Kenya stands at a crossroads, where the vibrancy of its democracy is being tested by the actions of its government and the resilience of its people. Protests against the Finance Bill 2024, largely ...

4. Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers. Streamlining Trade: Non-tariff barriers (complex customs, differing standards) have hindered intra-African trade. AfCFTA’s harmonisation efforts, including ...

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to significantly increase its financing for intra-African trade from $20 billion in 2021 to $40 billion by 2026. As a result, the ...

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has released a report on HIV prevalence in Kenya by county. The report shows that HIV prevalence was 3.7% in 2022, with 1.4 million people living ...

Kenya’s retail market outlook remains neutral due to a complex interplay of positive and negative factors according to Kenya Retail Report 2024.. Positive factors expected to drive increased demand ...

Standard Chartered PLC plans to divest its wealth and retail banking operations in Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia. This strategic move aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to focus on its core ...

Kenya’s economy is recovering but still faces several challenges, such as high inflation, currency depreciation, and high debt servicing costs, which affect key economic drivers. It is important to ...

NCBA Group has announced its plans to acquire 100 per cent of AIG Kenya Insurance Company. This acquisition, if successful, will be a significant transaction, as AIG Kenya is a well-established ...

Tripadvisor has released its annual list of the best nature destinations for 2023.. Mauritius has been named the most popular destination on Tripadvisor’s flagship category this year, followed by ...

Kenya intends to implement blood automation technology to improve blood transfusion services and expand access to safe blood nationwide. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, ...

Equity has introduced a new feature that allows customers to complete transactions such as payments, money transfers, and airtime purchases when they have insufficient funds in their accounts.

European phone manufacturer HMD has unveiled its latest flagship, the HMD Skyline. This phone prioritizes camera capabilities and features a unique built-in “Detox Mode” for managing digital ...