- The row over the ownership of a 3-acre piece of prime land in the Muthaiga, Nairobi pits Mwangi against Mount Pleasant Director Anverali Amershi Karmali. Both individuals have laid claim to the land.
- The Board of Britam Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Tom Gitogo as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2022, subject to the Insurance Regulatory Authority’s approval. Mr Gitogo has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and…
- Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha has announced the immediate closure of schools even as the country enters the final week towards the August polls. In a statement, Prof Magoha said that that move is aimed at helping the government prepare well for the polls, slated for Tuesday, August…
- The town is home to many individuals mostly running mobile money scams, including SIM SWAP fraud. SIM SWAP fraud is a form of identity fraud in which scammers replace and take over the customer's phone line enabling them to access mobile money and banking wallets among other sensitive information.
- China had initially put up tough requirements for Kenyan firms seeking to export avocados and required Kenya to only export the frozen crop. In March, however, China changed its stance and allowed Kenya to export fresh avocados.
- The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, through the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) has commissioned the construction of Kenya’s first software factory in Mulot, Bomet County. The software factory is part of the 19 flagship initiatives earmarked in the ten-year…
- A new study in Cancer Causes and Control could just burst the long-held belief. The study suggests a link between eating fish and skin cancer, particularly since the biggest known risk factor for melanoma is not dietary — it’s sun exposure.
- On retail buying in Kenya, market segmentation based on relationship status showed that 15% of those who buy baby products (food, formula and/or diapers) on a monthly basis are single, while only 11% of those surveyed are in relationships or engaged.
- The initiative is part of Carrefour Kenya’s agenda to increase the sustainability of its services and become net positive in carbon and water by 2040. The fleet will initially consist of female riders, promoting gender equality in the mobility industry.
- 15-year-old Bianca Wanjiku has extended her support for the children who are cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. While donating ward beds and necessities to the children at Kenyatta National Hospital, the 15-year-old expressed her concerns and support for the children as she thanked the…
- Outgoing Safaricom board chairman Michael Joseph has come out to explaithe reasons for his unexpected exit as a director and chairman of the board. In a statement on Friday, July 29, 2022, Joseph said he wanted to focus on the new Safaricom venture in Ethiopia, and also Kenya Airways. “Today’s AGM…
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Umba is an African digital bank founded in 2018. It aims to displace traditional banks and promises lower fees, income-based lending, and full banking services accessible digitally.
- Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has launched a dedicated women’s sports channel for its Kenyan subscribers. The channel, to be known as W-Sport will exclusively broadcast women’s sports content with over 3,000 hours a year of original content including 1,000 hours of LIVE and short delay…
- Safaricom has appointed Mr John Ngumi as a director and Chairman of the Board with effect from August 1, 2022, subject to regulatory approval. Mr Ngumi takes over from Safaricom founder CEO Michael Joseph who has chaired the board since August 2020. John Ngumi is the immediate former Chairman of…
- “(KenGen) now invites proposals to provide the following consulting services to undertake a feasibility study for green hydrogen, ammonia and fertiliser production and its pilot plant at Olkaria, Naivasha – Kenya,” the firm disclosed in tender documents.
- At the African Originals factory in Baba Ndogo area in Nairobi, no distillation happens without his approval, as he commands every process that gives birth to at least four premium brands of GINs in the Kenyan market. At the age of 26, Ian Cheruiyot, is one of the youngest distillers in the country…
- e explore five interesting places tourists can enjoy in Kisumu which have been backed up by amazing flight and accommodation offers through a partnership between Jambojet and Magical Kenya
- Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is relying on key International and local personalities to Market Kenya as a preferred and safe tourist destination. Speaking after hosting an American RnB star Anthony Hamilton to a morning game drive at the Nairobi National Park, KTB CEO Dr Betty Radier said the strategy…
- "Flutterwave is not licensed to operate as a remittance provider or payments service provider in Kenya. They are not licensed to operate and therefore, they should not be operating & I think Chipper Cash, we could also say the same," Njoroge stated, roping in another major fintech - Chipper…
- Technology sector players have launched a Digital Talent Program that is aimed at developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable approach to create a healthy digital talent pipeline. In its first year, the program, which is a partnership between organisations drawn from academia,…
- “There are reasonable grounds to believe that the suspect’s bank accounts were used as a conduit for money laundering in efforts to conceal, disguise the nature, source, disposition and movement of illicit funds and should be preserved,” ARA continued.
- Absa Bank Kenya has announced that it will invest more than Ksh2 billion this year in technological upgrades that significantly improve customers’ banking experiences. Part of this investment has gone toward the launch of an online account opening platform, which allows customers to in just a few…
- KCB Bank has revised the annual interest rates for its Savings Account rates in a move that seeks to attract and retain its customers currently enjoying the savings products offered by the bank. With effect from July 1, 2022, the KCB Goal Lock Savings Account will attract an annual return of 7.5%…
- Leaders from Uasin Gishu county infamously stormed the university's main campus in September 2016 opposing reported plans to appoint him as the substantive VC of Moi University.
