- Reflecting on how he got into radio, Kageni states that it was by chance. Although his uncle is Royal Media Services (RMS) CEO SK Macharia, Kageni says that he had never considered a career in media before he accidentally landed a job at Capital FM.
- For Pamela Sittoni, journalism just flows. If you woke her up in the middle of the night, she would easily write a news story without m*****g a thing.
- Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced plans to scale up geothermal power generation in the country by adding an additional 3000MW.
- Some of the local artistes enlisted to boost the experience included Wakadinali, Karun, Bensoul, Nviiri, Buruklyn boyz, Dj Joe Mfalme, Dj Daqchild and hosted by Reedah Yvonne and Guddah man.
- TECNO mobile Kenya has announced Kenyan two-time Olympic champion, Eliud Kipchoge EGH as the brand ambassador for its upcoming flagship model Phantom X2. “PHANTOM is the world’s pioneering brand in terms of technology that takes lead in research and development of the world’s most valuable business…
- The government holds a 35% stake in Safaricom, the region's largest and most profitable company. Ngumi, a seasoned investment banker who has sat on the boards of numerous public and private corporations, including the Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) as chair, has seldom…
- Dr Roselyn AKombe has been appointed as the Chief of Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnerships at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). DPPA is a United Nations (UN) body based in the United States tasked with efforts to prevent déadly conflįct and build sustainable peace…
- The telco had in November last year announced that all unredeemed Bonga points would expire after three years. Bonga Points accumulated before December 31, 2019, expired effective January 1, 2023.
- In Early November 2022, Resila Onyango was named National Police Service Spokesperson, replacing Bruno Shioso who was promoted to National Police Service Training Campus commandant in Kiganjo.
- One of Ruto's key promises on the campaign trail had been that he would reduce the cost of living within his first 100 days in office. He had singled out the price of unga (flour), arguably the important food commodity in most Kenyan households, and vowed to bring the price of a 2kg packet down…
- The worsening inflation crisįs has affected the lives of international money senders around the world, a new report by WorldRemit has shown. The survey found that 82% of remittance senders, including Kenyan migrants who are key remittance senders in the US, Australia, and UK markets, agreed that…
- How well do you know how much your bank charges you? In most cases, obscure terms and conditions include details and costs that many fail to read before making various transactions or opening an account.
- The cement industry is making operational and technological advancements that reduce fuel and process emissions by moving away from fossil fuels towards a clean, circular economy. At the core of this self-regulating imperative is the resolve to speed up innovation in the cement industry with the…
- While a co-operative society promotes the welfare and economic interests of its members and is open-ended in its operations, a SACCO is limited to holding savings and providing credit to its members
- Chicken was the most ordered item on the Bolt Food platform, with customers requesting the dish over 30,000 times throughout the year. While chicken was the most popular choice, followed by pizza, burgers, and alcohol, there was also an increase in the number of Kenyans trying Indian and Eastern…
- President William Ruto has announced plans to abolish the Higher Educatįon Loans Board (HELB) and in its place establish a new body for higher educatįon funding. In his announcement, Ruto promised to establish the National Skill and Funding Council that amalgamates Helb, TVET, and University…
- Before backtracking, the DCI had told the court that the funds were acquired illegitimately, and presented a paper trail of dealings between Gachagua-linked companies and the Bungoma County government among other government institutions between 2011 and 2016.
- The CBD location of the hotel made it less than ideal for high-end clients who today prefer upmarket hotels in less crowded and busy parts of the city - such as Westlands and Upperhill. In a pointer to the changing times, Hilton expects to open a new luxury hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi, in February…
- Standard Group, an NSE-listed company, had issued a profit warning earlier this month. Earnings for the year ending December 31st, 2022 are expected to be at least 25 percent lower than reported earnings for the year ended December 31st, 2021.
- Tomorrow, December 31st 2022, is the last day imported vehicles older than 7 years will be allowed into the country. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) had earlier announced that it will not admit in the country second-hand vehicles whose first year of registration is 2015 or before, effective…
- The temptation was too good to resist. For Maureen Were, the dream for the latest double-door fridge was overwhelming. So, on a Saturday afternoon she walked into dáaler’s shop in Nairobi’s CBD, checked out a number of brands and settled on a humongous fridge taller than her. In a world where image…
- Do you wish to bid for a product from as low as Ksh20? Well, Bids Safi, a bidding platform is providing you the opportunity to buy items at low prices. Bids Safi has different items listed on the website that include smart TVs, cows, motorbikes, cars, phones among other items. With as low as Sh20…
- Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) director-general Daniel Kiptoo confirmed to journalists that the power subsidy would not be extended past the end of year. It had been introduced by President Kenyatta in January alongside other reforms intended to cushion Kenyans from the high cost…
- Ms Catherine Kasavuli, who dominated the TV screen in Kenya for years working for KTN, lost the battle against c****r last evening, according to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Managing Director Samuel Maina.
