West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin
Mr Simon Kachapin questioned why ordinary business operators are required to comply with taxation and licensing regulations, while illegal miners allegedly operate freely.
Fire linked to electric fault destroys property of unknown value in Kisumu CBD stalls
Juakali artisans and traders at Kamas area in Kisumu central business district are counting heavy losses after a fire broke out at the centre and destroyed property of unknown value. According to the Kamas traders, the inferno is suspected to have been caused by an electric fault left a trail...
Kakamega traders told draft Street Vendors Bill will end harassment, prevent loss of business and onboard petty traders in tax
Speaking in Kakamega town during a public participation forum on the Bill, the Vice-Chair Maryanne Keitany said the essence of the problem that the Bill intends to tackle is the recurrent harassment of street vendors by law enforcement agencies, uncontrolled disposal of waste and loss of livelihoods without legal redress.
Gasoline crisis bites as Kenya’s energy minister assures country ‘there is enough fuel’ in dry pumps
Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the country that the government is taking every necessary step to ensure the ongoing conflict in the Middle East does not negatively affect fuel supply or energy stability in the country. Mr Wandayi gave the assurance on Wednesday when he appeared before...
China’s zero-tariff policy injects new dynamism into Africa’s economic modernisation, says economist
Since December 2024, China has already granted zero-tariff on 100 per cent of tariff lines to 33 least developed African countries with diplomatic ties. This has benefited exports from several key Madagascar sectors, particularly agriculture, fisheries and textiles.
Soaring fuel prices in Rwanda reshape daily routines as businesses adjust to punitive cost of living
In early March, gasoline (petrol) was set not to exceed 1,989 Rwandan francs (about $1.36) per litre, while diesel was capped at 1,948 Rwandan francs per litre, according to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).
Britain’s new car sales topped by Volkswagen rise up 24 per cent in April
Although April is usually a month with lower volumes, this was the strongest April performance since 2019 when registration reached 161,064.
Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks
In the Italian city of Florence, Jacopo Vicini, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development and tourism, observed that Chinese visitors seek artisanal crafts and unique luxury experiences.
Unlocking conservation’s future: Why private developers are key to pacing up Kenya’s robust tourism industry
Rather than viewing conservation as a constraint, developers should see it as an opportunity – one that enhances land value, attracts global attention and aligns with the growing demand for sustainable investment.
From ‘Sin City’ to resort: How Naivasha is shading reputation of a crime hotspot to tourism and leisure city
Nakuru Tourism Association Chair Elijah Mwangi said the lakeside town, once home to only a handful of facilities a decade ago, now boasts tens of modern, internationally rated venues capable of hosting domestic, regional and international events.
