Kenya law enforcers to be trained on money laundering, terrorism financing

Kenya law enforcers to be trained on money laundering, terrorism financing

NAIROBI, April 23 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday launched a training program for law enforcement agencies in detecting, reporting or foiling terrorism financing and money laundering. Supported by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), a 42-member state counter-terrorist military alliance based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the capacity-building initiative seeks to disrupt funding…

Namibia’s Etosha National Park bans drones to combat poaching

Namibia’s Etosha National Park bans drones to combat poaching

Posted on 22 April 2025 Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has enacted a complete ban on the use of drones in Etosha National Park. This is due to escalating security concerns related to rhino poaching. Picture: Supplied While drones were previously allowed under stringent regulations, their unauthorized use has become more frequent. As…

BPO Boom: Why Commercial Developers Must Rethink Office Space in Kenya

BPO Boom: Why Commercial Developers Must Rethink Office Space in Kenya

Inspired by an article by Syovata Ndambuki, published in the Daily Nation The global business landscape is shifting, and Kenya is emerging as one of the fastest-rising markets on the outsourcing map. In a compelling article by Syovata Ndambuki in the Daily Nation, the spotlight turns to the offshoring industry’s growing influence on commercial real…

Maseera Acquires Egyptian Fintech Startup ADVA

Maseera Acquires Egyptian Fintech Startup ADVA

Abu Dhabi based financial services firm, Maseera, has announced its acquisition of Egyptian fintech startup ADVA Abu Dhabi based financial services firm, Maseera, has announced its acquisition of Egyptian fintech startup ADVA. This marks a strategic step to bolster its presence in North Africa’s rapidly expanding digital finance sector. ADVA provides a platform that allows…

PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church

PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church

  Some of the 57 people who were seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah church in Rongo, Migori County on April 22, 2025. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] A Migori-based lawyer has threatened to seek court redress in barring Rongo Sub County Deputy Commissioner George Matundura from barring members of Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah…

GulfCap, Heri Investments in Sh2.1bn deal to expand Nova Pioneer Schools

GulfCap, Heri Investments in Sh2.1bn deal to expand Nova Pioneer Schools

NAIROBU, Kenya, April 22 – GulfCap Investments Bank has partnered with real estate equity firm Heri Investments in a Sh2.1 billion sharia-compliant deal aimed at expanding Nova Pioneer’s educational footprint in Kenya. Under the agreement, GulfCap will channel its Islamic finance funds into Heri Tripple Net Investments LP, a limited partnership managed by Heri. The…

Ethiopian Airlines Announces Temporary Suspension of Flights to Enugu Airport in Nigeria

Ethiopian Airlines Announces Temporary Suspension of Flights to Enugu Airport in Nigeria

Addis Ababa, — Ethiopian Airline announced today that its operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, are suspended until 06 May, 2025 due to runway rehabilitation work being carried out by the airport authorities. The Airlines has apologized customers for the inconvenience this may cause. “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and…