EAST AFRICAKenya approves biofuel project
Kenya has approved a biofuel project which environmentalists fear will destroy wetlands and impoverish local residents. 25 Jun 2008 14:05

EAST AFRICAEast Africa governments told to harmonise trade terms
[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's retail supermarket chain Nakumatt has petitioned East Africa governments to consider harmonising existing trade terms to accelerate regional growth. 11 Jun 2008 11:35

KENYAKenya hits Coca-Cola with excise tax
Coca-Cola's Kenyan operations have received a hard knock with a ruling from the Revenue Authority that will force the company to pay excise tax on costs incurred washing and sanitizing returned soda bottles. 10 Jun 2008 07:48

EAST AFRICAToyota and EABL sign vehicle lease agreement
[Carole Kimutai] Local motor sales firm Toyota East Africa Ltd has sealed a vehicle fleet upgrade deal with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL). In the deal, EABL will receive 150 vehicles through a fleet leasing solution developed by Toyota East Africa. 6 Jun 2008 08:31

KENYAKenya to import maize to build up food stockpile
The Kenyan government plans to import three million bags of maize in the next two months to build enough stocks to cushion the country against the impact of possible food shortages caused by post-election violence and the failed rains. 2 Jun 2008 11:22

KENYAKenya's food shortages persist as rains fall
Rains have come to the north eastern parts of Kenya, but this alone is unlikely to immediately resolve the food problems facing the mainly nomadic families in the semi-arid region, aid workers have said. 9 May 2008 10:49

MAURITIUSTrade reforms: Mauritius needs to do more
The trade reforms introduced by the government of Mauritius some years ago have borne fruit but they need to be pursued. 24 Apr 2008 08:04

EAST AFRICAKenyan retail outlet eyes Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's retail supermarket Nakumatt Holdings has announced the completion of its plans to open a US$3million supermarket in the heart of Rwanda, Kigali by July 2008. It is also undertaking a US$18million Gateway mall development in conjunction with Virunga Property development for its second outlet - a 75,000m² hypermarket, the Gateway Mall. 16 Apr 2008 12:22

KENYACCK steps up consumer protection
[Zachary Ochieng] The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), the telecommunications industry regulator, has stepped up consumer protection following the creation of a Consumer Affairs Division. The new division will be responsible for strengthening the Commission's capacity to discharge its consumer protection roles. 14 Mar 2008 11:00

UGANDABank's profits rocket
[Walter Wafula] Crane Bank, one of Uganda's most solid indigenous financial institutions, has grossed UGX18.7bn, up by 50.5% (UGX6.3bn), from UGX12.5bn earned in the financial year 2006, according to its latest financial results. 21 Feb 2008 06:27

KENYAKenya flowers hold
Kenya's flower sector has been steadily growing earning Ksh43 billion in 2007 from Kshs23 billion in 2006. 20 Feb 2008 11:06

SOUTH AFRICAWalkman is GSMA Best Handset
Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress. 20 Feb 2008 10:43

KENYAKenya: Violence paralyses western towns as political crisis deepens
Increasing violence and tension in several towns in western Kenya continue to hinder the provision of basic services such as health, education and transport, in addition to causing untold suffering to thousands of people displaced since the unrest began in late December. 29 Jan 2008 08:37