23 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Digital lending platform Tala has confirmed Annstella Mumbi as the new General Manager (GM). Prior to the new post, Mumbi served as the firm’s acting GM as well as Global Director of Growth. She now joins a list of women who…
23 October 2023
- HANOI, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Vietnam is expected to export 1.7 million tons of coffee, worth 4.2 billion U.S. dollars this year, a new high after setting the record at more than 4 billion dollars last year, Vietnam News reported Monday, citing the…
23 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — The Kenyan shilling plunged to a historic low of 150 against the U.S. dollar Monday, piling pressure on the country’s dwindling foreign exchange reserves and making imports expensive amid rising inflation. The Central…
23 October 2023
- Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with dreams of building your very own micro-business? We often celebrate the success stories of entrepreneurs and thriving businesses, but it's crucial to shed light on the challenges faced by micro businesses too.
23 October 2023
- OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, has announced the global availability of its Find N3 and Find N3 Flip foldable smartphones. Each delivers breakthrough experiences across imaging, design, and usability, empowering customers to expect…
23 October 2023
- The final jigsaw puzzles are falling into place at the luxurious, stylish Crystal Rivers Mall and Residences located on Mombasa Road.
23 October 2023
- Britam General Insurance has partnered with Haltons Pharmacy, GoodLife Pharmacy, Malibu Pharmacy, and MYDAWA Online Pharmacy to launch the Pharmacy First Program, a service that allows Britam medical insurance clients to access medical services at…
23 October 2023
- The African Development Bank Group, and the African Guarantee Fund, have made a strong case for the positive impact of increasing women’s financial inclusion on Nigeria’s economy, before an audience of senior Nigerian government and banking leaders…
23 October 2023
- On 19th October, Meta Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a two-account feature for WhatsApp. In an announcement via his WhatsApp channel, Zuckerberg announced that users will be able to have two accounts on one phone in the new…
23 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Safaricom has hosted an industry-wide cyber security summit with a call on businesses, governments, and individuals to invest in technologies that protect sensitive information and critical systems from cyber threats. The…
23 October 2023
- In recent years, Africa’s interior decor industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the demand for printed decor solutions, a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. With the African printing industry projected to reach a staggering value of US…
23 October 2023
- Mumbi is a business executive with a decade of experience in fintech, EdTech, and venture capital, having held multiple roles in strategy, growth, expansion, and overall business leadership in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa,…
23 October 2023
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said India would resume issuing visas to Canadians if it saw progress in the safety of its diplomats. “Our diplomats (in Canada) are not safe. So, if we see…
23 October 2023
- SIAYA, Kenya, Oct 23 – Siaya Governor James Orengo has appealed to the national government to ensure they release all funds pertaining to functions already devolved in the Constitution. Orengo was particular with the health sector, which he said…
23 October 2023
- Employees will pay 2.75 per cent of their pay instead of the maximum Sh1,700. The new levy comes at a time when the cost of living is high.
23 October 2023
- If you’ve ever wanted to experience the privacy and luxury of a premium yacht, but also want the wide range of facilities that only a large cruise ship can offer, your dream is sure to come true this summer. MSC Cruises’ ship-within-a-ship concept,…
23 October 2023
- Kenya’s largest non-bank lender by market share, Tala, has named Annstella Mumbi, as its new General Manager for the Kenya Unit effective immediately, making her one of the small number of women leading large technology companies in Kenya. Before…
23 October 2023
- Diaspora remittances for September 2023 came in at USD 340.4m, a 7.05% y/y increase but a 3.96% m/m decline. This takes the cumulative diaspora remittance inflows for the first nine months of 2023 to USD 3.11bn compared to USD 2.99bn over the same…
23 October 2023
- This week, economic experts from Genghis Capital have issued a BUY recommendation on Standard Chartered Group. From their vantage point, they expect the firm to register record profitability levels. This coupled with the firm’s industry-leading…
23 October 2023
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a tax amnesty to millions in Kenya. The taxman has promised to give a 100 percent tax amnesty during the Tax Day set to be held this week. But where does the Kenyan SME stand in all these? Many think…
23 October 2023
- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Analysts on Monday foresaw the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) weakness will persist in the near term. Maybank Investment Bank Research said in a note that it’s due to concerns that persistently strong U.S. data and treasury…
23 October 2023
- TOKYO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — A total of 45.5 percent of people working in Japan sleep less than six hours per night on average, a recent government survey found. In the white paper approved earlier this month by the Japanese cabinet, 10.0 percent of…
23 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – The 7th edition of the Agro-Food Pack Exhibition is set to take place at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. The three-day expo is co-organised by MXM Exhibitors, a Dubai-based event firm, and the Kenya National Chambers of…
23 October 2023
- TOPLINE Humanitarian aid continued to flow into Gaza Sunday afternoon through the Rafah border crossing—the crossing between Egypt and Gaza that was opened for the first time in two weeks on Saturday. KEY FACTS Fourteen additional aid trucks were…
23 October 2023
- The NCBA Now App has endless possibilities for both individuals and businesses. Apart from allowing for deposit and withdrawal of funds, it also allows one to pay bills, as well as invest in Unit Trusts among others. And now, NCBA Bank is awarding…
23 October 2023
- President William Ruto last week launched his administration’s universal health coverage (UHC) programme, promising access to affordable healthcare by all Kenyans.
