Topic: Covid-19
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....
Murkomen expresses Govt pledge to Air Cargo growth as TIACA conference starts
Jun 21, 2023 at 01:04 PM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated the government’s pledge to develop air cargo business in the country to boost the aviation industry amid global economic turmoil....
"I'm Back" - Sean Cardovillis announces return to Capital FM after 18-year hiatus
Jun 08, 2023 at 05:52 PM
Renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis has announced his triumphant return to Capital FM after an astonishing 18-year absence....
Asha Mohammed steps down as Kenya Red Cross Secretary-General for 'personal reasons'
Apr 14, 2023 at 11:16 PM
The Board of the Kenya Red Cross Society has announced that Dr. Asha Mohammed will step down from her position as Secretary General for personal reasons, effective Friday....
Mudavadi roots for fair spread of vaccines for pandemics at Azerbaijan summit
Mar 03, 2023 at 04:41 AM
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, lauded the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries, under the leadership of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, who is the C...
Court declines to extend suspension on mobile, bank transfer charges
Jan 24, 2023 at 03:58 PM
Kenyans have been dealt yet another blow after the High Court declined to extend the reinstatement order of transaction charges between mobile wallets and bank accounts....
WHO recommends use of masks for passengers in high-risk, long-haul flights
Jan 13, 2023 at 12:23 AM
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a health advisory recommending the use of masks for passengers travelling over long distances....
