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Kenya sees sluggish growth in high-net-worth individuals amid economic headwinds – Knight Frank
Alfred Onyango  |  May 17, 2025

Knight Frank attributes the slow growth to challenges stemming from a decelerating economy and mounting fiscal pressures during the review period.

Kenya’s rich barely engage in luxury spending - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 15, 2025

Rather than splurging on high-end goods and extravagant experiences, the country's rich are prioritising financial growth.

Mandera ECDE programme receives training and learning materials boost from donor
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

Wealthy Africans often don’t pay tax: the answer lies in smarter collection - expert
The Conversation  |  Mar 23, 2025

This shows that wealthy Africans face lower effective tax rates than average citizens, replicating a trend already demonstrated for the relative tax b...

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

Besigye's prosecution by a military court and near three-month incarceration for offences including illegal firearms possession has stoked public ange...

Glasgow 2026: Commonwealth games drops 1,500m, revives mile after 60 years
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 08, 2025

The Commonwealth Games athletics programme is set for a major shake-up at Glasgow 2026, with the mile race making a return after six decades. The 1,50...

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

I’m worth Sh251 million, nominee for SRC chairperson Sammy Chepkwony says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the SRC, especially in areas related to fiscal sustainability and human resource management.

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?
DW News  |  Nov 10, 2024

Commonwealth member countries are calling for restitution over the transatlantic slave trade. Are calls for reparations a sign of the Commonwealth's i...

Commonwealth elects new secretary-general at Samoa summit amid low attendance
Amina Wako  |  Oct 26, 2024

Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental, and security challenges.

Ghana foreign minister bids to be next Commonwealth chief
Agency  |  Feb 03, 2024

So far, no other contender has emerged for the top role ahead of the scheduled October 22 election.

Ethiopia's wealth to grow at 5th fastest rate in BRICS
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 31, 2024

Ethiopia’s wealth will grow 75 per cent between 2023 and 2024, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report released Wednesday by London-based inves...

Ex-CS Amina Mohamed appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Sports
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2024

She will be tasked with mobilizing support and fostering leadership to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on sports.

Amina Mohamed takes on key role as commonwealth special envoy for sports
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 20, 2023

Former Cabinet Secretary for Sports and Gender, Amina Mohamed, has been appointed as the Commonwealth Secretary-General Special Envoy for Sports, Ente...

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