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Laikipia County’s economy grew 0.05% between 2019/20
September 9, 2021
Laikipia County’s economy grew 0.05% between 2019/20
The County Government of Laikipia has reported an improved performance in its economic outlook. According to its latest report, Laikipia…
Kenya’s economy contracted by 0.3% in 2020
September 9, 2021
Kenya’s economy contracted by 0.3% in 2020
Kenya’s economy contracted for the first time in nearly three decades as the coronavirus pandemic hit the key sectors, including…
Road contractor halts work over Ksh.230 million delayed payment
September 9, 2021
Road contractor halts work over Ksh.230 million delayed payment
A road contractor in Kitui has halted construction demanding Ksh.230 million from Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) for the completed…
Kenya earns extended break from external loan repayments
September 9, 2021
Kenya earns extended break from external loan repayments
Kenya has successfully applied and received an extended break from external loan repayments to December 31. The earned moratorium on…
Pre-tax profit for all banks down 29.5% to Ksh.112.1 billion
September 8, 2021
Pre-tax profit for all banks down 29.5% to Ksh.112.1 billion
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that the country’s banking sector remains resilient amidst the COVID-19 turmoil despite…
8 killed as Laikipia bandits intensify offense
September 8, 2021
8 killed as Laikipia bandits intensify offense
Eight people have been killed in Laikipia County following the recent banditry attacks in the region, according to the Rift…
President Kenyatta declares drought a national disaster
September 8, 2021
President Kenyatta declares drought a national disaster
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the drought affecting parts of the country a national disaster. He has directed Treasury and…
Magical Kenya Travel expo to go live in 2021
September 8, 2021
Magical Kenya Travel expo to go live in 2021
Kenya is set to host the 2021 Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), largest tourism fair in the region, virtually between…
Estates in Nairobi to go without water due to ongoing Expressway construction
September 8, 2021
Estates in Nairobi to go without water due to ongoing Expressway construction
Some estates in Nairobi County will go without water beginning September 9 to 10, 2021. According to the Nairobi City…
Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador, but there is a problem again
September 8, 2021
Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador, but there is a problem again
On September 7, El Salvador became the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. This is…