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28 February 2024 - In ancient Egypt, people would gather to “shower” an expectant mother with gifts and affection to celebrate a new life. Since then, the practice has spread to different cultures ensuring that mothers receive advice, gifts, and other necessary…

28 February 2024 - The Kenya Revenue Authority has been barred from collecting the 1.5% Housing Fund Levy from salaried workers by the High Court terming the levy as constitutional and irrational. This comes a day after the 2.75% Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)…

28 February 2024 - Barely a week after President William Ruto revealed the government’s commitment to sell off at least 35 state corporations, the National Treasury has announced the first 11 government-owned companies set to be privatised. Head of state says another…

28 February 2024 - Through this partnership, more Kenyan consumers will be enabled to compare and purchase insurance policies directly from the mTek app at no extra cost, compare insurance policies to get the best option based on their unique needs and also file…

28 February 2024 - Money254 has been recognised as the best mobile app in Kenya’s Savings and Goal Tracking category. The recognition was made at the Mobile Apps Award held on Thursday evening, November 2023, where Money254 bagged the gold award at a colourful award…

28 February 2024 - Education CS Ezekiel Machogu on Thursday, November 23, released the results of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination. The CS announced that the top student scored 428 marks. A total of 1,415,315 candidates enrolled for…

28 February 2024 - The KCB Group has reported a Ksh30.7 billion net profit for the nine months leading up to September 2023 up from the Ksh30.6 billion profit posted over the same period in 2022. This coming from a strong growth in Quarter 3, 2023, where the group…

28 February 2024 - In today's money brief: World Bank grants a Ksh1.8 trillion loan, government allocates funds to stabilize milk prices, Kenya Power authorised to recover Ksh6.5 billion from consumers, Posta's salary crisis addressed by Parliament and a new report…

28 February 2024 - From the news that EPRA could be doubling the Petroleum Regulatory Levy further increasing the cost of fuel and electricity, to the new battleground between KRA and lawyers over client cash held in banks, plus details of diaspora remittances and…

28 February 2024 - From the mandatory SHIF registration, to the revelation that the Govt has cut subsidies to a trickle and the invitation to share your view on the hiked fees to access government services plus lower calling rates are coming next year as well as…

28 February 2024 - I have a substantial report to give on the progress made in fulfilling this solemn covenant, and that the journey of transforming Kenya for the benefit of present and future generations is fully underway. Its positive effects have also begun to…

28 February 2024 - Senegal's political, religious, and civic leaders have suggested holding presidential elections on June 2 as a solution to the recent weeks of instability in the West African nation.

28 February 2024 - SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s births hit a record low last year amid lingering worry about continued slide in the country’s population, statistical office data showed Wednesday. The number of newborn babies retreated 7.7 percent over the…

28 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Kenya has won the bid to host the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS) convened by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs. The announcement of Kenya’s win was made yesterday evening by Doreen Bogdan-Martin,…

28 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has revealed that Kenya has imported 200 megawatts of renewable energy from Ethiopia, coming at a time when the country is looking to fully embrace clean sources of energy.…

28 February 2024 - The trade partnership between Nigeria and the UK is a testament to the enduring ties and shared interests between the two nations. Both nations are currently building on their relationship to create a vibrant trading partnership that holds immense…

28 February 2024 - The fresh pressure is expected amid increased demand for greenbacks from a range of clients, traders said on Monday.

28 February 2024 - ABUJA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Nigeria’s central bank on Tuesday took decisive action by increasing the monetary policy rate by 400 basis points to 22.75 percent. The move, which marked a notable shift in the country’s monetary policy stance, was in…

28 February 2024 - BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The World Internet Conference (WIC) on Tuesday held a forum on the theme of “Computing Power Network: Smarter Network for a Smarter World” during the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The forum…

28 February 2024 - KAMPALA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his visiting Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, have discussed the impasse Uganda faces in importing petroleum products through neighboring Kenya, according to a statement issued here…

28 February 2024 - Electricity supplier says strategy in Nairobi will help curb daily technical losses.

28 February 2024 - Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows that car dealers sold 11,370 units in the local market in the year ended December 2023.

