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30 April 2024 - Absa Life Assurance Kenya (Absa Life) has reported an 84 per cent growth in net profit to Sh667.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2023, from Sh361.86 million recorded in 2022.

30 April 2024 - Head of State rooted for Africa-driven socio-economic development, executed with transparency and inclusiveness. Wants IDA contribution increased from Sh12 trillion to Sh16.4 trillion.

30 April 2024 - Kenyan poultry businesses say the country could lose Sh172 billion a year if the United States starts exporting finished chicken products to Kenya under a proposed new trade deal.

30 April 2024 - Data from the Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB) indicates that Kenyan counties cumulatively set aside Sh1.9 billion to their emergency funds in the 2023/2024 financial year.

30 April 2024 - This followed a Sh793 billion acquisition by global shipping giant MSC, which AGL Regional Managing Director East Africa Jason Reynard said highlights the long-term commitment.

30 April 2024 - The writers says many consumers are unaware of the full capabilities of these devices and their potential to enhance daily life.

30 April 2024 - Should leaders be the ones to eat last? The US Marines believe so, as it shows they care for their people.

30 April 2024 - Recent severe flooding across key cities in Kenya has revealed vulnerabilities to extreme weather.

30 April 2024 - Kenya risks losing Sh172 billion annually if the proposal to import finished poultry products from the US.

30 April 2024 - Bomas of Kenya CEO Peter Gitaa Koria has been charged with breaking the law when purchasing kitchen utensils.

30 April 2024 - Life insurance guarantees payment of an agreed amount of money (sum assured) in the event of the demise of the life assured.

30 April 2024 - Marketing operates in a landscape that is ever-evolving.

30 April 2024 - Perhaps it's escapism, but we're all drawn to violence in film.

29 April 2024 - Raging waters also destroyed part of the Nairobi-Nakuru railway line.

29 April 2024 - KRA average monthly tax take this year has been Sh171 billion against a target of Sh208 billion.

29 April 2024 - BBS Mall, located on General Waruinge Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is impressively large at 130,000 square metres.

29 April 2024 - BBS Mall, located on General Waruinge Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is impressively large at 130,000 square metres.

29 April 2024 - IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities compared to others in their age group. It looks at factors like problem-solving, logical thinking, memory, and how good they are with language.

29 April 2024 - Mike Adenuga is a billionaire philanthropist, businessman, and entrepreneur from Nigeria. He founded Globacom, a Nigerian telecommunications business, and serves as its chairman. Adenuga is also active in some other businesses, such as banking, real…

29 April 2024 - Ireland is considering revoking its visa-free travel for South African nationals as a measure to reduce the influx of people applying for asylum.

29 April 2024 - Developing countries are now net contributors to the global economy on the back of high loan interest payments

29 April 2024 - The firm is a key stakeholder in the economic development of the region.

29 April 2024 - The floods have wreaked havoc in Kenya's Capital Nairobi, a business hub for East Africa, and has also claimed dozens of lives.

29 April 2024 - TOKYO, April 29 (Xinhua) — The number of raccoons caught in Tokyo in fiscal 2022 has increased around fivefold in a decade, causing damage to crops in suburban areas, local media reported on Monday. A total of 1,282 raccoons were caught in the…

29 April 2024 - RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 29 – Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, pinpointed two significant challenges threatening global development during a meeting in Riyadh on Sunday: a growth rate she described as “…

29 April 2024 - Police say most of the dead were women, children and elderly people who probably could not run fast enough.

29 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow over the continued detention of its two staff amid an allegation of trying to transport uncleared cargo.  Allan…

29 April 2024 - Tourism arrivals grew from 1,483,752 in 2022 to 1,951,185 in 2023.

29 April 2024 - Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are reshaping the landscape of cross-border transactions.

29 April 2024 - The role of climate change in flooding cannot be overlooked

29 April 2024 - The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 under 30 list, and just like the honorees who have come before them, the class of 2024 too are driven by impact. Profits aside, it’s about achieving success with…

29 April 2024 - Market sentiment plays a pivotal role in shaping Bitcoin’s price volatility.

29 April 2024 - Kenyan poultry farmers are at risk of losing Sh172 billion annually if the government allows the importation of finished poultry products from the United States. Farmers and stakeholders in the sector project a 75 percent loss, which will be triggered…

29 April 2024 - Police say most of the dead were women, children and elderly people who probably could not run fast enough.

29 April 2024 - WELLINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) — The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 6.2 percent in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, which followed a 7 percent increase in the 12 months to the December 2023 quarter, according to…

29 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – Absa Life Assurance revenue for the full year ending December last year improved by 29 percent to Sh5.9 billion, buoyed by the introduction of new product lines. In 2023, the subsidiary of the Absa Group added to its stable…

29 April 2024 - In response to China and Russia's growing influence in Africa, the US has asserted its claim as the continent's best choice. The three global heavyweights have recently been competing for Africa's partnership, as the US struggles to retain its…

29 April 2024 - Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country, international lawyers engaged by Congo said on Thursday.

29 April 2024 - One of the places one can look is Nakuru County. With a robust population and growing economic activity and development, the newly crowned city presents opportunities to take advantage of.

29 April 2024 - Becoming a dad was such a turnaround for my life. I was ecstatic when my son Jamba was born. As a new dad wanting to be trendy, I wanted to be called Baba Jayden. I know, I know, please don’t come at me. My wife would not have it though I begged, but…

29 April 2024 - The question of whether to buy or build has always been a key concern to individuals thinking about settling down. While thinking about these two propositions, there are trade-offs to be made. Usually, the main contention is what are you willing to…

29 April 2024 - If a bill aimed at regulating professionals in the agricultural sector passes, you will be required to have a related degree/diploma or certificate to operate even an agro-shop. Treasury must raise Ksh1.5 Trillion revenue in just 3 months, effects of…

29 April 2024 - Burkina Faso's communications authority has announced the suspension of several Western and African media outlets due to their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleging the army's involvement in extrajudicial killings.

29 April 2024 - Africa's Merchant Marine fleet is a critical component of the continent's economic growth and regional connectivity. Its significance extends beyond the basic transportation of products; it is a driver for prosperity, connection, and national security…

29 April 2024 - TOPLINE Chef José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen announced it would restart aid operations in Gaza on Monday—four weeks after seven of its employees were killed by an Israeli airstrike condemned globally and described by Israel as “unintentional.” KEY…

29 April 2024 - LOS ANGELES, April 28 (Xinhua) — SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday and is on the way back to Earth, according to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The spacecraft…

29 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – The government is set to reengineer two financial credit funds to facilitate access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs in the country.  Speaking in Bomas during a public consultation…

29 April 2024 - Police say most of the dead were women, children and elderly people who probably could not run fast enough.

29 April 2024 - South Africa has become a fertile ground for the growth of valuable brands across various industries. While these brands represent the country's economic potential they also contribute to its regional and global recognition and competitiveness.

29 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Apr28 – Monarch Insurance Company Limited has been ordered to pay Sh2.5 million as claim payments to its joint creditors. The insurer was also required to make the payment within 21 days to both Millicent Anyango Ojwang and Malachi…