Stories By Peres Akinyi
Aga Khan University shines in prestigious global SDG rankings
Jul 25, 2024 at 03:22 PM
In a world where the quest for better health is paramount, Aga Khan University (AKU) stands as a beacon of excellence, now recognised among the top 5 per cent of higher education i...
CBK report reveals shocking regulatory breaches by 12 commercial banks in 2023
Jul 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM
A fresh report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a worrying trend of regulatory breaches within the country’s banking sector....
Auditor General raises alarm on Kenyatta National Hospital's mounting debt
Jul 08, 2024 at 07:13 PM
A recent report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a concerning picture of Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) financial health....
Government to bear expenditure cuts after Ruto signs Appropriations Bill
Jun 29, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Both levels of government—the National and County Governments—will now bear the financial strain following President William Ruto's signing of the Appropriations Bill 2024....
KPC transforms healthcare access for Meru County residents with new facility
Jun 24, 2024 at 04:25 PM
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has commissioned a cutting-edge healthcare facility in Nkuene Ward, Meru County, marking a significant improvement in healthcare access ...
Kisumu welcomes Jubilee Life Insurance's 2024 Live Free Art Competition
Jun 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kisumu County played host to the launch of the 2024 Live Free Art Competition, an annual event organised by Jubilee Life Insurance....
Uganda-Kenya dairy trade tensions simmer despite recent presidential pacts
Jun 21, 2024 at 02:09 AM
Trade relations between Uganda and Kenya have encountered fresh challenges despite recent pledges by Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto to strengthen bilateral ties....
Once-thriving Hashi Energy starts selling its assets in frantic effort to settle debts
Jun 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Kenyan energy giant Hashi Energy, a household name for over three decades, is offloading assets in a desperate bid to pay off creditors....
NSE faces rocky streak as BlackRock announces exit from emerging markets
Jun 16, 2024 at 03:05 PM
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) faces a potential setback as American investment giant BlackRock Inc. announced its exit from emerging and frontier markets, including Kenya....
Paul Famba takes over as new CEO of Public Service Commission
Jun 06, 2024 at 11:50 PM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of Paul Famba as its new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024....
AKI raises concerns over proposed motor vehicle tax collection duties
Jun 06, 2024 at 12:45 PM
The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) has raised concerns regarding the administrative burden placed on insurance firms by the Treasury's proposed annual motor vehicle tax....
Edible Oil Manufacturers warn of economic strain from proposed tax hikes
May 29, 2024 at 06:56 PM
Edible Oil Manufacturers have expressed grave concerns over the proposed tax hikes in the Finance Bill 2024/2025, forecasting a significant economic burden on Kenyan households....
Treasury extends window for importation of duty-free sugar from outside COMESA
May 28, 2024 at 06:59 PM
The National Treasury has announced a two-month extension to the duty-free importation period for white and brown sugar from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afri...
South Ngariama maternity wing transforms maternal health in Kirinyaga
May 27, 2024 at 03:23 PM
The establishment of a maternity wing at South Ngariama Health Centre in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, has marked a transformative moment for maternal healthcare in the region....
Building safety concerns increasing as Treasury slashes NCA Sh1.3 billion budget
May 24, 2024 at 11:29 PM
The National Construction Authority (NCA) of Kenya is facing a significant budgetary challenge after the National Treasury eliminated its entire Sh1.3 billion allocation for the 20...
New legislation transfers trust registration to Business Registration Service
May 24, 2024 at 04:21 PM
The Business Registration Service (BRS), a State agency under the Attorney-General's office, has taken on the responsibility of registering trusts following the recent enactment of...
Kenya inks Sh471 billion deal for Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway construction
May 23, 2024 at 07:20 PM
Kenya has taken a significant step towards easing congestion on the busy road between its capital, Nairobi, and the key port city of Mombasa, with the signing of a $3.6 billion agr...
PS Paul Rono calls for renewed focus on CAADP for Africa’s agricultural future
May 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Agriculture PS Paul Rono has underscored the urgent need for a renewed focus on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) to address the multifaceted chall...
COMESA issues advisory on counterfeit breast cancer drug circulating in Kenya
May 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has alerted its member states to the circulation of a counterfeit cancer drug in Kenya, raising se...
Schools to reopen for second term on Monday despite lingering flood threats
May 08, 2024 at 01:07 PM
After enduring postponement due to devastating floods, Kenyan schools are slated to resume their second term on Monday....