Topic: Tanzania
Tremor in Kenya oil sector as Uganda turns to Tanzania for its fuel imports
Feb 26, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Uganda's decision to explore fuel imports through Tanzania's Port of Tanga has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan oil industry, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in trad...
Madaraka Express freight service gets a boost with arrival of 50 new wagons
Feb 06, 2024 at 12:40 AM
The Madaraka Express freight service received a significant boost on Monday with the arrival of 50 new wagons, marking a pivotal moment for Kenyan infrastructure development....
Diplomatic skies clear as Tanzania finally rescinds move to ban KQ flights from Dar
Jan 17, 2024 at 04:36 PM
Kenya and its sister nation Tanzania have finally broken the impasse following the decision of Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority to suspend Kenya Airways flights from Dar es Salaam...
2023 Telegram blackout caused Sh4.2 billion impact on Kenya’s economy
Jan 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM
The November 2023 hiatus of the Telegram messaging platform dealt a severe blow to Kenya's economy, with an estimated loss of $27.02 million (Sh4.2 billion), as unveiled by calcula...
Why President Suluhu dissolved the Tanzania Electric Supply Company board
Dec 21, 2023 at 11:39 PM
Tanzania's recent power woes took a dramatic turn with President Samia Suluhu Hassan dissolving the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) board, sending shockwaves through the...
Ruto emphasizes vital role of strong bilateral relations in Kenya's growth
Dec 07, 2023 at 01:09 PM
President William Samoei Ruto underscored the significance of robust international partnerships in advancing Kenya's development agenda during a credential ceremony at State House ...
Somalia formally joins EAC bloc sparking regional integration
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:24 PM
In a significant development, Somalia has been officially admitted to the East African Community (EAC), joining the ranks of Kenya, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, R...
Ruto champions Climate Financing Revolution at EAC High-Level forum ahead of COP28
Nov 24, 2023 at 03:06 PM
President William Ruto, addressing the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change and Food Security in Arusha, called for a paradigm shift in tackling climate change....
NCBA Group records 14.4 per cent increase in profit after tax to Sh14.6 billion
Nov 23, 2023 at 12:48 PM
NCBA Group PLC has demonstrated impressive financial performance in its third-quarter results, concluding on September 30th, 2023, reporting a notable 14.4 per cent increase in pro...
Kenya faces billions in losses as East African nations shift oil trade alliances
Nov 22, 2023 at 05:17 PM
Kenya stands on the brink of losing substantial revenue in the oil trade as landlocked East African nations express hesitance towards importing fuel through Kenyan channels....
Kenya's dominance wanes as Uganda shifts oil imports to Dar es Salaam Port
Nov 07, 2023 at 08:46 PM
Kenya has lost its dominant role as Uganda's primary oil import route, as the Ugandan government, in collaboration with Vitol Bahrain E.C., a Bahrain-based company, has decided to ...
Fuel prices in Tanzania drop significantly while Kenya faces soaring costs
Nov 07, 2023 at 07:59 PM
The neighbouring country of Tanzania recently made a significant announcement that has garnered the attention of citizens and neighbouring countries alike....
Parliament questions CBK Governor Kamau Thugge over plummeting Kenya Shilling
Oct 24, 2023 at 06:10 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Kamau Thugge, faced intense scrutiny from the Parliamentary Finance and National Planning Committee on Tuesday, as lawmakers sought answer...
Kenya left in the dust as Tanzania dominates East African investment scene
Oct 23, 2023 at 03:51 PM
Tanzania has emerged as the leading investment destination in East Africa, outshining Kenya in a recent survey conducted by advisory firm KPMG....
Paradigm Initiative condemns Tanzania government strict ban on use of VPNs
Oct 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has condemned the stringent ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Tanzania as the world marks the Global Encryption Day on Saturday....
Governors Nyong'o and Barasa challenge AFCON 2027 venue selection in Kenya
Oct 02, 2023 at 02:17 PM
Kisumu Governor, Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, and Kakamega Governor, Ferdinand Baraza, have jointly expressed their concerns regarding the choice of host cities for the Africa Cup of Nat...
Foreign nationals arrested in Kenya drug bust; cocaine seized in two separate raids
Sep 01, 2023 at 01:30 PM
In a dawn operation conducted on Thursday morning at Beckvike homes in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Anti Narcotics detectives successfully apprehended four foreign nationals believed...
Major drug bust in Buru Buru leads to arrests and seizure of narcotics and cash
Aug 17, 2023 at 09:14 PM
Two suspects were apprehended by detectives in a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking within the city....
'I'm available to meet one-on-one with you anytime' - Ruto invites Raila
Jul 25, 2023 at 10:58 PM
President William Ruto has responded to Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga's claim that his absence thwarted Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's mediation effor...
Raila claims Ruto's absence thwarted President Suluhu's mediation efforts
Jul 25, 2023 at 07:19 PM
Raila Odinga, the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition has revealed that Tanzania President Sama Suluhu's recent visit to Kenya was aimed at mediating talks between the government a...