Change of tune as DP Ruto now criticizes gov’t over rising public debt

By Sam Ogina,

In a dramatic change of position, DP William Ruto launched a scathing attack at the government’s heavy borrowing saying it continues to cripple the ...

debt , ruto , Uhuru

When China and other huge nations dispatch digital currencies, will it commence worldwide chaos?

By Agencies,

Probably the most sweltering subject in cryptographic forms of money is the possibility of significant economies dispatching state-sponsored computeri...

Kenya aims to ‘reconfigure’ external debt, central banker says

By Reuters,

Kenya’s government aims to “reconfigure” its external debt, its central bank governor said on Thursday, without immediately elaborating. The ...

CBK , debt

Argentina at risk of being trapped in debt by China

By Guest Writer,

While there is growing discomfort among African and other developing states about Chinese loans, Argentina is also at risk of being trapped in debt by...

China debt

Debt pain as interest payments now eat up 30pc of revenues

By Kepha Muiruri,

For every 100 shillings in tax collected, the government is channelling 30 shillings towards interest repayments on debt as Kenya’s debt pressure ti...

debt , IMF

China says its ready to help Kenya deal with its debt challenges

By Reuters,

China stands ready to help Kenya deal with its debt challenges and both sides are holding “smooth” talks over the issues, the Chinese embassy in N...

china , debt , Xi Jinping

‘Engineer’ Olunga begins Qatar sojourn, but is the move good for his career?

By Jacob Icia,

Analysis Jacob Icia Harambee Stars ace Michael Olunga’s move to Qatari giants Al Duhail SC has attracted mixed reactions from his fans in Kenya, so...

Al- Duhail SC , George Bwana , Harambee Stars , JAPAN , Kashiwa Reysol , Qatar , Twahir Muhiddin

China promised Africa coronavirus vaccines were a priority. But where are they?

By CNN,

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi concludes his tour of Africa this weekend without making a single concrete vaccine commitment to a continent hoping a...

china , coronavirus , vaccine

Trump bars U.S. transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay

By Reuters,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group’...

Donald Trump

WHO scheme risks failure, leaving poor countries with no COVID-19 vaccines until 2024

By Reuters,

The global scheme to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries faces a “very high” risk of failure, potentially leaving nations home to billio...

coronavirus , covax , covid-19 vaccine , moderna , Pfizer

Morocco says Covid-19 vaccine will be free to all citizens

By Reuters,

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI ordered that all Moroccans should receive a coronavirus vaccine for free, the Royal palace said on Tuesday. Morocco plan...

coronavirus , Morocco

SWILA: Olunga is Kenya’s football jewel, let’s show him some love

By Isaac Swila,

Sports editor By demeanor he comes across as an ordinary folk; no show-off; no bling bling, no razzmatazz…but make no mistake, on the pitch, he sti...

afcon , FC Girona , GOR MAHIA , Harambee Stars , IF Djurgarden , Kashiwa Reysol , kenya , Michael Olunga

SGR project: Appellate Court rules Kenya Railways failed to comply with the law

By Citizen Reporter,

The Court of Appeal has dealt a huge blow to the Kenya Railways Corporation after it ruled that it failed to comply with the law when procuring the St...

Okiya Omtatah , SGR

China-Africa blanket debt forgiveness not in the cards

By VOA,

As China tightens its belt economically in response to the coronavirus, African leaders are anxious about the future of infrastructure projects, trade...

china

The dire effects of Covid-19 on Kenya’s sports journalists

By Isaac Swila,

SPECIAL REPORT      Isaac Swila Under normal circumstances, Jacob Icia, Gilbert Kiprotich, Ernest Mkalla, Geoffrey Mwamburi, Godfrey Ashiali, Luqm...

Coronavirus impact , COVID-19 , Effects on sports journalists , kenya , RMS , Sports Journalim

Kenya in line to save Ksh.244 billion from debt restructure – World Bank

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya stands in line to realize gains of up to Ksh.243.6 billion ($2.3 billion) from the suspension of all 2020 loan repayments to its external credit...

IMF , Kenya's debt , National Treasury , World Bank Group

Trump cuts WHO funding over coronavirus as global death toll mounts

By Reuters,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday halted funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, drawing condemna...

Donald Trump , who

African economies to lose Ksh.6.3 trillion from coronavirus hit: World Bank

By Kepha Muiruri,

Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are set to slide into recession for the first time in 25 years as the region takes a hit from the coronavirus crisis. ...

coronavirus crisis , IMF , Kenyan economy , World Bank

Covid-19: Barca risk going to ‘war’ with star players over wage cut

By Agencies,

Barcelona's board are at risk of starting a war with their quarantined stars after attempting to push through radical plans for them to take huge wage...

Barcelona , board , coronavirus , pay cut , Players

OPINION: KQ’s bleak future as COVID 19 digs in

By Joseph Bonyo,

By Joseph Bonyo As the last of Kenya Airways plans taxi to parking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) later today (Wednesday, March ...

coronavirus , Kenya Airways