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24 February 2024 - President Tinubu had earlier appealed to the three nations to reconsider their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS.

24 February 2024 - Members and officials differ over the sale of 31 bungalows in Ruaraka, which were transferred to investment companies.

24 February 2024 - Increased electricity consumption by Kenyans also contributed to the profitability as utility firm shrugged off a major hit from the weakening of the shilling last year.

24 February 2024 - CS Simon Chelugui said delayed or non-remittance of Sacco dues by county governments, universities, and other government agencies stands at over Sh3.5 billion.

24 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Information, Communications, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo has said that the government will set up a minimum of five digital hubs in every constituency across the country.  Owalo stated that these…

24 February 2024 - The government has set in motion plans to increase livestock production in the country.

24 February 2024 - DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 24 (Xinhua)—The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Tanzania on Friday signed a 158.1-million-U.S.-dollar loan agreement for the construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) project connecting Tanzania,…

24 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), has agreed to acquire modern scanners to boost efficiencies at the ports of entries and…

24 February 2024 - The presence of antibiotic residues in milk can pose health risks to consumers.

24 February 2024 - Anthony Muiyuro speaks in Zen wisdom. He would make for a great motivational speaker—you are either getting inspired or offended.

24 February 2024 - The downgrade means Kenya might be subjected to stricter due diligence when it is dealing with the rest of the world.

24 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, has placed Kenya on the ‘grey list’, signaling heightened monitoring. Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u said that the placement of Kenya on the list …

24 February 2024 - WARSAW, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The European Commission (EC) is set to release up to 137 billion euros (148 billion U.S. dollars) of funding for Poland, EC president Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. The funding, under the European Union’s post-…

24 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u has refuted assertions by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o that the country is paying a high interest rate on loans. In a statement yesterday, Ndung’u maintained that Kenya…

24 February 2024 - Vessels have been avoiding key maritime routes as a result of the Houthi rebels attacks.

24 February 2024 - Kenya Power has recorded Ksh.319 million in net earnings for the half-year ending December 2023.

23 February 2024 - The downgrade means Kenya might be subjected to stricter due diligence when it is dealing with the rest of the world.

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Kenya Power and Lighting Company’s (KPLC’s) profit after tax improved to Sh319 million in the six months ending December 2023, reversing a loss of Sh1.1 billion during a similar period in 2022. The utility firm attributes…

23 February 2024 - Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe is among six new Managing Directors appointed by Tiger Brands.

23 February 2024 - Two sectors are on the radar due to abuse of buyer power. CAK says its interventions have saved consumers over Sh8.4 billion.

23 February 2024 - As of June 30, 2023, Sh267,722,538 compensations for stabilised refined petroleum products was agreed upon and recommended for payment.

23 February 2024 - Dalberg Implement, a leader in on-the-ground program implementation with vast expertise in strategy execution, and Axum, an Afrocentric impact firm dedicated to fostering inclusive growth across the Global South, have announced a merger.

23 February 2024 - South Africa joins other African nations like Cape Verde, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Namibia in attracting ‘digital nomads’. South Africa is positioning itself as a beacon for global professionals through its latest visa regulation amendments,…

23 February 2024 - The utility firm's unaudited results showed it had emerged from the Sh1.15 billion net loss it posted

23 February 2024 - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international financial crime watchdog, added Namibia to its "grey list" on Friday. The South African country now faces special scrutiny to implement standards aimed at preventing money laundering and…

23 February 2024 - Low economic growth estimates can create substantial hurdles for African countries, impeding their development goals while perpetuating the probability of sustained poverty and inequality. A few African countries struggle with this issue despite…

23 February 2024 - Pension trustees are in a dilemma on how to go about the directive by NSSF that insisted on the legality of the NSSF Act 2013 following a recent decision by the Supreme Court.

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it will add flights to Eldoret and Maputo, Mozambique, amid growing demand for air travel. The airline will be flying to Eldoret five times a week as well as three times per week to…

23 February 2024 - the overall media industry ad expenditure for the three months to September 2023 was Sh16 billion

23 February 2024 - This follows an earlier partnership where Domino’s Pizza entered into an agreement with delivery company Glovo.

23 February 2024 - Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) just inked a new deal. The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudioth recently disclosed that both countries have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa). The deal would help…

23 February 2024 - Taxes play a crucial role for governments worldwide, whether in developed or developing countries.

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Dalberg Implement, a renowned leader in on-the-ground program implementation with vast expertise in strategy execution, and Axum, an Afrocentric impact firm dedicated to fostering inclusive growth across the Global South,…

23 February 2024 - STOCKHOLM, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The number of newborns in Sweden last year hit a two-decade low, contributing to the slowest population growth since 2021, Swedish Television (SVT) reported on Friday. “The number of births in 2023 was the lowest since…

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has warned private security firms operating in institutions of higher learning without identifiable badges of heavy penalties if found guilty. While individuals without the…

23 February 2024 - This follows reports that Kenya Power  had inflated electricity prices by Sh70 billion.

23 February 2024 - This is from a Sh1.1 billion net loss during the previous period.

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – BCA leadership, in collaboration with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Strathmore School of Business, is set to host the Africa Leadership Conference (MLC) in 2024. The conference is scheduled for June 12…

23 February 2024 - In an interesting turn of events, Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, has the highest projection for economic growth in 2024. This is despite facing significant challenges, particularly with the West and the Economic Community of West…

23 February 2024 - There has been concerns that fuel stations are "stealing" from customers.

23 February 2024 - The industry-wide adoption of the revised accounting practices on bond valuations is expected to provide pension funds with a more accurate depiction of their financial health.

23 February 2024 - Meta's 2Africa subsea cable, which is 45,000 km long, has reached the shores of Lagos State and Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. The deep-sea cable project will connect 32 other African countries and directly support economic development in Africa,…

23 February 2024 - Odi Mtaani Foundation by online betting company Odibets, in collaboration with the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), have launched a multi-million water project at Kako School for Special Needs in Makueni. The project was launched on…

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday signed trade and economic agreements to boost their economies. The deal was inked by the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, and…

23 February 2024 - The Gulf state sealed its first Cepa with African nations in 2023 with Mauritius and Republic of Congo-Brazzaville.

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Kenya’s gig economy is expected to grow by 33 percent in the next five years, highlighting the critical role of digital platforms in generating employment and supporting livelihoods. According to a report by the Digital…

23 February 2024 - BERLIN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius warned the European Union on Thursday against any move to increase protectionism against China as it would be destructive for an economic region like Europe, according to a Reuters report…

23 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Television viewership continues to dominate the Kenyan media landscape, driven by the substantial growth of TV stations across the country. The latest Kenya Media Landscape Report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (…

23 February 2024 - According to a report by the Digital Economy Task Force, Kenya's gig economy is currently valued at $109 million supporting over 36,000 gig workers.

23 February 2024 - Follow our live blog for the latest on the final journey of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum's journey.