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21 February 2024 - Food is a basic necessity of life; however, its availability is not universal. Food security remains a significant challenge on a continent like Africa, affecting millions of people across its countries to varying degrees.

21 February 2024 - TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January came to 2,688,100, reaching the pre-pandemic level in 2019, government data showed Wednesday. The latest figure surged 79.5 percent from a year earlier, nearing the record…

21 February 2024 - Martin Griffiths the United Nation's Emergency Relief Coordinator has given the green light to disburse $100 million from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This fund is intended for the reduction of the humanitarian crises in seven…

21 February 2024 - NAIVASHA, Kenya, Feb 21 – The Government’s prudent management of the economy has positioned the country for growth, President William Ruto has said. The President said the enforcement of fiscal discipline and implementation of prudent debt…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – KLM Airlines is working on using artificial intelligence (AI) to minimize food waste by accurately estimating the meal quantities required for each flight. Since leveraging the AI model, KLM has witnessed 63 percent less…

21 February 2024 - WELLINGTON, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Kiwifruit producer Zespri on Wednesday released its final forecast for the 2023/24 season with record per tray returns forecast for Green, Organic Green, SunGold and RubyRed Kiwifruit. The significant effort…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Kenya’s overall debt has declined by Sh722 billion, President William Ruto has confirmed, coming just a few days after the government successfully raised $1.5 billion to repay a previous Eurobond that was to mature on June…

21 February 2024 - It is currently being piloted at Itumbe and Kiru tea factories under the KTDA Foundation in collaboration with GIZ

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – The country’s overall debt has declined to Sh722 billion, President William Ruto has confirmed, coming a few days after the government successfully raised $1.5 billion to repay a previous Eurobond that was to mature on June…

21 February 2024 - By Dr. Doreen Karimi NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Kenya, like the rest of the world, faces a monumental challenge: a formidable cancer care gap that pervades the country’s healthcare system. This void manifests in four critical domains, each crying out…

21 February 2024 - The insights show that ransomware attacks increased by 68 percent, backdoors by 47%, exploits by 22% and phishing by 19%.

21 February 2024 - The freelance gig economy was also accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic made companies reassess their way of working and figure out how to get things done remotely. This detached the work being done from physical availability. The…

21 February 2024 - Traditional bank loans have been a common choice for entrepreneurs looking for funds to support their ventures for years. However, bank business loans often involve a lengthy application process, especially for first-time borrowers. For small…

21 February 2024 - The electric Tuktuks are designed to ensure optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability, and load-carrying capacity.

21 February 2024 - The taxman's new policy on eTIMS according to Bolt, will seek to ensure drivers diligently remit monthly taxes as per the provisions

21 February 2024 - When fashion meets sport: What are you wearing this warm polo weekend?

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Tatu City has joined hands with Olympic marathon champion Lornah Kiplagat to promote wellness and fitness. The Sports @ Tatu featured an astroturf football pitch for 5-a-side matches and a standard-sized basketball court…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Tatu City has joined hands with Olympic marathon champion Lornah Kiplagat to promote wellness and fitness. The Sports @ Tatu featured an astroturf football pitch for 5-a-side matches and a standard-sized basketball court…

21 February 2024 - Africa is poised for sustained economic expansion in 2024, building upon the positive momentum witnessed in previous years. The continent currently has one of the fastest-growing economy of any region off the heels of its young population and…

21 February 2024 - Chief Justice Martha Koome said the appellate judges left out other factual and constitutional questions raised in the appeal.

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Homa Bay County will host an investor conference next week as it seeks to attract investments into the devolved unit. Themed ‘Unlocking the Bay of Endless Potential’, the conference is the second Homa Bay Investment…

21 February 2024 - LOS ANGELES – A powerful storm continues to slam the US West Coast on Tuesday with heavy rain, snow and wind, as flood watch remains in effect across California. Southern California is once again “under the gun” for numerous instances of flash…

21 February 2024 - After experiencing two consecutive months of decline, South Africa's year-on-year headline consumer inflation accelerated to 5.3% in January from December's 5.1%, as indicated by the data released on Wednesday.

