Year: 2021
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News
Credit rating uptake on the rise as lenders adopt risk-based lending mechanism
Credit rating uptake in Kenya has been on the rise as more lenders gradually adopt the risk-based lending mechanism. According…
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Agriculture
U.S pledges over Ksh.1 trillion to boost UN food initiative
The United States of America has pledged over Ksh.1 trillion to eradicate hunger, poverty, ensure gender equality and limit the…
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Politics
Nearly 20 EU countries back Tedros second term as WHO chief
Nearly 20 European Union(EU) countries nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a second term as head of the World Health Organization…
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Markets
China Central Bank declares cryptocurrency-related activities illegal, vows harsh crackdown
China’s Central Bank on Friday said all virtual-currency-related activities are illegal, according to guidelines issued to further crackdown on the…
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News
Transport CAS Chris Obure has a case to answer in Anglo Leasing scandal
A court in Nairobi has ruled that Transport Chief Administrative Secretary Chris Obure, who also served as finance minister under…
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News
MPs reject Treasury bid to create special fund for debt repayment
The government has been dealt a blow in its quest to ease future cash flow pressure after Members of Parliament…
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Economy
Hazina Towers opens to new tenants after 5 years of stalemate
Hazina Tower, an 18-stoey building located in Nairobi’s CBD has now opened its doors to tenants. In a local daily,…
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Health
Air pollution killing 7 million annually, Says WHO.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded an alarm with revelation that exposure to air pollution causes at least seven…
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Agriculture
Uhuru challenges global financial institutions to increase investment in agriculture
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged global financial institutions to ramp up investments in agriculture as part of their support for…
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NEWS
Huge blow to Apple as EU seeks to impose universal charger for smartphones
The European Union will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting up a clash with Apple and its widely used…
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