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Pan-African banking giant, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has notably increased its shareholdings in its Kenyan Owned by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, UBA acquired an additional 13% in UBA Kenya Ltd and 11% in 80% in the respective subsidiaries, marking a significant increase from the previous stakes of 81% in Kenya ($6.03 million) for the additional shares in Uganda, and NGN 11.52 billion ($9.99 million) for the Kenyan This capital infusion included investments of NGN 5.14 billion ($4.45 million) in Kenya and NGN 12.17

Published: April 21, 2024 at 8:14:39 PM Modified: April 21, 2024 at 8:15:18 PM Triumphant Kenyan runner Photo:gettyimages Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya set a new world record for a women-only marathon event at For Jepchirchir, this victory is likely to secure her selection for Kenya’s Olympic marathon team for Complementing her success was fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao, who claimed victory in the men's particularly poignant as the London Marathon also commemorated Kelvin Kiptum, last year’s champion from Kenya

April 9, 2024 at 11:20:37 AM Modified: April 9, 2024 at 11:20:37 AM image showing a crowd of somalese Kenya This shift is attributed to a significant drop in Kenya's total fertility rate, from eight children per For Kenya, this could mean a shrinking population without immigration, in stark contrast to the ongoing Kenya's challenge will be to adapt to these changes, balancing a declining birth rate with the needs

PM Modified: February 23, 2024 at 3:46:39 PM Dar es salaam magnificent city of tanzania Surpassing Kenya Tanzania is on track to surpass Kenya as East Africa's largest economy within the next decade, according currently valued at $85.4 billion, is expected to grow to $136 billion by 2028, potentially outpacing Kenya's Moreover, Tanzania's collaboration with Kenya on infrastructural projects like cross-border railways Future Prospects The anticipation of Tanzania overtaking Kenya underscores a broader trend of changing

President William Ruto Published: July 11, 2024 at 2:10:45 PM Modified: July 11, 2024 at 4:12:21 PM Kenyan The protests, driven largely by young Kenyans, escalated into violent clashes , leading to the partial Ruto cited the need for "radical programs" to tackle Kenya's debt, boost employment, and combat corruption Despite efforts to engage with protesters, including hosting an event on X with young Kenyans, calls Kenya's public debt stands at 10 trillion shillings ($78 billion), about 70% of its GDP.

Demonstrators protest against Kenya's controversial finance bill in Nairobi on June 18, 2024 Published : June 19, 2024 at 1:54:39 PM Modified: July 9, 2024 at 8:28:15 PM Kenya's government has scrapped several Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has introduced numerous taxes to eliminate Kenya’ The decision to drop some tax proposals aims to protect Kenyans from the rising cost of living. Despite President Ruto urging Kenyans to accept more taxation, arguing they are undertaxed, this move

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Published: May 20, 2024 at 9:07:29 AM Modified: May 20, 2024 at 9:13:56 AM Kenyan man harvesting tea Kenya's economic growth accelerated to 5.6% in 2023, an increase from the revised 4.9% growth in the The resilience and recovery of these key sectors have been crucial in bolstering Kenya's overall economic

The standard media Politics & Society Kenyan leaders honour Raila Odinga on posthumous 81st birthday Leaders across Kenya reflect on unity and democracy three months after Odinga’s passing .

Kenyan protester holding a flag during protests Published: June 27, 2024 at 11:53:31 AM Modified: July 9, 2024 at 8:27:34 PM Kenyan authorities have increased security measures as protesters vow to occupy Economic Implications President Ruto defended the tax increases, citing the need to address Kenya's high Broad-Based Protests Unlike past demonstrations, these protests have gained widespread support across Kenya's Casualties and Injuries The Kenya Medical Association reported 23 deaths and numerous injuries, with

Kenya President William Ruto Published: June 17, 2024 at 2:51:39 PM Modified: June 17, 2024 at 2:51:39 PM The Kenya Finance Bill 2024 has caused a lot of debate because it plans to change the country's taxes people because it will make bread, a basic food item, more expensive and worsen food insecurity for many Kenyans The Law Society of Kenya ( LSK ) has called on Parliament to heed the public's concerns about the Finance

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, speaks from behind bars as he faces terrorism Published: July 9, 2024 at 3:24:58 PM Modified: July 9, 2024 at 8:28:52 PM Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) criticized Malindi's security officers for gross President William Ruto has pledged to address the issues within Kenya's religious movements, highlighting This case has put a spotlight on the challenges Kenya faces in controlling illegal religious activities