NHIF Services to be Offered through Existing Framework SHA
The government will continue to offer the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) services through existing framework to ensure there is no gap in health financing. Elijah Wachira, Chief Executive Officer [...]
Why You Might Soon Need a License For Your Cats in Nairobi
Cat owners in Nairobi city may soon part with an annual license fee, and will be limited to just four cats per household according to draft animal control regulations [...]Gov't Tries to Clarify JKIA Investment Deal
The government has tried to clarify ongoing negotiations that would see a private investor, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, make significant investments in the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [...]COMESA Issues Alert Over Faulty Vehicle Airbags
The COMESA Competition Commission has issued an alert to consumers within its region over vehicle recalls in the United States and Japan due to faulty airbag inflators, citing the high [...]Meta to Appeal US$ 220mn Fine Imposed by Nigeria
American tech giant, Meta, has disagreed with the decision taken by the Nigeria Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday, imposing a hefty fine on the company over [...]Tanzania Steps Up Dollar Control to Save Local Currency
In its latest move to limit transactions using the dollar, the Tanzanian government has ordered all visiting tourists to pay fees and park charges using the Tanzania shilling. All tourism [...]Court Declares SHIF Unconstitutional, Gives Parliament 4 Months
The Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), alongside the Primary Health Care Act, and Digital Health Act which were slated to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) have [...]IMF Reassures Kenya of Support after Cabinet Obliteration
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reassured the Kenyan government of support despite the recent developments that led to the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and dismissal of [...]South Sudan Purges Finance Minister, Oil Firm Chief
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, fired his finance minister Awow Daniel Chuang and replaced him with Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater amidst budgetary delays and unpaid salaries. President Salva [...]President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet, Principal Secretaries Take Charge
The government will temporarily operate without Cabinet following dismissal of all Cabinet Secretaries by President William Ruto on Thursday. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi are [...]Ethiopia Sets Maiden Interest Rate at 15%, Introduces Overnight Lending
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has set its initial policy interest rate at 15 percent, setting the rate by accounting for inflation, low base money growth, and a marked [...]KRA Collects KSh 2.407 Trillion in 2023/24 Financial Year
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected KSh 2.407 trillion in the 2023/24 financial year, an increase of 11.1 per cent compared to KSh 2.166 trillion in the previous financial year. [...]
