- "A declaration is hereby issued that pursuant to article 180 sub article 2 as read with section 183 of the constitution, the qualification for the election of a County Governor is similar to the eligibility for election as an MCA," he ruled.
- By Arlene Nazareth In this digital age, everything we undertake anywhere in the world will include the generation of data, more amounts of data than ever before. When you take IoT devices (which generate a lot of data), for instance, their number is estimated to surpass 25.4 billion in 2030. With…
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that on September 12, 2022, it transferred to the Government Consolidated Fund Ksh4 billion as distribution from CBK’s General Reserve Fund (GRF) as at end FY2021/22. Concurrently, CBK increased its paid-up capital from Ksh35 billion to Ksh38 billion.…
- "The "KRA TV" platform will be hosted on the KRA website and drive a demand-based viewership. The station will host customized tax content that the public may consume at their convenience," KRA noted in a statement.
- Every weekend, when you visit your favourite joįnt you expect the bartender to serve you your favourite beer, alongside choma, as is the custom for most Kenyans. Or maybe when the bartender comes to your table you just have to use the magical words ‘kama kawaida’ (as usual) and voila! Your order is…
- Wealth tax was mooted in 2018, and Ruto expects to use proceeds to finance his pro-poor plans. Last year, the Treasury said it was looking at fiscal changes that would go into the Finance Bill, including discussions over the wealth tax among many other fiscal reforms to boost revenues.
- Themor loved his job. Besides the fact that he did not have formal training apart from a short course in the US sponsored by USAid, he worked hard to be good at news writing and presentation.
- Ecobank Kenya has launched a finance solution programme dubbed Elevate that targets to provide affordable finance solutions to women-owned businesses in Kenya. Through the program, Ecobank will allocate a minimum of 10 per cent of its loan portfolio to women’s businesses. Speaking during the launch…
- Safaricom’s Head of Brand and Marketing Communications Carolyne Kendi is set to leave the giant telco in December to join Absa Bank Kenya. Kendi has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer for Absa effective December 15, 2022. Kendi brings onboard a wealth of experience in the practice of…
- The BBC World Service will continue to operate in all the languages and countries where it is currently present, including the new languages added during its 2016 expansion, but some TV and radio programmes will stop as part of the new strategy.
- The team will be tasked with implementation of Ruto's 'Bottom Up' economics among other campaign commitments even as the country finds itself in a precarious economic situation
- Investing in Kenya is challenging, and traders must thoroughly research the financial market to create a solid plan before making a move. Note that there are numerous assets you can invest in, including forex, stock, commodities, cryptocurrencies, etc. However, finding the best online broker in…
- A Facebook post alleging that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was in London to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is false. The photo shows Uhuru Kenyatta shaking hands with an unidentified white man with the caption: “Earlier today, President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in London, United…
- A tweet claiming Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has been appointed to the United Nations Board is false. According to the tweet, which was shared by a number of Twitter accounts on 14th September 2022, Raila has been appointed the “UN political…
- With a growing popularity in the Kenyan market, Kenyan Originals (KO) (now African Originals) prides itself as the leading Kenyan distillery using 100% local materials and products to manufacture its drinks, both cider and gins. Some of its major ingredients include bitter orange leaves from…
- Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) founder Julius Mwale met Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the sidelines of the just concluded UN General Assembly in New York. In a statement, MMTC said the two discussed expansion of the city to the Western African nation. “President Nana…
- President William Ruto has indicated that he will be offering former Prime Minister Raila Odinga a yet-to-be identified state role in his government.
- SweepSouth, an online home services platform with a presence across Africa, has announced that it has completed an US$11 million (Ksh1.3 billion) investment round led by Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first and largest gender-lens private equity fund. The size of the round, which is SweepSouth’s…
- Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) Managing Director John Musunga has been appointed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria PLC, a Diageo subsidiary. Mr Musunga will officially start in the new position from November 1, 2022, taking over from Mr Baker Magunda, who has…
- President Ruto stated that millions of Kenyans currently blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) from borrowing would be ejected from the list in November as a result of the new credit rating mechanism.
- The new rates will not apply to existing loans. Fuliza users with existing debts will have to pay the current daily maintenance fees on their outstanding balances.
- Over the past decade, Nairobi’s development pipeline has been through multiple cycles. First came the commercial offices boom at the start of the decade, then the retail boom halfway through this period and now, a shift in focus to alternative sectors focused around the themes of flexibility,…
- The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting on September 24, 2022, at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi. The event brought together the travel industry’s most senior leaders from among KATA’s member travel agencies, as well as leading corporate organizations and…
- The Nation Media Group newsroom has lost two key reporters even as the leading media house dusts itself after a tough electioneering period. It is understood the two reporters – one each from political and business desks – have bolted out in search of greener pastures.
