29 August 2023
- Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei on Saturday said Kenya Power should compensate for loss of lives as well as losses incurred by businesses during the blackout.
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Credit Bank PLC has unveiled plans to join the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), opening up its shareholding to the general public. The financial institution, with over 37 years of banking experience, says the move aligns…
29 August 2023
- BEIJING, China, Aug. 29 – Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with visiting U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday in Beijing, calling on both sides to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation. Li said the economic and trade relations between China…
29 August 2023
- According to a new report by Electronics Hub, from 2019 to 2030, the rate of yearly electronics waste is projected to rise by over 20 million metric tons (53.6Mt to74Mt), which is a big environmental and health concern.
29 August 2023
- KQ reports a Sh21.6b loss after tax in half-year results up from Sh9.8b in a similar period last year; attributes decline to loan repayment costs, and shilling depreciation.
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Victoria Commercial Bank (VCB) has refuted claims that its chief executive officer, Yogesh Pattni, was arrested by the Anti-Banking Fraud Unit, describing the statement as misleading. This comes after news circulated on…
29 August 2023
- Exchange Rate Performance USD|KES: KES weakened by 0.11% to close at 145.15 (-17.65% year-to-date). GBP|KES: KES strengthened by 0.09% to close at 182.79 (-23.12% year-to-date). EUR|KES: KES weakened by 0.16% to close at 156.99 (-19.59% year-to-date…
29 August 2023
- Kenyan fashion entrepreneur Ruth Abade uses upcycled materials to create vibrant clothes and accessories with sustainability sewn into them. “It was something I’ve never seen. I was like, ‘maybe this is what they mean by the end of the world?’ The…
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Financial analysts lobby, the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (Icifa), has opened a new college in Nairobi’s KASNEB Towers to offer courses in investment, finance, and related disciplines. The…
29 August 2023
- Sophos has uncovered how research contests run by cybercrime forums are helping to inspire new methods of attack and detection evasion. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call for Papers’ and provide the winners considerable…
29 August 2023
- Formerly established as Nairobi West Aerodrome, it was later renamed in honour of Lady Wilson Kerr Florence, whose airline company had helped influence its founding.
29 August 2023
- The Institute, whose construction commenced in 2016, was set up by the Government to advance the legacy of the 2004 Kenyan Nobel Laureate Prof Wangari Maathai. The institute was handed over to the University of Nairobi in May 2019.
29 August 2023
- The facility, one of the South Rift Valley’s largest private hospitals, was founded by an ambitious medic-turned-entrepreneur in collaboration with other investors.
29 August 2023
- TOPLINE The degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE, was found in more than 40% of athletes who died before 30, a study out Monday showed, illustrating the growing effects of a disease that has become…
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – CIC Insurance net profit for the six months ending June grew 153 percent to Sh1.2 billion compared to a similar period last year. The insurer attributes the growth to new initiatives that were introduced earlier, focusing on…
29 August 2023
- The Teachers Unions and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have finally signed an agreement to increase teachers’ pay by between 7 percent to 10 percent. The deal has been signed as a result of the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement, (CBA)…
29 August 2023
- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) changed the grading system for primary and secondary school teachers immediately after signing the 54 billion shillings Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 2017 to 2021 between it and the three teachers’ unions…
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Kenya has called on foreign and domestic investors to develop tourism facilities within the country’s national parks, game reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. Peninah Malonza, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Tourism,…
29 August 2023
- Dickson Wandera, a father of two based in Nairobi, has secured the second KES 1 million grand prize in Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go monthly promotion. Mr. Wandera, an executive driver, plans to open his own electrical products business with the money he…
29 August 2023
- Eng. Juma left NuPEA after serving two, three-year terms at the helm of the agency tasked with promoting and implementing Kenya's nuclear energy sector, as well as research.
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Kenya’s economic growth, ranked among the fastest in Africa, has been accompanied by a steady rise in demand for electricity, necessitating the urgency to explore greener and cheaper sources of power. According to the Energy…
29 August 2023
- In the ever-changing technological world, LG Electronics stands at the forefront, illuminating the path toward a new era of smart living. Imagine a home where every aspect seamlessly intertwines with cutting-edge technology, where your living space…
29 August 2023
- Kelvin Kituku and Lynn Muiruri will represent Kenya in an international road safety competition to be held in Viena, Austria from October 6- 8. This follows their triumphant win at the inaugural Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) Best Young…
29 August 2023
- The two emerged winners at the inaugural Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) Best Young Driver (BYD) Contest held in Naivasha at the weekend.
29 August 2023
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed real estate investment trust ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust (NSE: FAHR), has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to convert its unrestricted ILAM Fahari Income…
29 August 2023
- Safaricom dominated trading activity at 68.9%, albeit declining marginally by 0.3% to KES 15.45 on increased foreign selling, to close in the red for the second consecutive session. The top movers list predominantly consisted of banking stocks; KCB,…
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – ABSA Bank has recorded a Sh8.3 billion in profit after tax translating to a 32 percent increase over the same period last year, supported by sustainable double-digit revenue growth on its cardinal revenue streams. The…
29 August 2023
- CIC Insurance Group Plc is pleased to release our 2023 half-year results based on the new IFRS 17 reporting standards. The IFRS 17 standard provides consistent principles for all aspects of accounting for insurance contracts. The Group has reported a…
29 August 2023
- The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened the application portal for first-year loan applications for the academic year 2022-2023. Applications are now being accepted from students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central…
29 August 2023
- The award recognizes Rhino Mabati Factory Ltd's commitment to innovation, technology integration, and dedication to providing high quality roofing solutions.
29 August 2023
- Global lender reveals that country has committed to put in place mechanisms for carbon trading that might include the new charges on petroleum products.
29 August 2023
- Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported net earnings of Kshs.8.3 billion for the half year ended 30 June 2023, a 32% increase over the same period last year, supported by sustained double-digit revenue growth across key revenue streams. The impressive six-…
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 29 – Listed agribusiness and superfoods producer Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ) has successfully completed the inaugural export delivery of 181 Boran heifers to a Uganda-based rancher for breeding. The breeding heifers valued at more than…
29 August 2023
- On a recent working tour of the TechQuest Hub in Lagos, Nigeria, recently, Digital and Innovation Fellows from the African Union (AU) engaged with Charles Emembolu, the Founder and Director of TechQuest STEM Academy who spoke about how innovators…
29 August 2023
- Toyota said Tuesday it halted operations at 12 of its 14 factories in Japan due to a system glitch, but that it did not appear to be a cyberattack.
29 August 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Listed agribusiness and superfoods producer Kakuzi has successfully completed the inaugural export delivery of 181 Boran heifers to a Uganda-based rancher for breeding. The breeding heifers valued at more than S|h13.5…