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15 July 2024 - More than 860 primary school students are set to benefit from Absa Bank Computer for Schools project in Nyeri as part of its sustainability initiative to enhance digital literacy skills among students.

15 July 2024 - Moving by road in Africa can be both a necessity and a test of patience. The beauty of a smooth journey is often overshadowed by the reality of traffic and long delays. One of the primary culprits behind Africa's traffic challenges is inadequate…

15 July 2024 - Nigeria's headline inflation has surged to 34.19 percent, up from 33.95 percent in May 2024, according to the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya July 15 – A section of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in the ride-hailing taxi service industry on Monday faced severe consequences for defying calls to join an industrial action. Their striking colleagues damaged and destroyed…

15 July 2024 - Hopes to increase market presence in the corporate banking sector.

15 July 2024 - He brings over twenty years of experience in the automotive industry

15 July 2024 - The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed three of the four claims in a lawsuit brought by the son of a deceased Ghanaian.

15 July 2024 - Borders are usually defined as geographical boundaries, imposed either by natural features such as oceans and terrain or by political entities such as governments, sovereign states, federated states, and other subnational entities.

15 July 2024 - He is also the new Chairman of ICC Paris.

15 July 2024 - JULY 15 – China’s economy stumbled in the second quarter, official data shows, just as the country’s top leaders gathered for a key meeting to address its sluggish growth. It grew 4.7% in the three months to June, falling short of expectations after a …

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – The High Court has suspended the appointment of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Anthony Mwaura on alleged corruption and economic crimes charges. Justice Francis Gikonyo ruled today that Mwaura’s appointment ‘suffered…

15 July 2024 - NEW DELHI, July 15 (Xinhua) — The annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) stood at 3.36 percent in June, compared to 2.61 percent in May, according to the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. “Positive…

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – Employment Manager, Bingwa Services, and the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create job opportunities for Kenyan youths. This initiative targets absorbing 6…

15 July 2024 - DLife caught up with three fitness enthusiasts who have been turning heads whenever they enter a room.

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – President William Ruto has cautioned the youth against being used by those who intend on destabilizing the country amid the recent chaos witnessed in the country during the anti-government protests. Speaking in Nakuru County…

15 July 2024 - Justice Francis Gikonyo on ruled that President Ruto’s decision to appoint Mr Mwaura on November 18, 2022 ‘suffered procedural infirmity and illegality’.

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – Kenyan tour company Twiga Tours has scooped Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The firm emerged at the top after receiving consistent reviews from travelers worldwide. Tripadvisor is a Massachusetts-based company…

15 July 2024 - Aliko Dangote has revealed plans to list the fertilizer and petrochemical divisions of the Dangote Refinery on the stock exchange in the first quarter of 2025.

15 July 2024 - Lagos-based designers and artisans handcrafted and dyed over 200 outfits for the opening ceremony. Actively Black, a Black-owned athletic apparel company, is the official outfitter for the Nigerian delegation at this year’s Olympics, set to take place…

15 July 2024 - When billionaires and millionaires or their children get married, expect a lavish display of wealth, as we saw over the weekend at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

15 July 2024 - JULY 15 – Chinese carmaker BYD’s subsidiary in India has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with three new SUV variants, aiming to lead the Indian EV market. The new editions include Dynamic, Premium and Superior variants of the BYD ATTO 3, along…

15 July 2024 - CAIRO, July 14 (Xinhua) — Egypt is planning to drill 110 exploratory wells for gas and oil, with a total investment of 1.2 billion U.S. dollars during the current fiscal year 2024/2025, Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources quoted…

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – Uncover, a Kenyan-founded skincare firm, has secured Sh180.9 million ($1.4 million) from international investors to expand its business portfolio. The Seed 2 funding was led by EQ2 and IgniteXL Ventures, with participation…

15 July 2024 - Despite fuel price reductions announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority (EPRA) on Sunday, there remains a conundrum on why the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) has been increased.

15 July 2024 - Over 34 per cent percent of the world’s energy consumption happens in buildings.

15 July 2024 - Despite rapid growth, challenges in offering flexible products and easy access persist.

15 July 2024 - Affordable housing is one advantageous feature that determines any resident’s appeal. As the world rapidly urbanizes and living expenses rise, African countries offer an interesting affordability model. Embracing and developing affordability may help…

15 July 2024 - The South African government recently revealed plans to employ the use of nuclear energy to address its electricity issues. However, South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa relayed that this operation would be handled at…

15 July 2024 - SEOUL, July 15 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s export of information and communications technology (ICT) products rose in double digits in the first half of this year, government data showed Monday. The ICT products shipment soared 28.2 percent from a year…

15 July 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the Road Maintenance Levy by Sh7 to Sh25 despite public criticism of the new tax. Only last week did the Ministry of Roads and Transport sought public views…

15 July 2024 - Thousands of youths are missing out on maritime jobs due to the high cost of training, Kenya's special envoy for maritime and blue economy Nancy Karigithu, has said.

15 July 2024 - This explains the heavy debt burden that Kenyans are currently shouldering.

15 July 2024 - It has invested Sh1bn in funding injected by the US International Development Corporation.

15 July 2024 - The reserves increased by Sh15.6 billion in the week

15 July 2024 - Kenya can learn a lot from the success story of Rwanda.

15 July 2024 - Experts say the government must ensure strong Public Finance Management systems.

15 July 2024 - According to Shannon Bowen, strategic communication has the power to define issues, create understanding, envision solutions and implement policy at organisational and public policy levels.

15 July 2024 - While analysts admit that local firms cannot compete on remuneration rates with the Big tech, they recommend a raft of measures to safeguard against the latter-day talent poaching forays.

15 July 2024 - The proposals are in response to the post-implementation review of the IFRS 3 Business Combinations standard.

15 July 2024 - When a woman becomes pregnant, her body undergoes many changes to support the growing baby. These can significantly impact the heart.

15 July 2024 - Economies that have engendered digitalised services, the world over, have realised tremendous growth in citizen access to services, transparency, accountability, cost efficiency, protection of...

15 July 2024 - On Friday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) quoted the shilling at Sh129.25 to the dollar, compared to Sh128.50 at the beginning of the week.

15 July 2024 - Kenya is expected to retire its next Eurobond in May 2027, clearing a liability of Sh116.5 billion ($900 million).

15 July 2024 - The 2024 Kenya Banking Industry customer experience survey reveals that 47 percent of bank clients consider branch customer experience’ as the reason for their preferred channel of accessing...

15 July 2024 - Currently, a litre of super petrol is retailing at the same rate in both Nairobi and Kampala, highlighting the direct effect of Kenya’s G-to-G deal on the cost of fuel in Uganda.

15 July 2024 - The government defended the law arguing that any Act of Parliament enjoys the presumption of constitutionality.

15 July 2024 - The National Treasury has estimated total deficit financing between the 2018/19 financial year and the 2022/23 cycle at Sh4.691 trillion in a period in which actual total government expenditures...

15 July 2024 - Data shows actual repayments towards interest more than doubled from the initially budgeted amount, rising 127.55 percent to Sh52.22 billion from Sh22.95 billion.

15 July 2024 - Cape Holdings Limited had been put under administration on October 12, 2021, but was terminated on June 9, 2023 due to non-performance by the administrator.

15 July 2024 - Amsons Group said last Thursday that the proposed deal to acquire the entire stake in Bamburi for Sh23.59 billion includes a $5.31 million break fee.