25 October 2023
- Many social media users expressed disbelief at Kathryne Maundu making such a move jobs in Kenya’s struggling economy where finding a job is about as hard as spotting a genuine lawyer.
25 October 2023
- IMF acknowledges Nigeria’s economic challenges: 26% inflation, naira pressure. CBN lifts forex ban, but concerns persist over exchange rate unification. Analysts weigh in on potential dollar loan effects. Swift government action is urged to clear…
25 October 2023
- Visa Spend Clarity adopted by NCBA group is part of Visa Commercial Solutions’ suite of products and services for business of all sizes.
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Seven women-led startups have received a total of Sh9.8 million in seed funding from Standard Chartered Kenya. Under the Women in Tech programme, the lender partners with the iBizAfrica Incubation Centre at Strathmore…
25 October 2023
- The airline has already been hit hard by the weak shilling over the first half of this year, where despite being profitable at the operational level, the losses for the six months to June doubled.
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – NCBA business customers will be able to monitor their spending using a new tool. The solution, which is a partnership with Visa, is an online ‘spend and expense management platform’ that offers firms visibility and control…
25 October 2023
- MAPUTO, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — Mozambique will import chickens from Brazil and Turkey to ease a shortage of supply following a ban on poultry products from neighboring South Africa, which is facing an avian influenza outbreak. Mozambican importers are…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airtel Money has increased the withdrawal charge for higher amounts, effective today. For instance, customers withdrawing between Sh50,000 and Sh250,000 will pay Sh300 to withdraw at Airtel Money agents. Previously, those…
25 October 2023
- Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Securing a business loan can be a game-changer, but it's essential to use those funds wisely to ensure your success. Here are seven best practices to make the most out of…
25 October 2023
- Equities Turnover declined by 84.5% to KES 42.6Mn down from KES 274.4Mn the previous trading day. Domestic investors were the dominant players on the day. They accounted for c. 80.4% of the total market turnover. Foreign investors remained bearish…
25 October 2023
- The benchmark indices closed the day in the red with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 shedding 1.7%, 1.0%, 0.4%, and 0.9% respectively. Equity turnover dropped 84.5% to USD 0.3m largely due to reduced trading on Safaricom. Local investors were the…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airbnb has committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable tourism growth on the African continent. Through the Africa Pledge, the platform will help governments and tourism organizations identify and unlock new tourism…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airbnb has committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable tourism growth on the African continent. Through the Africa Pledge, the platform will help governments and tourism organizations identify and unlock new tourism…
25 October 2023
- PZ Cussons, a leading manufacturer of personal care products has, for the first time in its 70-year Kenyan history, picked national celebrity and musical artist David Mathenge aka Nameless as the official Brand Influencer for its flagship brand…
25 October 2023
- PARIS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — Global demand for coal, oil and natural gas will peak this decade for the first time in history, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. In its World Energy Outlook 2023, IEA said that based on current policy…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Kenya is relying on cassava importation from neighboring countries to meet high demand for the food product locally. Self Help Africa Head of Programmes Peter Aluoch says local demand for cassava grew to 3 million metric…
25 October 2023
- TOPLINE The White House, which hosted a discussion about growing right to repair legislation across the country, announced Tuesday that Apple will make parts, tools and documentation needed for consumers and independent repair shops across the U.S.…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – The Nature Conservancy has honored the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Centum Investments, James Mworia, for championing conservation of nature and advancing climate action in Kenya. Mworia is one of…
25 October 2023
- Creating highly skilled jobs in software development, cloud support, and software engineering will be key in the envisioned drive into the cloud space.
25 October 2023
- Jenipher Ligono has contributed immensely to both the health and hospitality industries, becoming an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Western region.
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Revenue collected by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in the first quarter of this financial year (FY) rose by 8.4 percent to Sh586.9 billion compared to a similar period last year. The latest figures from the taxman show…
25 October 2023
- SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — Visa Inc. on Tuesday reported the financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2023. The company’s GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net income in the fiscal fourth quarter was 4.7…
25 October 2023
- PHNOM PENH, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — Cambodia on Tuesday banned students from using smartphones in classrooms, saying that the move is to motivate students to focus on their studies. “The use of smartphones or electronic devices, that do not serve as a…
25 October 2023
- Decades later, Chris Kamau remains a familiar face to many people - on screens, watching him sing and dance as part of the group Five Alive to watching him play some interesting characters in movies and series.
25 October 2023
- Future Leaders 254 managed to plant dozens of trees in one day in different spots in Mathare to beautify as well as preserve the culture.
25 October 2023
- Kenya reckons that extending the railway to Malaba will help traders move cargo seamlessly by rail from Mombasa port to landlocked countries.
25 October 2023
- Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Abdi Mohamed, underscored the organisation's commitment to continue investing in the growth of the MSME sector.
25 October 2023
- The US-based company said it has witnessed little brand or growth marketing expertise with the Kenyan office not having enough resources to create a "more powerful product."