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EAPI Retail Forum will take place on the event’s second day on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi. Rising consumer demand has led to the development of strong local retail brands. Key speakers at the EAPI Retail Forum say a growing middle class and the rise of digital connectivity are boosting the retail sector. Retail is emerging among the most vibrant sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has become an important retail market in its own right and a stepping stone into the rest of the country and wider East Africa. Nairobi is a rising…

African Airlines revenues for January 2024 were $ 1.83 billion compared to $1.56 billion in November 2023 Available seats per kilometre (ASKs) also exceeded the level of March 2019 by 7.7 per cent. Open skies will boost intra-African connectivity and drive down airfares. Investments among the continent’s carriers have begun to pay off as African Airlines Revenues and seat numbers hit a record high, a new report by African Airline Association (AFRAA) has shown. The number of airline seats offered in the region has increased by 12.6 per cent to 16.1 million in March 2024, thanks to new routes and…

TikTok’s Safer Together Workshops have attracted 116,355 attendees.  The social media platform has in the recent past had issues over safety in Kenya and around the world. According to TikTok, the initiative will involve availing educative videos on digital and internet safety on the platform. Kenyan youth have joined TikTok’s Global Youth Council to engage with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on matters of digital safety as the video sharing app faces mounting pressure from governments across the world. This collaboration comes as part of the social platforms ongoing efforts, in partnership with Eveminet, to promote a safer online environment through…

Kenyan businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector are the most confident they will post growth in Q2 Businesses in the energy sector are also optimistic of better Q2 despite challenges in the first quarter. The education sector reflects a balanced sentiment, with 33 per cent expressing extreme, moderate, and slight confidence in revenue growth. Kenyan businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector are the most confident that they will grow their revenues in the second quarter of 2024 according to a new survey by Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). Compared to other sectors, the hospitality and tourism…

New hotel room developments in Kenya have dropped. With continued signing activity (19 hotels with about 5,200 rooms in 2023) Egypt now accounts for 28 per cent of the total pipeline. When it comes to hotels under construction, Marriott International leads the way, with 138 hotels (15,011 rooms) currently being built. Kenya has ranked seventh in Africa among the countries with the highest number of hotel room developments by international hotel chains, a drop from position five in 2022. This is according to the latest survey by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group, in association with the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF). From the…

China Henan International Cooperation failed to to disclose the use of a commission agent while submitting a bid. The ban on Chinese firm reflects broader concerns about the nature of China-Africa economic relations. The move follows the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with the Chinese company. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has suspended Chinese firm, China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited, from undertaking any contracts in Africa for the next one year. The move follows the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with the Chinese company putting an end to sanctions proceedings for a fraudulent practice against China…

The civil society has opposed Somalia plan to reduce Adult Age to 15  Under Somalia’s provisional constitution, a child is defined as a person under the age of 18. he proposed amendments also include physical development as the determining factor in a person’s majority. Somalia’s parliament should reject any proposed constitutional amendments that would weaken rights protections for children, Human Rights Watch has said. ohio state jersey OSU Jerseys micah parsons jersey 49ers jersey asu jersey detroit lions jersey detroit lions jersey detroit lions jersey detroit lions jersey 49ers jersey ohio state jersey ohio state jersey ohio state jersey 49ers…

According to an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, Kenya is among the best places for doing business globally. Venezuela has been ranked as the worst country in which to do business. Qatar has implemented a $220 billion investment program over the past decade, mainly focused on infrastructure. Kenya has been ranked among the places with a weak business environment. Still, it has the potential for improvement over the next five years. According to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), it is among the best business places, a global business intelligence & market insights company. asu jersey ohio state…

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