Business

02 May 2024 - Super Metro currently has a fleet of over 500 buses. An investor wishing to join pays an entry fee of Sh50,000.

02 May 2024 - Critical components used in cement production processes such as bag filters and refractory bricks were replaced during the upgrade.

02 May 2024 - In the early hours of this Thursday morning, I was scrolling through X, which is formerly Twitter (for the sake of our dearest Facebookers), when I saw an interesting post by Mike Sonko. Since he left that seat, the former Nairobi Governor, whom other…

02 May 2024 - Auditor General raises “very serious” issues about the management of e-Citizen, especially its controls.

02 May 2024 - The United Kingdom says rules go against the bilateral trade pact between London and Nairobi.

02 May 2024 - Farmers tap more than Sh2.7 billion worth of benefits in the form of claims payouts and State insurance premium subsidies.

02 May 2024 - Sportpesa has announced the launch of its new range of casino games, designed to bring more excitement, entertainment and winning opportunities to its customers.

02 May 2024 - Mastering the ability to make good things happen in a room full of contradictions is a treasured business art form.

02 May 2024 - For force majeure to be applied, it must first be included in the contract and specifically mention floods and extreme weather as events of force majeure.

02 May 2024 - A drop in the prices of sugar, maize flour, and cooking oil contributed to the drop in the cost of living compared to March.

02 May 2024 - The firm is looking to increase capacity to serve the growing regional demand for cement amid an infrastructure boom.

02 May 2024 - Research shows that cigarette smoking is by far the most dangerous form of tobacco use.

02 May 2024 - Safaricom has joined hands with the government to improve these statistics by assembling affordable smart devices.

02 May 2024 - CMA regulations have revised the 'one-size-fits-all' capital raising and listing standards.

02 May 2024 - Whether you’re watching television or reading a newspaper, the outlook for our planet appears increasingly grim. Just within the past week, torrential rains have wreaked havoc from East Africa to...

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. The Talek River overflowed due to days of heavy rainfall, locals said. Joint efforts by the…

01 May 2024 - The donated care packs are scheduled to be delivered to the Kenya Red Cross.

01 May 2024 - EPRA orders temporary closure of petrol stations affected by floods countrywide, citing damage to petroleum products resulting in vehicle breakdowns.

01 May 2024 - In some markets, April is Financial Literacy Month, and the duo of Dolly Sagwe and Kendi Ntwiga spent time over the month talking to Kenyans about personal money habits such as saving.

01 May 2024 - New Knight Frank's Wealth Report shows they are repatriating some of their wealth back home. The International Monetary Fund projects Kenya's economy to grow by 5.2 per cent this year.

01 May 2024 - An Australian mining company says it has unearthed copper and gold deposits in Meru County, in what could radically change the fortunes of the Miraa growing region.

01 May 2024 - Kenyan workers have been subjected to mundane roles and poor pay compared to their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

01 May 2024 - Political grandstanding and the absence of face-to-face dialogue have perpetuated a vicious cycle of revenge and retribution.

01 May 2024 - Remember when passports were just for crossing borders? Now they are a symbol of freedom opportunity, and empowerment.

01 May 2024 - KAMPALA, May 1 (Xinhua) — Uganda has asked Britain to stop meddling in the local politics of the East African country after London announced sanctions on three of Uganda’s senior officials over allegations of corruption. The Ugandan parliament on late…

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – Charles Ballard is now the new Chief Executive Officer of Twiga Foods, taking over from the startup’s former founder and CEO, Peter Njonjo. The appointment of the former Jumia Kenya boss comes barely four months after the abrupt…

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has directed all fuel stations impacted by flooding to suspend operations amid the risk of fuel contamination.  In a statement, the authority warned that the heavy rains may damage…

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed any retail gasoline station that has been flooded to temporarily close down amid the risk of fuel contamination.  In a statement, the authority warned that the…

01 May 2024 - Kenyan smallholder farmers often lack the collateral to secure financing to buy fertiliser.

01 May 2024 - Inflation rate for April drops to 5.0 per cent from 5.7pc in March 2024 driven by a decrease in prices of food, fuel, water and gas, KNBS says.

01 May 2024 - The Abu Dhabi-based airline cancelled return of flights linking the UAE and Kenya capitals a day before launch.

01 May 2024 - The United Kingdom has sent its asylum-seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary initiative. This development follows the UK government's recent enactment of a contentious law permitting the deportation of irregular migrants to the country.

01 May 2024 - BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) — The economy in the Eurozone saw modest growth in the first quarter of this year, although economists have cautioned against overhyping its recovery. Both the Eurozone and European Union’s (EU) economies expanded by 0.3…

01 May 2024 - The regulator says that the fuel stations in flooded areas must get clearance before re-opening.

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – President William Ruto has announced plans to increase the minimum salary wage by 6 percent amid high inflation and the implementation of new taxes that have reduced Kenyan spending power. Ruto directed all the relevant…

01 May 2024 - CS Bore said the deaths were out of the total 7,731 occupational accidents recorded last year.

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has joined hands with Kenya’s Ministry of Health to tackle cancer problems facing the country through the unveiling of the Cancer Care Africa programme. Other partners include the…

01 May 2024 - EACC is investigating claims of embezzlement of public funds amounting to Sh1.2 billion during his tenure as Marsabit governor.

01 May 2024 - LUANDA, May 1 (Xinhua) — Angola’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.9 percent in 2023 amid pressures of currency devaluation and inflation, a report by the National Bank of Angola (BNA) showed Tuesday. The BNA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2023…

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 1 – Borana, Kenyan Somali, and Luhya communities have dominated recruitment in Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF). In a statement, fund administrator Nuh Ibrahim stated that the three communities each had 15 employees…

01 May 2024 - The payment to the farmers affiliated to 1,001 cooperatives and estates is more than last week's proceeds of Sh1,022 billion from the sale of 26,449 bags of coffee.

01 May 2024 - Out of the Sh401 million, the World Bank contributed Sh208 million while GTIZ gave out Sh112 million and Bungoma county contributed Sh80 million.

01 May 2024 - An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15-35) are unemployed – that’s one in 22 (4.5 percent).

01 May 2024 - The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 under 30 list, and just like the honorees who have come before them, the class of 2024 too are driven by impact. Profits aside, it’s about achieving success with innovation…

01 May 2024 - Although foreign loans can serve as a valuable tool for financing growth and bridging immediate financial shortfalls, the unregulated accumulation of debt, especially in African countries, often fosters economic instability and hampers sustainable long-…

01 May 2024 - Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens

01 May 2024 - TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) — Overnight stays by foreigners at hotels and other accommodation facilities in Japan increased by 68.2 percent in March from a year earlier to about 12.70 million, the highest monthly figure, government data showed. The latest…

01 May 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. According to Mtek’s CEO, Bente Krogmann, offering insurance reduces instances of…

01 May 2024 - The British auction House, The Saleroom is said to have a large collection of Egyptian antiques for sale. While this is hardly news, what has piqued the interest of the general public is the fact that 18 of these relics are old Egyptian human skulls, as…

01 May 2024 - Punitive taxation regime fails to dim the attractiveness of local punting market.