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21 March 2024 - The transport ministry has in recent weeks held a series of meetings with senior KQ officials with the aim of bringing on board a strategic investor.

21 March 2024 - East African Portland Cement temporarily shuts down for maintenance

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – Kenya and Tanzania have moved closer towards addressing key trade barriers as they also seek to explore new opportunities that are yet to be exploited. The discussions are being spearheaded by Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – Safaricom, through M-Pesa, has inked a deal with Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, operating in 40 African countries, to help streamline remittance flows into Ethiopia. M-Pesa facilitates quick and accessible…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has announced new consolidated administrative remedies and settlement guidelines for effective consumer dispute resolution mechanisms. The Authority stated the guidelines outline the…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – The National Security Advisory Council (NSAC) is mulling banning top officials in government from using the TikTok App to share crucial government information. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki disclosed the details…

21 March 2024 - The controversial bill proposed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deport refugees to Rwanda may face a delay until next month, following the upper house of parliament's defeat of the government's proposal.

21 March 2024 - Kenyans on Facebook and Instagram are set to start earning from their content in the next three months Meta, the parent company, announced the rolling out of instreams ads in the country opening up income opportunities for users with from as low as 5,…

21 March 2024 - KCB Group announced its profit for the year ended December dropped by 8.27 per cent to Sh37.4 billion on higher costs. It will be a dividend drought for shareholders.

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – Samsung Electronics has rolled out its 3D Map View feature globally, following its initial unveiling at CES 2024, and it is now available in all countries with SmartThings access. The feature, which is integrated into the…

21 March 2024 - In an interview with Nigerian news station AriseNewsTV, the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, expressed contentious views about the labor philosophies of Nigerians. Her opinion was concentrated on the current emigration epidemic (commonly known as…

21 March 2024 - KCB Group chief executive Paul Russo said the lender has signed a binding agreement with Access Bank.

21 March 2024 - KCB Group chief executive Paul Russo said the lender has signed a binding agreement with Access Bank.

21 March 2024 - Co-operative Bank of Kenya has recommended a dividend at Sh1.50 per share or an aggregate of Sh8.8 billion for 2023 after its net earnings grew by five per cent.

21 March 2024 - KCB Group chief executive Paul Russo said the lender has signed a binding agreement with Access Bank.

21 March 2024 - The introduction of electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) including for traders in the informal sector changes almost every aspect of tax compliance in Kenya giving KRA real time access to business transactions for automated tax assessments…

21 March 2024 - By Gladys G. Njoroge NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – Since time immemorial, women have been underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While progress has been made towards gender parity and the implementation of policies in…

21 March 2024 - Murkomen said that the airline industry is highly competitive with many players operating in the market leading to price wars and reduced profit margins.

21 March 2024 - MPs accuse KBC management of failing to respond satisfactorily to questions raised by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.

21 March 2024 - LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 21 – The latest World Happiness Report published on Wednesday reveals increasing levels of unhappiness among youth in some western European countries and the United States, with factors such as the influence of social media…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – KCB Group shareholders will forfeit dividends following the lender’s net profit decline by eight percent to Sh37.5 billion for the full year ending December 2023 compared to a similar period in the preceding year. This is the…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 21 – June Chepkemei has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), replacing John Chirchir, who has been occupying the position in an acting capacity since November 2022. Tourism Cabinet…

21 March 2024 - Co-op Bank board has recommended a dividend of Sh1.5 per share, amounting to Sh8.8 billion.

21 March 2024 - BERLIN, March 20 (Xinhua) — The world’s generation of electronic waste (e-waste) is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, exacerbating environmental and health hazards worldwide, according to a report released by UN agencies on…

21 March 2024 - WASHINGTON, March 20 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as recent consumer data indicates continued inflation pressures. The Federal Open Market Committee (…

21 March 2024 - NAIROBI, March 20 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Ministry of Health said Wednesday that goiter cases have declined countrywide following the introduction of food fortification. Mary Muriuki, the principal secretary in the Ministry of Health, said that goiter…

21 March 2024 - The 'Silicon Savannah' was envisioned to be a hub of innovation.

21 March 2024 - DP Gachagua says ongoing reforms in the coffee and tea sectors are bearing fruit.

21 March 2024 - The Treasury in February went to the Eurobond market and borrowed $1.5 billion.

21 March 2024 - New motorcycles registered last year dropped by 52.6 per cent.

21 March 2024 - New motorcycles registered last year dropped by 52.6 per cent.

21 March 2024 - New motorcycles registered last year dropped by 52.6 per cent.

21 March 2024 - The Treasury in February went to the Eurobond market and borrowed $1.5 billion.

21 March 2024 - Two-thirds of Kenyans on permanent jobs are taking up side hustles to cope with the tough economic times.

21 March 2024 - Scores for individual borrowers standing above good or 500 to 900 points have climbed to 71 percent.

21 March 2024 - Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption grew eight percent last year.

21 March 2024 - KCB Group shareholders will for the first time in 21 years miss out on dividends.

21 March 2024 - A parliamentary watchdog wants details of Sh7 billion paid to LTWP for idle power made public.

21 March 2024 - A newly set up committee will come up with a solution to relieve farmers from the requirement to produce electronic invoices for their sales.

21 March 2024 - CMA has opened a window for new firms to list shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

21 March 2024 - Some 1.5 million students will receive Safaricom-assembled learning tablets.

21 March 2024 - KCB Group shareholders will for the first time in 21 years miss out on dividends.

21 March 2024 - Study shows countries such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe, have enough projects in the pipeline to potentially transition away from fossil fuels by 2050.

21 March 2024 - KMA may suspend, withdraw or confiscate a Kenyan SID where the holder knowingly permits another person to use the document.

21 March 2024 - Investing in infrastructure, technology, and skills development will be crucial in enhancing Kenya's export competitiveness.

21 March 2024 - During the last two years, global frontier markets have faced significant challenges on account of a confluence of major economic developments.

21 March 2024 - Counterfeit alcohol poses serious risks to public health, safety, and consumer trust.

21 March 2024 - Art and music can be powerful tools for empowering African youth.

21 March 2024 - What can be learnt from the world’s most successful investor and trader?

21 March 2024 - As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition towards sustainable energy sources, Kenya has gazetted new regulations allowing processing of green hydrogen for commercial use.