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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has gone into overdrive, minting money like it’s going out of style. As of November 30th, 2024, they’ve raked in a whopping Sh1 trillion for the 2024/25 financial year. That’s a whole lot of cash, […]

Hold onto your hats, folks! Bitcoin, the digital darling of the crypto world, has just pulled off a mind-bending stunt, soaring past the $100,000 mark. This isn’t just a bull run; it’s a full-blown crypto stampede! What’s fueling this digital […]

Netflix has recently quashed rumors of a Nigerian exit, assuring us they’re not ready to ditch the drama, suspense, and sheer entertainment that Nollywood provides. It’s like a dramatic soap opera where Netflix is the fickle lover, one moment professing […]

In a dramatic turn of events, the battle for Bamburi Cement has taken an unexpected twist. Savannah Clinker, the initial challenger, has surprisingly withdrawn its bid, leaving Amsons Industries as the sole contender. This sudden development has sent shockwaves through […]

Enakl, the Moroccan mobility startup that’s revving up the future of urban transport, has just secured a hefty $1.4 million pre-seed funding round. With this fresh injection of cash, Enakl is ready to accelerate its mission of transforming daily commutes […]

The World Bank Group has launched a High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs during its 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The council aims to address a critical challenge facing emerging and developing economies: creating job opportunities for youth and women. […]

Kenya’s retirement system is facing a critical challenge as unpaid pension contributions have risen to an alarming Sh47.16 billion, putting workers’ financial futures at significant risk. According to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), this represents a 12.3 percent increase from […]

VunaPay, a brilliant Kenyan startup just scored big at the Latitude59 Pitch Competition. Out of a whopping 382 applications from 37 countries, VunaPay emerged as the shining star, securing not just a trophy, but a golden ticket to Estonia’s premier […]

I&M Bank has launched the Milele Rewards Program, a groundbreaking loyalty initiative developed in partnership with Mastercard that promises to transform the customer rewards landscape in the Kenyan banking sector. The program’s name, “Milele,” which means “everlasting” in Swahili, symbolizes […]

Starlink, the satellite internet service that’s been promising to revolutionize connectivity, has just hit a massive roadblock. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has dropped the hammer, issuing a dramatic cease-and-desist order that effectively grounds Starlink’s ambitious plans. In […]