Lawrence Baraza
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Markets
Africa May Turn to China for Cheaper Loans amid High International Market Rates
Standard Chartered Plc said that China’s loans to Africa could increase for the first time since 2016, as it promises…
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Economy
How the VAT hike on Fuel Affected Kenyan Economy in Q1 2023/24
The Finance Act 2023, which came into effect on July 1, 2023, increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum…
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Health & Fitness
Court of Appeal Upholds High Court Ruling on Social Health Fund
The government’s attempt to persuade the Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court ruling that stopped the implementation of…
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Corporate
Family Bank to Sponsors Over 300 Form 1 Students With Ksh.90 Million Full Scolarship
The Family Group Foundation’s Tufuzu na Elimu programme is set to sponsor 352 bright students from vulnerable households, enabling them…
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Northern Africa
Egypt Pulls Out of GERD Talks, Accuses Ethiopia of intransigence
Egypt has announced its withdrawal from the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a mega hydroelectric project that…
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Markets
World’s Top 6 Performing Economies To Come From Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite facing economic challenges this year, Africa is showing signs of hope, with some of its economies demonstrating promising growth.…
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Corporate
CAK Approves Acquisition of Kenya Bottling Company by Crown Beverages
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has unconditionally approved the purchase of all issued shares of Kenya Bottling Company Limited…
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Wealth Creators
Egyptian Footballer Salah’s Earnings to Cross $120 Million Mark in 2024
Mohamed Salah, an Egyptian footballer who is widely recognized as one of the top players of his generation and a…
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Regains Confidence at $47,000 on Speculative ETF Approval
For the first time since April 2022, Bitcoin has surpassed the $47,000 mark. This surge comes as U.S. regulators appear…
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Corporate
Ruto Rescinds Appointment of Uhuru’s Board Members at Kenya Railways
President William Ruto has rescinded the appointments of four board members of the Kenya Railways Corporation. According to a special…
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