Category: Economy&Finance
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Nutrient profiling models are critical tools for identifying foods high in nutrients of concern whose consumption is usually linked with NCDs. The Ministry of Health has published the much-awaited Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (KNPM) online, a pivotal milestone in the country’s efforts to create a healthier food environment and protect the well-being of its people.…
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The Performing and Audiovisual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) has unveiled a proposal to sharply increase royalty fees for businesses that play music or videos in public spaces, sparking immediate debate among business owners, artists, and industry stakeholders. The proposed 2026–2028 tariffs, published in the Kenya Gazette on August 12, 2025, are open for public…
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In a candid interview, forex trader Sammy Boy has revealed the staggering amount of money he has lost in a single instance: Ksh18 million. Speaking with host Dr. Ofweneke, Sammy Boy offered a rare and unfiltered glimpse into the high-stakes world of forex trading, discussing its risks and the misconceptions that often surround it. When…
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A Kenya Pipeline Corporation plant. Workers at the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) are demanding job security assurances as the government moves to sell a majority stake in the State corporation. Kenya Petroleum Workers Union Secretary-General George Okoth says the 742 unionised employees fear redundancies, accusing management of ignoring their concerns despite holding sensitisation meetings. Appearing…
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking before the National Assembly’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. PHOTO|COURTESY Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has warned that Kenya is staring at a possible spike in prices and an acute rice shortage if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric…
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Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly who was the chief guest during the launch commended Huawei for the PPP partnership and their immense contribution to the Kenyan technological space as well as for hosting the competition for transforming the lives of Kenyan youths. Huawei launched the 10th edition of its global ICT competition…
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A pump attendant pumps fuel into a car at a gas station in Nairobi, on September 19, 2023. International oil prices fell on November 22, 2023 after a key ministerial meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies was pushed back from November 26 to November 30. (Photo by SIMON…
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Most African families are embracing cremation at the individual family level though most Christian faiths view this as alien. The Daily Nation of July 28 carried an article by David Kigo on why we need to rethink cremation as a way of human body disposal. Many people may avoid this route due to reservations because…
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File image of Kenya Power engineers at work Kenya Power has announced planned power outages scheduled for Tuesday, affecting parts of nine counties across the country. Kenya Power has announced planned power outages scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, affecting parts of nine counties across the country. In a statement on Monday, August 11, the company…
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File image of Kenya Power engineers at work Kenya Power has announced planned power outages scheduled for Tuesday, affecting parts of nine counties across the country. Kenya Power has announced planned power outages scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, affecting parts of nine counties across the country. In a statement on Monday, August 11, the company…