Latest NewsWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
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Read MoreForty years of President Museveni isn’t enough-now his son wants to become the next president of Uganda
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World Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
Read MoreUAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran
By The Associated Press The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United
Read MoreSomalia’s economic fraud exposed-rising poverty and falling growth a fantasy budget
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire warned that Somalia was entering a dangerous economic downturn. The Ministers of Finance, Planning
Read MoreOne dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say
A police officer speaks to a driver near the site of a deadly shooting at an event, according to the police, at Schachen in Aarau, Switzerland, August 30, 2026. Photographer Romina Amato By
Read MoreForty years of President Museveni isn’t enough-now his son wants to become the next president of Uganda
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Museveni’s son just announced his ambition to succeed his father as president, raising a heavy question: How long will citizens watch political
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Featured ArticlesWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
World Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKKenya’s dollar import cover shrinks to a seven-year low
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By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $5 billion for alleged defamation over an edit of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech by the British
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Kenya’s dollar import cover shrinks to a seven-year low
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge By Business Daily Africa Kenya’s import cover has dropped to the lowest levels in seven years, reflecting lower foreign funding amid a faster growth
Read MoreTrump seeks billions in defamation lawsuit against BBC over Jan. 6 speech edit
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $5 billion for alleged defamation over an edit of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech by the British
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Blog PostsAsian shares mostly lower on strong China price data
Men wearing protective masks stand in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm as a car passes by in Tokyo Friday, April 9, 2021. Shares fell
Woman rejected for settled status despite living in UK for 17 years
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Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed
President Joe Biden speaks about gun violence prevention in the Rose Garden at the White House, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, AAMER MADHANI
Al-Shabaab founder Hassan Dahir Aweys becomes a YouTuber
Photo: Credit Associated Press Terrorist Hassan Dahir Aweys, who is in the hands of the Somali government, has joined the Somali YouTuber community, and has shared a wide-ranging video on the
What is the difference of Farmajo and his uncle Siad Barre?
File Photo/Somali Times The dictatorship of Mohammed Siad Barre especially when it is kept alive with terror, can never be legitimized. However, the not-so-distant experiences of Somalia itself
Is France honest in embracing Libya’s new government?
Head of Libya’s Presidential Council Mohammad Menfi and Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council Moussa Al-Koni speak to media as they leave after their meeting with French President
‘I know in advance that I will win’: Chad’s Deby eyes sixth presidential term
Photo: Credit Associated Press/Richard Drew/ Chad President Idriss Deby Chad’s President Idriss Deby, an ally of Western nations in the fight against Islamist militants, is poised to extend his
Major economies support $650 billion boost in IMF resources
File – The logo of the International Monetary Fund is visible on their building, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. Finance officials of the world’s major economies on Wednesday, April
IMF warns protesting Kenyans face job cuts, taxes without loan
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. By OTIATO GUGUYU The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Kenyans protesting its loans to the government that they face job cuts, tax
UAE general unsuitable for role of Interpol chief, says UK report
File photo of the entrance hall of Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon. Photograph: Laurent Cipriani/AP By Patrick Wintour Election of Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi would serve to validate UAE’s record on
Asian shares mostly lower on strong China price data
Men wearing protective masks stand in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm as a car passes by in Tokyo Friday, April 9, 2021. Shares fell
Woman rejected for settled status despite living in UK for 17 years
Dahaba Ali, 27, moved to the UK from the Netherlands aged 10. Photograph: Handout By Diane Taylor EU citizens’ rights campaigner and BBC journalist has bid turned down over insufficient proof A
Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed
President Joe Biden speaks about gun violence prevention in the Rose Garden at the White House, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, AAMER MADHANI
Al-Shabaab founder Hassan Dahir Aweys becomes a YouTuber
Photo: Credit Associated Press Terrorist Hassan Dahir Aweys, who is in the hands of the Somali government, has joined the Somali YouTuber community, and has shared a wide-ranging video on the
What is the difference of Farmajo and his uncle Siad Barre?
File Photo/Somali Times The dictatorship of Mohammed Siad Barre especially when it is kept alive with terror, can never be legitimized. However, the not-so-distant experiences of Somalia itself
Is France honest in embracing Libya’s new government?
Head of Libya’s Presidential Council Mohammad Menfi and Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council Moussa Al-Koni speak to media as they leave after their meeting with French President
‘I know in advance that I will win’: Chad’s Deby eyes sixth presidential term
Photo: Credit Associated Press/Richard Drew/ Chad President Idriss Deby Chad’s President Idriss Deby, an ally of Western nations in the fight against Islamist militants, is poised to extend his
Major economies support $650 billion boost in IMF resources
File – The logo of the International Monetary Fund is visible on their building, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. Finance officials of the world’s major economies on Wednesday, April
IMF warns protesting Kenyans face job cuts, taxes without loan
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. By OTIATO GUGUYU The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Kenyans protesting its loans to the government that they face job cuts, tax
UAE general unsuitable for role of Interpol chief, says UK report
File photo of the entrance hall of Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon. Photograph: Laurent Cipriani/AP By Patrick Wintour Election of Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi would serve to validate UAE’s record on