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Choppies to exit Kenya
December 16, 2019
Choppies to exit Kenya
Botswana-based retailer, Choppies is set to exit the local market by February next year. The supermarket has indicated in its…
Ex-Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption
December 16, 2019
Ex-Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption
Omar al-Bashir, the former Sudan President was on Saturday sentenced to two years in detention after being found guilty over…
Kenyan shilling firm on diaspora remittances
December 16, 2019
Kenyan shilling firm on diaspora remittances
The Kenyan shilling was firm on Monday with inflows from diaspora remittances meeting dollar demand from merchant importers and the…
West Kenya counties challenged to harness their potential
December 13, 2019
West Kenya counties challenged to harness their potential
Counties in Western Kenya have been challenged to formulate strategies to grow their contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product…
Outlook for African banks in 2020 turns negative as operating conditions weaken
December 13, 2019
Outlook for African banks in 2020 turns negative as operating conditions weaken
The 2020 outlook for African banks has changed to negative from stable, reflecting their weakening operating environment, Moody’s Investors Service…
President Kenyatta signs into law Competition and Insurance Bills
December 13, 2019
President Kenyatta signs into law Competition and Insurance Bills
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, signed into law the amended Competition and Insurance Bills, at State House in Nairobi. The…
Kenya, Uganda to meet over the influx of dairy products
December 11, 2019
Kenya, Uganda to meet over the influx of dairy products
Government officials are set to meet their counterparts in Uganda next week on a mission to verify the origin of…
MSME policy index launch
December 11, 2019
MSME policy index launch
A new report shows that Kenya does not have suitable policies to support the growth and development of micro, small…
Facebook drops to 23rd in best places to work list
December 11, 2019
Facebook drops to 23rd in best places to work list
Facebook Inc. dropped to the 23rd spot in the glass door’s list of “best places to work” in 2020 from…
US, Mexico and Canada finalize trade deal
December 11, 2019
US, Mexico and Canada finalize trade deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalize their new trade agreement, paving the way to…