U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions

By Reuters,

The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia, including curbs to its sovereign debt market, to punish it for interfering...

President Joe Biden , President Vladimir Putin , sanctions , U.S Election

Domino’s is launching a pizza delivery robot car

By CNN,

The robots are coming, and they're bringing pizza. This week, Domino's is rolling out a robot car delivery service to select customers in Houston. ...

Domino's , HOUSTON , Nuro , Pizza , Woodland Heights

Johnson & Johnson rare blood clot concerns deal new blow to global vaccination drive

By CNN,

Reports that the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may, in extremely rare cases, cause blood clots has dealt a fresh blow to the world's vaccin...

AstraZeneca , coronavirus , COVID-19 , Johnson & Johnson vaccine

How Bitcoin gained its glory

By Agencies,

The famous cryptocurrency has crossed this primary psychological milestone, with a price of $51,202. Mastercard and BNY Mellon, two financial technolo...

CBK expands list of third-party CRB data providers

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has expanded the list of third-party credit information providers to nearly 2000 entities as part of its role to bolst...

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) , Credit Reference Bureau Regulations 2020 , credit reference bureaus (CRBs)

Gov’t extends nationwide curfew, ban on public gatherings until May 29

By Ian Omondi,

The government on Wednesday stated that the 10pm-4am nationwide curfew will run until May 29, 2021. Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i...

CS Fred Matiang’i , curfew

State mulls expanding mandatory insurance in Ksh.1.1 billion industry revamp plan

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenyans could be forced to meet new compulsory insurance costs as the government moves to strengthen the local underwriting sector. The new proposa...

Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) , National Insurance Policy , National Treasury

Rwanda, South Africa set to begin development & manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

By Sam Ogina,

A meeting of the Africa Union and Africa CDC brought together Africa heads of States in a brainstorming session over the continents preparedness or la...

coronavirus

Four reasons why Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices are surging

By Agencies,

Bitcoin, since its inception in 2009, has been the first digital currency or perhaps the stepping stone towards an ecosystem of highly volatile yet lu...

India bans exports of anti-viral drug Remdesivir as COVID-19 cases surge

By Reuters,

India on Sunday banned the export of anti-viral drug Remdesivir and its active pharmaceutical ingredients as demand rocketed due to a record surge in ...

coronavirus , remdesivir

Africa CDC seeking alternative COVID-19 vaccines amid supply hitch

By Dorcas Wangira,

Kenya, just like the rest of Africa still has a long way to go, compared to high income countries in the developed world, in realizing the desired her...

coronavirus

Kenyan rugby ace Minjire named in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

By Matthews Mutai,

Kenya rugby sevens international and Melanin Kapital cofounder Ian Minjire has been named on Forbes' 30 under 30 list, making the cut in the finance c...

Forbes' 30 under 30 , Ian Minjire , Melanin Kapital

Kenyans urged to file tax returns digitally due to COVID-19 restrictions

By Tonny Ndungu,

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited physical visits, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged Kenyans to use digital platforms to fi...

KRA , tax

MoH considers slowing down vaccination over supply concerns

By Dorcas Wangira,

Concern over the future supplies of COVID-19 vaccines has been mounting since India put a freeze on vaccine exports following a surge in its infection...

coronavirus

Counties misused Ksh.13.8B COVID-19 funds: report

By Sam Ogina,

With the health function almost fully devolved, counties became a natural ally of the National Government in the fight against COVID-19 as the pandemi...

coronavirus

Schools in five counties under lock down directed to make travel plans for students

By Citizen Reporter,

County Commissioners and School Principals will now be required to work together in making transport arrangements for students who will be traveling i...

KCSE

Big win for KRA in Ksh.1.1B tax evasion suit

By Citizen Reporter,

The Kenya Revenue Authority's position has been upheld by the Tax Appeals Tribunal in a case filed by three taxpayers challenging a move by the KRA's ...

KRA , tax evasion

New study reveals where trade grew despite the pandemic

By Agencies,

A global study of private sector perspectives, commissioned by DP World and conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, shows international trade fl...

DP World , international trade , pandemic , The Economist Intelligence Unit

500 million LinkedIn users’ data is for sale on a hacker site

By CNN,

Information scraped from around 500 million LinkedIn user profiles is part of a database posted for sale on a website popular with hackers, the compan...

LinkedIn

Rapinoe blasts Draymond Green over equal pay comments

By Reuters,

U.S. women’s national soccer team forward Megan Rapinoe fired back at Warriors forward Draymond Green on Wednesday, saying the basketball player sho...

Draymond Green , equal pay , Megan Rapinoe