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27 March 2024 - Gen Z are the first generation to be born into the world of smartphones, social media and cloud computing technology.

26 March 2024 - Across countries in the world, one undeniable truth binds us all, the inevitability of death. However, life expectancy across countries vary.

26 March 2024 - He says Italian government is also seeking to help equip 40 more TVETs.

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya Airways (KQ) cut net loss by 40.73 percent to Sh22.7 billion in the full year ending December last year on improved operating costs. The national carrier’s latest financial result shows that its net loss fell from Sh38.3…

26 March 2024 - In recent years, Africa has seen a significant transformation in its political landscape: the rise of youthful leaders. This was made much more so with the triumph of Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While the emergence of young leaders…

26 March 2024 - In recent years, Africa has seen a significant transformation in its political landscape: the rise of youthful leaders. This was made much more so with the triumph of Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While the emergence of young leaders…

26 March 2024 - Lack of capital was the primary challenge during the business's inception.

26 March 2024 - Kenya Airways grew its sales 52.8 percent to Sh178.4 billion as it rebuilt its route network and capacity.

26 March 2024 - The result is a drop from the Sh38.3 billion reported in 2022.

26 March 2024 - A proposal to restrict used clothing exports from the EU could hurt the clothing resale industry in Kenya.

26 March 2024 - Human digital twins are quickly moving beyond manufacturing and into the medical world – advancing cancer care, speeding up drug development, personalizing clinical trials, and much more. “You have cancer!” is one of the most terrifying sentences a…

26 March 2024 - Kenya has found it less necessary to import sugar over the past three months.

26 March 2024 - Scientists have revealed a new report that suggests that our species - Homo sapiens - emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago. By analysing the modern and ancient genomic data for Europeans and Asians, researchers concluded that modern humans…

26 March 2024 - Saving your money is important. But as much as you are saving, you cannot just let your money be saved without at least earning an interest. Discussed are the savings accounts where your savings can earn you at least 10%. This will protect your money…

26 March 2024 - SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 (Xinhua) — Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun on Monday announced his decision to step down at the end of the year amid the planemaker’s exacerbated safety crisis. SAFETY CRISIS Boeing has grappled with significant quality…

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya’s electric bus manufacturer, BasiGo, has secured Sh397.05 million ($3 million) from Toyota’s parent company, CFAO Group. The investment is split between CFAO Kenya and Mobility54, the corporate venture capital arm of…

26 March 2024 - ACCRA, March 26 (Xinhua) — The government of Ghana has launched a project to distribute 1.3 million free computer tablets to high school students to accelerate digital literacy in the country. Launching the Ghana Smart Schools Project Monday, Ghanaian…

26 March 2024 - The taxman has a target of on-boarding 915,000 taxpayers, but has only managed about 187,000 according to latest data

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Air travel can be one of life’s true joys. In the decades since the Boeing “Jumbo” 747 made it feasible for even ordinary folk to affordably travel the world, many millions have been able to do so. We now think little of…

26 March 2024 - The President noted that the directive was part of his strategy to revamp the economy, by maximizing revenues and taming losses that have historically been associated with government-owned enterprises. He further directed the parastatal heads to cut…

26 March 2024 - Kenya ranks as the 29th most unhappiest nation in the world, a drop for the first time in 5 years - how does it compare with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania? KRA is set to miss its revenue target by over Ksh300 million, Nigeria & South Africa outdo…

26 March 2024 - Are you the kind of person that has always been drawn to science? Do you have the desire to pursue science after high school but need help figuring out where to start? With a million and one courses out here, one might need help figuring out where to…

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 26 – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is keen on upholding quality and safety standards for agricultural products amid safety concerns. KEBS says that it has intensified efforts to ensure that only certified, top-quality…

26 March 2024 - The order followed a meeting between the President and the chairpersons and chief executive officers of State corporations.

