- Khan disclosed that the rally driver s******d several other i******s besides the leg i****y initially reported, including a punctured right lung, swollen ear, head i******s, scratches on his neck and above his eye.
- At 40 per cent each, the bulk of these jobs are primarily in operation & maintenance and construction and installation respectively while manufacturing follows at 12%, distribution at 5% and Research and Development at 3%.
- Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December 20, 2022, to 2nd January 2023 in a competition dubbed ‘Shinda mbuzi ya Krisi’. Each goat will be worth Ksh5,000 and will be rewarded to the lucky customers via M-pesa on their mobile phone…
- Save the Children has launched its first digital innovation challenge in Kenya targeting Kenya’s youth and students from institutions of higher learning. The innovation challenge offers an opportunity for 18 to 35-year-olds to come up with unique digital solutions to organizational level feedback…
- 31-year old Wawira Njiru is the founder of Food4Education, an organization responsible for serving 33,000 meals everyday to primary school-going children in Kenya.
- The Board of Directors of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC has appointedJoy Brenda Masinde as the Chairperson. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and is currently undertaking a Masters of Arts in Leadership from the International Leadership University. Ms…
- The news took the media fraternity by surprise as Onserio is considered one of the country's pre-eminent business reporters, with a long track record of covering high-profile stories, hosting notable guests and moderating high-powered panels.
- Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya in Livingstone, Zambia – the first Radisson Resort in Zambia. Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia is located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Parkand just a 15-minute drive from Livingstone’s Harry Mwanga Nkumbula…
- Built by Huawei in partnership with Close the Gap and operated by the Computers for Schools Kenya to train young Kenyans across all 47 counties, the facility known as DigiTruck aims to impact an additional 10,000 youth annually.
- The Standard Chartered Bank Women in Tech programme on 14th December 2022 awarded five participating businesses $10,000 (Ksh1.2 million) each as the 5th cohort of the incubation program came to an end.
- Forty food systems leaders from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia have graduated from the AGRA-led Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture’s (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.
- According to Betika, Rotich staked only Ksh49. He was unveiled as the jackpot winner at a colourful ceremony hosted by Betika at a city hotel on Friday, December 16th.
- Safaricom has announced a reduction in charges for paybill and business-to-customer tariffs in an effort to ensure affordability. In the new changes, Bank to M-PESA charges have been reduced by an average of 61%. Additionally, M-PESA to Bank charges have been reduced by an average of 47% and is…
- United States-based billionaire and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Kenya Julius Mwale met 19 Presidents at the just-ended US-Africa summit in Washington, DC. MMTC in a statement said Mr Mwale and his team discussed investment opportunities across the continent with the heads…
- An image circulated online showing heavy anti-r**t police presence at Kamkunji grounds in Nairobi on December 7, 2022, is falsely captioned. The image was shared on Twitter through the Twitter handle @Silasowitinjura, insinuating that there was a heavy police presence at the Kamkunji grounds to…
- KCB Group Plc has completed the acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank SA (TMB). The Group now owns 85% stake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) based lender. KCB Group obtained the regulatory green light in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the COMESA Competition Commission, setting…
- Nicknamed the 'riding queen', Wahome had earned praise from across the world following her WRC3 win. Among those who congratulated her was seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.
- In an indicator of the demand, Lee Funeral Home even boasts a dedicated crematorium in Hardy, Karen exclusively for pets. Cremating a small dog, weighing 5 kilograms, would set you back at least Ksh28,500 with the price rising for heavier animals.
- Low's 2-year stint had seen I&M continue its expansion in the region - including its 2021 entry into Uganda with the Ksh3.6 billion acquisition of a 90% stake in Oriental Bank Limited. I&M credited Low with driving regional growth, and tasked Maina with further accelerating it.
- Homa Bay County residents are set to benefit from a maternal healthcare boost after Safaricom through its two Foundations unveiled facilities worth Ksh38 million. At the Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, Safaricom Foundation has renovated the Newborn Unit at a cost of Ksh1.3 million, targeting an…
- Having been one of the faces of NTV for over a decade, the abrupt sacking of Masai as part of a wider restructuring at NMG dominated headlines. It's therefore no surprise that Kenyans were keen to find out his next move.
- Chamwada began his journalism career in 1994 as a volunteer at state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) while still pursuing his Information Sciences degree at Moi University.
- At least 78% of local investors are more actively managing their wealth and making changes to their investment strategies, given current economic challenges. This is according to Standard Chartered’s Wealth Expectancy Report 2022 which examines the shifts in investor decisions for more than 15,000…
- Lang'at is among businessmen who backed President Ruto's State House bid in the 2022 polls. He made his fortune in the import and export business, before expanding into agribusiness, real estate, energy, hospitality, insurance and, more recently, special economic zones (SEZs).
