China’s economy grows by a record 18.3% in the first quarter

By CNN,

China just posted its strongest quarterly growth on record as the world's second largest economy continued its robust recovery from the coronavirus pa...

The world’s biggest producer is running out of COVID-19 vaccines

By CNN,

In India, the world's biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for Covid-19 vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections. ...

AstraZeneca , coronavirus , COVID-19 , vaccine

Total, CNOOC reach final agreements on Uganda, Tanzania projects

By Reuters,

French major Total said on Monday and its partners have concluded final agreements to launch the Lake Albert resources development project in Uganda a...

CNOOC , Tanzania , uganda

CBK dollar reserves rise by Ksh.8.8 billion as shilling extends gains

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Central Bank Kenya (CBK) dollar reserves have grown by Ksh.8.8 billion ($82 million) this past week on the back of new flows from external borrowi...

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) , dollar , shilling

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

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

Private importer set to export remaining Sputnik V vaccine doses from Kenya

By Elphas Lagat,

The decision to ban the importation, distribution and use of the Sputnik V vaccine led to controversy in the country with the Ministry of health shift...

coronavirus , Sputnik V vaccine

President Kenyatta unveils Ksh.4 billion Gov’t weaponry factory in Ruiru

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta today opened a new Government small arms factory in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The Ksh.4 billion factory, with a single-shift a...

Fred Matiang'i , President Uhuru Kenyatta , Small Arms Factory

IMF sees stronger global growth as some COVID clouds begin to clear

By Reuters,

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday unprecedented public spending to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily by the United States, would pu...

COVID-19 , Economist Gita Gopinath , IMF

Kenya shilling rallies to its highest since December

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Kenyan shilling is now trading at its highest rate against the United States dollar since December last year. On Thursday for instance, the loc...

CBK , shilling

EPRA closes pumps for 12 fuel stations countrywide over non-compliance

By Citizen Reporter,

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has closed super petrol and diesel dispensing pumps of 12 fuel stations countrywide. According...

adulterated fuel , EPRA , fuel stations

Johnson & Johnson, African Union in deal for up to 400 million COVID-19 doses

By Reuters,

Johnson & Johnson will supply the African Union (AU) with up to 400 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine beginning in the third quarter, the drug...

AFRICAN UNION , Johnson & Johnson

Kenya-UK trade deal comes into force

By Kepha Muiruri,

The recently ratified Kenya-UK economic partnership agreement (EPA) came into force on Monday. This is as the pair of countries exchange notes on t...

CS Betty Maina , Kenya-UK trade deal

Africa’s growth prospects bullish despite COVID-19 constraints and debt burden: report

By Citizen Reporter,

Despite the challenging backdrop of a global pandemic and external economic shocks, Africa is expected to recover from its worst recession in half a c...

AfDB , coronavirus

Africa proves rocky terrain for Russian and Chinese vaccines

By Reuters,

Russia and China are racing to plug the COVID-19 vaccine gap in Africa, hoping to cement their influence on a continent where many countries have yet ...

Parliament ratifies Kenya-UK trade pact

By Kepha Muiruri,

Members of Parliament ratified the Kenya-UK trade pact on Tuesday night, rubber stamping the trade agreement into law on the deadline-day. The adop...

brexit , Kenya-UK trade deal , Trade CS Betty Maina

Maser CEO speaks on skills to leadership in technology

By Citizen Reporter,

For eight years now, Mr Prateek Suri, has been running Maser, a Dubai based dynamic start-up driven by technological innovation and a passion to make ...

Maser

OPINION: Kenya’s big opportunity as it takes up EAC leadership mantle

By Guest Writer,

By Chris Diaz This past month has seen Kenya effectively take up the mantle of leading the integration of the East African Community (EAC). This...

East African Community

EU in Ksh. 15.8B deal with Equity Bank to support Kenyan business

By Citizen Reporter,

The European Union and the European Investment Bank, working together as Team Europe, are providing €120 million (Ksh. 15.8 billion) of new support ...

coronavirus , Equity , EU

Kenya begins domestication of AfCFTA policies

By Dennis Otieno,

Kenya stands to benefit immensely from the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Industrialisation Ministry has m...

AfCFTA , osiany