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Bank of England selects four native animals for next banknote series
The Bank of England announced that Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff‑tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will feature on the upcoming UK banknote …
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KRA mandates eTIMS inventory records for businesses
The Kenya Revenue Authority now requires firms using eTIMS to keep up‑to‑date stock records, linking inventory data to tax returns and electronic …
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Equity Group CEO James Mwangi Appointed to German‑Backed South‑North Commission
Equity Group Holdings chief James Mwangi has been named the sole African business leader on the German‑initiated South‑North Commission on Development.
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Health officials shut Reberwet Primary in Narok, leaving over 400 pupils out of school
More than 400 learners at Reberwet Primary School in Emurua Dikirr, Narok, have been sent home after health officials ordered a closure …
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Ruto rolls out NYOTA tools to certify skills, match fundi jobs and boost savings
President William Ruto unveiled three NYOTA initiatives – a skills‑matching portal, a revamped Haba Haba savings scheme and a certification drive – …
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WMO warns El Niño could peak in December 2026, prompting Kenya’s emergency preparations
The World Meteorological Organisation says El Niño will intensify and likely peak in December, raising flood risk in Kenya as the government …
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Health Minister Duale Reassures Travelers as Kenya Responds to Single Imported Ebola Case
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary says the country remains open to tourists and investors, detailing quarantine capacity, testing turnaround and airport screening after …
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Safaricom launches managed SD‑WAN service for multi‑site businesses
Safaricom’s new Huawei‑powered SD‑WAN offering lets Kenyan enterprises centrally control fibre, MPLS and 4G/5G links as a recurring managed service.
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Uganda orders arrest of citizens crossing into Kenya for voter registration
Uganda’s first deputy prime minister has directed security agencies in eight border districts to detain Ugandans attempting to register to vote in …
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DR Congo invites East Africans to Kinshasa for World Music and Tourism Festival
The Democratic Republic of Congo will host the second World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa from 8‑10 October, showcasing rumba and …
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UNOC says fuel stocks are sufficient as pump prices climb to UGX6,950 per litre
Uganda’s national oil company assures no imminent shortage, citing 70‑day petrol reserves, while pump prices hit UGX6,950 per litre amid exchange‑rate pressures.
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UBA MD urges Africa to shift from potential to bankable projects, cites Kenya road‑funding deal
United Bank for Africa chief Oliver Alawuba told the Bullish Africa Summit that the continent needs more structured, investable projects, highlighting a …