18 March 2024
- More Kenyans are ditching matatus for rail transport on the Nairobi-Kisumu and Nairobi-Nanyuki routes.
18 March 2024
- A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with detailed data and information regarding all Nigerian traders on its platform.
18 March 2024
- In Africa, having a good time is a way of life. Whether you're in the heart of the city or out in remote villages, there's a deep-rooted appreciation for the art of enjoyment. This often involves sharing drinks, from beer and other beverages to more…
18 March 2024
- In Africa, having a good time is a way of life. Whether you're in the heart of the city or out in remote villages, there's a deep-rooted appreciation for the art of enjoyment. This often involves sharing drinks, from beer and other beverages to more…
18 March 2024
- According to President William Ruto, the shilling’s appreciation is a sign that Kenya’s economy, which was once ‘in the trenches’ has been salvaged.
18 March 2024
- ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) — The meltdown of Internet services across Ghana, caused by the disruption of undersea cables over the past few days, has severely affected the country’s business activities. Business owners said the Internet blackout has…
18 March 2024
- In Kenya, efforts to maintain flower, fruit and vegetable exports to the EU have triggered even greater extremes.
18 March 2024
- Mental health in Africa is a complex issue impacted by a variety of social, economic, and cultural factors. While mental health awareness and access to treatments have improved in certain areas, serious difficulties still exist across the continent.…
18 March 2024
- mTek, a leading Kenyan-based digital online insurance platform, has secured an investment of USD 1.25 million(approx. Ksh167.8 million) from Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) and Founders Factory Africa (FFA). The new funding is targeted to support…
18 March 2024
- BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing. That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – NCBA Group has joined forces with Proparco, a French development finance institution, to support green projects as well as empower women economically with a Sh6.7 billion ($50 million) investment. The deal comes after the…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the discriminatory action by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of dismissing 133 candidates after being subjected to mandatory HIV and pregnancy testing in a…
18 March 2024
- Hellen Achieng is senior advisor at EY.
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Travel booking platform Tripitaca has rebranded to Triply, which it says signals its growth. The company says the move is anchored on a renewed focus on empowering travel businesses with the tools and resources they need to…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – The fourth edition of the regional American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit will be held from April 24–25, 2024, in Nairobi. President William Ruto will be the chief guest, leading a government delegation to…
18 March 2024
- MTN Ghana has stated that it is making efforts to guarantee that its services resume in full swing following the country's internet outage. The company recently announced that it obtained additional capacity from its overseas partners to assist in…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second up-skilling cohort to support university lecturers and empower them with advancements in the tech industry. This year’s edition, with 24 lecturers making…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has called for urgent investments from stakeholders in the fight against childhood cancer. Speaking during the hospital’s third annual cancer walk over the weekend, the hospital’s CEO, Robert…
18 March 2024
- Absa Bank Kenya shareholder are a happy lot after the bank reported strong performance for the full year 2023 as net profit increased 12% to Ksh16.4 billion compared to the previous year, supported by increased funding of core sectors fuelling Kenya's…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Safaricom has launched a new series of interactive forums called ‘Safire Connect’, which are designed to help customers grow personally and professionally. These events will take place across Kenya, starting in Embu, and will…
18 March 2024
- Uganda’s gambling figures seem to be on the rise as the East African country records Shs2.1 trillion in the half year to 2023. This figure is according to the country’s National Gaming and Lotteries Regulatory Board which noted that the amount was…
18 March 2024
- BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Kenya’s digital insurance provider, mTek, has secured an investment of Sh167.5 million ($1.25 million) from Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) and Founders Factory Africa (FFA). This funding aims to fuel mTek’s expansion…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Absa Bank has increased its dividend payout to shareholders for the full year ending December 31, 2023, by 14.8 percent to Sh8.4 billion on the back of improved net profit. This means that every shareholder will get Sh1.55, up…
18 March 2024
- The digital insurance platform mTek has bagged $1.25 million funding from investing partners Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Founders Factory Africa.
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Pathologists Lancet Kenya has rebranded to Cerba Lancet Kenya. The makeover s part of the firm’s aim to improve its service offerings to patients. According to CEO Mwende Musunga, the company’s long-term dedication to…
18 March 2024
- TOPLINE Apple is discussing a potential deal to integrate Google’s artificial intelligence platform Gemini into the iPhone, Bloomberg reported Monday, in what could be a major deal between the rival tech giants and impact the wider AI industry. KEY…
18 March 2024
- Pathologists Lancet Kenya, the leading diagnostic providers in Kenya has concluded its rebrand to Cerba Lancet Kenya.
18 March 2024
- The European Union has announced a funding package of 7.4 billion euros ($8.1 billion) and an enhanced relationship with Egypt, to address migrant flows to Europe, which have drawn criticism from rights organizations.
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – The Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, Njuguna Ndung’u, has emphasized the potential for personalized tax refunds through electronic receipts from supermarket purchases, bypassing compensation through companies. This concept…
18 March 2024
- Kenyans seem to have embraced social media platforms with enthusiasm, creating complex networks that span boundaries and magnify voices across distant rural and urban areas. In addition to serving as a platform for connecting people, social media in…
18 March 2024
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 18 – Months of farmer-led protests in Europe look to have borne fruit, with the European Union vowing changes to relevant laws and policies. The promise to review the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy pledges an easing of…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – A total of 37 Fairmont properties have been listed on the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) 2024 Star Award Winners list. Among the enlisted Fairmont properties in Kenya are Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club and Fairmont Norfolk.…
18 March 2024
- From bodaboda riders to jua kali artisans from matatu operators to mama mbogas these business people will have to issue etims recepits for all the transactions paid.
18 March 2024
- The money sent home was 24.8 per cent higher than the Sh41 billion sent a year before in 2023.
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 18 – President William Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the housing project and the commencement of the collection of a 1.5 percent…
18 March 2024
- Wellness programmes among local firms are increasingly becoming key in attracting and retaining top talent.
18 March 2024
- Absa Bank Kenya Plc has raised its total dividend to Sh1.55 from Sh1.35 after posting a 12.2 percent growth.
18 March 2024
- TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) — Despite opposition and concern from at home and abroad, Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has finished its initial year of discharging nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean, according to the…
18 March 2024
- CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) agreed on Sunday to provide a financial package of approximately 7.4 billion euros (8.06 billion U.S. dollars) to bolster the Egyptian economy, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said. Sisi made…
18 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Safaricom is urging all shareholders to update their contact information and dividend payment details through Image Registrars Ltd. This update includes converting to electronic payment methods, such as bank transfers or…
18 March 2024
- Unilever seeks to shore up margins that are under pressure on slowing detergents business in East and West Africa.
18 March 2024
- A Kenyan eco-entrepreneur, Lorna Rutto is the visionary behind EcoPost, a waste recycling facility.
18 March 2024
- The ongoing campaign aims to net more taxes from the real estate sector.
18 March 2024
- The US government has claimed that IFC tried to cover up reports of child sex abuse at Kenya’s Bridge International Academies.
18 March 2024
- The US government has claimed that IFC tried to cover up reports of child sex abuse at Kenya’s Bridge International Academies.
18 March 2024
- Wakulima and Muthurwa control close to two-thirds of market activities within Nairobi.
18 March 2024
- SBM Bank and Kingdom Bank were charging the highest interest rates on personal loans by the end of last year.
18 March 2024
- Heineken failed to secure the rights to acquire a 43.77 percent stake in the firm that distributes Amarula and Viceroy.
18 March 2024
- Facebook raced past messaging platform WhatsApp to become the most used social media application in Kenya.