- Mastercard has set a Guinness World Records™ title for the ‘Highest Altitude Game of Football (Soccer) on a Parabolic Flight’ alongside football legend Luis Figo and a diverse team of football heroes from across the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. The first-of-its-kind football game was…
- The decision is in line with campaign commitments by Sakaja who ran for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket and promised to boost the creative industry in the city by ending the harassment of photographers and videographers as well as the expensive permit…
- “The Autonomy Plan offered by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara issue is the starting point for reaching a compromise solution ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity,” the first International Conference for Peace & Security, held in the Canary Islands’ Las Palmas across…
- Julius Mwale has recently captured the imagination of many Kenyans with his daring pan-African exploits. In May this year, he announced a partnership with an American firm to build a battery plant in the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to power smart cities.
- Mwale Medical and Technology City, a community-owned sustainable metropolis located in Butere Sub-county, Kakamega, has been the talk of town for the past three or so years. The city, which is associated with American-based investor Julius Mwale, is a $2 billion (Ksh200 billion) sustainable…
- Chams Media, owned by veteran journalist Alex Chamwada, has announced a return of the Daring Abroad programme after a four-month hiatus. Daring Abroad is a TV program that features Kenyans living and working abroad, and foreign nationals living and working in Kenya. The show had been on a break…
- Mark Zuckerberg has introduced community chats for Messenger and Facebook in a bid to help people build social connections in real time over shared interests, with this beginning to roll out across Africa. “Most people use feeds to discover content and use messaging for deeper connections. We’re…
- The brands are Bahari Fri, Fresh Fri, Fresh Fri with Garlic Oil, Fry Mate, Gold n Pure Olive Gold, Postman, Rina, Salit, Tilly and Top Fry. A KEBS analysis of samples found them not to be compliant with requirements on iron levels in fortified edible oils and fats.
- After launching operations at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Naivasha in 2019, former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued an order for onward cargo at the Port of Mombasa to be e*******d to the ICD via SGR. His administration forced importers to use the standard gauge railway (SGR) in a bid to…
- The Executive Committee of the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has appointed Eng. Liz Aluvanze as the new CEO. This follows the retirement of Col. (Rtd) E. K. Waithaka after being at the helm for 25 years. “The Executive Committee appreciates the leadership and expertise the association…
- The 2022 race has been described by analysts as one of the greatest races of all time as Kipchoge's sheer determination and talent shone through. Kipchoge spent much of the race running against the clock.
- Kenya, which is largely an agricultural country, relies heavily on agriculture for both sustainability of food and of income. Before then, Kenya imported most of its fertilizers from Russia.
- On 31st August 2022, a Twitter user reported that newly elected Kisii Governor Paul Simba Arati had relocated from the County Government offices to the Gusii Stadium because of witchcraft. “Kisii Governor Simba Arati relocates from County Council offices where (former governor James) Ongwae was…
- A statement circulating online alleging that Agriculture cabinet secretary Peter Munya has slammed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for flagging off donated fertiliser as subsidised fertiliser is false. The statement shared by a Facebook user, Son of the Soil – Dr Isaiah, claimed that the outgoing…
- An image shared by Radio Citizen purporting to show President William Ruto’s Presidential Standard is false. The Presidential Standard otherwise known as a presidential flag is the flag that is used in many countries as a symbol of the head of state or president. The image shared by the radio…
- SportPesa has been out of Kenyan football since 2019 when it terminated its sponsorship of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards as well as the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) itself and announced its exit from the Kenyan market entirely.
- The easing of Covid-19 restrictions also drove massive growth for CITAM's business units which include hotels, learning institutions, rental properties and media such as Christian radio station Hope FM. Income from CITAM's business units grew by a whopping 171% in 2021, to Ksh684 million up from…
- Jumia has announced a partnership with the Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit to offer consumers access to Coca-Cola products from the comfort of their homes. The partnership will provide a steady supply of Coca-Cola’s beverage portfolio to consumers who prefer to shop online through the Jumia…
- KCB has been named the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) in recognition of its efforts in creating a more sustainable business enterprise environment through its deliberate socio-economic interventions. The Bank also emerged second Runners-Up in the category of…
- In a statement on Thursday, MMTC said President Ruto pledged his support for the investment and thanked Mr Mwale for investing in Kenya and creating jobs for the youth.
- On 14th September 2022, a Twitter user shared an image of Kenya’s State House, Nairobi, with a claim that the government of newly elected President William Ruto had removed the Kenyan flag from it. The image shows Ruto’s yellow Presidential Standard and the East African Community flag with the…
- A wise man once said that the world is a book and those who don’t travel, read only one page. Saint Augustine espoused the importance of travel and experiencing new culture. Actualizing the words of Augustine, Kenya’s leading bétting firm Odibets has launched a one of a kind promo that will see it…
- Flutterwave has announced Google Pay, a mobile payment service, developed by Google, as a payment method on Flutterwave. As part of this collaboration, Google Pay will serve as an additional payment option for merchants on Flutterwave for business. This collaboration will offer safe and seamless…
- "In line with this decision, the Directorate of Immigration Services wishes to inform the general public that Kenya is bound to migrate to the new East African Community biometric e-passport by November 30."
- Last year, activist Okiya Omtatah, now Busia Senator, successfully moved to court challenging the appointment of the officers and creation of the office of the CAS by the former President. Uhuru appointed various political allies of his, many of whom lost in the 2017 polls, as Chief Administrative…