EAC mulls new strategy to improve blue economy

Deputy Secretary-General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social, and Political Sectors, Hon. Andrea Ariik,  during a side event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. [Harold... Read more »

Crypto platforms offer leveraged US stock bets as regulators play catch-up

Bitget representatives meet traders at a Nairobi event where the exchange showcased its synthetic US stock futures to Kenya’s growing crypto community. [Manuel Ntoyai, Standard] Retail... Read more »

China, Zambia pledge deeper cooperation as Li, Hichilema meet

BEIJING, China, Nov 21 — Premier Li Qiang has called on Beijing and Lusaka to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, join hands on the path toward modernization, and build a closer China-Zambia community... Read more »

Why more service providers are deploying AI in customer engagement

The deployment of AI and ML tools presents a growing opportunity to improve customer engagement and boost revenues for financial services providers. [iStockphoto] Financial service providers are increasingly turning to artificial... Read more »

‘Broke’ candidate campaigns on foot, says he’ll change Magarini if elected

When Amos Katana, 25, the youngest Magarini candidate on an independent ticket received his clearance certificate from an IEBC official. [Marion Kithi, Standard] Twenty-five-year-old Dr Amos Katana has big dreams. He has... Read more »

Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision Gains Sharper Focus as Takaichi Signals Stronger Strategic Alignment with India » Capital News

Niv 20 – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has underscored that a “free and open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) remains the cornerstone of her foreign and security policy. Yet Japanese media coverage has largely overlooked... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto to Unveil Major Tourism Policy Shift in 3 Weeks

Nairobi — President William Ruto is set to announce major tourism policies during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has said, signaling a renewed push to... Read more »

Acorn eyes Nairobi’s young workers with new Sh2.2b housing project

Acorn Holding Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Kirathe (front left) and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan present documents after signing a USD 180 million (KES 23.6... Read more »

EU calls for cooperation on landlocked countries’ sea access

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 — The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, has weighed in on a new debate on on landlocked countries’ access to the Indian Ocean urging cooperation to... Read more »

China, Germany reach key outcomes in financial dialogue

BEIJING, China, Nov 19 — China and Germany have reached a series of outcomes during high-level financial talks in Beijing, a clear signal that both countries are moving to ease recent trade... Read more »