04 May 2024
- Budget estimates indicate the government plans to borrow Sh541.7 billion in the next financial year. Tax collection has been below target with revenue up to March falling short by Sh255 billion.
04 May 2024
- Nduati is 39, the founder of Senior Talent where he connects seasoned senior professionals with business founders to address their business challenges.
04 May 2024
- JERUSALEM, May 3 (Xinhua) — Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday several measures to be taken against Türkiye following the latter’s decision to halt all trade activities with Israel due to “non-stop violence” against Palestinians in…
04 May 2024
- ROME, May 3 (Xinhua) — Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month in April, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported Friday. It was the first time they rose in consecutive months in more than two years, FAO said…
04 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The government has released over Sh2.08 billion for the April payment to beneficiaries enrolled in the Inua Jamii Program. In a statement, the principal secretary of Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, Joseph Motari,…
03 May 2024
- The strength of a passport can greatly influence an individual's mobility and access to other countries. While some passports open doors to several destinations with ease, others face formidable barriers.
03 May 2024
- Across all economic sectors, higher productivity and production are directly correlated with a sizable labor force. An enormous labor force drives growth in African countries where sectors like manufacturing, services, and agriculture play a significant…
03 May 2024
- BY ALMA NUMIĆ NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Conversational messaging channels are witnessing rapid growth, reflecting a growing consumer desire for stronger connections with the brands they support. Whether customers engage with a human agent, a chatbot, or a…
03 May 2024
- Following a historical 24 hours/12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building on its momentum from a year…
03 May 2024
- A video of African employees being assaulted physically by an Asian man has gone viral on the Internet. The video, posted by Dom Lucre on X, shows an Asian man yelling at two Africans before proceeding to wield a stick, repeatedly striking the workers…
03 May 2024
- The value of renewable energy in Africa cannot be stressed enough. The perks of creating green energy are numerous, ranging from combating energy poverty and promoting economic growth to improving energy security and reducing climate change. While…
03 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country released by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).…
03 May 2024
- GUANGZHOU – Chinese home appliance giant Midea Group saw its revenue rise 10 percent year-on-year to 106.5 billion yuan ($14.99 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, the company said on Monday. It was its highest quarterly revenue since the second…
03 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The Kenyan government launched the first Electric Mobility Draft Policy, setting in motion plans to adopt and accelerate the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. During the event, the Cabinet Secretary, Roads and…
03 May 2024
- KISUMU, Kenya, May 3 – Beach Management Units (BMUs) along the Lake Victoria Basin have called for help in the wake of floods, which have affected several landing beaches, thus threatening a shortage of fish in the country. Tom Guda, National Chair, BMU…
03 May 2024
- US Officials have reported that Russian military personnel have made their way to an airbase in Niger that hosts US forces, following the recent decision by Niger’s leadership to expel the 1000 US troops stationed in the country.
03 May 2024
- The era of outdated banking experience and exploitative mobile payment providers is over. #Payless Africa, the pioneering fintech company, has launched in Kenya and is poised to become a disruptive force in the payments landscape, heralding a new dawn…
03 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – KenGen plans to raise Masinga Dam by 1.5 meters to contain water overflow and hold more water during heavy rainy seasons. Already, the level of water at the dam, which is Kenya’s largest power-generating reservoir, has reached 1,…
03 May 2024
- BERLIN, May 3 (Xinhua) — Around 693,000 children were born in Germany in 2023, the lowest level since 2013, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said on Thursday. The number also marked a 6.2 percent drop compared to the previous year, according to…
03 May 2024
- "Customer loyalty is earned, not given." This classic saying sums up the essence of airline loyalty programs, where airlines vie for travellers' allegiance through several incentives and rewards around the world and in Africa.
03 May 2024
- Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, has selected Kenya’s Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the only two beneficiaries from Africa among the 21 organisations to join the first Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort. Jacaranda Health leverages…
03 May 2024
- From the devastating effects of the ongoing floods to a new report on the state of digital workers in Kenya, to a looming increase in the cost of fuel after a five-month deep, the 6% increase in minimum wage and how workers received it, plus top money…
03 May 2024
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Wednesday, May 2, suspended licenses for 64 matatu saccos and transport companies around the country. The Saccos breached the licensing requirements provided by NTSA. The authority advised Kenyans to…
03 May 2024
- CAIRO, May 2 (Xinhua) — China’s home appliance giant Haier inaugurated Thursday its first industrial park in Egypt in 10th of Ramadan, a city northeast of Cairo. Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Haier Group, invests 135 million U.S.…
03 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The government will have to spend Sh7.8 billion to absorb 8,571Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into permanent positions. However, the state says that it only has Sh4.23 billion in the national budget. In a letter directed…
03 May 2024
- The West African country of Benin has made history by becoming the first country in Sub-Sahara Africa to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This is coming nearly a year after Benin submitted its application to join the…
03 May 2024
- Artificial intelligence is even reshaping the way we grieve. A fascinating look at grieftech chatbots and how some companies are creating vast archives of human experience to provide comfort and connection after a loved one’s passing. For California-…
03 May 2024
- ANKARA, May 3 (Xinhua) — Türkiye halted all trade activities with Israel as of Thursday due to the latter’s “non-stop violence” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish Trade Ministry said. The move follows Türkiye’s imposition of…
03 May 2024
- SAN FRANCISCO, May 3 (Xinhua) — Apple on Thursday announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ending March 30, with a quarterly revenue of 90.8 billion U.S. dollars, down 4 percent year over year. The company posted its quarterly…