- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 22 – Kenya is aligning the National E-Commerce Strategy to the East African e-commerce strategy, AfCFTA protocol on E-Commerce and UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 9. Trade Principal Secretary Alfred K’Ombudo said the Government will align with international best practices…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 22 – Tatu City, in partnership with the National Construction Authority (NCA), has certified 500 skilled workers to enhance compliance with Kenya’s construction regulations. The five-day exercise involved evaluating masons, electricians, plumbers, painters, welders, carpenters,…
- NOV 22 – Ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence next week, Kadi Toure, Communications Lead at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health [1] (PMNCH), the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and well-being, hosted by the World…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – The impact of continued impact of smuggling on revenue collection remains one of the biggest trade in East Africa, according to tax bodies in the region. The Commissioners General of the EAC Revenue Authorities who met in Nairobi underscored that smuggling remains a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21-President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. In his State of the Nation address in Parliament, Ruto said the Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the expansion…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, NOV 21 – M-PESA GO, Old Mutual, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have partnered to unveil an online financial literacy toolkit aimed at equipping Kenya’s youth with essential financial skills. The online toolkit, designed for students, follows the launch of a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a Sh839 million in Profit After Tax for the first half of 2024. The lender says the results, which mark a recovery from the previous year’s losses, are driven by revenue diversification and operational efficiency. This includes…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 23- Audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned Kenyans of the potential impacts of new tax laws proposed in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bills which were presented at the National Assembly by the Cabinet Secretary…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21 – Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease. The ambitious initiative, spanning all counties, is designed to safeguard the country’s…
- By Dr Musa Misiani NOV 22 – November is globally recognized as Men’s Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the unique health challenges men face and the importance of proactive care. Despite growing awareness, many men remain hesitant to address their health concerns, often due to societal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives have been charged in the United States over their roles in a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme. Adani, who is seeking mega deals in Kenya, was indicted by the US Department of Justice, alongside his nephew Sagar Adani, of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21– Kinangop Dairy Limited has emerged as a top contender at the 5th Annual Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards (KBEA), securing multiple prestigious accolades. During the ceremony, Kinangop Dairy stood out by winning awards in three key beverage categories. The company was named…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21– BINAA, Kenya’s first comprehensive hub for building and home finishing solutions has unveiled its showroom in Karen, Nairobi. The Kenyan-owned brand says it is keen on transforming the country’s construction industry by offering a one-stop solution for high-quality materials…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 – Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. The strategy outlines measures to reduce the company’s carbon footprint, ensure responsible resource utilization, promote inclusivity, and uphold…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 – I&M Bank has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh 14.1 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 24% growth compared to Ksh 11.4 billion in the same period last year. The Group’s operating revenue grew by 20%, with operating profit rising by 24% to Ksh 18.9 billion. Regional businesses…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the rollout of newly redesigned banknotes, following the retirement of former CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge. This follows a public notice issued on August 6, 2024, detailing changes to the denominations. In a statement, the…
- MOMBASA, Kenya Nov 20 – PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa has announced the official opening of the Istanbul Beach Cave Restaurant, a unique dining experience that brings authentic Turkish cuisine to Kenya’s coastal hospitality landscape. Housed in a natural coral cave along Kenya’s North…
- Sh100 million transformation program to drive access to the immense growth opportunity Nairobi, November 19th, 2024… PZ Cussons East Africa has targeted the luxury skincare market with a Kshs 100 million transformation program designed to capture a portion of the growing segment and turn it into a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as ‘Ndegu,’ and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to cultivate and trade the crops. In a gazette notice dated November 15, the CS…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 20 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya’s justice systems to enhance the country’s capacity to prioritize and uphold children’s rights. Speaking during the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19— Online financial platform Tala has announced that it has reached 10 million customers globally since its inception. Of these, 3.5 million are from Kenya, where the company first launched in 2014. Tala has also disbursed more than 300 billion Kenya shillings to its Kenyan…
- Nov 19 – Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, G. Balasubramanian, has expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Nigeria will enhance India’s relationship with both Nigeria and the broader African continent. The visit, Modi’s first to West Africa, is seen as a key…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has announced a reduction in the prices of its mainstream spirits portfolio, offering more affordable options for consumers as the festive season approaches. The price adjustments will affect popular brands such as Chrome Gin, Chrome Vodka,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 – Absa Bank Kenya has announced a Sh14.7 billion profit after tax for the period, marking a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. The bank attributes this strong performance to a 19% rise in funded income, which reached Sh34.5 billion, along with a 13% increase…
- KISUMU, Kenya Nov 19 – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that Kisumu, Kenya, will host the 4th African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference from November 25 to 27, 2024. The conference, held under the theme “Leveraging the AfCFTA for Sustainable…
