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06 November 2024 - The return of Mr Trump will take Kenya back to a familiar territory that has seen negotiations that started in 2018 derailed by a new occupant at the White House.

06 November 2024 - Grea is jointly owned by Mauritian multinational Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited (Grit) and South Africa’s state-owned PIC, which manages funds for a number of public sector pension funds.

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06 November 2024 - Currently, Kenya utilises more than Sh6 out of Sh10 of exchequer revenues to repay its debts, leaving a paltry Sh4 or less for development and recurrent expenditures.

06 November 2024 - The judge noted that the parties agree that the hospital had called for the AGM in a notice issued on August 30, 2024.

06 November 2024 - The project will also involve cleaning of water flowing to Lake Nakuru.

06 November 2024 - The crackdown was triggered by the death of Lucy Wambui, 47, which was linked to a liposuction procedure gone wrong at Omincare Medical on October 16, 2024.

06 November 2024 - In the proposed Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 published on Tuesday, the Treasury has targeted the airline industry.

06 November 2024 - KRA chairman Anthony Mwaura admitted that the tax collector is choking on underfunding, implying that it cannot even afford to buy toilet paper and printing papers for its staff.

06 November 2024 - The ongoing surge in solar energy adoption clearly indicates its critical role in addressing climate change and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels.

06 November 2024 - The Kenyan shilling’s peer currencies have all felt the heat of the dollar rally, with each depreciating by at least 0.2 percentage points against the US dollar.

06 November 2024 - Kenyan corporate donors will need to check that the charitable organisations to which they donate hold a valid income tax exemption certificate.

06 November 2024 - The situation is expected to worsen in the coming days after the KRA acknowledged the failure urging traders to suspend any lodging of documents until the system is restored.

06 November 2024 - KBA chairman said banks have recently begun cutting interest rates but the relief is yet to feed into the overall weighted rates.

06 November 2024 - When conflicts arise between an organisation’s policies and constitutional rights, the Constitution prevails.

06 November 2024 - The policy includes coverage for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

06 November 2024 - In the past, the process of lease renewal was infamous. It was mired in irregularities. Speculators, within and outside government, had taken the system hostage.

06 November 2024 - Kenya is a major importer of eggs especially from its neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, as local supply is unable to meet the growing demand for the food commodity.

06 November 2024 - The University of Nairobi (UoN) joins Jomo Kenyatta University University in winemaking, as it seeks to sway allegiance to locally produced alcoholic beverages.

06 November 2024 - Africa's educational system is grappling with a multitude of issues, such as wars, climate-related disruptions, and financial hardships, leading to an alarming increase in the number of out-of-school children.

06 November 2024 - His first clients were his friends, those who understood his passion and the efforts put into production.

06 November 2024 - The private sector depends on loans from banks to fund new investments and support consumption—key ingredients in expanding GDP.

06 November 2024 - Designing an effective scheme requires careful calibration to ensure that guarantees are sufficient to encourage lending without encouraging reckless borrowing.

06 November 2024 - President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor David Ndii has dispelled the notion that the government could be seeking to lower taxes for Kenyans anytime soon.

06 November 2024 - Russia is seemingly keen on employing labor from Zimbabwe, particularly within the construction sector. Both countries have so far undertaken multiple discussions on bilateral arrangements.

06 November 2024 - KenGen is also in Ethiopia and Djibouti while Malawi and Zambia have approached it for similar tests to ascertain the viability of their geothermal potential.

06 November 2024 - With The Spurt In Healthtech, AI-powered apps Are Now All The Rage Offering Groundbreaking Interventions In Africa’s Battle against Rising Obesity Rates. It’s an issue that affects a bulk of the continent’s population. In Africa, where rising rates…

06 November 2024 - Vitol Group, Trafigura Group, and BP Plc are the main buyers of fuel from Nigeria’s new Dangote oil refinery, which is making waves in petroleum trading across Africa and Europe.

06 November 2024 - Topline Donald Trump will return to the White House after winning Tuesday’s presidential race, The Associated Press projected just after 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning comeback—check here for live updates. Timeline…

06 November 2024 - President William Ruto's administration has entered into a deal with the Malawian government to import refined petroleum products in bulk under a government-to-government (G-to-G) arrangement.

06 November 2024 - Prince William is in Cape Town on a four-day climate-focused tour, meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, engaging with young environmental leaders, and supporting wildlife conservation initiatives. His visit culminates with the presentation of…

06 November 2024 - COLOMBO, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of 1,996 housing units for low-income families with funding provided by the Chinese government, cabinet spokesperson Vijitha Herath announced on Wednesday. At…

06 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – NCBA Bank has forecasted a 4.8 percent GDP growth for Kenya in 2024, attributing the optimistic outlook to lower inflation and a favorable external environment. This projection aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s (…

06 November 2024 - Donald Trump, the 45th and now, 47th President of the United States of America today, won the US presidency after securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency.

06 November 2024 - NOV 6 – The dollar has surged as Donald Trump is now projected to have won the presidency and will re-enter the White House. Bitcoin has also hit a record high while traders bet on potential tax cuts, increased tariffs, and rising inflation under…

06 November 2024 - The IMF has warned Kenya against cutting interest rates further, despite the recent drop in inflation and stability of the shilling. In its first month, Kenya’s new SHA portal has processed over Sh1.6 billion in health service claims from hospitals…

06 November 2024 - Libya is set to hold its first energy exploration contract tender since the 2011 civil war, as the OPEC member aims to bring back oil majors who have been hesitant due to years of instability and production disruptions.

06 November 2024 - BERLIN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Inequality and risk of poverty have hardly changed in Germany, despite increases in overall wealth in recent years, according to a report published on Wednesday. In 2021, the top 10 percent of households in Germany held 56…

06 November 2024 - The department of mineral resources & energy in South Africa has confirmed price increments for petrol and diesel across the country to be implemented immediately.

06 November 2024 - Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency.

06 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion’s latest H2 2024 ‘State of Omnichannel Fraud Report’. The findings reveal retail industries…

06 November 2024 - NOV 6 – The US dollar has surged as Donald Trump is on the cusp of winning back the White House in the presidential race. Bitcoin also hit a record high while traders bet on potential tax cuts, increased tariffs, and rising inflation under Trump.…

06 November 2024 - A country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can vary significantly depending on several factors, including; economic structure, natural resources, population size and growth rate among others.

06 November 2024 - South Africa experienced its first major November snowfall in 85 years this week, an unusual event as the country typically approaches summer at this time.

06 November 2024 - South Africa and Britain have committed to strengthening trade and defence ties. Both countries also pledged to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism and discussed shared objectives for a just energy transition.

06 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Kenya’s private sector activity saw modest improvement in October, driven by increased sales and rising client interest. The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by Stanbic Bank Kenya recorded a score of 50.4, up from 49.…

06 November 2024 - NOV 6 – A small business owner said she was shocked and heartbroken to find her card designs being sold on giant online retailer Temu’s website without her knowledge. Anwen Roberts, who owns design company Draenog, said identical versions of her…

06 November 2024 - Other news outlets had yet to call the race for Trump, but he appeared on the verge of winning after capturing three battleground states.

06 November 2024 - Timeline Trump Declares VictoryTrump declared victory early Wednesday, moments after the Associated Press called Pennsylvania for him—putting him on the verge of clinching the White House. He told supporters from his election night headquarters in…

06 November 2024 - Other news outlets had yet to call the race for Trump, but he appeared on the verge of winning.