- ROME, June 10 (Xinhua) — Global fisheries and aquaculture production has reached a new peak, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released on…
- JUNE 10 – Holidaymakers are being warned about a rise in scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines. Bogus accounts exist for every major UK airline on X, formerly known as Twitter, and are regularly used to trick customers into giving away their personal data,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the distribution of certain electrical appliances and other products for non-compliance. This follows a recall of certain imported products by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) for non-compliance…
- TRIPOLI, June 9 (Xinhua) — Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah on Sunday emphasized the importance of consolidating the efforts of all government institutions to enhance oil production. The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting with Farhat Bengdara, chairman of the Libyan National Oil…
- DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 (Xinhua) — Veronica Mueni Nduva, the newly appointed secretary general of the East African Community (EAC), a regional bloc, said that her priorities would include strengthening economic integration that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in addition to…
- NAIROBI, June 8 (Xinhua) — Zonken Food and Agriculture Ltd, a Chinese firm, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Njeru Industries Ltd, a tea processor based in Meru County in central Kenya, on Saturday to enhance value addition and export of tea to overseas markets. The MoU signing took…
- JUNE 9 – Lengthy jail terms have been handed to 22 Chinese citizens – and a Cameroonian man – for cyber-related crimes in Zambia. The gang’s only female convict, Gu Tianjiao, reportedly cried “papa, papa” as her seven-year sentenced was announced in the Lusaka Magistrates Court on Friday. Some in…
- BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Route 66, a century-old highway spanning from Chicago’s Lake Michigan shores to the Pacific coast in Santa Monica, California, is known as the “Mother Road” under the pen of American writer John Steinbeck in his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Grapes of Wrath…
- NAIROBI, June 8 (Xinhua) — Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the country’s marketing body, said Friday it has launched a strategic marketing campaign to boost tourism within the East African Community (EAC) market. The KTB is partnering with renowned social media influencers and key media outlets from EAC…
- SACRAMENTO, United States, June 8 (Xinhua) — A new study by researchers at Stanford and Yale Universities has raised concerns about the reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) tools used for legal research, urging lawyers to be cautious about AI outputs. The study, titled “Hallucination-Free?…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9 – A petitioner has moved to court seeking to stop a ban on private cars in game drives at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Ali Taib has served Narok County along with Maasai Mara Chief Park administrator Alex Nabaala, seeking to know whether the duo conducted public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9 – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance sustainability by increasing the use of recycled content in packaging and improving water management practices. This is part of the company’s broader effort to build resilience and address both…
- NEW YORK, June 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. economy has been facing challenges from high debt burden, interest rates, and prices despite solid economic prints. Despite the upbeat GDP growth and job creation figures in the country, ordinary people especially low-income minorities face a stark reality,…
- ROME, June 7 (Xinhua) — Global food prices rose for the third consecutive month in May, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported Friday. The main factors pushing global food prices higher were prices for grains and cereals, the largest component in the index, according to…
- NAIROBI, June 7 (Xinhua) — Experts convened Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to discuss ways to reduce the cost of sending diaspora remittances to Africa. The digital remittances cost reduction conference gathered more than 100 delegates, including senior government officials, United…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – Beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola has opposed the proposed 10 percent levy on all locally manufactured plastics in the 2024–2025 Finance Bill. The American soft drink maker, during a public participation forum at the National Assembly’s committee on finance and national…
- ANKARA, June 7 (Xinhua) — Following a successful year in 2023, Türkiye is targeting a position among the world’s top three travel destinations by 2028, industry officials said. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced in May that Türkiye aims to attract 80 million foreign tourists…
- JUNE 7 – Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has vowed to crack down on counterfeit goods so as to protect legitimate manufacturers across the country. Speaking during the launch of the fifth CITAM business conference expo, the CS stressed that the government is committed to…
- JUNE 7 – Kenya’s AI-driven social commerce platform, Twiva, has been chosen for the prestigious Spark Accelerator Program by Safaricom. Known for leveraging influencers to market and sell brands’ products and services, Twiva will benefit from a comprehensive support package including training,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to showcase significant gains in Northern Kenya’s livestock sector at the upcoming Kenya Meat Expo 2024 slotted for June 12 through 14. The event, themed ‘Revolutionizing the Meat Industry for Bottom-Up…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – Lamu is preparing to host the Lamu,Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera County Investment Conference, anchored on promoting climate resilience solutions tailored for Kenya’s semi-arid regions. The event dubbed ‘Unveiling Opportunities: Redefining Northern Kenya as an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – Lamu is preparing to host its County Investment Conference, anchored on promoting climate resilience solutions tailored for Kenya’s semi-arid regions. The even-dubbed ‘Unveiling Opportunities: Redefining Northern Kenya as an Investable Destination’ slotted for June 27 is…
- TOKYO, June 7 (Xinhua) — Japan’s real household spending gained 0.5 percent in April from a year earlier although consumption remained sluggish amid soaring prices, government data showed on Friday. Households of two or more people spent an average of 313,300 yen (about 2,000 U.S. dollars),…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu’ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid population rise in the country. Speaking during the launch of Sessional paper No.1 of 2023 on Kenya…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 6 – The Civil Registration Services (CRS) department has committed to putting up a 3-year plan to ensure smooth operations of the offices in all 290 constituencies across the country. Appearing before the Regional Development Committee, Immigration Principal Secretary Julius…
