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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 – Imported ceramic tile costs could fall following a change in Kenya’s excise duty regime, with the government replacing weight-based taxation with a charge tied to…
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
The 2027–2029 Plan of Action is not just about trade; it is a sweeping strategic document designed to touch almost every sector of African development.
The foundation has funded programmes in Kenya covering primary healthcare, maternal and newborn health, agriculture, sanitation, gender equality and financial services.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has explained why it moved the annual income tax filing deadline for individual taxpayers from June 30 to April 30, requiring Kenyans to submit their returns two months earlier starting in 2027. The…
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Gachagua says Sifuna acted in ODM’s political interests at the time, arguing the two were not allies when he was impeached
Spain has authorised construction of the Los Guájares pumped-storage hydropower project in Granada province. The project will generate 356.93 MW and provide 363.99 MW of pumping capacity.The project highlights the growing importance of…
Investigators are working to establish the identity of the suspect, but the lack of CCTV cameras in the court building has hampered efforts to trace.
Experts at the recent Trust Summit in Nairobi said that Africa must bridge the gap between policy and implementation, strengthen public trust in science, and make environmental responsibility a shared commitment among governments,…
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Data reveals that 67.9 per cent of people in Spain report trusting science a lot, placing the nation at the top of the international rankings.
Konza is steadily positioning itself as a major economic hub, with the establishment of an Export Processing Zone expected to attract investors, boost manufacturing and create employment opportunities for young people. Among the investors…
The two were reportedly strangled to death after unknown assailants raided their home late in the evening, bringing to five the number of women reportedly killed in the village in recent incidents.
Copying futures trades in real time from one lead account to multiple accounts and brokers is no longer a niche requirement. It is a practical workflow for active traders, prop firm participants, and small teams that need consistent…
Ruto argued that Africa’s participation in global trade should shift from continued dependence on raw material exports.
Bolt customers can now choose how they balance time, cost and convenience when booking a ride.
The suspects remain in custody and are undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.
The High Court has rejected the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) bid to lift orders that suspended the implementation of its circular regulating teachers’ social media conduct. In its October 29 ruling, the court found that petitioner…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing renewed scrutiny over liquor licensing after the introduction of a Sh100,000 licence for online alcoholic drinks sales triggered concerns among retailers about rising compliance costs and…
Samsung is expanding its retail presence in Kenya with the opening of a new SIS at City Gate Mall in Kitui. Established in partnership with Maureen Mutua and Mutua Ndungi, the shop-in-shop outlet extends Samsung’s retail network into the…
Ecobank Kenya has appointed Risper Alaro as a Non-Executive Director following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), increasing women’s representation on the bank’s nine-member board to five. The appointment raises women’s…
NCBA Group’s digital financial services subsidiary, LOOP Digital Financial Services, has launched LOOP BIZ+, a business platform that combines payment processing, inventory management, customer discovery and lending as it targets small and…
The United Nations has allocated more than $2 million (approximately Ksh.259.8 million) to strengthen Ebola preparedness in Kenya, with the funding set to support border surveillance, frontline health worker training, and emergency…
