17 October 2023
- The UNICEF has secured a four-year supply of the newly WHO-approved R21/Matrix-M vaccine that could revolutionize malaria prevention, especially in Africa where 90% of fatalities occur. Malaria, one of the most widely-known parasitic diseases to…
17 October 2023
- Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga are heavy with expectations of a good reap after the Capital Markets Authority licensed Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company limited as a coffee broker.
17 October 2023
- Are you ready to hit the open road in style and power? If you’re in the market for a brand-new Toyota Hilux Single Cab or Double Cab, look no further than the NCBA Asset Finance program. It’s not just about getting behind the wheel; it’s about…
17 October 2023
- CAIRO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — Egypt plans to raise transit fees for ships passing through the Suez Canal by 5 to 15 percent starting on Jan. 15, 2024, according to a statement released by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) on Monday. Transit fees for crude…
17 October 2023
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has so far collected Ksh 3.4 Billion from the ongoing tax amnesty program. Speaking during a media round table, Chief Manager Domestic Taxes Department Ms Caroline Rotich said that more than 17, 000 taxpayers have so…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Keny, Oct 17 – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has revealed that it has collected a total of 5.76 million pieces of recyclable spirit bottles in just three months to September, a move that is aimed at protecting and conserving the environment…
17 October 2023
- In the world of engines and rubber on asphalt, there’s a place where motorist dreams become a reality, where the roar of engines is met with the soothing hum of precision. That place is Kaya Tiwi Garage, and we’re here to tell you why every motorist…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Investment management firm Kuramo Capital has announced that it will be investing Sh22 billion ($150 million) into Kenyan and African women-led businesses in the next 10 years. The initiative will be implemented under the…
17 October 2023
- The amnesty programme allows taxpayers to only pay the principal tax of their outstanding debt by applying for a waiver of penalties and interests accrued until December 2022.
17 October 2023
- Circleg, a pioneering developer of holistic prosthetic care solutions, will introduce its innovative Circleg One lower limb prosthetic into the African market, during an exciting launch event on October 17th, in Nairobi. The Circleg One is…
17 October 2023
- JAKARTA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — A total of 32 people were injured in a train accident in Indonesia’s Special Region of Yogyakarta on Tuesday, a rescuer said. The train Argo Semeru, which had been skidding off the runway in Kulon Progo Regency, was hit…
17 October 2023
- BEIJING, China, Oct 17 – President William Ruto has urged Chinese businesspeople to invest in projects that will expedite the realisation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda in Kenya. He asked the investors to explore opportunities that…
17 October 2023
- Situated in the vibrant heart of Rwanda’s capital, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali isn’t merely a hotel, it’s a holistic leisure destination. Seamlessly combining luxury, comfort, gastronomy, and entertainment, this…
17 October 2023
- The Aga Khan University in Kenya has secured a Sh112.2m research grant to study the use of AI in diagnosing and predicting outcomes in cases of colorectal cancer in Africa.
17 October 2023
- TOKYO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — Japan’s major annual electronics show kicked off Tuesday, with the spotlight on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies designed to help solve social challenges such as labor shortages and…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is hosting a conference in Abuja, Nigeria, with the main agenda being to champion food security on the continent. The three-day event, which started yesterday and ends…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Talent-matching platform BrighterMonday has been unveiled as a career partner for the Safaricom Hook. The Safaricom Hook is a platform designed to empower Kenya’s youth in the domains of technology, career development, and…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17- A total of Sh3.4 billion has been collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from the ongoing tax amnesty programme. Domestic Taxes Department Chief Manager Caroline Rotich confirmed that more than 17, 000 taxpayers have…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Kenya and China have signed business deals worth Sh63 billion covering an array of sectors including ICT, pharmaceuticals as well as engineering. The signing was done during the Kenya-China investment forum hosted by…
17 October 2023
- HARARE, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe ranks as the seventh-biggest diamond producer in the world with an annual output of over 4 million carats worth 420 million U.S. dollars, state-run Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation news reported Monday, citing…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Absa Kenya yesterday unveiled Wezesha Stock to boost inventory management and trading for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The real-time digital platform will automate stock financing for retailers as well as provide…
17 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Property developer Pecanwood Properties LLP, which is owned by Acorn, is seeking permission to build a Sh676.9 million student accommodation at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The students…
17 October 2023
- TOPLINE Stocks of Pfizer and other Covid vaccine makers like BioNTech and Moderna fell in premarket trading Monday after the company slashed its revenue forecasts last week, a change in fortune for the sector as demand for the pandemic-related…
17 October 2023
- In line with global trends, Kenya has seen a significant temperature increase of 0.3°C to 0.6°C per decade, impacting key sectors like agriculture and water resources. This rapid warming trend was a major focus at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit…
17 October 2023
- KLM Airline has received the 2024 APEX World Class Award for the third time in a row for outstanding performance in offering customer safety, and well-being and championing sustainability. The International Airline Passenger Experience Association (…
17 October 2023
- Kate Wambugu reveals that she took a decision to venture into apple farming, following in the footsteps of her father, who has had big success in growing apples.
17 October 2023
- SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — The U.S. move to allow the export of equipment to South Korean semiconductor factories in China is out of consideration for its own and South Korean companies, local media have said. The U.S. government has designated…
