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24 April 2025 - Repatriation of human remains is a complex process that involves multiple steps.

24 April 2025 - The three — Benjamin Kioko, Kenneth Kamau and Ian Ndunguare — are among five people who died in the blaze.

24 April 2025 - Kenyan delegation struggles with China's strict internet firewalls.

24 April 2025 - LONDON, April 24 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump plans to spare carmakers from some tariffs, Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. The report said that, as part of a tariff “destacking” plan…

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Bluejay Limited has filed a petition for liquidation at the Milimani Law Courts Commercial and Tax Division. The company, registered under number CPR/2015/206545, filed the petition on September 30, 2024, citing provisions…

24 April 2025 - Topline Chinese officials on Thursday dismissed talks of any progress in trade negotiations with the U.S. and reiterated their stance that Washington must drop all unilateral tariffs against Beijing, two days after President Donald Trump appeared to…

24 April 2025 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

24 April 2025 - In a major step toward bringing digital currencies under regulatory control, Ghana's central bank has set a September 2025 deadline for cryptocurrency regulation.

24 April 2025 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a historic visit to South Africa since taking office as president in 2019. It is Zelensky's first visit to the African continent, and his visit comes at a time of growing competition among global powers…

24 April 2025 - Tanzania has imposed an import restriction on key agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, escalating simmering trade tensions in the region.

24 April 2025 - APRIL 24 – A senior Nissan boss has warned that the UK is “not a competitive place to be building cars”. Nissan’s Alan Johnson told MPs that the Sunderland factory “pays more for its electricity than any other Nissan plant in the world”. A late shift…

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – RareX Limited has partnered with Iluka Resources to develop a rare earth and critical minerals prospect, the Mrima Hill Project in Kenya. The companies have formed a consortium and formally submitted a proposal to Kenya’s…

24 April 2025 - Stitch is one of the latest startups to secure backing from major international firms as global investor appetite for African fintechs continues to rise. South Africa-based company, Stitch announced a $55 million Series B funding round, which will…

24 April 2025 - Tanzania has banned all agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, marking the latest escalation in an intensifying trade dispute.

24 April 2025 - As a result of the Trump tariffs, the fund has downgraded the global economic growth to 2.8%, a significant drop from the earlier prediction of 3.3% for 2025.

24 April 2025 - By Cecilia Makau APRIL 24 – Kenyan banks have in recent years ramped up their insurance products offerings as the country pushes to lift uptake beyond 2.3 percent. The latest industry data by the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) indicates that…

24 April 2025 - Nelson Havi takes his fight against defamation ruling by LSK tribunal to High Court.

24 April 2025 - Africa is becoming more connected than ever, by air. In 2025, several major international carriers are launching new routes to key African destinations, signalling renewed confidence in the region’s travel potential.

24 April 2025 - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun planning the relocation of several key institutions currently based in countries that are part of the breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

24 April 2025 - Driving a car with foreign plates in Kenya is permitted, but it’s not as simple as crossing the border. You must comply with Kenya’s customs and traffic laws

24 April 2025 - APRIL 24 – The price of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala…

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has directed the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to publish financial statements and annual reports in accordance with the law. In a letter sent to the…

24 April 2025 - China and Kenya announced they had upgraded ties to a "new level" on Thursday during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing, as they both pledged to create an "all weather" China-Africa community.

24 April 2025 - Twenty-one countries around the world will host F1 RACES in 2025. The African continent is vying to be a part of it too in the near future-for the prestige and profits down the road. The sound of roaring supercars is hardly unfamiliar in Africa’s…

24 April 2025 - In this Newsletter, we explain why it is cheaper to construct a house in 2025 compared to 2024’s last quarter.

24 April 2025 - For African countries, a persistently weak currency can be more than a nuisance. It can be a serious obstacle to growth, stability, and prosperity.

24 April 2025 - At a time when returns on passive income investment vehicles have been falling, the Mansa X special CIS fund has been piquing investor interest due to its relatively high interest rates.

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, April 24 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Wednesday launched the Route to Market Strategy 2025-2027, designed to position the country as a globally competitive exporter of high-quality and sustainable goods. Juma Mukhwana, principal secretary in the…

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to tap into business clubs as a strategic tool for scaling and long-term growth. Experts in the banking sector note that while disruptions in business are inevitable,…

24 April 2025 - APRIL 24 – There is an opportunity for a “big deal” between the US and China on trade, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries, Bessent said it would be an “incredible opportunity” to…

24 April 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Federal Express Corporation has collaborated with leading anti-hunger organization Feed the Children to launch the Growing Futures Alliance in Kenya as part of their ongoing partnership. This initiative aims to provide…

24 April 2025 - Despite the huge contribution to economic development, workers are alarmingly neglected.

24 April 2025 - Mop up from non-tax revenues from State firms more that doubles in nine months.

24 April 2025 - Nigerian authorities have highlighted a nagging problem in the country's oil sector; smuggling.

24 April 2025 - Russia has said it doesn’t wish to disburse aid to Africa, noting that it does not want its relationship with the continent to be based on that. This is in light of the recent cutback in USAID, which has been an interesting conversation for several…

23 April 2025 - Jasir Contractors struggled with cash flow challenges ahead of securing the housing tender in January, two court cases show.

23 April 2025 - Topline Meta’s oversight board criticized the company’s updated hateful conduct policies, which included a provision allowing users to describe LGBTQ people as mentally ill, among other controversial updates, urging the company to assess the “human…

23 April 2025 - KRA reckons that the exemption has slowed down its bid to rope the hard-to-get informal traders into the tax bracket, denying the government income.

23 April 2025 - The EACC has now written to the acting vice chancellor of the university asking her to appear before the commission for interrogation and recording of statements.

23 April 2025 - The construction sector faces an alarming influx of substandard materials, according to regulators.

23 April 2025 - BOC has been raising its dividend payouts in recent years, declaring a payout of Sh6.15 per share for the year to December 2024.

23 April 2025 - World demand for rare earth elements is estimated at 136,000 tonnes per year, with global production around 133,600 tonnes in 2010.

23 April 2025 - To maintain harmony, remuneration practices must align with the long-term vision of the business and the principles of fairness and meritocracy.

23 April 2025 - The upgrade also includes a new control tower.

23 April 2025 - Kenya has gone through several rate-setting regimes in the last decade, which include the rate cap, which replaced KBRR in January 2017 and was in turn succeeded by the risk-based pricing model...

23 April 2025 - The implementation of eTIMS offers numerous benefits for both the tax authority and businesses.

23 April 2025 - The IMF expects the Kenyan economy to grow at a slower pace of 4.81 percent compared to an earlier estimate in October, 2024.

23 April 2025 - Thanks to good old-fashioned delays, oscillations and the cyclical nature of just about everything, the idea of an optimum state and balanced equilibrium should be questioned.

23 April 2025 - Access to and production of natural gas in African countries may be a significant driver of economic growth, energy security, and industrial development. However, many African countries continue to generate little or no natural gas.

23 April 2025 - At the forefront of this transformation is the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi, which has become a regional leader in subspecialty training.