While Kenya’s economy is progressively attractive to African banks, high public debt and non-performing loan volumes scare investors
Nedbank agreed earlier this year to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA as part of its regional expansion, beating South African rival Standard Bank, which operates in Kenya as Stanbic, to the prize, Kenyan banking officials said.
China’s zero-tariff policy on African agricultural exports cements centuries-old relations between the two blocs, AU chair says
Effective May 1, China has implemented a zero-tariff policy on products from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, an expansion from the zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines from 33 countries in Africa with which it has diplomatic relations, including Burundi, since December 1, 2024.
Chief architect of lab manufacture of Covid risks perjury charges as Senate Homeland Security Committee issues subpoena to testify
In an interview with Semafor, Paul said he will also ask Fauci about the destruction of federal records and about the pre-emptive pardon former President Joe Biden granted him last year. The pardon shields Fauci from federal prosecution for his official acts dating back to 2014.
Rogue DPM: Kenya deports Somalia deputy prime minister over alleged passport fraud
The second deputy prime minister was held in a VIP lounge at the Nairobi airport and issued with a return ticket to Mogadishu.
Summer Davos forum in Dalian city shines spotlight on China’s innovation-led road to world economic growth
This year’s Summer Davos, held under the theme of “Innovating at Scale” from June 23 to 25, has brought together over 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries and regions to discuss ways to scale innovation into better jobs, stronger economies and new growth opportunities.
Mt Kenya University’s global technology award winners warn AI misuse compromises intellectual development
Mount Kenya University (MKU) teams of students and their instructors who won global awards in America and China recently have warned young people on rising misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. A team of four MKU students has put the institution on the spotlight after securing a finalist award at...
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecution tells High Court magistrate’s court is competent to hear $10.4 million land fraud case
DPP through lawyers Idris Ali, Lorna Miima and Allan Mogere in their submissions urged Justice Alexander Muteti to dismiss the application filed by the former PC Davis Nathan Chelogoi through his lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui requesting the court to give directions on the matter pending in the lower court be transferred to another magistrate.
Known as the epicentre of political protests in Kenya, Kisumu is now intensifying fight to shed sexual violence image
The first recovery centre will be established in Muhoroni Sub-County before being replicated in other parts of the county. The situation room will be located at the county referral facility to coordinate reporting, response and support services.
National bureau of statistics rolls our Integrated Labour Force Survey for data on Kenya’s current skills market
Dr Ichwara explained that the 2026 ILFS is aimed at capturing employment dynamics, measure unemployment and underemployment, and provide a deeper understanding of the informal sector and child labour.
Leaked files reveal how US billionaires have algorithms for matchmaking in form of networking and dating
Founded in 2006 by Thiel and data broker Auren Hoffman, Dialog is a private club that convenes politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, executives, academics and journalists for invitation-only, off-the-record retreats.
