain by enhancing competition and price discovery. The roll-out of the County...

30 June 2025 - Importantly, Africa’s increasing engagement with Brics should not be mistaken for a wholesale pivot away from traditional partners.

30 June 2025 - Mali has officially completed its takeover of the Yatela and Morila gold mines, both previously abandoned by their foreign owners.

30 June 2025 - The World Bank has approved $360 million in financial support to help Ghana stabilise its economy, create jobs, and enhance resilience in critical sectors such as energy, finance, and climate adaptation.

30 June 2025 - Data from CBK showed that the yields fell by between 0.1 and 0.2 percent across the six outstanding tranches of Eurobonds that trade on the London and Irish stock exchanges.

30 June 2025 - The ARA wanted Section 41 of the Bill amended to add penalties ranging from Sh1 million for individuals to Sh7 million for a company.

30 June 2025 - The rise of hybrid and remote work has introduced new opportunities for flexibility, but it has also exposed generational differences in how work is perceived.

30 June 2025 - Nairobi faces significant developmental challenges, including housing shortages, infrastructure deficits, traffic congestion, pollution, and service disparities.

30 June 2025 - Green hydrogen can help Kenya decarbonise hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry and transport.

30 June 2025 - Many male clients cite comfort, hygiene, and skin health as their top motivations.

30 June 2025 - We live in an age where communication has never been more immediate, yet the ability to understand important messages keeps slipping through our fingers. Ask a straightforward question, and instead of a simple answer we often receive a dazzling display…

30 June 2025 - Billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm, Starlink, is reportedly considering an R2 billion ($112.7 million) investment in South Africa.

30 June 2025 - Interest is growing in Kenya. “ The concept of bonsai isn’t new, but its exposure — especially in Nairobi — is still growing. We now have dedicated bonsai tables in the shop, and it’s exciting to...

30 June 2025 - Ghana has been ranked 12th out of 23 African countries with the highest cost of living, according to new data released by Numbeo.

30 June 2025 - Topline “F1,” Apple Original Films’ new Formula One racing movie starring Brad Pitt, topped the box office charts over the weekend—the first major hit in theaters for the tech giant’s film and television production studios. Key Facts “F1” grossed $55.6…

30 June 2025 - What’s pushing the cost higher is how expensive it is to maintain multiple small households under one development.

30 June 2025 - The film features real circuits and, surprisingly, real drivers. The primary cast includes Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem.

30 June 2025 - JUNE 30 – Canada has scrapped a tax on big US technology firms, just hours before it was due to come into force, to allow trade talks between the two countries to restart. On Friday, US President Donald Trump called off negotiations over a trade deal,…

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya June 30 – Kenya’s total cyberattacks increased by 201.7 percent to 2.5 billion threats between January and March 2025, up from 840.9 million recorded during the previous quarter (October and December last year). The latest sector…

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms to the global financial system, urging world leaders to reframe public debt as a tool for development rather than a burden.  The head of state speaking during the Fourth…

30 June 2025 - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has shared fresh plans to develop the country’s economy as he prepares to run for a seventh term in next year’s election.

30 June 2025 - Egypt’s economy expanded by 4.77% in the third quarter of its 2024/25 fiscal year, a marked improvement from the 2.2% growth recorded during the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning.

30 June 2025 - West African Resources has achieved a major milestone at its Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso, successfully producing its first gold bar measuring 5.7 kilograms, or approximately 183.3 ounces—during an on-site smelting process.

30 June 2025 - KRA recently updated the Current Retail Selling Price, on which six taxes are based. The update were due to take effect on July 1, 2025.

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – Safaricom has solidified its position as Kenya’s leading fixed internet provider, posting modest growth in both connections and market share during the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, new data from the…

30 June 2025 - The court decision is likely to have implications on the cost of bottled water as traders pass on the extra cost to consumers.

