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11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 11 – The government, through the Ministry of Roads and Transport, is seeking public input on the draft Road Tolling Policy, 2025, as the state seeks to expand and maintain the country’s road infrastructure. The Ministry has…

11 February 2025 - Joy as leaners troop back to school that abandoned in 2017 after bandits struck.

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Homa Bay County has emerged as the top-performing devolved unit in infrastructure, healthcare, and economic growth, according to the latest Infotrak County Performance Index.  The ranking, which assesses counties based on…

11 February 2025 - Rubiales, 47, is accused of sexual assault and then attempting to coerce Hermoso.

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – As Kenya joins the global observance of International Safer Internet Day, Dutch NGO Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) is calling for stronger measures to protect children from online exploitation. Kenya Programme…

11 February 2025 - Bird detection radar information to air traffic controllers, who then alert pilots and safety crew to take action.

11 February 2025 - Ex-employee was implicated in suspected criminal activities involving Sh74 million suspected to be proceeds of crime.

11 February 2025 - PS Harry Kimtai reveals that authority is owed over Sh25 billion by various ministries and agencies.

11 February 2025 - Kenya play Tunisia in first-round match of the qualifiers.

11 February 2025 - Woman narrates in court how she fell victim of Kamiti fraudsters in her quest to invest in real estate.

11 February 2025 - Isaac Nyongesa Okwara faces criminal charges for giving false information to detectives.

11 February 2025 - Last season’s campaign, played in a one-legged format, saw Western Jaguars and Blazers clinch the Premier League titles.

11 February 2025 - This is a boost to the local oil firm, one of the Kenyan oil firms fighting off stiff competition from well-oiled multinationals.

11 February 2025 - The approved tariff increase is expected to help mitigate the effects of macroeconomic challenges and support the company’s financial stability.

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa terming it a move that risks hindering the gain made thus far in…

11 February 2025 - Chinese retailer pledges to reinstate employees who were wrongfully dismissed.

11 February 2025 - By Gerald Maithya, In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. At the…

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 10 – Sanlam Kenya PLC, the Sanlam Foundation, and the Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation (GHF), with support from the Allianz Group Social Impact Fund, have underscored the need for greater investment in skills development and…

11 February 2025 - YAOUNDE, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Cameroonian President Paul Biya has unveiled a series of measures aimed at reforming the nation’s employment system, with a goal of improving job access for young people. The government will establish a regulatory…

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Co-operative bank have announced the reduction of their base lending rates. The changes come in response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s revised Central Bank Rate (CBR) and Cash Reserve Ratio…

11 February 2025 - As of 2024, several African countries remain deeply impacted by corruption, which affects their citizens' lives and hampers economic development.

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has affirmed that Enos Njeru remains the board chair after a court issued conservatory orders halting the election of Chege Kirundi.   In a statement released on Tuesday, KTDA reiterated…

11 February 2025 - Simon Muteti was allegedly kidnapped by persons believed to be police officers on October 22, 2024.

11 February 2025 - The slain officer was shot dead during a gunfight before the bandits managed to facilitate the escape of all eight suspects.

11 February 2025 - Mali has introduced new taxes on mobile voice calls and mobile money withdrawals to help fund its fight against an ongoing Islamic insurgency threatening parts of the country.

11 February 2025 - Dangote Industries has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s automotive sector with the launch of the latest Peugeot car model.

11 February 2025 - FEB 10 – President Donald Trump has ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US in a major expansion of existing trade barriers. The tariffs, which will increase the costs of importing the metals into the US, come despite…

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – A court in Nairobi has ruled that entities or shylocks not licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cannot participate in court proceedings until they get approvals. In a ruling made by Kiongo Kagenyo of the Milimani…

11 February 2025 - The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump froze all aid to South Africa due to the country’s new land expropriation law and its allegations of genocide against Israel.

11 February 2025 - Samaki Cookies are nutrient-dense treats made from fish powder, cassava flour, and fruit.

11 February 2025 - Zimbabwe currently holds the largest share of lithium deposits in Africa, with significant Chinese investments. But Nigeria is also eager to claim a piece of the global market. By 2030, Africa is projected to supply 20% of the world’s lithium.

11 February 2025 - For the past few years, Russia has been rapidly expanding its footprint in Africa.

11 February 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — A team of investors led by Elon Musk submitted a 97.4-billion-U.S.-dollar bid to buy the non-profit that controls OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Musk’s attorney Marc Toberoff said that he had…

11 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 10 – South Korean multinational conglomerate LG Electronics announced on Monday the appointment of Donghun Lee as its new President for the East Africa region, effective immediately. Lee, who brings over two decades of…

11 February 2025 - Kenya’s economy is set to experience some relief as the Kenyan Central Bank (CBK), has decided to enforce the country’s current interest rate.

11 February 2025 - Profit rose to Sh15.85 billion from Sh6.93 billion posted in similar period last year.

11 February 2025 - In a surprising move for Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has openly rejected a $97 billion bid from Elon Musk to acquire the AI company.

10 February 2025 - The tribunal said that the commission violated Carlisle’s constitutional rights by failing to notify it of the acquisition and failing to provide just compensation.

10 February 2025 - The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under the Trump administration and spearheaded by Elon Musk has blocked funding for Liberia.

10 February 2025 - Kenya has struggled to fight illicit goods to help local manufacturers, with the goods involved ranging from sugar to cigarettes accounting for 40 percent of all traded goods in the country.

10 February 2025 - He has skilfully guided Easy Coach evolution from a small bus company plying one route of Nairobi to Kisumu, to a reputable bus company with a fleet of over 800 buses.

10 February 2025 - The NSE began operations in the 1950s with no physical trading floor before taking up space at the IPS Building in Nairobi’s city centre.

10 February 2025 - NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 10 – Kenya is ramping up local motorcycle parts manufacturing, aiming to increase production from the current 14 components to 35 within the next year. A motorcycle requires approximately 299 parts, and this expansion is expected…

10 February 2025 - The first step to turning your aspirations into reality is setting clear goals.

10 February 2025 - The transaction means that Wagema and Wain have jointly relinquished 2,544,800 shares in Aberdare Safari Hotels, which has a total of 3,370,064 shares, and now only retain 412,632 shares each.

10 February 2025 - The utility firm believes the additional investment to a region that has been the victim of power blackouts in recent years will boost reliability and support trade and manufacturing.

10 February 2025 - For decades, the vetting process has been a source of frustration and marginalisation for communities such as the Somali, Nubian, Arab, and Asian Kenyans.

10 February 2025 - The telco is seeking High Court orders to stop Popote Innovations Ltd from enforcing the award it won in November 2024.

10 February 2025 - A survey of pension returns shows that the average annual return for pension funds stood at 28.8 percent last year, up from 1.6 percent in 2023.

10 February 2025 - Unlike US law, Kenyan law does not entertain the doctrine of employment at will which allows an employer to fire employees at any time without reason or due process.