How rare earth metal heats up and cools down tensions in corridors of US, China’s aerospace industry
Although a late-October meeting in South Korea between Chinese president Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump raised hopes for a détente, the Chinese export restrictions introduced last April remain substantially in place.
Kenya completes training lands officers on land digitisation via Nationwide National Stamp Duty Module
Speaking during the closing session, Lands Secretary Sarah Maina underlined the government’s commitment to full digital transformation in the land sector. Ms Maina said that Ardhisasa, Kenya’s national digital land management platform, is central to delivering secure, efficient and transparent public services.
EAC inaugurates $3.54 million Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu
LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire said the inauguration marks the culmination of a 17-year journey, beginning with Kenya’s donation of land and culminating in a fully funded regional project delivered through the equal contributions of all EAC partner states.
‘If we imagine poor countries can fund own transition while drowning in debt and climate disasters, we’re facing collective collapse’
A lack of money also affected the humanitarian presence at COP30, with fewer numbers attending than previous recent summits, a consequence of the deep cuts that have rocked the aid sector this year.
From copycats to innovators: China braces for dominance as West turns into sitting ducks
Britain’s productivity growth is paltry; the cost of borrowing is too high; and voters are unhappy. In response, the budget, presented on November 26, 2025, by Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, should have been a moment of radicalism.
Kilifi County assembly member sponsors tax relief bill for beneficiaries of youth fund
Local musician Rodgers Osiro, who leads the Osiro Music Band, said the tax relief would help sustain his band, which entertains tourists and supports 15 members.
Data suggest Covid vaccines may have contributed to Germany’s 2023 surge in excess mortality
This study provides moderate-strength evidence of an unexpected, statistically robust association between vaccination rates and excess mortality in Germany’s third pandemic year – without establishing causality.
Finance minister assures Kenyans country ‘people-driven budget’ that anchors economic resilience and prosperity
The cabinet secretary said the rejection of the 2024 Finance Bill spoke to the need for fiscal discipline, a reason that made the government to implement austerity measures and prioritised essential social sectors among them education, health and reinforcing the importance of prudent financial management and resource optimisation.
Kenya in penultimate stages of reviewing policies for research, artificial intelligence and science diplomacy
Secretary General of KAMMP Abdullah Bajaber emphasised the importance of government support, in enabling youth innovations to flourish.
Absa Bank Kenya records 15 per cent growth with Ksh17 billion net earnings
Absa Bank Kenya PLC Managing Director and CEO, Abdi Mohamed, stated that performance demonstrates the progress the bank is making in executing its strategic aspirations, while carefully navigating the dynamics in the operating landscape.