30 June 2025 - As the second half of 2025 rolls along, the shadow of substantial debt loads continues to loom large over much of Africa. Many African countries grapple with complex debt agreements, a significant portion of which includes sizable commitments to the…

30 June 2025 - JUNE 30 – A deal to cut import tariffs between the US and UK has come into force, giving British car makers preferential access to the world’s biggest consumer market. It will allow UK motor manufacturers to sell up to 100,000 vehicles to the US at a…

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially withdrawn the licence granted to Pakistan-based Bank Al-Habib Limited (BAHL), marking the bank’s exit from the Kenyan market after a seven-year presence. In a press statement…

30 June 2025 - Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship company aims to raise 10 billion rupees ($117 million) through the sale of retail bonds, and has filed a draft prospectus for the issue, according to statements on stock exchanges.

30 June 2025 - In a controversial move that sparked public outcry and raised questions about governance and development, the government of Lagos State (Nigeria’s commercial hub) demolished the popular Landmark Beach, a once-thriving waterfront leisure hub.

30 June 2025 - Topline Billionaire investor Warren Buffett dished out $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares to five charities Saturday, marking his biggest annual donation in nearly 20 years and parting with a portion of his $152 billion estimated net worth. Key…

30 June 2025 - The Dangote Group has confirmed plans to resume direct delivery of refined petroleum products to filling stations, industrial plants, and other bulk fuel consumers across Nigeria, following a major N720 billion investment in 4,000 Compressed Natural…

30 June 2025 - At Money254, we know that planning your weekly shopping can make a big difference when every shilling counts. That’s why we’ve put together a Weekly Price Tracker — comparing the lowest prices for 10 basic household items across four major supermarkets…

30 June 2025 - JUNE 30 – China has lifted a ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, which was imposed two years ago due to concerns over the release of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Beijing said it will “conditionally resume” the…

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – Safaricom’s dominance in Kenya’s mobile money space is waning, with fresh data showing a further dip in M-Pesa’s market share even as rival Airtel Money continues its upward momentum. Data from the Communications Authority of…

30 June 2025 - This interview is based on a conversation with the CEO and co-founder of Lingtec.AI, Abayomi Falansa, one of a growing number of entrepreneurs operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and language technology in Africa. Business Insider…

30 June 2025 - This interview is based on a conversation with the CEO and co-founder of Lingtec.AI, Abayomi Falansa, one of a growing number of entrepreneurs operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and language technology in Africa. Business Insider…

30 June 2025 - A trade deal cutting tariffs on British exports of automobiles and aerospace equipment to the United States takes effect Monday, as the two sides continue to negotiate over steel duties.

30 June 2025 - The global security scene in 2025 has become increasingly unpredictable as military confrontations develop globally, ranging from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and growing tensions in the Middle East to civil instability in Sudan, Congo, and the…

30 June 2025 - Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to backing South Africa’s G20 presidency, describing Pretoria’s leadership as an important step in bringing the priorities of the Global South to the forefront of the group’s agenda.

30 June 2025 - A new study has found that almost 17% of cancer drugs sampled in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon were substandard or counterfeit, raising concerns over patient safety and gaps in pharmaceutical regulation across Africa.

30 June 2025 - JUNE 30 – President Donald Trump has said he has a buyer for TikTok, the video-sharing app that was banned in the US amid claims it posed a national security risk. In a Fox News interview, Trump said he had a group of “very wealthy people” willing to…

30 June 2025 -   NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – A group of 50 Kenyan workers left the country last week for employment opportunities in Russia, marking the beginning of a new labour migration program aimed at addressing youth unemployment. The group, which includes…

30 June 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – While many Kenyans would want to own some form of real estate, lengthy processes and prohibitive costs have made real estate ownership appear to be a preserve of the elite. However, over the past decade, advancements in…

30 June 2025 - GENEVA, June 30 – A new journal supplement, “Born Too Soon: progress, priorities and pivots for preterm birth,” led by PMNCH, has been published in BMC Reproductive Health. This vital publication, comprising ten papers (seven articles and three…

30 June 2025 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we are covering the SHA crackdown and President William Ruto's trip to Spain.