Topic: US
US stocks rally as Trump halts tariff hikes for 90 days but escalates China trade war
Apr 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Share prices in the US started regaining after President Donald Trump announced that he would adjourn his controversial tariff hikes on goods from more than 158 countries globally....
Kakuzi challenges farmers in Kenya to diversify into US avocado export market
Apr 03, 2025 at 04:49 PM
Kakuzi has called for Kenya to reduce its reliance on European markets and focus on exploring the United States as a new destination for avocado exports....
Trump slaps Kenya, 184 other countries with tough reciprocal tariffs (FULL LIST)
Apr 03, 2025 at 01:19 AM
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday went ahead with his threat to impose what he termed as reciprocal tariffs against Kenya and 184 other countries across all the continents....
Kenya’s Sh83.5 billion lifeline in jeopardy as Trump pulls the plug on foreign aid
Feb 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Kenya could be staring at a financial crisis in key sectors following United States President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days....
DeepSeek hit by cyber attack as Chinese AI app rocks US tech market dominance
Jan 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reported a cyber attack that disrupted new user registrations on its platform....
Donald Trump now proposes 50 per cent US stake in China's TikTok to avert a ban
Jan 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Donald Trump, the incoming US President, has proposed that the United States secure a 50 per cent ownership stake in a joint venture to keep TikTok operational within its borders....
US national charged in a Nairobi court over Sh174.1 million gold scam
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:09 PM
A US national was on Tuesday arraigned at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly defrauding a compatriot of $1.35 million in a fraudulent gold deal....
Kamlesh Pattni, 27 entities linked to gold smuggling trade face sanctions in the US
Dec 09, 2024 at 08:19 PM
The United States has imposed sanctions on 28 individuals and entities linked to a global gold smuggling and money laundering network orchestrated by Kamlesh Pattni, a controversia...
Standard Chartered unveils strategic investment insights for H2 2024
Jul 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM
s the world teeters on the brink of significant economic shifts, Standard Chartered has unveiled its Global Market Outlook for the latter half of 2024....
Why a 59-year-old Kenyan national will spend 11 years behind bars in a US prison
Jun 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM
In a startling revelation, Paul Maucha, a 59-year-old Kenyan national, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in a US federal prison for his involvement in a sophisticated...
Equity drives US-Kenya private sector collaboration during Ruto’s recent visit
Jun 11, 2024 at 07:49 PM
Equity Group Holdings played a pivotal role in facilitating a strong private sector presence during President Ruto's recent historic visit to the United States....
Malaria reduction could fuel Sh1.2 trillion economic growth in Kenya by 2030, report finds
Jun 06, 2024 at 05:51 PM
A new report from Malaria No More UK, titled "The Malaria Dividend," reveals that Kenya's GDP could increase by over Sh1.2 trillion between 2023 and 2030 if the UN target of reduci...
NCBA Bank targets Kenyans in the US with tailored financial solutions
Jun 03, 2024 at 01:29 PM
The diaspora community is being offered a chance to connect with NCBA Bank and explore financial solutions designed specifically for their needs....
How 22 students secured Sh980 million scholarship to join Ivy League universities
May 24, 2024 at 09:00 AM
It is the dream of every Kenyan learner to acquire the highest level of education to increase their chances of making it in the current dynamic and very competitive employment worl...
60 students to enjoy Mboya-Kennedy Sh430 million education airlift program
May 22, 2024 at 02:40 PM
The U.S. and Kenya, in another landmark move that signifies a renewed commitment to educational collaboration announced the relaunch of the Kennedy-Mboya education airlift program....
Coca-Cola to pump Sh23 billion in five-year expansion plan in Kenya
May 22, 2024 at 01:23 PM
In a significant boost to its presence in Kenya, Coca-Cola has announced a Sh23 billion ($175 million) investment over the next five years to expand its operations in the country....
US pledges Sh130 million help for Kenya in its flood mitigation efforts
May 09, 2024 at 06:25 PM
In a gesture of solidarity and support, the United States has announced a substantial contribution of Sh130 million to bolster the humanitarian efforts of the Kenya Red Cross in as...
Ezra Chiloba cleared of wrongdoing by EACC in CA staff mortgage scheme scam
Apr 11, 2024 at 04:43 PM
Following an investigation into allegations of irregularities surrounding the management of the Staff Mortgage Scheme at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the Ethics and ...
US calls for increased public participation in Kenya's regulatory decisions
Apr 09, 2024 at 04:24 PM
The United States (US) government is pushing for increased transparency and public engagement in Kenya's regulatory decision-making processes....
US to establish camp in Haiti for Kenyan security forces ahead of deployment
Mar 26, 2024 at 02:53 PM
Kenyan security forces are poised for a unique deployment to Haiti, with the United States playing a key logistical role....