Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its railway system with the arrival of two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South Korea. These trains, each consisting of eight carriages, will operate on the new standard gauge railway (SGR) route connecting the commercial hub Dar es Salaam and the capital city […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 has emerged as a focal point of discussion and scrutiny within the financial and business sectors. This comprehensive analysis aims to dissect the intricate details of the defunct Finance Bill, exploring its intended implications on taxation, regulatory frameworks, and economic dynamics in Kenya. By delving into the proposed amendments […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The U.N. children’s agency reported Tuesday that gang violence in Haiti has displaced over 300,000 children since March, as the Caribbean nation grapples with escalating killings and kidnappings. Children account for more than half of the nearly 580,000 people who have been rendered homeless in the past four months. The surge in violence […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya and the European Union have finalized a significant trade agreement after a decade of negotiations, opening up Kenya’s domestic market to tax-free goods from the 27-country bloc for the next 25 years. The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which preserves unrestricted access for Kenyan goods to the EU except for arms, came […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With September just around the corner, tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of Apple’s next-generation iPhone. While details are still emerging, industry insiders suggest that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the star of the show, potentially overshadowing significant hardware changes in the iPhone 16. Apple Intelligence, the company’s foray into the AI […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian sensation Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems(pictured), clinched her fourth BET Award at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday. The Grammy winner triumphed over notable artists like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, and Maverick City Music to secure the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her 2023 song, “Me […]
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Faith Nyasuguta For the first time in its history, Nigeria’s debt has become a major cause for concern. This alarming development for Africa’s largest economy is due to its increased debt-to-GDP ratio coupled with a high debt service-to-revenue ratio. A recent report published last week indicates that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio now exceeds 50%. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. prosecutors are currently engaging with Boeing and the families of crash victims as the July 7 deadline approaches for the Justice Department to decide on potential criminal charges against the plane maker. This information comes from sources familiar with the situation and documents reviewed by Reuters. On Thursday, Justice Department officials met […]
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