- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is set to officially start operations by September this year at Konza Technopolis as one of its flagship projects.
- While Nicholas Kanisa seeks to promote the local certification, he does so at the expense of dismissing the potential benefits of foreign certifications for HR professionals.
- A document claiming that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has demanded an explanation from Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is fake. The press release shared on social media indicated that the ruling party had demanded accountability for the money that had been contributed to the Londiani accident…
- Former Kiambu Governor might have failed in his bid to recapture the seat in the 2022 General Elections, but outside of the political arena, he continues to make strides in the world of business.
- The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) in partnership with the People’s Republic of China and the World Bank, have awarded twenty (20) scholarships to lecturers and tutors from Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutes
- He is the executive chairman of The Tamarind Group, which boasts a portfolio of popular restaurants, bars and hotels including the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant and the bar Kengele's.
- The Johos through their logistics company Autoports Freight Terminals have for the past two years enjoyed a monopoly in handling cargo destined from South Sudan from Kenya, thanks to a lucrative contract signed with Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC).
- NTT Ltd, a leading IT infrastructure and services company and parent company of Dimension Data, has launched its 2023 Global Customer Experience Report, which reveals that customer experience (CX) remains a top management priority, with 91% of organizations now having a named an executive…
- Waiguru, a former Cabinet Secretary, is also a businesswoman and the proprietor behind The Guvnor's Hotel, an out of town resort located in Sagana along the Nairobi-Nyeri highway.
- Sidian Bank has announced the relocation of its Machakos Branch as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its brand presence and achieve its expansion strategy. In a statement, the lender said that the new branch location is set to further enhance the bank’s commitment to providing excellent…
- An image showing President William Ruto holding a club similar to the one used by the late retired President Daniel arap Moi is doctored. The image shared by Twitter user Alinur Mohamed was shared at the height of anti-government protests organised by the opposition coalition, Azimio la Umoja-One…
- To thrive in this rapidly transforming job market, HR Professionals need to develop diverse skills sets that can be readily applied in different contexts.
- His recent forays into the green energy sector, however, paint a picture of a man on a mission. In the past year, Raval has been on a run investing in power generation plants.
- The Nakuru-based player Francis Kioni led from the front to win the third leg of the DTB Golf Tournament held at the scenic par 73 Nakuru Golf Club, in Nakuru County.
- Wetangula has invested heavily in the real estate sector, like many other wealthy Kenyan and politicians. In Syokimau, Machakos County, he owns more than a dozen multi-storey apartment blocks each featuring several modern, stylish apartments.
- The announcement by Safaricom comes a day after the Court of Appeal lifted an order issued in July suspending the implementation of the controversial act.
- HRMPEB (Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board) has revised the CHRP curricula which incorporates competencies required by current HR professionals locally and globally.
- The half-year 2023 KYC Report shows that Biometric verification is emerging as a powerful tool in combating fraud, reducing fraudulent users by a staggering 50%, and keeping off identity thieves.
- Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has emphasised that collaboration is needed more than ever before to build a resilient tourism sector.
- The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sakwa Bunyasi as Chairman of the KDC Board and Ms Norah Buyaki Ratemo as the Director General.
- Kenya's online infrastructure faced one of the biggest large-scale attacks it has ever experienced on Thursday, July 27 - as key online government services as well as mobile money systems were hit, exposing massive cyber-security vulnerabilities.
- Harrison Mumia resorted to science, which he says gave him more convincing answers that led him to become an atheist, or simply a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.
- Dr Samuel Maina Thenya, the founder and group CEO of Nairobi Women's Hospital, has acquire Evercare Health Fund majority shareholding in Nairobi Women's Hospital, giving him absolute control.
- Linguist Willice Ochieng has clinically deconstructed President William Ruto’s grammar in a tweet he posted as he left for a state visit to Tanzania.
- According to the report, about $293.4 million worth of investment banking M&A fees was generated in Sub-Saharan Africa during the first six months of 2023.
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the leader of the opposition coalition Azimio, is expanding his investments in the hospitality sector with the construction of a new luxury resort in Malindi, Kilifi county.
- The Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC) and the Fund Managers Association (FMA) have signed an agreement to share expertise in pursuing diversified investment opportunities for local pension schemes. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed during the KEPFIC 2023 Investment…
- She is the proprietor of The Green Experience Restaurant located in Lari, Kiambu county. As it names suggests, the restaurant boasts a serene, greenery-filled ambience intended to offer a relaxing experience. It sits on the Kenyattas' tea estate in Kiambu county.
- Glovo, an on-demand delivery platform, has collaborated with the Nairobi City Council to run a mass courier safety training in the city, tagged the Catalyst Project. The project was launched recently at an inaugural training session which held on Tuesday, July 25 at Charter Hall, Nairobi, and…
- A job advert being shared online promising jobs at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is fake. The advert shared in a Facebook group named Kakamega County Jobs Connection called on applicants to apply for positions such as internal auditors, human resource managers, lab technologists, drivers and…
- He currently works as an investment director at Hesabu Capital, a Nairobi-based Venture Capital (VC) firm that has invested in startups including agritech platform Apollo Agriculture and social entrepreneurship startup Jibu - which enables individuals to set up water distribution franchises in…
- A new report shows female staff at BAT Kenya earn more than men in most job grpups. Women earn more than men in four of eight job groups and tie in one job category while males have the edge in the other three groups.
- Nanyuki law court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison or a fine of Ksh5 million for vandalizing a customer’s electricity meter board at Riverside estate in Timau town, Meru County.
- Newly appointed Chairman of the National Standards Council (NSC) at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Mr Peter Munyiri, has outlined his vision, aligning with the organisation's aspiration to become a global leader in standards-based solutions for trade and sustainable development.
- His inspiring story has seen him go from coming up as a Kakamega High School football star in Western Kenya to playing in South Africa, the United States, Belgium and, now, France all while overcoming major obstacles along the way.
- The Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC) has received infrastructure and alternative investment proposals collectively worth over Ksh700 billion ($5.5 billion) from project sponsors and fund managers looking to raise capital from the local retirement benefits schemes. The proposals…
- An image showing Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga carrying a rifle is altered. The image, shared online by several social media accounts, including a Twitter account with the handle @HonMkenya, shows the politician in blue police attire walking alone while holding a gun…
- Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), a community created to convene and support women working in tech across Africa, has announced an open call for women founders, as well as investors and ecosystem partners, to express interest in joining the first annual WWBA Assembly, taking place in Nairobi, 13th-…
