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China issues red alert as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern coast

India, Aug. 9 -- China's national observatory issued a red alert, the highest level in the country's typhoon warning system, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang province on the eastern coast ... Read More


Kenya needs smart gig economy rules

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- Unlike the traditional 9-to-5 workforce, today's worker is defined by flexibility. Picture a young motorcyclist navigating Nairobi's morning traffic with passengers before switching... Read More


KRA blocked from taxing property service charges

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been blocked from demanding taxes on service charge collections by building and estate managers following a four-year dispute with Nextgen Mall... Read More


Organisations should test run ISSB reporting in 2026 to avoid surprises

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- For most organisations that have not adopted the ISSB standards, IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosures of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-... Read More


Why Kenya's next economic miracle could come from its green innovators

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- Young people are full of energy, ideas and an unwavering belief that tomorrow can be better than today. As the generation that will inherit the consequences of climate change, they ... Read More


New data guidelines good for consumer protection

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently published a set of guidance notes on the use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and priva... Read More


Deepening technology uptake fuels piracy ecosystem in Kenya

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- Two decades ago, piracy meant buying a bootleg DVD from a vendor or copying music onto a blank CD. Today, the illicit business has largely disappeared from the streets and moved onl... Read More


Africa's lending future rests on data, human judgment and trust

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- Africa's financial services sector is entering one of the most significant transitions in its history. Artificial intelligence, digital lending, behavioural analytics and open banki... Read More


AI alone won't transform business but intelligent enterprises will

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- AI has moved from a boardroom curiosity to a business imperative in East Africa. Banks are exploring AI-powered customer service, factories are using predictive analytics to optimis... Read More


Auditor-General questions billions in public school payments to KESSHA

Nairobi, Aug. 9 -- The Auditor-General has flagged the use of millions of shillings in taxpayers' money to pay subscription fees to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA), in a far-reac... Read More