- Startimes Media has unveiled the first lucky winners of the highly anticipated and ongoing two-month Recharge Buy and Win Promotion to mark 35 years of being in business. The promotion which commenced on the 15th of June 2023 and is set to conclude on the 15th of August 2023 has captivated…
- A high-demand job typically means that either there are more opportunities than qualified candidates to fill them, or that there will be more jobs available over the next several years. These types of jobs tend to have several benefits, including more competitive salaries, increased opportunities…
- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya, has released a list of its regional offices in an effort to enlighten Kenyans as to where they should get the authority’s services without having to travel to Nairobi. According to the Authority, the…
- The Chogoria Water Supply Infrastructure Project was officially commissioned today by H.E President William Ruto in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County. The project, aimed at addressing the critical water needs of the region, marks a significant milestone in the Government’s commitment to improving…
- Google announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili- the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. The expansion includes new features that allow users to better customize their experience, boost their…
- Demand for professional laundry services in the country is expected to surge by the end of 2023 on account of rapid urbanization, making Kenya’s commercial laundry industry one of the most attractive industries for entrepreneurs and investors. Speaking during the LG Electronics Inaugural Commercial…
- Equities turnover dropped by 67.6 percent to 107.2 million shillings down from 331.1 million shillings the previous trading day. Local investors were the dominant players on the day. They accounted for c. 69.1 percent of the total market turnover. Foreign investors remained bullish on key blue…
- Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today launched Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s most robust threat response capabilities for organizations using Microsoft…
- The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to lose seven powerful roles to the Ministry of Education if the proposals are implemented, the sector reforms with the Ministry of Education set to chip away its sole powers. The government formed the working party to suggest ways of reforming the…
- The benchmark indices closed higher with the exception of the market which eased by 0.2%. The NSE 20 and NSE 25 extended gains by 0.4% and 0.3% respectively. Market activity declined 67.6% to USD 0.8m on reduced trading of most large caps. Gainers And Losers Equity Group emerged as the most traded…
- Centum Investment Company Plc’s real estate subsidiary has reported a KES1 billion pre-tax profit in the year ended March 31, 2023, marking a major turnaround for the business that reported a KES145 million loss before tax last year. Centum Real Estate’s profit rebound was driven by increased…
- The government of the Republic of Kenya has been leading the war against illicit alcohol especially in Central Kenya. The war against illicit alcohol and alcoholism in the region materialized after an outcry of thousands of young men who were sinking into alcoholism. Many agreed a time had come to…
- According to the World Bank, an estimated 500 million women and adolescent girls lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management. Data from the Ministry of Education in Kenya shows that a girl is absent from school for four days in a month because of…
- Haven’t you heard? Flip phones are making a comeback. Okay, maybe you’ve heard that a lot for the past couple of years, and it never really stuck. Some might say they’re too flimsy, expensive, and or gimmicky. But there’s a reason companies are investing heavily in foldable. Despite the…
- Tatu City Water and Sanitation Company (TATUWASCo) has been recognized as the top-performing private utility company in Kenya for the second year in a row by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). Over the last decade, TATUWASCo has invested billions of Kenyan shillings to develop a…
- It is difficult to sustainably run a business in a volatile environment. This is especially the case for most small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These business operations are majorly owned by sole proprietors and may not have adequate reserves to withstand material disruption from economic shocks…
- Students from the Western and North Rift regions will benefit from Absa Bank’s digital literacy program following the installation of computer labs in 17 schools in the area. The initiative is part of a KES25 million nationwide digital literacy effort led by the Bank in collaboration with Computer…
- Kenya is set to experience a significant economic boost as Sama, the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the AI models of the future, confirmed plans to enhance its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investments locally. Banking on recent engagements with the national…
- A sustainable, responsible business continuously embraces sound practices that positively impact its stakeholders and the environment. Promoting social entrepreneurship is one way through which businesses could contribute positively to communities. When communities thrive, businesses prosper, and…
- The worst macroeconomic situation is beginning to be felt in the real estate sector. According to the Registry of Real Estate Statistics published last week by the Association of Registrars, home purchases in Spain fell by 6.7 percent in May compared to the same month of 2022, while the drop in the…
- The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in international education, is set to revolutionize the learning landscape in Kenya by conducting a comprehensive, multi-year, community-driven, and collaborative review of its programs targeted at students aged 16 and over (16+ review). This…
- The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has said that the private sector in Kenya has been losing at least 3 billion shillings daily due to Maandamano organized by Azimion leader Raila Odinga to protest among other things the cost of living. According to KEPSA, companies across the country, most…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary has called for the immediate arrest of the individuals involved in the planning and execution of the nationwide demonstration, including Azimio leader Raila Odinga that rocked at least 21 areas in the country on Wednesday. “The government has… mobilized all the law…
- The Maandamano happening in Kenya on Wednesday, July 12, seems to be larger, more spontaneous, and widely spread than any other that has ever happened in Kenya. Led by Raila Odinga, Kenyans seem to be sending a clear message to President William Ruto. The current Maandamano is happening in more…
- Many think banking is just a transaction: depositing and withdrawing money, taking loans, and paying back. But no. Banking shouldn’t just be a robotic way of doing business. It should be a way of growing and expanding each other. It should be family. Family Bank is not just a name. It is all about…