28 February 2024 - Homemade juices are gaining traction on social media and in Kenyan homes, offering an alleged dose of wellness and sexual health in one quick swig.

28 February 2024 - Go Electric Ltd is set to unveil its latest electrical and solar vehicle models in Rwanda, marking a significant stride in the realm of sustainable transportation.

28 February 2024 - The CMA said that companies going public through an IPO can now hire a price stabilising agent to buy shares in the market and thereby support the stock price in the initial trading days.

28 February 2024 - Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows that car dealers sold 11,370 units in the local market in the year ended December 2023.

28 February 2024 - The CMA said that companies going public through an IPO can now hire a price stabilising agent to buy shares in the market and thereby support the stock price in the initial trading days.

28 February 2024 - Kenya is still experiencing the birthing pains of creating a foundation of a digitally savvy population.

28 February 2024 - •Rational decision-making involves gathering information, analysing it, and weighing the pros and cons of each option •Dependent decision-making is influenced by external factors, such as the opinions, feelings or actions of others

28 February 2024 - It partially sunk for over 24 hours outside the Kilindini channel.

28 February 2024 - Stakeholders in the avocado value chain are now calling for stern measures to be taken against individuals involved in the harvesting of immature avocados in the country.

28 February 2024 - The government of Kenya needs Ksh.189.9 billion to ensure universal access to water and sanitation services.

28 February 2024 - Bitcoin hit a two-year high on Tuesday, on track for its biggest two-day rally this year, on signs large players were buying the cryptocurrency, while smaller rival ether topped $3,200 (Ksh.468,800) for the first time since 2022.

28 February 2024 - Derek Coburn’s book helps business professionals navigate more meaningful networking approaches in “Networking is not working”.

28 February 2024 - Whereas it could be to advance their careers or find a more fulfilling position without risking their current job security, let’s face it, not all job applications result in success.

28 February 2024 - KRA reported that by February 20, taxpayers enjoyed the tax waivers after they paid principal taxes totaling Sh14.5 billion.

28 February 2024 - Diaspora remittances amounted to $412.41 million in January, official data shows, the highest levels on record.

28 February 2024 - A KNBS report reveals growing pressure for land resources in the country as the population continues to grow.

28 February 2024 - The utility’s system losses increased marginally to 23 percent in the year to June 2023, about half of which were technical losses resulting from leakages within the transmission and distribution...

28 February 2024 - NSE data shows that the infrastructure bond sold on February 14 fetched a price of Sh106.17 in yesterday’s trading session to its Sh100 par price.

28 February 2024 - Tax Appeals Tribunal agreed with the KRA’s assessment that prices charged by Betta Healthcare for identical goods in export sales were lower than those it charged for domestic sales.

28 February 2024 - KenGen invited bids on March 21, 2023 to tenderers for the tender for connection of Makeup Wells OW-50A, OW-50B & OW-50C to Olkaria LAU Power Plant.

28 February 2024 - According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya, domestic debt held by the retail investors rose to 11.52 percent as of February 16 from 11.38 percent on February 9.

28 February 2024 - The reality is that we may not be able to transition as rapidly as the just-stop-oil activists would like because there is no simple kill switch for this.

28 February 2024 - I see leaders berate and override ‘unreasonable’ suppliers, experts, consumers, clients, or whoever, unable to reach any understanding of these bodies’ needs or perspectives.

28 February 2024 - Universities all over the world struggle to raise money, but the problem is particularly pressing in Africa.

28 February 2024 - Taxpayers are required to make full payment of the principal taxes and apply for amnesty by June 30 this year. 

28 February 2024 - Records show that there are some 160 retired MPs who served between July 1, 1984, and January 1, 2001. There are also about 130 widows/ widowers.

28 February 2024 - The court had also directed the five advocates involved in the case to agree on the terms of reference for the auditor and the auditor to be granted access to all bank accounts.

27 February 2024 - By Fenwicks Musonye NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Energy ministers, chief executives and senior leaders will congregate in Nairobi on May 21 to May 23 this year for the World Energy Efficiency Conference to share experiences on Energy Efficiency for…