Topic: Covid-19
CA cracks down on e-commerce firms, matatus offering courier services illegally
Apr 26, 2024 at 08:17 AM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a stern warning to unauthorized matatus and e-commerce firms providing courier services, citing penalties of up to Sh300,000 a...
Kenya's trade surplus within Africa reaches record Sh164.04 billion in 2023
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:43 AM
Kenya's trade with African nations has flourished, with earnings from exports exceeding expenditure on imports by a record Sh164.04 billion in 2023....
KBA announces temporary replacement as its long-serving CEO Habil Olaka exits
Mar 11, 2024 at 12:13 PM
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is preparing for a change in leadership as Habil Olaka, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is set to retire at the end of March....
Kenyan CEOs cautiously optimistic amid uncertainty facing the global economy
Mar 07, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Kenyan CEOs are treading the global economic landscape with cautious optimism, mirroring the sentiments echoed by their global counterparts....
Mike Sonko, 16 other accused walk free in Sh357 million graft case
Feb 07, 2024 at 03:24 PM
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and 16 others walked free on Wednesday after acquittal in a high-profile corruption case....
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Pesapal launches a feature that allows digital tipping directly on POS terminals
Jan 16, 2024 at 04:38 PM
Customers can now tip seamlessly with Pesapal's latest innovation, as the company introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing digital tipping directly on its POS devices....
KQ resumes regular flights to Bangkok as part of its wider turnaround strategy
Nov 21, 2023 at 05:38 PM
In a significant move to enhance its international presence, national carrier Kenya Airways has officially announced the resumption of flights to Bangkok, Thailand, effective Tuesd...
IMF approves Sh142.8 million loan for Kenya amid economic challenges
Nov 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a breakthrough agreement on a 142.8 billion ($938 million) loan for Kenya, addressing the nation's pressing liquidity concerns a...
World Bank commits $100 million to revive Kenyan MSMEs hit by pandemic
Sep 26, 2023 at 12:45 PM
In an effort to resuscitate Kenyan micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that were severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank is set to inject Sh14.47 billio...
Safaricom joins UN's Forward Faster Initiative to boost sustainable development goals
Sep 25, 2023 at 05:14 PM
In an earnest commitment to advancing global sustainability efforts, Safaricom, one of Kenya's leading telecommunications companies, has officially joined the United Nations Global...
Equity, John Deere ink farm equipment deal to revolutionize Kenyan agriculture
Sep 21, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Equity Group Holdings and farm equipment maker John Deere have inked a comprehensive agreement to offer tractors into the Kenyan market through well-defined and affordable finance ...
East African Breweries Limited slashes employee count amid falling profits
Sep 19, 2023 at 09:01 PM
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has made significant cuts to its employee count as the company grapples with declining net profits....
Media mourns as renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis tragically dies at home in Nairobi
Sep 09, 2023 at 01:37 PM
Renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis, a prominent figure in both national and international sports commentary, has tragically passed away at his residence in Westlands, Nair...
Govt plans private leasing to clear passport backlog amidst machine failures
Aug 28, 2023 at 09:10 PM
The Kenyan government is set to embark on a pioneering initiative to lease high-capacity passport printing machines from private investors, aiming to address a significant backlog ...
Banks extend loan repayment periods amid rising deductions and interest rates
Aug 25, 2023 at 01:40 PM
In response to the mounting financial pressure caused by increased state deductions such as the housing levy and pension, as well as rising interest rates, banks are proactively ex...
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Coastal Kenya tourism sector grapples with turbulence amid Azimio protests
Jul 25, 2023 at 06:04 PM
The Kenyan tourism sector at the coast is facing a daunting challenge as the mass cancellation of hotel bookings and anti-government demonstrations disrupt the region's tranquil en...
Livestock crisis in Kenya, Horn of Africa spurs urgent workshop for sustainable solutions
Jul 24, 2023 at 11:13 AM
The African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has reported a distressing livestock crisis in Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa region, with over 8 million...
JOSEPH MURAYA: Urgent action needed for Horn of Africa's livestock feed crisis
Jul 24, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Kenya will on Monday host a high-level five-day workshop to discuss feed and fodder shortage, and the adverse effects the crisis has caused- including a sharp increase in nutritiou...
25 African countries facing debt distress as servicing costs soar - AfDB President
Jul 06, 2023 at 09:46 AM
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued a cautionary statement, revealing that 25 countries in Africa are currently facing a high risk of either high-debt distress or in-deb...
WHO warns of lingering threat as Covid-19 claims 1,000 lives weekly in Europe
Jun 27, 2023 at 03:46 PM
The World Health Organization's European office has issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the risk of Covid-19 is far from over in the region....