- CAIRO, Egypt, Nov 19 – Kenya Airways CEO Mr Allan Kilavuka has been appointed the new Africa’s Airline Association (AFRAA) Chairperson. Mr. Kilavuka assumed the role of Chairperson of the African Airlines Association at the 56th Annual General Assembly and Summit in Cairo, Egypt, marking a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 18 – The Farmers Summit 2024, hosted by Bio Food Products Ltd, concluded with a significant impact, gathering key stakeholders from the Kenyan dairy sector, including farmers, government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners. With the theme “Transforming…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 -Safaricom has kicked-off a 90-day online gaming challenge that will see customers compete on simple puzzle, arcade and action games with daily cash vouchers totaling KES 500,000 and a Grand Prize of three Suzuki Altos up for grabs. The ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge will run from 16th…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 18 – NGOs, celebrities, journalists and civil society leaders are among the nominees for the 2024 NGOs Awards 2024, which are organized by the regulator Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority and Awesome Concepts Limited. These nominees represent the incredible work of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – Equity Bank has announced a reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effective today. The lender says the move follows the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 12.75% to 12.0%.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – Online marketplace Jiji has launched its Black Friday sales, targeting digital shoppers. Jiji says the move is anchored on providing its customers with deals on an array of products ahead of the Christmas festivities. The digital marketplace seeks to leverage its online…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – The African Union (AU) has participated in the G20 summit this week in Seoul, South Korea, for the first time since becoming a permanent member in 2023. The two-day summit, which started today and ends tomorrow, brings together leaders from the world’s largest economies.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – The African Union (AU) will participate in the G20 summit this week in Seoul, South Korea, for the first time since becoming a permanent member in 2023. The two-day summit, running from November 18-19, will bring together leaders from the world’s largest economies. The AU…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – AstraZeneca, in collaboration with Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), has launched an Advanced Molecular Testing platform to improve lung cancer diagnosis in Kenya. The initiative, part of AstraZeneca’s Cancer Care Africa (CCA) program, seeks to provide lung…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 18 – Four Kenyan business leaders have been named among the 100 global recipients of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award for their exceptional efforts in championing sustainability and impact-driven innovation. The honorees include Paul Russo, CEO of KCB Group; Lucy…
- WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday selected Chris Wright, the CEO of an oilfield services company, as his pick for the next secretary of the Energy Department. Wright is CEO of Liberty Energy, a Denver-based company that provides hydraulic fracturing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to reintroduce its Graduate Trainee Program as part of efforts to strengthen its human resource capacity. Speaking during the 21st graduation ceremony of the Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA), KRA…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, November 17-Google has unveiled new Android theft protection features to curb the rising cases of smartphone theft in Africa and worldwide. Phone theft has become a major worry in many African nations, due to the accelerating adoption of smartphones in countries like Kenya, South…
- By Geraldine Sande NOV 17 – Kenya is emerging as a leader in renewable energy on the African continent, with an impressive 90% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, primarily geothermal, hydro and solar power. The country’s geothermal capacity, particularly harnessed from the Olkaria…
- BERLIN, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Germany’s healthcare sector faces the most severe skilled labor shortages among all industries, according to a study released Saturday by the Competence Center for Securing a Skilled Workforce at the German Economic Institute. Approximately 47,400 positions in the…
- NAIROBI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Kenya expects a boost in tourist numbers from the Asia Pacific region following AirAsia X’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Nairobi early Saturday, senior officials said. Rebecca Miano, Kenya’s cabinet secretary of tourism and wildlife, said that the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – AirAsia X (AAX), the low-cost arm of AirAsia, has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. The airline says its first-ever direct flight to Nairobi signals a significant step towards diversifying Kenya’s tourism markets and fostering deeper trade and…
- BUSIA, Kenya, Nov 16 – Busia Governor Paul Otwoma has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC)to help establish and develop Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism in the County. This partnership is the formulation of…
- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — Boeing has laid off more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, the union said Friday. As of Thursday evening, Boeing had sent layoff notices to 438 union members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace. The union’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Equity Bank has signed a trade credit financing deal with BPI France, a French investment bank, to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya and the wider East African region. The partnership will offer local and regional investors funding in both US dollars and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Kenya University Student Association’s President Antony Manyara has filed a petition at the National Assembly compelling Mps to direct President William Ruto to declare Femicides and Gender based violence a National Disaster. This comes after the country witnessed increase…
- NOV 15 – The UK economy barely grew between July and September, with uncertainty about the Budget being blamed for the weak growth. The economy slowed over the three-month period, growing by just 0.1%, and shrank during September itself. Labour made boosting economic growth its top priority when it…
- NAIROBI, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s economy continues its strong recovery from past global and domestic challenges, achieving robust growth, the country’s Cabinet said. The Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto in Nairobi, said that all macroeconomic indicators are signaling a positive…
- NOV 15 – The UK must “rebuild relations” with the EU “while respecting the decision of the British people” who voted to leave in 2016, the Bank of England’s governor has said. Andrew Bailey’s Mansion House speech to investors marked some of his strongest comments yet on Brexit, saying one of its…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reassured vehicle owners insured by Directline Assurance Company that their claims will be processed without delays, despite the company’s ongoing ownership dispute. Appearing before the National Assembly Finance Committee, Mbadi…