- Frustrated Capital FM director Mary-Ann Musangi has resorted to mass sacking after employees rejected a pay cut that was meant to reduce the media house’s financial burden. In a memo dated December 2, 2022, Ms Musangi revealed that the media house was planning to send out salary reduction notice in…
- Chain retailer Naivas Supermarket is set to open three new branches before the end of the year, a move set to dwarf other chain retailers in the market. The move will see the retailer hit a record high of 91 branches, becoming the biggest retailer in the country in terms of branch network. Naivas…
- In a memo seen by Business Today dated December 9, bearing the subject line 'Rationalization of company operations', CEO Patrick Quarcoo informed staff members of the changes.
- President William Ruto on Thursday, 8th December said he is going to get a new investor to revive Mumias Sugar Company and restore thousands of jobs lost at the troubled sugar miller.
- By George Senzere A perfect storm is brewing: the number of IoT devices is doubling every five years, according to analyst firm Gartner, and cloud adoption is explodįng. The sheer amount of data is mind-boggling which is why organisations are now closer to edge computing. Similarly, to meet data…
- Imagine winning Ksh 100,000 weekly from just competing in a fantasy football contest. This sounds unreal right? Well, this is now possible for the first time in Kenya as gaming enthusiasts have a chance to win cash prizes from playing fantasy football courtesy of Fantasy44. Fantasy44 is a daily…
- Google has released top trending Google Searches in 2022 showing Kenyans looked for information about general elections, movies, educatįon, health, sports, local and global politics. The trending Google Search Trends also reveal top-10 searches on general knowledge information on ‘what is’ and ‘how…
- Africa Spirits Ltd manufactures popular brands including Blue Moon vodka, Legend Brandy and Furaha (whiskey). It is, however only one company in Kariuki's vast portfolio.
- KCB Bank Kenya customers can now access Kodris Africa coding lessons at discounted rates and pay in instalments, following a partnership between the educatįon technology firm and the Bank. The Kodris Africa subscription licenses are now retailing at a 50% discount – Ksh9,860 for a year’s worth of…
- At least 2,000 residents in Meru County have benefited from ongoing free medical check-ups and nutrition advice organized by Jubilee Health Insurance, Aga Khan University Hospital and Solutions Sacco. The free medical camp is geared towards driving public educatįon on the role of preventative care…
- Using a sailors' analogy, Lyomu stated: "We have done everything we can. Unfortunately, with the state of play, if we don't take action, this ship will sink."
- Mutuma Mathiu, the immediate Editor-In-Chief who doubled as Editorial Director for NMG has left the company after 23 years of service in various capacities, rising from a copy-editor to the highest office in the newsroom
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the reintroduction of charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and bank accounts, which were waived on March 16, 2020, as part of the measures to facilitate use of mobile money in the context of the COVID-19. “Following consultations with…
- The team has been piloting Kapu in 2022 and claims to have already signed up 1,500 local businesses as agents, with over 1 million orders placed. According to Kapu, agents earn between Ksh2000 and Ksh6000 a month in commissions.
- Media have a critical role to play in accelerating Harm Reduction efforts by informing and sensitizing cįgarette smokers on the availability and benefits of alternative, potentially lower-risk products to cigarettes. Traditional cessation and smokįng prevention norms are not the only ways that…
- A social media post quoting former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu calling on ODM Party leader Raila Odinga to retire from politics is fake. A Twitter account operating under the Twitter handle @BrianMOfficial and account name “Hon Ngunjiri Wambugu, CBS, MP Fun” shared the post…
- At Africa Uncensored, Namu has helped Kenyans digest complex social issues plaguing the country with a mix of deeply researched multimedia content. The journalist was formerly a features editor and investigative reporter at KTN, where he worked on groundbreaking investigative reports alongside the…
- Jubilee Health Insurance has partnered with the Aga Khan University Hospital and Solution Sacco to set up a week-long free medical camp in Meru County. The drive which will run between Saturday, December 3 to Saturday, December 10 will enable the residents to receive comprehensive medical check-ups…
- Sidian Bank has donated Ksh1 million to Ręd Cross which will be used to enable sustainability and drought mitigation in the country. The aid will target over 5 million Kenyans suffering due to lack of proper diet in the arid and semi-arid areas, with over 1 million children under 5 years…
- Safaricom, in partnership with YouTube, has kicked off the #ShorterIsBetter YouTube Shorts Challenge which will see up to 3 million customers awarded data and cash prizes worth Ksh60 million when they purchase a YouTube data bundle or upload YouTube Shorts videos. The 60-day promotion, which is…
- The MultiChoice Group, an official African media broadcast partner for The Earthshot Prize, will air the prestigious competition’s annual awards ceremony which will be filmed today 2nd December at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, United States.