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Kenyans are set to pay more for fuel after Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir gazetted a new Petroleum Regulatory Levy (PRL), increasing the levy to 0.75 percent per liter of fuel. Currently, the tax is pegged at 0.25…

21 February 2024 - The Nigerian government has revealed plans to address its ongoing currency challenges by seeking $10 billion in funding. In a nutshell, the plan is to bolster liquidity in the foreign exchange market, in light of the Nigerian Naira's devaluation to…

21 February 2024 - When discussing development in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, one cannot overlook the African tech ecosystem which has steadily evolved into a hotspot for investors, driven by the continent's promising potential for remarkable growth.

21 February 2024 - Kenya and Canada are currently in the process of bolstering their bilateral trade. Currently one of Kenya's largest trading partners, both sides are eager to expand their already lucrative partnership as Kenya seeks to sell more of its products.…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Stationery maker Epson has been ranked at the top for addressing climate change and water security by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa, Mukesh Bector, said that the company…

21 February 2024 - Digital platforms empower farmers with information, networking opportunities, and direct connections to buyers, ultimately improving their profitability and sustainability in the marketplace.

21 February 2024 - Over 1000 bolt drivers are set to benefit from Bolt’s asset finance program that the company intends to roll out before the second quarter of this year.

21 February 2024 - TOPLINE Covid vaccines from companies like Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca were linked to rare occurrences of heart, brain and blood disorders, a recent peer-reviewed study found, though experts say the risks of developing Covid-19 greatly outweigh…

21 February 2024 - Brookside is rallying dairy farmers to prepare and conserve animal feed as a mitigation to challenges brought about by climate change.

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – The Bakhita Partnership for Education (BPE) has launched a new campaign dubbed ‘The 21st Century African Girl’ to mobilize African nations to increase education funding. The campaign also seeks to make education more gender…

21 February 2024 - ALGIERS, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — Algeria recorded a trade surplus of about 10.42 billion U.S. dollars in the first 11 months of 2023, Algeria’s Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni said on Tuesday. The value of exports between January…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – National Treasury Permanent Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo has said that Kenyans are not overtaxed amid an overtaxation outcry. PS Kiptoo gave an example of regional countries that he said have more aggressive taxes than Kenya…

21 February 2024 - Grace Muamba, a Regional Manager at Absa Bank Kenya, explores the merits of credit, guides on when to consider it, and offers insights on how to steer clear of bad credit.

21 February 2024 - Ford Motor Company on Tuesday said it had cut prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by up to $8,100 (Ksh.1.2 million) after sales fell sharply in January.

21 February 2024 - Careers coach Liz Uimbia speaks on navigating a topsy-turvy careers world and how to thrive in today’s dynamic job market.

21 February 2024 - There is currently no clear recourse for addressing cryptocurrency-related fraud and no established business to serve consumers genuinely interested in digital assets.

21 February 2024 - The conventional white-collar jobs that were once the epitome of success no longer hold the same appeal in today's job market.

21 February 2024 - Safarilink Aviation has partnered with an American company to have a fully electric fleet by 2027.

21 February 2024 - TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Japan’s exports rose 11.9 percent from a year earlier to 7.33 trillion yen (48.87 billion U.S. dollars) in January, marking the second straight month of growth, government data showed Wednesday. The robust overseas…

21 February 2024 - BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — As labor and business groups failed to reach an agreement, Argentina has proposed a 30-percent increase in the minimum wage by March, the presidency’s spokesperson Manuel Adorni said Tuesday. “It has not been…

21 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Ride-hailing platform Bolt yesterday hosted drivers on its platform to discuss their welfare, safety, and regulatory concerns. The drivers were represented by the National Digital Transport Federation at a Nairobi hotel. At…

21 February 2024 - The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has launched an award scheme to recognise insurance companies that remit premiums on time. T

21 February 2024 - By Lavender Namdiero and Patrick Githinji NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – At the ordinary 37th African Union (AU) Summit, the AU launched the theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” echoing the global commitment to provide quality education…

21 February 2024 - Consumers will pay more for fuel after the government tripled the tax payable to Epra.

21 February 2024 - KenGen will soon sign a contract to drill three explorative wells in Tanzania.

21 February 2024 - Yields on Kenyan Eurobonds have fallen into the single digits territory.

21 February 2024 - A five-day weather forecast shows that most parts of the country are experiencing dry spells characterised by searing temperatures.