PHOTO | CGTN China’s foreign trade reached 36.02 trillion yuan (about $5 trillion) in the first ten months of this year, marking a steady year-on-year growth of 5.2 percent, according to the latest customs data. The country’s exports amounted to 20.80 trillion yuan, a rise of 6.7 percent, while imports reached 15.22 trillion yuan, up […]
PHOTO | File The Institute of Engineers of Kenya is calling on the government to establish an independent system operator (ISO) separate from the Kenya Power in a bid to ensure unbiased management of the national electricity grid. IEK President Shammah Kiteme says the establishment of of the ISO as per the Energy Act 2019 […]
Joel Arumonyang, PS Public Works The government is banking on the new National Building Code 2024 to ensure projects being undertaken at both national and county level incorporate green building standards as well as ensure climate resilience. According to Public Works Principal Secretary Joel Arumonyang, construction industry is currently one of the biggest greenhouse emitters […]
PHOTO | BBC The US dollar has surged as Donald Trump is now projected to have won the presidency and will re-enter the White House. Bitcoin has also hit a record high while traders bet on potential tax cuts, increased tariffs, and rising inflation under Trump’s second term. This election result will have a major […]
Sandra Kneubuhler Photo by Xavier Sandra Kneubuhler has been announced as Radisson Hotel Group Managing Director for Sub Sahara Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Sandra will now oversees the Group’s operations across English-speaking African countries, continuing to build on its strong presence and success across the continent. Since joining Radisson Hotel Group in February 2019, Sandra […]
PHOTO | Jackson Mnyamwezi Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Prof Edward Kisiang’ani has said the implementation of programmes under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) are going on as planned. Speaking exclusively to KBC Channel1 during the premier episode of The Shift which will air every Tuesday, Prof Kisiang’ani said the Kenya Kwanza administration has […]
Mr. Ted Pantone, Turaco Insurance CEO, Ms Joy Mairang’a, Turaco Head of Insurance Operations, Hon. Susan Mang’eni, PS Ministry of Cooperative & MSME, Mr. Godrey Kiptum, IRA CEO The Ministry of Cooperative and MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni has urged Kenyans to gain access to insurance products to better protect their livelihoods, invest in their […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has widened the registration of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of mobile devices to include those devices by passengers arriving into the country beginning January 1, 2025. This follows the directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) requiring that all importers, local assemblers and manufacturers register the IMEI […]
The African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is set to crown winners of this year’s Real Leather. Stay Different (RLSD) design competition which has fourteen finalists from various countries in the continent. The Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2024 by ALLPI and the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) which has undergone various […]
PHOTO | File Premier Bank offers the cheapest credit at a flat rate of 9pc for all categories of loans, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The data further indicates that Co-operative Bank of Kenya is the go-to bank if you are looking for a cheap overdraft among the […]
PHOTO | BBC Boeing workers have voted to accept the aviation giant’s latest pay offer, ending a damaging seven-week-long walkout. Striking workers can start returning to their jobs as early as Wednesday, or as late as 12 November, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union says. Under the new contract, they will […]
The National Treasury is exploring a series of reforms aimed at boosting national savings and encourage investments in the capital markets. According to National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, there is need for pension schemes to diversify their portfolios and explore new investment avenues beyond traditional assets. While Kenya’s savings culture has […]
