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10 June 2024 - World Bank notes that Kenya has mainly relied on the shipment of a fixed basket of products.

10 June 2024 - My name is Carol. I work as an accountant, earning Sh27,000. I have a debt of Sh120,000 that I took to pay for my sibling’s vocational college fees. This debt is in default.

10 June 2024 - The continent is at risk of not meeting its global development goals, including SDGs and the African Union's Agenda 2063 because the global financial architecture.

10 June 2024 - CANBERRA, June 10 (Xinhua) — The Australian government has launched a new campaign encouraging people to quit smoking and vaping. Mark Butler, the minister for health, on Monday announced a 63.4 million Australian dollars (41.7 million U.S. dollars)…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The number of Kenyans using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fell by 11.01 percent to 531,673 in the three months to March this year compared to a similar period last year, coming on the back of increased SGR charges. Data…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – 100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. In a statement, Pharmacy and Poison Board CEO Fred Siyoi stated that over 30 arrests…

10 June 2024 - Thirty-five members of the House of Representatives have proposed a bill to amend the constitution to mandate the rotation of executive powers among the six geopolitical zones.

10 June 2024 - A journey to early retirement, achieved through disciplined financial strategies and frugal living. Starting with a goal set at 23, I prioritized saving, invested wisely, and lived frugally. By 40, I attained financial independence, proving the power…

10 June 2024 - Russia is forcing thousands of African migrants and students to join in their war efforts against Ukraine, boosting its forces for the offensive in the Kharkiv region, according to assessments from European officials.

10 June 2024 - Nigerians may soon experience some relief once fuel prices drop as projected. This potential drop would result from the shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from Dangote following the start of huge production by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…

10 June 2024 - HANOI, June 10 (Xinhua) — Vietnam has become the second biggest durian exporter to China, just behind Thailand, local media reported. Vietnam’s durian exports to China jumped 91 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, according to the…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – President William Ruto has assented the Division of Revenue Bill,2024,which paves way for the submission of financial estimates for the financial year 2024/2025. For the 2024/25 financial year, the total shareable revenue was…

10 June 2024 - The recent South Korea-Africa Summit which had several African leaders in attendance, engendered several agreements between both parties. In a nutshell, South Korea indicated an interest in Africa’s natural resources in exchange for bilateral…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The government has reduced this financial year’s overall budget by Sh132.46 billion from Sh3.981 trillion to Sh3.848 trillion. This is a reduction of 3.3 per cent. The announcement was made when President William Ruto signed…

10 June 2024 - TOPLINE Israeli officials said they rescued four hostages eight months after they were captured in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, a rescue mission that has resulted in the deaths of at least 125 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-…

10 June 2024 - Treasury’s proposes to hike excise duty charged on telephone and internet data services from 15% to 20%.

10 June 2024 - Kanze Dena speaks on Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits

10 June 2024 - It is not beyond the wit of man to suspect that the timing of this debate is not a coincidence with reactions to it being just as noisy as the proposition.

10 June 2024 - Money laundering is a global issue that transcends borders, with numerous countries serving as hotspots for these illicit financial activities.

10 June 2024 - JUNE 10 – Leading Oil and Marketing Firm Vivo Energy Kenya has taken a leading role in driving the future of the country’s commercial Road Transport industry. The company that distributes and markets Shell Products convened a conference in Mombasa that…

10 June 2024 - Move to end a decade-long of back and forth among member states.

10 June 2024 - ROME, June 10 (Xinhua) — Global fisheries and aquaculture production has reached a new peak, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture…

10 June 2024 - JUNE 10 – Holidaymakers are being warned about a rise in scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines. Bogus accounts exist for every major UK airline on X, formerly known as Twitter, and are regularly used to trick customers…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the distribution of certain electrical appliances and other products for non-compliance. This follows a recall of certain imported products by the Malawi…

10 June 2024 - Consternation is growing, both at home and abroad, about the consequences of US hubris.

10 June 2024 - If passed in to law, the motor vehicle tax will become the 18th tax that is incurred by car owners in Kenya. When importing a car, there are 5 separate taxes that a buyer pays, the total cost of the tax is roughly the same as the value of the car being…

10 June 2024 - TRIPOLI, June 9 (Xinhua) — Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah on Sunday emphasized the importance of consolidating the efforts of all government institutions to enhance oil production. The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting with Farhat…

10 June 2024 - DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 (Xinhua) — Veronica Mueni Nduva, the newly appointed secretary general of the East African Community (EAC), a regional bloc, said that her priorities would include strengthening economic integration that encourages innovation,…

10 June 2024 - NAIROBI, June 8 (Xinhua) — Zonken Food and Agriculture Ltd, a Chinese firm, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Njeru Industries Ltd, a tea processor based in Meru County in central Kenya, on Saturday to enhance value addition and export of…

10 June 2024 - The reforms involve setting upper and lower limits of inter-bank rates.

10 June 2024 - A household name in Kenya's media and entertainment industries, Shaffie Weru boasts a decorated 17-year career in radio that solidified his status as one of the industry's top earners and most influential personalities.

10 June 2024 - Equity’s huge financial muscles gives it room to try out new things.

10 June 2024 - More Kenyans are mortgaging household items including televisions, fridges, tables, and sofa sets to secure loans.

10 June 2024 - A fall in motor vehicle imports witnessed over the past two years has eased out, signalling recovery.

10 June 2024 - Passenger numbers on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) dropped by 65,833 between January and March this year.

10 June 2024 - Banks are splurging billions of shillings on updating and acquiring new software, retraining staff, and hiring new talent.

10 June 2024 - Two weeks ago, Kiuna Ngugi Kiuna became Sh1.8 billion richer.

10 June 2024 - Kenya's blind community can now feel photography and experience what their visually-abled compatriots see.

10 June 2024 - CBK has tightened the gap between interbank rates.

10 June 2024 - Kenya is eyeing a growth of at least Sh65.4 billion in diaspora remittances.

10 June 2024 - Says transporters might  be forced to reduce fleets with imminent closure of some companies.

10 June 2024 - A majority of Kenyan banks have now turned to smartphone applications and mobile banking systems for lending to their customers.

10 June 2024 - My brother and I are abusing cannabis and other drugs. We know we need help. How can we help our father take charge of our home? He seems scared of her.

10 June 2024 - It is about building for the future without neglecting the present.

10 June 2024 - Seven Seas Technology is set for a boost after lawmakers set aside Sh1 billion to repay its dues owed by the government.

10 June 2024 - Watchmen at buildings, residences and car parks are, in my experience, some of the greatest purveyors of power plays.

10 June 2024 - Two Kenyan start-ups have been selected to join the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers Community.

10 June 2024 - It is advisable for all women between the age of 25 -65 years to have regular cervical cancer screening.

10 June 2024 - Counties and the National Treasury will this month hold the inaugural summit to review the performance of devolution.

10 June 2024 - The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) wishes to inform its customers and the public at large about a planned outage that will affect various parts of Nairobi County. The outage is scheduled for today, Monday, June 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00…