Lawrence Baraza
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International
IMF Sees Global Growth Aided by 2023 Tail Winds
The global economy is set to receive a boost in 2024 from a slightly stronger-than-anticipated performance last year, according to…
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Technology
5 Big Tech Companies That Have Laid Off Staff to Cut on Cost
Major technology firms are currently making strategic changes to their workforce, with layoffs being a primary focus. The extent of…
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East Africa
Kenya Responds to Tanzania on Decision Suspending Passenger Flights to Dar
Kenya Airways (KQ) has responded to Tanzania’s decision to suspend its passenger flights to Dar es Salaam, in what appears…
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East Africa
Tanzania Suspends Kenya Airways Flights Over Cargo Dispute
Tanzania has announced it will suspend all passenger flights operated by Kenya Airways (KQ) between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam…
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Markets
Oil Edges Lower as Airstrikes Disrupt Crude Flows from Middle East
Oil edged lower as the risk that airstrikes by the US and allies against the Houthis would ignite a wider…
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East Africa
Moody’s Sees Better Economic Futures on Tshisekedi’s Re-election
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Constitutional Court confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi’s re-election on January 9, which Moody’s said rubberstamps…
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Currencies
Kenya Shilling Gains 0.18% in Value Against US Dollar
The Kenya shilling held steady against the US Dollar, opening Monday at 159.6 units, a slight improvement from its closing…
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Corporate
Equity Bank Rwanda Commissions 3rd cohort of its Equity Leaders Program
Equity Bank Rwanda has welcomed 36 new scholars into its Equity Leaders Program (ELP), a mentorship and leadership development initiative…
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Technology
Microsoft Surpasses Apple in Market Valuation on AI Investment
Microsoft surpassed Apple to become the world’s most valuable company on Thursday, a feat not achieved since 2021, according to…
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Kenya
Understanding the New NSSF Contribution Rates and Their Implications
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced adjustments in contribution rates for year 2, aligning with the 3rd Schedule…
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