- The distributed delocalization policy for teachers has been repealed even as the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) urges Teacher Service Commission, TSC, to review the grading system for teachers and sensitize them on the same for familiarity According to the latest media briefing, Secretary…
- As a job seeker, sometimes you might miss an opportunity simply because you are not able to package yourself well despite being qualified. Well, it’s time you understand that employers are often looking for skills that go beyond qualifications and experience. For instance, your education and…
- Sports fans around the world have begun the official countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, kicking off in November. This will be the first time the tournament is held at the end of the year and it makes its inaugural appearance in the Middle East. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be […]
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- LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its color to match their current moods. Dubbed MoodUP refrigerator, this new product was unveiled at IFA 2022 which ended yesterday in Berlin, and will be…
- The Kenyan shilling weakened against three major currencies on Wednesday. The local currency is currently at its lowest in history against the US Dollar. On Wednesday, the shilling weakened 0.03 percent against the US Dollar to close at 120.26. The shilling also weakened 0.48 against the Pound to…
- HMD Global has announced the new Nokia G11 Plus. Further building on the G-series success, it comes with the signature build quality and updates ensuring longevity, Android 12 benefits straight out of the box, and a long-lasting three-day battery to get you through the daily grind. Florian Seiche,…
- Digital lenders have until September 17 to obtain the new licenses or cease operations. The fresh licensing directive by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is aimed at streamlining the industry by remitting cases such as loan overpricing and misuse of customers’ data. In March, CBK gazetted the new…
- Fuel prices play a major role in determining the cost of living in Kenya. When fuel prices go up, the inflation rate follows suit. This is why whenever fuel prices move through the roof, everyone down the value chain is always restless and it bites deep. In Kenya, when fuel prices moved beyond…
- Investing your money is the most reliable way to build your wealth over time. And while there is no universal way to make your money work for you, there is no better strategy than to diversify your portfolio. What matters is your desire for the investment, proper budget, and knowledge on how to…
- The reopening of the Somalia market for Kenyan miraa in July was celebrated by thousands of farmers in anticipation of improved earnings after a 2-year slump. Farmers are now saying cartels are exploiting them through the imposition of levies for the shipping of the commodity to the vast Somalia…
- Gone are the days when someone had to physically present themselves at the airport or travel agent to book a flight. Thanks to advanced technology, mobile devices reach and internet access one can now book flights anywhere, anytime on their smartphones or computers. Jambojet, a regional airline…
- Social entrepreneurship entails the development and funding of solutions that directly address social issues such as food scarcity, poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, arid and semi-arid lands, and effects of climate change e.g., water scarcity among others. Social entrepreneurship is a…
- Hudson Sandler, independent strategic communications and ESG consultancy, has appointed Michelle Anekeya as Partner, Head of East Africa. The appointment reflects Hudson Sandler’s continued growth in Africa driven by the Kenyan office. Hudson Sandler Africa has grown rapidly over the last two years…
- The Kenyan shilling is still under attack. It is now at its lowest in history against the dollar. On Tuesday 6th September, commercial banks in Kenya bought the US dollar at an average of 120.261 and sold it at 120.36 shillings. Banks sold the Sterling Pound at 138.761 shillings after buying it at…
- The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, Disability Guide Allowance applies to employees with disabilities and requires personal assistants to perform their duties. Teachers who are living with disability are required to be registered with the National Council for Persons with Disability TSC in…
- Kenyans are now staring at a possible maize crisis after Tanzania stopped issuing export permits for the grain. This is likely to further tighten the prices of the commodity and its products, which have been on a rising spree since March. “We have been unable to get maize from Tanzania since last…
- As stipulated in the constitution of Kenya, there shall be a Speaker for each House of Parliament, who shall be elected by that House in accordance with the Standing Orders, from among persons who are qualified to be elected as members of Parliament but are not such members. The law also states…
- SportPesa is once again proving that it is not just an ardent supporter of talent in the world of football but also in other fields such as car racing with this authoritatively stamped during the 2WD Nanyuki Rally over the weekend. SportPesa’s racing team driver Leonardo Varese is on the way to…
- Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Kisumu. This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa, which means more drivers have access to earning opportunities and more riders an affordable, convenient, and reliable travel solution…
- The government has declared next Tuesday a public holiday to pave way for the swearing-in of president-elect William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Head of Public Service Dr. Joseph Kinyua noted that a formal gazettement will be issued later this week. “The day of the wearing-in shall…
- The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, has kicked off the process of deploying 1000 primary school teachers to secondary schools across the country. TSC advertised 1000 employment posts in 2019 and another 1000 in September last year and has finished issuing deployment letters for successful…
- Kenyans should brace for tough times ahead as the country is expected to receive erratic rains during the months of October, November, and December. Speaking at a hotel in Machakos county, Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) Deputy Director of Climate Services David Gikungu said the country is…
- The Central Bank of Kenya issued customers’ foreign exchange rates for 5th September 2022. The value of the U.S. dollar is still the strongest and has continuously devalued currencies around the world as well as unsettling the outlook for the global economy. Commercial Banks in Kenya were buying…
- Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Women in Tech®, today announce a flagship global partnership to provide blockchain educational courses to 2,800 women from vulnerable communities across Brazil and…
- The performance of hotels in the first half of 2022 has significantly improved as the sector gradually recovers from the devastating effects of covid 19 pandemic. For instance, at the coast, hotels recorded an occupancy rate of more than 70 percent during the period under review, compared to the…