- HFC has launched its premium banking solution Ultimate Banking, a differentiated and personalized service experience with an array of tailor-made banking solutions and services. The Bank noted that the enhanced proposition is targeting Affluent customers both in Kenya and Diaspora. “We’re excited…
- Customers can now directly import quality second-hand vehicles by accessing up to 80 per cent asset financing and 100 per cent import duty financing thanks to a partnership between Family Bank and World Navi. The partnership with friendly repayments terms of up to 48 months, will enable individuals…
- Nakuru City is the latest beneficiary of a new MultiChoice Kenya branch which will serve both DStv and GOtv customers within the region. The revamped branch located on the first floor of Masters Plaza on Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru CBD will now offer customers a more comfortable and modern facility…
- “This is probably the last time you’ll see me addressing you as VC,” he told staff on July 12. Barely two days earlier, President Uhuru Kenyatta had vowed to deal 'swiftly and effectively' with public officials he accused of mismanaging public land - statements that were perceived as an attack on…
- Support for athletes switching allegiance to these countries may also include opportunities for education and employment in addition to bonuses, performance-based rewards and immigration privileges.
- President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned KenGen’s Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) 6 Geothermal Power Plant, injecting an additional 86MW into the national grid further advancing Kenya’s green energy leadership. The power plant, whose groundbreaking event was graced by President Kenyatta in 2018,…
- The company, East Africa's most profitable, is looking to set up a holding company. Subsidiaries under it would operate the company's various businesses - including mobile money, connectivity and its Ethiopia venture.
- CFAO Motors has announced the appointment of Joshua Anya as its first Deputy Managing Director. Mr Anya has served in various capacities in his 13 years with the company, most recently serving as the Chief Operating Officer from July 2019 until his promotion. “I am honoured to be a part of the…
- The product helps companies organise their workforce and manage their people through the administration of shifts, allowing employees to clock in and out, track absenteeism, employee overtime hours and eliminate buddy-punching, among others.
- Business can be draining and often stressful. After weeks and months in boardrooms and crunching numbers, or the hustle grind, you certainly need some time off to unwind and re-energize. Or maybe the burnout alarms are already sounding and you need some reawakening. This is the time create your own…
- WorldRemit has released the results of a survey it conducted in July to understand the impact of the global rise in the cost of living on remittances sent back home by migrants living and working in the US, the UK, and Australia. WorldRemit, which serves more than 5 million customers across 130…
- Foreign exchange trading is increasingly gaining popularity among those wanting to build their wealth. After all, forex trading can be exciting and can be done from the comfort of your home. But not everyone that gets into forex trading has what it takes to become successful at it. There are…
- Although some inequalities remain in the Zambian financial system, there is continuous development and improvements to its economic status. The country, therefore, continues to be one of the emerging markets in Africa, which includes greater stability with the foreign exchange or forex market. How…
- The KEMSA board of directors was replaced in the wake of the scandal, in April 2021. In May 2022, former board member Terry Kiunge Ramadhani was named as the new Chief Executive Officer.
- "A thorough multi-agency investigation into the crash and an evaluation of the operator's safety operational standards is currently underway. We condole with the families of those who lost their loved ones in this tragic crash and wish quick recovery to those undergoing treatment," NTSA stated.
- Airtel Kenya Networks Limited (Airtel Kenya), has purchased 60 MHz of additional spectrum in the 2600 MHz band from the Communications Authority of Kenya, for a gross consideration of $40 million (Ksh4.7 billion). The licence is valid from July 2022 for a period of 15 years. “This additional…
- Equity Bank Kenya has signed a partnership with NALA Payments Ltd, a remittance payment processing platform licensed in the UK and United States, to facilitate diaspora remittances to Kenya. This partnership will allow Kenyans living in the United Kingdom and United States send money directly from…
- “Under this project, each of the selected households will receive a 6kg LPG cylinder filled with LPG complete with accessories (a grill and a burner) at a discounted price of Sh2,100 contrary to the prevailing market price of Sh5,100,” Nock noted in a statement.
- The National Oil Corporation of Kenya has commissioned and handed over key community sustainability projects in Block 14T (Magadi Sub-basin) where the Corporation has been undertaking oil exploration activities within the southern part of Block 14T that stretches from Kajiado, Narok all the way…
- With the ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), new opportunities in technology start-ups and e-businesses are expected to grow the combined GDP to over $600 billion.
- The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has cleared 11 betting companies to get licenses for the financial year 2022/2023. In a letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya CEO Ezra Chiloba dated July 4, BCLB chairman Cyrus Maina said that the companies had been scrutinized and were…
- With Magical Kenya deals, the Kenyan Coast guarantees you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, rich with cultural heritage and natural attractions, tied together with warm and friendly locals. Here we sample areas that can give your family an unforgettable experiences.
- Stivo Simple Boy has disclosed the highest amount of money he has received for a performance or a gig. Speaking during an interview, Stivo Simple Boy revealed that he was paid half a million (Ksh500,000) by Odibets, one of the leading betting firms in Kenya. The musician added that he used the…
- Fanaka Real Estate, a certified and award-winning real estate agency, will launch its independent philanthropic organization on Friday, 29thJuly at its main offices at Ruiru North Park Premier Hub. The Fanaka Wema Foundation is a milestone for the real estate company that was founded in 2016 and…