- TOKYO, June 6 (Xinhua) — Japanese auto giants Toyota and Mazda suspended production of five car models on Thursday due to fraudulent practices discovered in national certification tests, in the wake of a cheating scandal among five major Japanese automakers. Following the order of Japanese…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – At least 200 youthful entrepreneurs participating in the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) received specialized business training on the first day of the inaugural Eldoret Business Summit 2024, held at Rupa Mall, Eldoret. The two-day summit is themed “Unlocking Business…
- NAIROBI, Kenya,June 7 – Swaroop Rao Ponangipalli and Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao have been appointed as joint administrators by Trance Towers Limited. In a notice, the company announced that it has ceased all the powers of the directors in charge of the company’s assets following the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6 – Award-winning Ghanaian-British entrepreneur and philanthropist Basil David Anthony is in Kenya to scout for talent for various entrepreneurial projects. Anthony, who arrived on Sunday, is a well-known and celebrated African business figure, recognized globally for his…
- WASHINGTON, USA 6 The application period for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup is now open. Students can apply to be part of the next season of Microsoft’s global startup competition. Going into its 23rd year, the competition offers students the opportunity to develop technological solutions to…
- REDMOND, WASHINGTON, USA, June 6 – Microsoft has announced new tools to help make building AI solutions easier. With ‘Build with AI’, held within the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, founders gain access to flexible templates designed to accelerate the creation and deployment of AI solutions.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6 – The High Court in Kiambu has dismissed a petition seeking to halt key documentation processes that include the issuance of title deeds for a project jointly undertaken by Finsco Africa and Legacy Ridges. The court upheld a preliminary objection dated May 11, 2023, thus…
- JUNE 6 – The urgency of the climate crisis and its effects on child health are undeniable. According to the latest annual report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, 2023 saw the highest global temperatures in over 100 000 years. Infants younger than 1 year, who are particularly…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6 – Civil society organizations under the banner of Okoa Uchumi have expressed concerns over the recently released budget estimates for the financial year 2024-2025. The umbrella body bringing on board 18 civil groups led by Transparency International (TI) and the Kenya Human…
- By Dan Muranga JUNE 6 – Poultry, particularly chicken, is a beloved source of protein worldwide, enjoyed in countless culinary preparations across the globe. However, maintaining its safety is crucial to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria such as Salmonella. As a microbiologist in the…
- By Dr. Kibet Shikuku JUNE 6 – World Transplant Day is a time for us to come together and celebrate the incredible gift of life that organ transplants provide. It’s a day to reflect on the amazing medical advancements that have made these life-saving procedures possible and to recognize the…
- SEOUL, June 5 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s imported car sale rose for the third successive month due to solid demand for foreign luxury vehicles, industry data showed Wednesday. The number of imported vehicles sold here came in at 24,209 in May, up 13.4 percent from a year earlier, according to the…
- ADDIS ABABA, June 5 (Xinhua) — UN officials have called for breaking the excessive dependence of African countries on the export of their raw mineral resources. The call was made Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 60th…
- NAIROBI, June 5 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s economic growth is projected to slow to 5 percent in 2024 from 5.6 percent in 2023, the World Bank said in a new report released Wednesday. According to the 29th edition of the Kenya Economic Update, ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts, tight monetary policy, and…
- By Elisha Kamau JUNE 5 – As the world marks the Word Environment Day today, it is important to note that in recent months, Kenya has faced two extreme climate events – devastating droughts and deadly floods – severely impacting its citizens. At the beginning of the year, Kenyans were praying for…
- CANBERRA, June 5 (Xinhua) — Australia’s economy grew by 0.1 percent in the first three months of 2024, official figures have revealed. According to national accounts data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.1…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 5 – Stakeholders in the energy sector have been urged to embrace research and innovation to develop energy solutions that are affordable, accessible and reliable for consumers. Speaking during the 2024 Research and Innovation Conference Daniel Kiptoo, Director General Energy and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – In response to the recent floods in parts of the country, local and international organisations have launched a food bank initiative to provide relief to families affected by the disaster. The initiative by BrandActiv Kenya, BigCold Kenya and FoodBanking Kenya will…
- JUNE 5 – The government has begun a rigorous process of seeking proposals from concerned parties to manage and run the ambitious county aggregation industrial parks (CAIPS). Speaking during a consultative forum that brought together top government officials, Trade Investments Cabinet Secretary…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Outsourcing and technology services specialist VFS Global has bolstered its sustainability agenda to achieve its 35 percent increase in the number of visa applications processed globally. This is according to its Integrated Sustainability Report 2023, which highlighted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Outsourcing and technology services specialist VFS Global has bolstered its sustainability agenda to achieve its 35 percent increase in the number of visa applications processed globally. This is according to its Integrated Sustainability Report 2023, which highlighted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Maasai Mara National Reserve has banned the use of private vehicles for games drives inside the park. This follows a directive by the Narok county government in efforts to control the flow of tourists into the world-famous park ahead of the wildebeest migration set to kick…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Kuza Asset Management, an asset management firm based in Nairobi- has now hit Sh. 1 Billion in assets under management threshold. The firm’s assets under management grew by 70 percent hitting one Billion from Sh600 Million since November 2023 when the management was launched…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The milling industry in the county has unveiled its umbrella industry led coalition dubbed Millers for Nutrition. The body that brings on board an array of milling companies aims to enhance food safety of products rolled out from milling companies in the face of malnutrition…
- DHAKA, June 4 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh’s leading mobile money carrier Nagad has become the South Asian country’s first full-fledged digital bank, said the Mobile Financial Services (MFS) operator’s spokesman on Tuesday. Muhammad Zahidul Islam Sajal, head of Media and Communications at Nagad, told…