- Cadbury has launched its Give a Generous Voice Story Time campaign that introduces a homegrown audio library and encourages members of the public to record e-books and thus lend their voices to storytime. The African-themed audiobooks can be accessed from an e-library at Cadbury Africa allowing…
- The wholesale price of beans is 160 shillings per kilo, depending on the type of beans. Prices vary depending on where you sell or buy them. When demand is low, one kilo of beans costs between 100 shillings and 120 shillings, and when demand is high, one kilo of beans costs around 200 shillings.…
- Owning a home is a significant milestone for many individuals and families. It provides a sense of security, stability, and a place to call your own. However, the path to homeownership can often be challenging, particularly when it comes to financing. This is where NCBA Bank Home Loans shine as the…
- Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has weighed into the discussion that Kenyans might be paying for “international loans” that do not exist, marrying into what businessman and politician Jimmy Wanjigi has been singing all alone. Okiya Omtatah Okoiti now says that China did not contribute any single…
- Sports have long been an essential part of Kenyan culture, with traditional sports such as running and wrestling held in high regard. In recent years, however, the online landscape has changed drastically. It now provides a platform for connecting athletes, coaches, fans, and other stakeholders…
- Standard Chartered has today launched the 20th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon at Uhuru Gardens. The ceremony was attended by over 200 guests and was also graced by key delegates that included the Deputy Governor, Nairobi City County; James Njoroge Muchiri, the Athletics Kenya…
- The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) announced that the dates for the administration of Competency-Based Assessments (CBA) for Grades 3, 4, 5, and 7 will be in October 2023. KNEC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Njengere revealed that the assessment tools had already been posted on the…
- The Court of Appeal has declared a life imprisonment sentence unconstitutional in a ruling that could affect past criminal cases. Justices Pauline Nyamweya, Jessie Lesiit, and George Odunga declared the ruling while hearing the case of Julius Kitsao Manyeso versus the Republic (2023). According to…
- After a huge demonstration led by Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga last Friday, the Azimio brigade is warming up for yet another Maandamano which the leadership has described as “one that will bring the nation on a standstill.” Last Friday, for the first time, the crowds overpowered the police…
- The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the African Development Bank Group on 28 June signed an agreement for a $600,000 grant to expand the number of linked African exchanges from 7 to 15 under the second phase of the African Exchanges Linkage Project. The funds will come from the…
- It takes a lot of time and discipline to become money smart. It doesn’t happen overnight. Some people go through life never saving and living paycheck to paycheck. Learning how to be able to handle your money at an early age may not seem easy, but it will certainly put you down the right path. […]…
- President William Ruto and his battalion of tax collectors have received another blow after the High Court of Kenya declined to lift conservatory orders on Finance Act, 2023 which was issued last week. The government was praying that the orders are lifted. Justice Mugure Thande declined to allow…
- Stock Market Weekly equity turnover rose by 170.9 percent w-o-w to close at USD 11.29 million (1.59 billion shillings). NSE 20 and NASI rose by 2.7 percent and 4.1 percent w-o-w to close at 1,618.11 and 111.37, respectively. Foreign investors assumed a net buying position by accounting for 53.4…
- The Threads app launched by Instagram as a rival to Twitter has achieved more than 100 million user sign-ups in less than five days according to data tracking websites, smashing the record of AI tool ChatGPT for the fastest-growing consumer app. While ChatGPT took two months to hit the 100 million…
- Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered a fundamental area in a company. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies suffered, due to the exposure of their devices, that IT teams are increasingly focused on…
- Showmax Pro is live-streaming coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand courtesy of SuperSport, starting on 20 July 2023. Football enthusiasts across the continent can enjoy all the thrilling action and cheer for their favorite teams as they compete on the global…
- Tamima has launched PAMBA a wisdom & wellness platform designed towards positive life transformation through a community of changemakers that support you. “This is purpose in action; I have created a physical space beyond a TV show where people can come learn from experts and connect with a…
- Money market liquidity improved during the week with the average interbank rate decreasing by 33.6 bps to 9.7 percent, from 10.1 percent recorded the previous week attributable to government payments that offset tax remittances. The decline is the highest in almost six months. However, daily traded…
- All the benchmark indices closed in the green. The NASI and NSE 20 climbed 4.1 percent w/w and 2.7 percent w/w to a twelve-week high, thanks to the price upturn of some large caps. The NSE 25 rose 4.0 percent w/w to a ten-week high. Equity turnover surged 171.0 percent w/w to USD 11.3m, on […]
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- Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and its impact has extended to the print industry as well. Cloud printing solutions have emerged as a game-changer, transforming traditional printing processes and offering a host of benefits to businesses and individuals alike.…
- There are numerous side hustles that can be lucrative for women. The success of any side hustle depends on your skills, dedication, and marketing efforts. Knowing how to start a side hustle is a great way to achieve your financial goals in this gig economy. If you can do a side hustle without…
- A group of university students awaiting High Education Loans Board (HELB) disbursements suffered a setback as a result of a change in their application status. According to the statement released by HELB, they were unable to disperse funds for all students for the 2022-2023 academic year due to…
- Egerton University scrapped eight courses in February 2023 in a bid to enhance financial stability. Egerton University Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kibwage said the eight courses had not been attracting students at the institution in the last five years. Prof Kibwage stated that the university will…
- Octavia E. Butler in his book, Parable of the Talents, says that we MUST Choose our leaders with wisdom and forethought. To be led by a coward is to be controlled by all that the coward fears. To be led by a fool is to be led by the opportunists who control the fool. To […]
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