- A poster advertising jobs at the State Department for Housing and Urban Development is fake. The ad, posted in the Facebook group ‘Siaya Institute of Technology – Open Forum’ announced jobs in 47 counties. Interestingly, the advert was posted by Facebook user Arlene Michael, who posted another job…
- An advert announcing job openings at Equity Bank is fake. The advert was shared by Facebook user Arlene Michael in the group ‘Homa Bay County Daily News’, offering a number of jobs. Among the jobs offered in the ad include bank tellers, graduate trainees, interns, retail sales executives, customer…
- A post using the image of gospel musician Karangu Muraya to promise loans is a scam. The post by Facebook user Kamau wa Kag’ethe promised a loan of Ksh70,000 to users who deposit Ksh5,000. The user behind the post promised the loans within 20 minutes but did not mention the name of the firm/…
- Issuing the NMG Profit warning on 26th October 2023, the board listed a number of reasons for the expected drop in earnings by at least 25%, including higher taxes and the free fall in the value of the Kenya shilling.
- Kenyan Technology and Public Policy Expert, Mr Philip Thigo, has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres, to join a newly established high-level advisory board on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- One point to add to the endless debate of which gender or sex is the strongest: A social setup is something to look at, say a university or college, which has an aspect of a mix: female and male students in the same environment. Women and men. But who are weak?
- A photo shared online with claims that it is of Taita is false. The photo, Shared by an X (formerly Twitter) user using the handle @_kush_ke, depicted a road on a green mountainous location. Business Today investigated the claim and found it to be false. According to a reverse image search on…
- Safaricom’s involvement in OktobaFest as a technology and payments partner will focus on fostering seamless in-festival connectivity, empowering the youth and Gen Z community through Safaricom Hook, and powering digital payments through M-PESA.
- Many social media users expressed disbelief at Kathryne Maundu making such a move jobs in Kenya’s struggling economy where finding a job is about as hard as spotting a genuine lawyer.
- Decades later, Chris Kamau remains a familiar face to many people - on screens, watching him sing and dance as part of the group Five Alive to watching him play some interesting characters in movies and series.
- By Elizabeth Mbugua, Head of Q-commerce, Glovo Kenya In this fast-paced digital age, consumer experience has become the compass guiding commerce. It encompasses every interaction, touchpoint, and impression a consumer has with a brand or business. From the ease of finding products online to the…
- The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) is set to launch Africa’s first social media platform designed to provide monetization tools for content creators. Through “Vumicentral”, content creators will have the capability to establish live broadcasts in mere seconds and engage with their fan base.…
- As brands increasingly adopt SMS communication to connect with customers, cybercriminals are constantly developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities in and around this channel. To combat this problem, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has introduced “Signals” — an innovative…
- Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and cyber security risks.
- In partnership with the government of Rwanda, the digital inclusion and empowerment initiative by Airtel Africa aims to provide over one million people in the country with high-speed, cutting-edge LTE smartphones by 2024.
- Equity Bank Awards: The Global SME Finance Awards provide an opportunity for financial institutions and fintech companies to showcase and share their good practices and knowledge.
- Commodities trading can significantly boost local economic growth, shaping a more positive and stable financial landscape for traders and other citizens.
- Bamburi Cement Plc was named East Africa's top firm in the Women Economic Empowerment agenda at the annual Accenture 11th Africa Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2023 (GMAs) held in Nairobi.
- GlobeTrack is the only sub-Saharan Africa media measurement solutions provider shortlisted for the coveted 2023 AMEC Global Communication Effectiveness Awards.
- Kate Wambugu reveals that she took a decision to venture into apple farming, following in the footsteps of her father, who has had big success in growing apples.
- While 90% of businesses see the enablement of hybrid and remote work as having a positive impact on their bottom line, less than half (48%) of organizations strongly agree that employees have access to the technology they need to work well.
- An X post with an image purporting to be of Kasarani Stadium is false. The image was shared on September 27, 2023, by a person using the handle @Kotsocha_ke, who claimed the image was a view of Kasarani Stadium at night. “This is the night vision of Kasarani stadium ,,,the smallest stadium in Kenya…
- Kuramo Capital Management, an investment management firm with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), plans to invest $150 million (Ksh22 billion) in supporting female-led enterprises over the next 10 years.
- Bolt Licensing: NTSA had indicated it was not renewing Bolt's operational licence due to what it termed as complains from drivers and their representatives.
- When you step into the world of sports and betting, you realise just how SportPesa Sportsbook is not only creating millionaires but fostering hope and generating opportunities for individuals and communities.
- The prestigious award is presented annually by the International Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), which evaluates passenger perceptions.
- Standard Group, grappling with self-inflicted financial woes, has offered its staff the option of voluntary early retirement as a way to cut costs and shore up revenues.
- An image posted on X (formerly Twitter) claiming to be of Nairobi city is false. The image was posted on X by a user using the handle @h_nyondo, claiming that the image was of Nairobi City, Kenya. “This is not California in USA. This is Nairobi city in Kenya,” the user captioned the image. Business…
- Sight loss costs the global economy US$411 billion (Ksh61 trillion) every year, according to the Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health. An estimated 30% of people with sight loss experience a reduction in employment, with women, people in rural communities and ethnic minority groups…
- Starting a bar or pub business in Kenya is a lucrative venture, first, because of the market in that one in every 8 Kenyans aged 15 – 65 years (3,199,119) reported that they drink alcohol according to the 2022 Status of Drugs and Substance Use in Kenya report by the National Authority for the…
- So where are Kenyan investors putting their hard-earned money? This reality is best exemplified by the latest data from the Capital Markets Authority show most investments are going into Money Market Funds.
- The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) and Women in Real Estate Society (WIRE) have announced a partnership with the aim of catalyzing digital literacy within the construction industry and revolutionizing the real estate sector through innovation. The five-year partnership will see professionals…
- SasaPay has announced the rollout of SasaPay Fare Collection Tills, a cashless payment system designed specifically for the matatu industry. The SasaPay Tills, according to the company, will offer convenience, transparency, and financial accountability to matatu operators and passengers alike.…