01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – Charles Ballard is now the new Chief Executive Officer of Twiga Foods, taking over from the startup’s former founder and CEO, Peter Njonjo. The appointment of the former Jumia Kenya boss comes barely four months after the abrupt…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has directed all fuel stations impacted by flooding to suspend operations amid the risk of fuel contamination. In a statement, the authority warned that the heavy rains may damage…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed any retail gasoline station that has been flooded to temporarily close down amid the risk of fuel contamination. In a statement, the authority warned that the…
01 May 2024
- Inflation rate for April drops to 5.0 per cent from 5.7pc in March 2024 driven by a decrease in prices of food, fuel, water and gas, KNBS says.
01 May 2024
- The United Kingdom has sent its asylum-seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary initiative. This development follows the UK government's recent enactment of a contentious law permitting the deportation of irregular migrants to the country.
01 May 2024
- BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) — The economy in the Eurozone saw modest growth in the first quarter of this year, although economists have cautioned against overhyping its recovery. Both the Eurozone and European Union’s (EU) economies expanded by 0.3…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – President William Ruto has announced plans to increase the minimum salary wage by 6 percent amid high inflation and the implementation of new taxes that have reduced Kenyan spending power. Ruto directed all the relevant…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has joined hands with Kenya’s Ministry of Health to tackle cancer problems facing the country through the unveiling of the Cancer Care Africa programme. Other partners include the…
01 May 2024
- LUANDA, May 1 (Xinhua) — Angola’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.9 percent in 2023 amid pressures of currency devaluation and inflation, a report by the National Bank of Angola (BNA) showed Tuesday. The BNA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2023…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 1 – Borana, Kenyan Somali, and Luhya communities have dominated recruitment in Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF). In a statement, fund administrator Nuh Ibrahim stated that the three communities each had 15 employees…
01 May 2024
- The payment to the farmers affiliated to 1,001 cooperatives and estates is more than last week's proceeds of Sh1,022 billion from the sale of 26,449 bags of coffee.
01 May 2024
- Out of the Sh401 million, the World Bank contributed Sh208 million while GTIZ gave out Sh112 million and Bungoma county contributed Sh80 million.
01 May 2024
- The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 under 30 list, and just like the honorees who have come before them, the class of 2024 too are driven by impact. Profits aside, it’s about achieving success with innovation…
01 May 2024
- Although foreign loans can serve as a valuable tool for financing growth and bridging immediate financial shortfalls, the unregulated accumulation of debt, especially in African countries, often fosters economic instability and hampers sustainable long-…
01 May 2024
- TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) — Overnight stays by foreigners at hotels and other accommodation facilities in Japan increased by 68.2 percent in March from a year earlier to about 12.70 million, the highest monthly figure, government data showed. The latest…
01 May 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. According to Mtek’s CEO, Bente Krogmann, offering insurance reduces instances of…
01 May 2024
- The British auction House, The Saleroom is said to have a large collection of Egyptian antiques for sale. While this is hardly news, what has piqued the interest of the general public is the fact that 18 of these relics are old Egyptian human skulls, as…
01 May 2024
- Three individuals holding top roles at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) have been arrested and will face charges in connection with the fake fertiliser scandal that has been on in the country for about two months now, the Office of the…
01 May 2024
- Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has continued to grow despite other forms of traditional advertising such as newspapers, radio, and television declining over the last several decades.
01 May 2024
- Industry players say they are picking up pace and in the sector's next phase of growth needing to attract major financiers, with funds from venture capitalists and private equities drying up.
01 May 2024
- •You can’t read an article on EQ and change your abilities any more than you can pump your biceps by reading Men’s Health magazine
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01 May 2024
- Bioweapons are microorganisms produced by living organisms that are released to intentionally cause disease and death in humans, animals or plants.
01 May 2024
- Conversational messaging channels are witnessing robust growth, reflecting a growing consumer desire for stronger connections with the brands they support.
01 May 2024
- Social impact organisation Power Learn Project (PLP) is targeting to impart skills on 15,000 youth in Africa this year through technology scholarships.
01 May 2024
- Whether you are setting up a new business or simply looking to expand an existing one, hiring new employees represents a key moment for employers.
01 May 2024
- Art, whiskey, watches and classic cars are some of the places where the Kenyan ultra-rich are packing their money, in the luxury investment Index.
01 May 2024
- In a brilliant high-growth IT firm in Nairobi, the shift from traditional in-person meetings to a hybrid model combining virtual and face-to-face interactions was initially met with mixed...