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Trump’s Aid Review is a Win for Africa – Nations Must Reject Aid and Handouts that Undermine African Oil & Gas
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By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (wwwEnergyChamber.org).
After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must be "justified" by evidence that it makes the US safer, stronger and more prosperous.
I acknowledge that stance may sound ungrateful. At first blush,...
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Kenyan fresh produce exporters assure European buyers as logistical challenges persist
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Kakuzi MD Chris Flowers assures international buyers that local stakeholders are working in concert to manage the prevailing logistical disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions
A Kenyan business leader in the fresh produce sector has assured global buyers that the country is working hard to overcome the unique logistical and shipping challenges brought about by...
The government is thinking of listing Kenya Pipeline Company at the Nairobi Stock Exchange through Initial Public Offer, a move that will see the Nairobi bourse end a decade long listing drought.
The National Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi revealed this on Thursday after receiving an interim dividend cheque of Sh3 billion from KPC...
Del Monte Kenya Ltd, the fresh fruit producer, has announced the transition of its employee transportation services to a fully electric buses fleet, as part of its ongoing sustainability agenda.
Managing Director, Mr Wayne Cook, said this strategic move to adopt environment-friendly options of travel aligns with the company’s wider environmental goals. Additionally, the...
CIC Asset Management (CICAM), a subsidiary of CIC Group, has launched an upgraded CIC Invest App, which introduces real-time withdrawals and an integrated Chama (investment group) management tool, transforming how individuals and groups save, invest, and grow wealth.
With these enhancements, CIC Asset Management says it is responding to the evolving needs of tech-savvy...
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced Windhoek Beer into the Kenyan market. This launch comes as Kenyan consumers increasingly seek premium and craft beers for social occasions, with recent industry reports highlighting a surge in demand for high-quality brews.
KWAL boasts a diverse portfolio of ciders, wine, spirits, and Heineken beer, and has...
Co-op Bank Group has announced a significant 2% reduction in its Base Lending Rate from 16.5% to 14.5% per annum in line with recent signals by Central Bank of Kenya.
This reduction takes effect immediately, the bank said today in a statement. “The effective lending rate will be the Base Lending Rate of 14.5%...
KCB Foundation and Webuye East Constituency have teamed up to support the youth through a KSh5 million job creation programme on a 1:1 ratio with each contributing Ksh2.5 million towards the initiative. The programme will see KCB Foundation introduce its 2Jiajiri technical skills and job creation initiative in the constituency, aimed at accelerating technical and vocational skills...
Kenya Airways, a leading African carrier, and Air India, India’s leading global carrier, have entered a codeshare partnership, reaffirming their commitment to boosting seamless travel between India and Africa, and beyond. The codeshare partnership complements the existing interline agreement between the two carriers.
As part of the codeshare agreement, Air India will place its...
Family businesses have been encouraged to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to ensure long-term sustainability and to preserve their founders’ legacy. NSE CEO Frank Mwiti stated that listing on the NSE enables businesses to outlive their founders by introducing new leadership, ownership, and supporting organizational structures.
Mr Mwiti added that listing on...