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If itâs to implement a human rights economy, Africa must change from within
When we look at human rights violations, most of us picture a very specific set of images: a journal…
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s administration has accused dozens of countries of helping China to illeg…
"Email CV": Kenyan Embassy in Paris announces vacancy for consular assistant
- The Embassy of Kenya in Paris is recruiting a consular assistant to support document processing an…
66k jobs at risk: US accuses Kenya of helping China evade Trump's taxes
- The White House released a report on August 13, 2026, naming Kenya and over 40 other countries as …
Debt burden: Top 10 countries with biggest IMF loans in the world in 2026
- The IMF's total credit outstanding reached SDR 124.36 billion (approximately KSh 21.6 trillion / $…
Kenya excluded: South Africa opens new online visa system to 4 countries
- President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Electronic Travel Authorisation system on August 12 at OR T…
Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says
A salvage operation is under way to stabilise the stricken tanker behind a major oil spill off Oman,…
10 times more: Top 10 private job areas with highest salaries in Kenya in 2026
- The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics released the Economic Survey 2026, revealing private secto…
Beyond Vision 2030: What Kenyans need to know about the new economic transformation plan
A new long-term development plan intended to guide Kenya after the expiry of Vision 2030 is taking s…
Middle East live: US threatens Iran with economic isolation like 'never seen before'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to subject Iran to economic isolation "like …
Conservation needed to forge nation’s progress
The conversation about unveiling a new national economic blueprint has generated considerable intere…
China-Africa partnership needs deeper balance
China-Africa relations are at a pivotal moment. As uncertainty intensifies, Africa needs stronger en…
YVONNE'S TAKE: What does progress feel like?
We are building. Or at least, that is what we are told. We are talking about a new development agend…
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall? A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes…
CBK says Kenya has enough forex reserves amid El Nino, Middle East conflict
CBK says Kenya has enough forex reserves amid El Nino, Middle East conflict Audio By Vocalize Accord…
Kenya calls for coordinated green skills strategy to drive Africa's green economy
Kenya calls for coordinated green skills strategy to drive Africa's green economy Audio By Vocalize …
Tribunal faults KRA ‘tax figures’ after Sh780m row with solar goods financier
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has set aside a Sh780 million tax bill against solar home systems financier…
Pressure on Treasury to revive forex compensation for diplomatic missions
MPs have stepped up pressure on the Treasury to revive a foreign-exchange compensation scheme for Ke…
Begging bowl?: Top IMF rep meets Treasury officials as Ruto woos lender
- Newly appointed IMF Resident Representative Robert Tchaidze met National Treasury PS Dr. Chris Kip…
Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record
Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich …