Sunday, March 31, 2024

Samia fires minister as Makonda becomes new Arusha RC

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ZANZIBAR: President Samia has revoked the appointment of Minister of State in the

CAG REPORTS: Analysts commend improvements

…Propose effective measures to curb revenue loss

ANALYSTS have applauded efforts made by the government which led to reduction of

TATOA applauds Samia’s efforts to attract more investments

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Truck Owners Association (TATOA) has applauded efforts made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to attract more investments in the

Tanzania moves to exploit strategic minerals benefits

DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has outlined measures currently underway to ensure that vital and strategic minerals are beneficial to the nation.

Trade and Development Bank secures $100m for Africa firms

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Trade and Development Bank headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO | TDB

By JAMES ANYANZWA

Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has acquired $100 million financing from the British International Investment (BII), a UK development finance institution, to

Kenya bets on electric mobility to protect ageing system

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Kenya is encouraging use of electric vehicles to reduce overload on power transmission lines. PHOTO | POOL

By JOHN MUTUA

Kenya is betting on increased uptake of electric vehicles to reduce overloading on the ageing power transmission network.

Kenya Airways, Precision Air seek waiver extension of competition rules

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Kenya Airways and Vietnam Airlines are members of the SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance, and frequent flyers can therefore earn miles on both airlines, while Elite Plus travellers benefit from SkyPriority services. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By BRIAN AMBANI

Kenya Airways (KQ) has applied for an extension of a special exemption granted two years ago, allowing creation and sharing of revenues on routes serviced in a joint venture pact with Tanzania’s Precision Air.

How undetected tuberculosis is growing across Africa

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A tuberculosis medical report with composition of medicaments. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

By PAULINE KAIRU

Four in every five people in Africa are carrying undetected tuberculosis (TB), facilitating its spread and presenting significant challenges for tuberculosis control efforts, scientists have said.

Faye’s headache of keeping poll promises and kingmaker Sonko

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Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks during a press conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 25, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

By KEMO CHAM

In his first speech after his landslide victory, Senegal’s incoming President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised to stay the course of his party’s pre-election campaign promises.

Zambia sighs in debt deal, but is it relief or new bondage?

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema. PHOTO | REUTERS

By KITSEPILE NYATHI

Zambia’s historic agreement with its creditors to restructure its $3.5 billion Eurobond has come as a huge sigh of relief to the Southern African country that has had a long-drawn debt crisis.

Uganda farmers pay price of duty-free sugar policy

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Workers wait to offload sacks of imported Kakira Sugar from Uganda aboard MV-Satnam after it docked at Kisumu, Kenya. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By KABONA ESIARA

The duty-free sugar import window that some East African Community (EAC) member states enjoy to plug local sugar deficit is blamed for the sharp drop in prices in Uganda.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Nairobi targets more space as visitors seen hitting 5 million

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President William Ruto (centre) accompanied by Marriott International Sub-Saharan Africa Area Vice President Richard Collins (left) and AVIC International Holding Corporation Chairman Lai Wexan cut a ribbon during the official opening of the JW Marriott Hotel at GTC in Nairobi on March 26, 2024. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG

Airtel Tanzania introduces 5G home Wi-Fi

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DAR ES SALAAM: Airtel Tanzania has announced the official launch of its groundbreaking Airtel 5G Smart Box and bundles to facilitate the accessibility of 5G services in the country.

Easter prayers at Lango la Ukristo, Bagamoyo Msalabani

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Bagamoyo historical site in Tanzania. PHOTO | POOL

By APOLINARI TAIRO

Dozens of Christians have recently been visiting Bagamoyo town on the coast of Tanzania to pray and donate to the

CBK eyes Sh65 billion from reopened bonds

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The Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi. PHOTO | FILE | NMG   

By KEPHA MUIRURI More by this Author

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking to raise a total of Sh65 billion from a

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US expresses interest to partner with Tanzania in mineral research

DAR ES SALAAM: THE US government has expressed interest in partnering with Tanzania to conduct further research to identify new areas with mineral potential.

Equity Group regional units grow profit contribution to $116m

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Equity Group CEO James Mwangi during the announcement of the bank's 2023 financial results at the investor briefing at Equity Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on March 27, 2024. PHOTO | WILFRED NYANGARESI | NMG

Equity Group's regional subsidiaries grew their contribution to the bank’s net profit by a third to Ksh15.3 billion ($116.6 million) in the year to December 2023, cutting the dominance of the Kenyan unit whose contribution dipped last year as increased provisioning for non-performing loans hit profitability.

Kenya hotels record low numbers during Easter celebrations

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Passengers disembark from Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Train at Miritini Terminus in Mombasa, Kenya on March 25, 2024. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG

By ANTHONY KITIMO

Kenya’s Coast has always registered higher tourist numbers during Easter holidays, but this year, things will be different as Easter comes when Muslims are marking holy month of Ramadhan and abstaining from partying to pray.

Ruto’s firebrand allies climb down in bid for rapprochement

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Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (L) and President William Ruto receive the report of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) from the co-chairs Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung'wah at state house Nairobi, Kenya on March 8, 2024. PHOTO | PCS

By OTIENO OTIENO

Around this time in 2023, political tensions in Kenya rose considerably following the