Business

30 September 2024 - In the past, the usage pattern has not mattered much when calculating insurance premiums. If you have two cars of the same make, value, and model, their premiums would traditionally be the same even if one is only driven on weekends. Motomatic…

30 September 2024 - SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s corporate labor cost growth slowed last year due to bonus cutback, labor ministry data showed Monday. The per-capita monthly average labor cost in businesses with more than 10 regular employees increased 1.…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Mutual’s African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is seeking a controlling interest in Bulkstream Limited (Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd). Bulkstream Limited is a provider of cargo handling, terminal operation, and…

30 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, is proposing an eco tax on imported finished products. In a notice, Duale says that the revenue will be used to mitigate the financial burden posed by environmental pollution and…

30 September 2024 - Ms Oduor asks High Court to throw out petition challenging relief for manufacturers.

29 September 2024 - Every trader should research to make sure they are buying stocks in the companies they think will appreciate.

29 September 2024 - KRA data shows a worrying trend where firms filing annual returns for corporation taxes has been falling steadily in recent years.

29 September 2024 - Russia's association with various West African countries, notably those in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has been burgeoning, to say the least. From security deals to energy deals, Russia has begun imprinting its influence in these countries…

29 September 2024 - Coffee farmers generated Sh24.3 billion from the sale of 691,956 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) during the coffee year 2023/2024.

29 September 2024 - Tea farmers from Kimunye Tea Factory, Kirinyaga, are planning to stage a peaceful demonstration at the entity to push KTDA for increased bonus.

29 September 2024 - Unpredictable tax regimes, high energy costs, and a lack of tax policies have been cited as major issues that negatively impact Kenya's trade and industry sectors.

29 September 2024 - It's becoming increasingly clear that building new ventures will require greater resilience and adaptability to excel in today's challenging environment.

29 September 2024 - The one hour and 44 minutes documentary depicts the changing lifestyles of poor residents of Kogutu village in Kisumu County after receiving a monthly stipend of $22 from GiveDirectly for a...

29 September 2024 - The bank, which is 89.3 percent owned by KDC, a State investment firm, is seeking a consultant to value the bank and then float a rights issue.

29 September 2024 - The fact that scope 3 emissions occur outside an organisation poses a significant challenge to organisations.

29 September 2024 - Smith was heavily involved in initiatives promoting businesses in Kenya and was a member of multiple lobby groups that championed this cause.

29 September 2024 - The contractor had sought to recover Sh569.3 million by attaching Kebs accounts at three banks –including Co-operative Bank of Kenya— but the standards body had overdrawn some of the accounts.

29 September 2024 - Counties are already struggling to pay salaries for last month, bringing to the fore the adverse effect of the hitches in getting their equitable share of revenue.

29 September 2024 - Fat stored around the abdomen protects internal organs and the body tends to retain it as a last resort, making it difficult to lose.

29 September 2024 - According to the board, it was pursuing the money because the proceeds from the criminal case were forwarded to the Consolidated Fund.

29 September 2024 - In a new move, the rules provide a restriction on the retention and accumulation of surplus funds by an exempt charitable organisation.

29 September 2024 - Market fragmentation has also seen local manufacturers enter into pricing wars in order to gain market share.

29 September 2024 - Though mining activity has been present in the country for more than 50 years, productivity has remained low.

29 September 2024 - Under risk-based lending, banks use various resources including information from credit reference bureaus to set up a credit scoring system.

29 September 2024 - Google Maps said it will be streamlining its support page to make business reviews more trustworthy by detecting and removing fake reviews.

29 September 2024 - The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced an upward adjustment of water and electricity tariffs.

29 September 2024 - SEP 29 – Michael Fortin was at the heart of Hollywood’s golden age of streaming. The actor and aerial cinematographer turned his hobby of flying drones into a profitable business in 2012 just as the streaming wars were taking off. For a decade, he…

29 September 2024 - CHANGSHA, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — A batch of Kenyan dried sea cucumbers, weighing 300 kg, were transported to Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China’s Hunan Province, marking the first time that China has imported such products from…

29 September 2024 - Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Tsavo Inn stating that the hotel had a right of easement.

29 September 2024 - Two impediments to the revitalisation of cotton as a valued cash crop in Kenya are the extension system at county level and lack of certified seed system, according to Agriculture and Food Authority

29 September 2024 - Mwangi was awarded compensation including unpaid housing allowance, severance pay, and a notice period.

29 September 2024 - If you have the space and a small starting budget, you can put together a gym that works for you.

29 September 2024 - A striking divide exists between urban and rural populations when it comes to healthcare access in Africa. While urban areas in countries like South Africa and Kenya have relatively well-developed healthcare systems, many rural areas across the…

29 September 2024 - The Tax Appeals Tribunal turned down a request by Weihai to declare the tax demand by the KRA invalid on technicalities.

29 September 2024 - After going through documents, workers say the deal is bad for them and the airport.

29 September 2024 - Germany's federal government hopes to tap into the young, well-educated talent pool in Kenya to fill the labour gaps.

28 September 2024 - Topline Hezbollah confirmed Saturday its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah—the target of Israel’s aerial bombardment on the group’s Beirut headquarters—was killed during the strike, a major victory for Israel but a further escalation in the…

28 September 2024 - In an attempt to strengthen its foreign reserves, Tanzania has requested the contribution of gold exporters in the country.

28 September 2024 - Maraga-led task force finds most police officers take bribes and allow free passage of counterfeit goods, recommends disbandment of the traffic unit and the use of technology.

28 September 2024 - The lawmakers want auditors to establish how the deal affects the other airports and aerodromes which depend on JKIA for survival.

28 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 28 – Smart Applications International, a healthcare ICT solutions provider, has highlighted the need for healthcare players to adopt digital health solutions, which provide the necessary foundation for the fulfilment of…

28 September 2024 - Political bigwigs with deep pockets own five-star beach hotels at the Coast and luxurious lodges in Naivasha and Maasai Mara.

28 September 2024 - SEP 28 – Microsoft says it has “listened to feedback” following a privacy row over a new tool which takes regular screenshots of users’ activity. It was labelled a potential “privacy nightmare” by critics when it was unveiled in May 2024 –…

28 September 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 28 – The Senate Finance Committee has been urged to specify precisely what actions should be taken by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in maintaining banking hygiene in cases involving deceased persons. Nominated Senator Miraj…

28 September 2024 - Self-propelled artillery units are a defining feature of modern military power. In Africa, where military modernization is a growing focus for many countries, nations like Egypt and Morocco possess strong SPA units.

28 September 2024 - It could be due to physical injury or the foetus being incompatible with the mother and the uterus rejects it.

28 September 2024 - Proper spacing is crucial as it allows sufficient air circulation and light penetration, promoting healthy growth.

28 September 2024 - Dragon fruits grow best in well-draining soils high in organic matter, but they also do well in pots in cool climates.

28 September 2024 - Carrots do well in areas with altitude greater than 500 metres above sea level.

28 September 2024 - Several housing and property companies have set up consultancies to protect Kenyans.