- More than 6,000 unionisable workers at tea-growing firms associated with Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) are set to enjoy an enhanced pay package following the sealing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU). The workers at…
- “The concept of our company is to try to solve the challenges that has been facing the (insurance) industry for a very long time” Mr Joseph Njoroge, CEO of Ensign Insurance Brokers is looking somber as he tells Business Today this pioneering, perhaps revolutionary, piece of news. “Remember, the…
- Naivas has admitted that has been a victim of a ransomware attack by an online criminal organisation dubbed Threat Actor. In a statement, Naivas Chief Commercial Officer Willy Kimani admitted that the unlawful intrusion may have compromised some of Naivas’ data. Kimani says that Naivas has…
- Super Indo Kratom is a particular strain of Kratom originating from Indonesia, as the name suggests. The unique characteristic of this strain is the increased concentration of Mitragynine, a potent alkaloid that offers numerous effects on the human body. Users often praise Super Indo for its…
- Insurance broker, Minet Kenya has today unveiled an insurance cover that allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya to mitigate against risks they feel most vulnerable for as low as Ksh5,000. The cover, dubbed BiznaSure, is a comprehensive and customizable insurance policy that allows SMEs…
- The National Assembly Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning and Communication, Information and Innovation have continued the ongoing investigations into the 100% shares Buyback of Telkom Kenya Limited by the Government of Kenya. In a session chaired by Kuria Kimani (Chair, Finance…
- Family Bank has acquired a Ksh20 million loan portfolio guarantee facility from the FSD to increase its loan book to dairy farmers, cooperatives, dairy companies and input suppliers. The two-year agreement credit guarantee facility will facilitate purchase of fodder, concentrates, minerals,…
- Residents of Marigat in Baringo County are set to access improved access to specialist healthcare after the M-Pesa Foundation handed over a telemedicine facility at the Marigat Catholic Mission Health Centre as part of its Daktari Smart program. The telemedicine facility, worth Ksh4 million, will…
- If you were making your first foray into traditional investment, you’d take care to research all the assets that took your interest; you’d think carefully about how much risk you are prepared to carry, and you’d probably ask an expert for guidance.
- But far from the political intrigues, Jalang'o is also a businessman involved in media, hospitality and events. His recent experiences show how politics can affect businesses associated with political figures.
- While Winnie is pictured by her father's side during anti-government protests in the streets, Raila Junior is in the boardrooms as he plays key roles in managing the family's vast business empire, particularly in the energy sector.
- KCB and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have signed a distribution deal with Sanlam Life Insurance to deepen the uptake of life insurance products in the country. Through KCB Bancassurance Intermediary Limited (KBIL) and National Bank Bancassurance Intermediary Limited (NBIL)—their respective…
- Digital payments giant Visa has opened applications in Kenya for the 2023 edition for Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges.
- Now in its ninth year and established as one of Africa’s most prestigious film and TV awards, the AMVCAs are an annual accolade held in Lagos, Nigeria to recognise outstanding achievement in film and television.
- Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) and Shopzetu have today partnered to launch the Shopzetu Mini App on the M-PESA Super App. The Shopzetu Mini App will enable more than 7 million M-PESA Super App customers to shop and pay for women and men’s fashion across more than 200 vendors within the app. Shopzetu will…
- President William Ruto has in his circle a number of successful businesses involved in various ventures, including billionaires. Ruto has on multiple occasions vowed to rope in the private sector in his plans to steer economic growth.
- Adrian Mwangi of Vetlab Golf Club was crowned the overall winner of the opening leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the lush par 72 Vetlab golf course. The Handicap 33 golfer carded an excellent score of 39 stableford points to beat his closest challenger Emmanuel Nyakaberia, playing off…
- Maisha Magic Plus is proud to announce that viewers will get an inside look into the lives of seven music stars, with the new reality series, Oh! Sister.
- Multichoice Content Showcase 2023 was held to celebrate milestones and unveil new 2023 first quarter content propositions to customers that reflect the unique social context of our country today.
- The Board of the Kenya Red Cross Society has announced that Dr Asha Mohammed will be stepping down from her role as the Secretary-General. In a statement, Kenya Red Cross Governor and Chairman Geoffrey Kipngetich Korir said that Dr Mohammed is stepping down for personal reasons, effective April 14…
- Salt. It's often looked at in Kenyan households as the one item that's immune to inflation, with its price barely ever changing. But now, the prices of salt are set to rise as market leader KenSalt faces increasingly high production costs.
- The judges for the Kendeka Prize for African Literature, 2023, are unveiled today. The chair of the panel is novelist Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu, a Zambian based in Lusaka. Joining the panel, is Richard Ali, a lawyer, novelist and poet based in Abuja, Nigeria and Pasomi Mucha, a novelist and a…
- Headquartered in Kenya, Tahmeed's route network stretches across East Africa with destinations including Nairobi, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Kampala.
- To create an effective sports betting strategy, research the teams and players involved, analyze past performance data and keep track of betting trends.
- Having access to capital, whether through investors or government grants, will ensure that your firm has the resources it needs to expand and thrive in this competitive industry
- Kenya Power is the sixth most valuable brand, and the leading utility in Kenya, according to a report by Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation and strategy consultancy. Based on the ranking, Kenya Power emerged the most valuable brand in the energy sector, and dominated 19 other brands from…
- Azimio coalition leader, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has on Thursday, April 13 announced the return of protests by his supporters, to pile pressure on the government to meet its demands.
- Annastacia Kimtai has been appointed as the managing director of KCB Bank Kenya. Ms Kimtai has been quietly serving as the acting managing director since December, doubling with her role as KCB Bank Kenya retail banking director. KCB Group chief executive Paul Russo, in an internal memo, announced…
- During a recession, businesses may struggle to stay afloat due to reduced demand for their products or services, leading to layoffs and reduced investment.
- Pesapal has announced the commercial rollout of Openfloat in Kenya. The company’s latest software tool is a low-cost, consolidated solution to manage expense payments across multiple channels, recipients, and currencies. This follows extensive market testing with Kenyan merchants in retail,…
- TransCentury Group Plc has announced the successful completion of its Rights Issue, which is a significant milestone in the realization of its strategic plan. The transaction generated Ksh828 million from the sale of 752,825,555 new ordinary shares. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce the…
- Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has cut interest rates for personal loans and asset financing. The reduction from 14 to 13 percent per year, effective April 1, targets select salaried borrowers such as civil servants who have a good repayment history. Co-op Bank said the cut was in response…
- Over 250,000 households are expected to benefit from the project representing 1.6 million pastoralists and their dependents across the four countries over a five-year period.
- In 2022, Kenyans of legal drinking age were given exposure to the campaign at various outlets, where they participated in exciting challenges to be one of the top 26 finalists.
- Six start-ups from Uasin Gichu County have been awarded Ksh. 1 million through the Mozilla Mashinani tech-innovation challenge launched by Mozilla Africa Mradi and the Gladys Boss Foundation (GBF), during a workshop for tech-startups and students held in Eldoret. The startups will be offered…
