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12/07/2024

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PTG travel ensures your way to the top is not just a journey but an experience of utmost comfort and peace of mind. focus on the deal.

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12/07/2024

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 – Immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity to lead one of Kenya’s most crucial sectors. In a statement on X, Machogu highlighted the significant achievements made in the education sector attributing them to the trust and support of the […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 – Immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity to lead one of Kenya’s most crucial sectors. In a statement on X, Machogu highlighted the significant achievements made in the education...

12/07/2024

Authorities in Niger have declared a curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after several prisoners escaped from a heavily fortified jail known to hold jihadists. The incident occurred on Thursday at Koutoukale prison located about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north-west of the capital, Niamey, the interior ministry said. Two other attempted jailbreaks at the facility […]

Authorities in Niger have declared a curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after several prisoners escaped from a heavily fortified jail known to hold jihadists. The incident occurred on Thursday at Koutoukale prison located about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north-west of the capital, Niamey, the int...

12/07/2024

According to a police report, the accident occurred at the Katumba trading center area and involved a Nairobi bound bus with 50 passengers on board and a stationary trailer.

12/07/2024

360 Degrees of Culinary Excellence: Our Tasting Journey at The View, Movenpick Hotel

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well," said Virginia Woolf. This timeless truth resonated profoundly during my recent The Life You’d Like to Live

12/07/2024

Why both businesses and scammers love India’s payment system

JULY 12 – Every day, for the last seven years, Arun Kumar has set up his fruit stall on a busy Mumbai street. It’s not an easy way to make a living. “Being a street vendor is a challenge. There’s the fear of being robbed or, as I am not a licensed vendor, the local […]

12/07/2024

IMF urges U.S. to reduce high fiscal deficit, put debt on downward trajectory

WASHINGTON, July 12 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged the U.S. government to reduce its high fiscal deficit and to put debt on a downward trajectory, reiterating the organization’s suggestion following the completion of the IMF staff’s recent 2024 Article IV Mi...

12/07/2024

Join us today from 2pm on X/Twitter as we engage finance professionals on "New Directions for the Kenyan economy".

Tune in via: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrxmMoeOVDxy

12/07/2024

MOGO invests Sh1bn in electric vehicle financing

NAIROBI, Kenya, Kuly 12 – Fintech company MOGO has invested Sh1 billion from the US International Development Corporation to finance electric vehicle acquisitions in Kenya. Rauls Leitis, MOGO Business Development Project Manager, said that the investment targets increasing the adoption of e-bikes ...

12/07/2024

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya has joined reigning Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans (Yanga) for one season after leaving Singida Black Stars where he played for a season.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 – Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya has joined reigning Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans (Yanga) for one season after leaving Singida Black Stars where he played for a season. Abuya and Yanga finally ink a marriage that was first mooted in 2019, when the ...

12/07/2024

ICYMI: Female MSME entrepreneurs shine at Kayana Awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – 27 Female entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sectors have been honored at the Kayana Awards following their momentous contribution towards the elevation of communities and industries in the country. The award ceremony took place Wednesday eve...

12/07/2024

ICYMI: Tanzania’s Amsons bids Sh23.2bn to acquire Bamburi Cement

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – Amsons Industries, a Tanzanian cement manufacturing company, has launched a Sh23.2 billion ($180 million) bid offer to acquire the full ownership of the Bamburi Cement PLC. In a statement, the company stated that the deal would involve acquiring up to 100 percent of the s...

12/07/2024

ICYMI: Ethiopia launches monetary policy reform for price stability, economic growth

ADDIS ABABA, July 10 (Xinhua) — The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the central bank, announced the adoption of an interest-rate-based monetary policy regime in line with international best practices to ensure price stability and foster economic growth in the country. The new regime comes as the ...

12/07/2024

ICYMI: Germany sees recovery in startup registrations in H1

BERLIN, July 10 (Xinhua) — Germany registered 1,384 new startups in the first six months of 2024, marking a 15-percent increase compared to the second half of last year, the German Startup Association reported on Wednesday. Following a sharp decline in mid-2022, registrations for these companies s...

12/07/2024

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Club 🐎

From 12pm till late, The Horseman Cup promises thrilling polo matches, awesome company, and good vibes.

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11/07/2024

And with the Opening Ceremony just days away, Asati is already counting days to fabled showpiece with great expectations.

MIRAMAS, France, Jul 11 – It’s 14 days before the Olympic cauldron is lit in Paris to signify the start of the Games but Kenya 7s play-maker Samuel Asati just can’t wait to grace his maiden Summer Games. And with the Opening Ceremony just days away, Asati is already counting days to fabled sho...

11/07/2024

After having a taste of Olympics in Tokyo 2020, Kenya Sevens powerful player Herman Humwa is eager to enjoy the games, this time post-covid 19.

MIRAMAS, France, Jul 11 – After having a taste of Olympics in Tokyo 2020, Kenya Sevens powerful player Herman Humwa is eager to enjoy the games, this time post-covid 19. Following Thursday’s session, Humwa sounded febrile of weather conditions in Miramas, France where the team is acclimatizing w...

11/07/2024

ICYMI: Ghana’s inflation down to 22.8 pct in June amid economic reforms

ACCRA, July 10 (Xinhua) — Ghana’s inflation rate dropped from 23.1 percent in May to 22.8 percent in June, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said Wednesday. Samuel Kobina Annim, the government statistician at the GSS, attributed the marginal drop in the inflation rate to a decline in non-food ...

11/07/2024

The Financial Forecast goes to Space 🎙️

Join us tomorrow from 2pm as we engage finance professionals on impact of Gen Z protests and Kenya's economic new frontier.

11/07/2024

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11/07/2024

We need to show them it is not business as usual.

11/07/2024

The changes come after weeks of persistent criticism from Gen Z, who argued that the Cabinet Secretaries had failed and called for a comprehensive government overhaul.

11/07/2024

In announcing the changes on Thursday, President Ruto stated that only his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who now oversees the Foreign Affairs docket, will remain.

11/07/2024

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

JULY 11 – Samsung is hoping to lure fitness and health-tracking technology lovers with its newest wearable device – the Galaxy Ring. It launched the device at its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday as the latest addition to its ecosystem of devices it says it is “supercharging” with artifici...

11/07/2024

UK economy grew faster than expected in May

JULY 11 – The UK economy grew faster than expected in May helped by a strong performance from retailers and the construction industry. The economy expanded by 0.4%, rebounding from zero growth in April when wet weather put off shoppers and slowed down building projects. Construction grew at the fa...

11/07/2024

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11/07/2024

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 11 – The State House website has pulled down names of Cabinet Secretaries fired by President William Ruto Thursday afternoon. The name of Attorney General Justin Muturi has also been removed following his dismissal. The timeline for the new Cabinet is still unknown.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 11 – The State House website has pulled down names of Cabinet Secretaries fired by President William Ruto Thursday afternoon. The name of Attorney General Justin Muturi has also been removed following his dismissal. The timeline for the new Cabinet is still unknown. About The A...

11/07/2024

Ruto fires all Cabinet Secretaries in shocking shake-up

11/07/2024

The action follows pressure from the GenZ youths who demanded changes and accountability in government.

11/07/2024

Mutua while taking to his social media stated that the move by the head of state was in the best interest of the country.