- Mwakazi continues to monetize his voice through the venture he established in 2013. He can still be heard on several Citizen TV promos and advertisements.
- One person has been confirmed d**d at Royal Media Services offices and several others are undergoing treatment after suffering what is understood to be severe food p*******g.
- Kenya, East Africa's biggest economy, is hoping electric-powered motorcycles will catch on and place it ahead of its regional peers in the shift to zero-emission electric mobility. T
- By Angeline Waundo-Gulavi A good financial plan essentially consists of how much money you will need to make, spend, save and invest to attain your wealth creation goals. A solid plan will guide your financial decision-making and give you lucidity in life. Hence, as you set resolutions for the new…
- As part of its mission to democratize healthcare in Africa, Zuri Health has launched the Continuous Care Program to offer support to persons with chronic illnesses.
- The Family Group Foundation has scaled up the high school scholarships kitty to Ksh60 million for students from needy backgrounds joining form one in 2023. This year’s scholarship programme will benefit 290 bright and vulnerable students from 32 counties and allow the beneficiaries to pursue…
- According to Namwamba, he expects the live broadcasts to begin by the end of the ongoing 2022/23 season. MultiChoice was yet to respond to queries from Business Today by the time of publication.
- The insurance industry reports that claims in the period July to September 2022 declined by 12% to 1.8 million compared to two million reported in the second quarter of 2022.
- MetroTrans East Africa received another 20 buses, which are part of a Ksh389 million fleet of new FUSO buses to offer door-to-door transport in Kenya.
- Until 24th January 2023, DStv customers only have to keep their DStv subscriptions active and DStv will upgrade them to the next higher package free of charge.
- In its latest restructuring, Nation Media Group (NMG) sacked a number of senior editors including some of its seasoned TV anchors. It was a surprise move that Group CEO, Mr Stephen Gitagama, had warned of as 'unsettling'.
- John Mugo has been appointed as the new managing director for Sameer Africa effective January 1, 2023. Mugo takes over from Peter Gitonga who has been serving in an acting capacity since August 2019. Gitonga is set to leave the company on December 31, 2022. “The board takes this opportunity to…
- The NBA is divided into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Each conference has 15 teams, which are divided into three divisions: five teams per division.
- Unknown to many, the 39-year old anchor was making waves on television years before hitting legal age. Aged only 8, she started hosting a weekly children's show known as Children's Variety on the state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
- As a last ditch attempt to stay afloat, the mainstream media should search for other business opportunities. For instance, they can take advantage of their existing distribution systems and related resources to serve entirely new customers.
- Veteran Vioja Mahakamani actor Gibson Gathu has passed on. Gathu acted as a prosecutor in the local entertainment scene on KBC TV for decades. His dèath was confirmed by the National broadcaster on Thursday through a statement. Gathu was scheduled to undergo a kidney transplant at Mediheal Hospital…
- A plethora of other challenges exist that hinder the mobility landscape from reaching its true potential; urban congestion, insufficient data on routes, unregulated public transit agencies and most importantly, unavailability of robust end-to-end digital infrastructure management for operators.
- Khan played a big role in her come-up in the rally world. In a past interview, Wahome named him as her coach and credited her with getting her her first rally car and building her another, which she uses in competitions to date.
- The Coca-Cola system in Kenya, in collaboration with the Company’s Philanthropic arm– The Coca-Cola Foundation, has announced a contribution of USD500,000 (approximately Ksh61 million) to complement ongoing national drought response interventions in most affected regions of the country. The…
- The games have their concepts derived from an African storyline. For instance, Kukulu is the name of a chicken in Ethiopia which, according to the creators, originated from a traditional sport in Ethiopia called Akukulu Alnegam.
- "The awards are based on the Performance Index (OPI) where processes and systems are scrutinised and benchmarked against globally acceptable standards," JSA CEO Mary Boniface said.
