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27 February 2024 - BRUSSELS — The Council of the European Union (EU) approved a regulation that will allow payments in euro-denominated currency to be made within 10 seconds in the European Union, according to a press release on Monday. People are able to transfer…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The government plans to settle the remaining $500 million Eurobond balance by tapping into taxes collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). After servicing $1.5 billion through buyback recently, Treasury Principal…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The government plans to settle the remaining $500 million Eurobond balance by tapping into taxes collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). After servicing $1.5 billion through buyback recently, Treasury Principal…

27 February 2024 - The Head of State said the county will host the national holiday at Raila Odinga Stadium.

27 February 2024 - In its first policy meeting in eight months, Nigeria's central bank has aggressively raised its monetary policy rate (MPR), which measures interest rate, to 22.75% as a proactive measure to control inflation. This represents 400 basis points from…

27 February 2024 - After taking a break for three years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinstated dollar sales to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators as part of efforts to achieve an appropriate market-driven exchange rate for the Naira and alleviate the…

27 February 2024 - In the next 10 years, Kenya is supposed to pay not less than Sh8trillion of the Eurobond debts

27 February 2024 - KAJIADO, Kenya, Feb 27 – Kajiado Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are set to receive linkage support as well as other opportunities through a new deal with the state. Called ‘Mashinani Sensitization Initiative’, the program is…

27 February 2024 - KAJIADO, Kenya, Feb 27 – Kajiado Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are set to receive linkage support as well as other opportunities through a new deal with the state. Called ‘Mashinani Sensitization Initiative’, the program is…

27 February 2024 - TOPLINE Mediators attempting to broker a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting during Ramadan and release some of the hostages taken by Hamas have made progress on an agreement, multiple outlets reported Sunday. KEY FACTS…

27 February 2024 - Africa has been steadily evolving into a promising destination for residence by investment in recent years. The continent for some time now has been drawing in people looking for new opportunities, diverse cultures, and a good quality of life.…

27 February 2024 - Although Mary Njeri did not have the required documents, an agent helped her obtain them and off she left for Saudi Arabia.

27 February 2024 - Since assuming the presidency of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been actively seeking to attract investors in a bid to revive Nigeria's crippling economy bedevilled by slow growth, rising inflation and huge debt.

27 February 2024 - If you are not already a Sacco member and have considered joining one, you must have many questions and seek answers. You've come to the right place. This article will answer 20 of the most frequently asked questions about Saccos in Kenya.

27 February 2024 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a substantial response from taxpayers towards the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme introduced by the Finance Act, 2023.

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Absa Bank on Friday unveiled a new slogan dubbed ‘Your Story Matters’ aimed at bolstering brand awareness. The lender says that the new tagline aligns with its internal corporate purpose launched last year, ‘Empowering…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Absa Bank on Friday unveiled a new slogan dubbed ‘Your Story Matters’ aimed at bolstering brand awareness. The lender says that the new tagline aligns with its internal corporate purpose launched last year, ‘Empowering…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Equitel has introduced its fourth-generation (5G) network to boost internet banking. Initially, it will cover 370 locations countrywide, including in towns such as Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega, among others, before being…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Equitel has introduced its fourth-generation (5G) network to boost internet banking. Initially, it will cover 370 locations countrywide, including in towns such as Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega, among others, before being…

27 February 2024 - Being a campus student often means finding creative ways to earn some extra cash.

27 February 2024 - TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The Japanese government has decided to increase the expressway speed limit for medium and heavy trucks to 90 km/h from 80 km/h at present, as part of efforts to address the pressing truck driver shortage. The policy change…

27 February 2024 - TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The Japanese government has decided to increase the expressway speed limit for medium and heavy trucks to 90 km/h from 80 km/h at present, as part of efforts to address the pressing truck driver shortage. The policy change…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived tax interests and penalties worth Sh209 billion for taxpayers. A total of 227,071 taxpayers have benefited from the waiver as of February 20th, 2024, the taxman announced, after…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived tax interests and penalties worth Sh209 billion for taxpayers. A total of 227,071 taxpayers have benefited from the waiver as of February 20th, 2024, the taxman announced, after…

27 February 2024 - What started as a kind gesture to help nannies transition to other homes led to the start of an advanced coaching programme.