- Lentils, commonly known as Ndengu Kamande are a variety of grams which has become popular in Kenyan households in recent years. They are imported into Kenya from India and are currently selling at a retail price of 240 shillings per kilogram, and a wholesale Price of 250 shillings in Nairobi. A…
- WhatsApp is the most popular messaging application in Africa. Stats show that there are over 100 million WhatsApp users on the continent making it one of the greatest communication tools both socially and economically. In Kenya, about 97 percent of online users are on WhatsApp, making it a…
- Omanyala is ‘Africa’s fastest man who is inspiring a running revolution in his country. While Kenya is normally recognized for its long-distance running prowess, Omanyala is challenging this narrative, “I’m changing the perception that Kenyans can’t sprint. The narrative has changed and I’m happy…
- Mombasa, also known as county 001 is the second largest city in Kenya. As of 2019, the county had a population of 1.208 million with most of its people residing in the city. Mombasa is famously known for its luxurious hotels, world-class beach resorts, and its historical significance. It is the…
- Teachers have now been stripped of an opportunity to mark the final national examination in primary school, as has been the norm with the former Kenya Certificate for Primary Education This follows the acquisition of Optical Mark Recognition by the Kenya National Examination Council which…
- Kenya now officially has a new President, and it is going to be William Samoei Ruto after the ruling of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has thrown out the petition that had been filed by the Azimio Kenya Alliance led by Raila Odinga. William Ruto will now be sworn in latest on September 13…
- After a week of intense legal battles between two major political camps in Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome and her six colleagues at the Supreme Court are set to deliver their verdict at 12 noon today. According to a notice of judgment delivery issued by Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira,…
- Investors frequently look to gold as a safe haven when economic times are difficult or international conflicts, like in the current case in Russia and Ukraine. In such cases, most investors prefer a safe asset with a proven track record of gains. Without any doubt, gold fits the bill because…
- The inflation rate for the month of August hit 8.5 percent, from the 8.3 percent recorded in July 2022 mainly driven by the elevated food and fuel prices. Food and non-alcoholic beverages had their year-to-year change to 15.3 percent while the month-to-month was at 0.5 percent. The m/m increase was…
- On 3rd September 2022, Education Cabinet Secretary, Prof George Magoha, stated that institutions seeking to offer junior secondary school must have science laboratories prior to being cleared by the government. According to Magoha, Speaking in Kericho County, the CS stated that the new requirement…
- During the month, the Kenya Shilling depreciated by 1.0 percent against the US Dollar, to close the month at 120.0 shillings, from 118.8 shillings recorded at the end of August 2022. The continuous fall in the local currency was driven by the increased dollar demand from oil and merchandise…
- During the month of August, T-bills remained undersubscribed, with the overall subscription rate declining to 73.2 percent, from 97.4 percent recorded in July 2022 partly driven by the uncertainty which surrounded the August 2022 general elections. The overall subscription rates for the 91-day…
- MetaTrader 4, also known as MT4, is one of the most popular trading platforms, along with its newer cousin, MT5. In this article, we are going to look at how you can trade using MT4. If you haven’t tried MT4 before, it will be a useful intro to the platform, especially if you plan to […]
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- Growing up, one of the things that used to fascinate me was the Business Segment of the news. They would show the Nairobi Stock Exchange performance and I would see company share prices moving on the screen; some in red and some in green, some ranked as gainers and some as losers. I admired the…
- Building wealth takes years of smart decisions, both professionally and financially. Often, we see a person that is successful in life and we only sit there and admire them. However, admiring an overachiever won’t make us one. But if we analyze them and see what we can do to become a part of that…
- Meru county is among the counties that have experienced failed rains in the last three consecutive seasons. The devastating effects of the ongoing drought in the region have left More than 200,000 people facing starvation and in need of aid. Speaking during the launch of the Ripples International…
- According to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the prices of some goods, including beer, bottled water, and juice might increase come October, due to annual inflation tax adjustments of up to 6.3 percent. “The specific rates will be adjusted using the average inflation rate for the financial year…
- A UN study has projected that the global population will reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022. Given current projections and a certain margin of error, it looks like we’re fast approaching the 8 billion people to mark and could reach it “any day now,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The…
- Education Cabinet Secretary, Prof George Magoha has addressed parents’ worries regarding the upcoming academic terms reopening dates. While inspecting the construction and progress of the CBC classrooms in Nairobi on Thursday, September 1, Magoha noted that the government will continue funding all…
- Tea prices have increased marginally at the Mombasa auction over demand increase from key export markets. Data by the East African Tea Trade Association (EATA) shows a kilo of the beverage traded at an average of $2.26 (271.54 shillings) this week, up from $2.22 (266.73 shillings) last week. “There…
- LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific launch dates for key markets will be shared in the following weeks. The brand-new model, 97G2, will be showcased at the…
- Huawei Digital Power, the group’s renewable energy arm, will address the local market’s energy needs from an ecosystem perspective by building and installing holistic solutions covering generation, transmission, distribution, usage, and storage in a bid to plug the power gap. Renewables like wind,…
- HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly smartphone yet, Nokia X30 5G, made with 100% recycled aluminum and 65% recycled plastic…
- MultiChoice Kenya held its 2022 annual content showcase this week in an exciting reveal of upcoming sports, and local and international content that will keep GOtv and DStv customers on the edge of their seats in the coming months. Nancy Matimu, Managing Director of MultiChoice Kenya said, “…
- People are the most prominent part of any business, and finding good people to work with is invaluable. Their skills, engagement, and ideas will be a considerable determinant of your company’s success. And once you find the talent that is helping you grow, you want to ensure you’re investing in…