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, A section of Kenya’s leaders have praised the power of digital learning in transforming the country’s education sector. This was mentioned during the inaugural Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO) that was held between March…

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with clothing line Home 254 as the official apparel merchandise partner for the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha town from March 28 to 31, 2024.  Home 254 will create a limited collection called ‘Feel…

26 March 2024 - Changes prescribes a penalty for any person who registers a firm on behalf of a non-Kenyan for purposes of benefiting from state procurement.

26 March 2024 - President Ruto's administration has a tough job of delivering the unfulfilled promises under the Vision 2030 blueprint started under the late President Mwai Kibaki.

26 March 2024 - A proposal by France, Denmark and Sweden to restrict used clothing (commonly known as Mitumba) exports from the European Union could hurt the clothing resale industry in Kenya, which employs 2 million Kenyans, a representative of second-hand clothes…

26 March 2024 - Africa's air travel is buzzing as more and more planes fill the skies. Africa has emerged as a sought-after destination for travellers from around the globe, drawn by its diverse attractions and growing business opportunities.

26 March 2024 - Toyota Tsusho firm CFAO injects Sh394.5 million for assembly and delivery of electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda.

26 March 2024 - As the world watches the United States struggle to maintain its military presence in Niger, there is growing concern that China may be planning to establish a second military base in Africa. The speculation surrounding China's plans comes at a time…

26 March 2024 - COLOMBO, March 26 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to invite qualified domestic and foreign investors to promote the registration of ships under its flag, the government’s information department said on Tuesday. The department…

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – The Port of Mombasa registered an annual growth of 6.2 percent of total cargo throughput, from 33.88 million tons handled in 2022 to 35.98 million tons in 2023. The KPA Annual Review and Bulletin of Statistics data released by…

26 March 2024 - Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company’s annual income has crossed the Sh1 billion mark for the first time.

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – The government will earn Sh5 billion from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for the full year ending June 2023. KPC Managing Director Joe Sang and Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir stated that the dividend check will be…

26 March 2024 - Reports on Monday indicate that the Nigeria's currency may continue on its positive trend as currency traders were sold US dollars by the country’s central bank at a more favorable rate. The central bank in return requested that the currency traders…

26 March 2024 - The financing will go towards the delivery of part of the 600 buses that the company has so far received reservations for.

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya has earned provisional approval for Sh43 billion from the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP) to fund HIV response from October 2024 to September 2025. Kenya received the multibillion-dollar grant support during the…

26 March 2024 - SINGAPORE, March 26 (Xinhua) — Former senior finance official Ravi Menon will serve as Singapore’s first ambassador for climate action and senior adviser for the National Climate Change Secretariat from April 1, according to a statement issued by the…

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. The proposed transaction involves KAOKV increasing its shareholding in the…

26 March 2024 - West Africa’s Burkina Faso and Russia’s state corporation specializing in nuclear energy and high-tech products, Rosatom are about to finalize a nuclear deal. Both sides are now in the process of signing a road map to build a nuclear reactor in the…

26 March 2024 - Africa’s leading electric bus company BasiGo has secured $3 million (Ksh390 million) worth of equity funding from CFAO Group.

26 March 2024 - The East African region is planning to set a common standard on goods across the block to fight counterfeits, to be backed by law.

26 March 2024 - Boeing's board has begun the search for a big-hitter to take the helm of the troubled planemaker following the turbulent tenure of CEO Dave Calhoun, with many industry executives and analysts predicting it will seek an outside remedy.

26 March 2024 - Africa's telecommunications giant, MTN, has struck a share purchase deal with Telecel, an Africa-focused telecommunications service provider, to acquire MTN's equity stakes in MTN Guinea-Bissau and MTN Guinea-Conakry.

26 March 2024 - The initial phase of this ambitious Kenya nuclear power project is estimated to require a substantial investment of at least Ksh11 billion.

26 March 2024 - Lenders are increasing their headcount by thousands, helped by growth and expansion.

26 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. The 3i Africa Summit, which will be happening between May 13 and 15, 2024, is a global summit that seeks to transform…

26 March 2024 -  The energy plans map out their sources and utilisation, and will also form a solid basis for investment and intervention.