27 February 2024 - ICEA LION are providing solutions and “Plans” for every stage in life's journey.

27 February 2024 - Policies and reforms implemented by Ghana in 2023 are beginning to have positive effects on its economy, as stated in a recent press conference by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During the briefing, the IMF Director of Communications noted…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Kenyans will start contributing 2.75 percent of their gross salary to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) set to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in July. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan…

27 February 2024 - TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Japan’s population shrank with a record loss of 831,872 in 2023, preliminary data released by the health ministry showed Tuesday. The number of newborns in Japan fell to a record low, down by 5.1 percent to 758,631 in the…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – M-Pesa overdraft facilities such as Fuliza, M-Shwari, and KCB M-Pesa remain the most popular digital lending platforms, a new survey has shown. Out of 54 percent of Kenyans who are using digital lending platforms, 91…

27 February 2024 - Kenya faces fresh round of global shocks that is risking more than $1.2 billion worth of exports.

27 February 2024 - The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Benedict Oramah says exchange rates don't hold much significance; what truly matters to the markets is stability.

27 February 2024 - The United States has kick-started the largest military exercise in East Africa. Dubbed "Justified Accord” as its exercise code-name, the operation began within the borders of the East African giant: Kenya. It is said to have participants from…

27 February 2024 - CAIRO, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Egypt and South Sudan signed a deal on Monday to build branches of Egypt’s Alexandria University in the South Sudanese capital Juba and the town of Tonj. The MoU was signed by Alexandria University President Abdelaziz…

27 February 2024 - ISLAMABAD, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — A new study has shown that 51 percent of Pakistanis identified themselves as “food lovers” and 45 percent of Pakistanis shared that they “only eat to stay alive”. A Gallup and Gilani Pakistan’s report based on a…

27 February 2024 - NAIROBI, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s exports to other African countries rose by 21.4 percent in 2023, reaching a new high amid sustained efforts to build ties with nations on the continent to benefit from the Continental Free Trade Area, the Central…

27 February 2024 - In December, over 1,500 trucks were stuck as drivers awaited roads to dry up.

27 February 2024 - It now costs an average of Sh1300 and Sh2700  to fill 6kg and 13kg cylinders respectively

27 February 2024 - Court of Appeal judges found that the High Court erred in stopping Kenya Ports Authority from awarding Portside Freight Terminals the deal for building a second facility at the port.

27 February 2024 - Media company, ABN Publishing announced that their co-founder and chairman of CNBC Africa, Zafar Siddiqi, passed away on Friday, February, 23. In a statement released on Saturday, founder and publisher at FORBES AFRICA, Dr Rakesh Wahi, said that…

27 February 2024 - Court of Appeal judges found that the High Court erred in stopping Kenya Ports Authority from awarding Portside Freight Terminals the deal for building a second facility at the port.

27 February 2024 - M-Pesa’s leading market share promises to make it the outright beneficiary of the government’s push for more services to be paid through paybill.

27 February 2024 - When you build a formidable startup and first clients demand portfolios of previous work.

27 February 2024 - Unexplained premium increase has saddled consumers with additional costs, a move that has seen Uganda protest the mark-up and take measures to purchase petroleum products through Tanzania.

27 February 2024 - Other lenders have been gradually exiting the microloan segment after Fuliza’s entry.

27 February 2024 - Unexplained premium increase has saddled consumers with additional costs, a move that has seen Uganda protest the mark-up and take measures to purchase petroleum products through Tanzania.

27 February 2024 - Don’t wait for crisis before you start watching your business expenses

27 February 2024 - As power availability is increased and technology evolves, only then will the region also be able to phase out fossil fuels completely.

27 February 2024 - African governments must do everything in their power to champion a treaty that prioritises cuts in plastic production for our health, the climate and the planet!

27 February 2024 - A notable shift seems to be taking place in Egypt’s economic strategy in a new era of collaboration with several regions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). And the country’s banks such as CIB (Commercial International Bank) are playing a part in this…