Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-20 11:35:13

Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80

The association fears that the tax could decimate these livelihoods and destabilise the manufacturing industry at large.

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-09 14:48:21

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries

Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.

Kenya pushes for data governance as new technologies expose loopholes
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-05-07 20:54:48

Kenya pushes for data governance as new technologies expose loopholes

Despite facing unique challenges, Africa also has opportunities such as global interests and partnerships that can contribute to sustainable growth and job creation.

Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-01 19:22:21

Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless

The onset of floods caught many residents off guard, particularly those living along the riverbanks.

Somali-born Abdi Nageeye wins Rotterdam marathon
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-14 18:37:17

Somali-born Abdi Nageeye wins Rotterdam marathon

The Somalia-born Nageeye clocked 2hr 04.45min, finishing five seconds ahead of Ethiopian Amedework Walelegn.

Mexico diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-07 20:04:37

Mexico diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was "alarmed" by the raid, while Spain and the European Union both issued stinging statements condemning it as a violation of the Vienna Convention.

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming in Quito
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-06 19:25:46

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming in Quito

Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa's government called the move an "illicit act" but Mexico insisted it had granted political asylum to Glas "after a thorough analysis" of the situation.

Media stakeholders accuse state of stifling freedoms
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-13 21:54:45

Media stakeholders accuse state of stifling freedoms

They reiterated that the diversion of these resources exclusively to KBC will starve young independent media of crucial financial oxygen, potentially forcing closures.

Army chief criticised over remarks on Ethiopia's role in Somalia
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 20:49:08

Army chief criticised over remarks on Ethiopia's role in Somalia

Berhanu claimed the Somalia government had moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support in the fight against the Al-Shabaab

KEBS recalls SBL Innovate's 'organic fertiliser' after exposé
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 14:33:45

KEBS recalls SBL Innovate's 'organic fertiliser' after exposé

This comes after an expose by Africa Uncensored shed light on a scheme by corrupt individuals to sell earth-scooped sand as affordable fertiliser for farming.

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 12:40:11

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief

He claims the Somalia Government moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support towards fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.

High Court stops prosecution of former KPC officials in Sh40.3m graft case
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-02-22 11:27:39

High Court stops prosecution of former KPC officials in Sh40.3m graft case

The charges against the former KPC officials relate to their alleged failure to comply with procurement laws.

Court dismisses DPP’s application to withdraw former KPC MD graft case 
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-02-16 13:58:26

Court dismisses DPP’s application to withdraw former KPC MD graft case 

Tanui is charged alongside Elias Maina Karumi and Josephat with various charges relating to procurement irregularities in the procurement of transformers by the KPC.

Agriculture grows as manufacturers struggle with unsold stocks - CBK Survey
  • Author: Saleem Abdi
  • Date: 2024-02-10 17:14:47

Agriculture grows as manufacturers struggle with unsold stocks - CBK Survey

The survey notes that this year firms in the agriculture sector expect improved business activity.

Kenya signs Sh350bn investment deals with Japan in bid to revive economy
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-02-08 18:16:48

Kenya signs Sh350bn investment deals with Japan in bid to revive economy

The agreements will support projects and programmes in sectors expected to turn around Kenya's economic fortunes.

Zimbabwe ruling party wins super-majority in by-elections
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-04 16:59:34

Zimbabwe ruling party wins super-majority in by-elections

The seats became open after a self-proclaimed interim secretary general of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Sengezo Tshabangu, orchestrated the recall of six of the party's MPs.

Alarm over shift of Kenyan businesses to Uganda, Tanzania due to high costs
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-01-28 07:55:18

Alarm over shift of Kenyan businesses to Uganda, Tanzania due to high costs

Most of those affected are in the Cement, Steel and Paper industries which are directly hit by the export promotion levy.

Remembering Jaramogi Oginga : The doyen of Kenya's politics
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-01-20 11:08:23

Remembering Jaramogi Oginga : The doyen of Kenya's politics

He entered the political arena in 1946 with his two friends, Fanuel Odede and Richard Arina.

Tanzania restores Kenya Airways flights after deal sealed
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-16 16:25:39

Tanzania restores Kenya Airways flights after deal sealed

Kenya's aeroneutical authorities have granted the Fifth Freedom Traffic Right to Air Tanzania for all cargo services, starting January 16.