12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Mwalimu National Sacco has partnered with Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) to unveil the lowest mortgage loan facility to boost affordable housing to members. Speaking on Thursday during the launch, Mwalimu National…
12 January 2023
- Labour and cooperative societies CS Simon Chelugui was among government officials present at the launch of the scheme on January 12. He pledged to work closely with saccos including Mwalimu to deliver on affordable housing.
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – O-Farms has unveiled the second cohort of agri circularity SME program which is set to help 10 Kenyan-based startups define their circular solutions, strengthen their business models, and access grant funding of up to 50,000…
12 January 2023
- Topline Less than four months after the first case was confirmed in Uganda’s central Mubende district on September 20 last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday that the country has declared the end of the Ebola disease…
12 January 2023
- Entrepreneurship is a major element of the Kenyan spirit. Indeed, a drive across the republic reveals a capitalist economy filled with hawkers, jua kali artisans, fish mongers, thriving open-air markets, matatu operators, plot-for-sale signs,…
12 January 2023
- The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) managed factories have today disbursed Ksh5.5 billion as payment to their smallholder tea farmers for the December 2022 green leaf deliveries, inclusive of mini-bonuses for the half year ending December 31,…
12 January 2023
- BERLIN, Germany, Jan 12 – German businesses are struggling to fill vacancies amid a worsening labour shortage, with an estimated two million unfilled positions across the country, an employer group said on Thursday. Achim Dercks, president of the…
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Sportpesa, the leading gaming brand in Africa, announced today that it will be undergoing a restructuring process to improve its technology and systems for enhanced customer experience and expansion. The restructuring will…
12 January 2023
- Tea farmers and exporters may soon enjoy further market diversification opportunities as part of the ongoing trade facilitation efforts announced by Trade Principal Secretary Alfred Ombudo and Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi. The two…
12 January 2023
- TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan 12 – Taiwanese chip giant TSMC reported record fourth-quarter net profits on Thursday, but also predicted slowing sales for the start of 2023 as a potential recession dampens global demand. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
12 January 2023
- Africa Collective, an initiative borne out of the interest to accelerate the representation of Africa globally, together with its lead media partner Business Insider Africa, are launching a calendar called #AfricaInDavos.
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – ChildFund International and LEAP Africa, an organization that promotes youth leadership, have partnered to implement youth development programs in Kenya and eight other African countries. The two organizations will jointly…
12 January 2023
- Treasury says it will integrate the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Information Technology systems with those of the betting industry to monitor and enhance tax collections.
12 January 2023
- High Court judge Joseph Sergon in his verdict in favour of Safaricom found that subscribers ought to know the terms and conditions set by the mobile services provider after purchasing the cards.
12 January 2023
- Saving is the only way to build wealth over time. However, sometimes people fail to understand how money functions and that’s why they save for the sake of saving. Kenneth Muchina the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Funguo Investment Limited says…
12 January 2023
- LG Electronics has rolled out its 2023 blueprint aimed at creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future for all. Running under the slogan Life’s Good, the blueprint was made public by LG electronics Global CEO William Cho …
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Centum Investment Company Plc shareholders’ are set to vote on the firm’s planned share buyback plan following the board’s approval. The voting will take place during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) set to be held via…
12 January 2023
- A more recent survey found that U.S. transport and manufacturing reshored about 350,000 jobs in 2022, up 25 per cent from the previous year.
12 January 2023
- ChildFund International and LEAP Africa, an organization that promotes youth leadership, have partnered to implement youth development programs in Kenya and eight other African countries. The two organizations will jointly design and deliver…
12 January 2023
- ChildFund International and LEAP Africa, an organization that promotes youth leadership, have partnered to implement youth development programs in Kenya and eight other African countries. The two organizations will jointly design and deliver…
12 January 2023
- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has approved the application for the mass transfer of 14,613 teachers ahead of the resumption of learning on January 23, 2023. TSC boss Nancy Macharia gave the green light to comply with the deadline issued by…
12 January 2023
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) missed the revenue collection target for July-November last year by 32.2 billion shillings, a presentation by Treasury PS Chris Kirwa shows. During the period, the taxman collected 786.5 billion shillings in taxes…
12 January 2023
- NEW YORK, United States, Jan 12 – Aviation authorities were racing Wednesday to figure out what caused the outage of a crucial alert system that forced the temporary halt on all US domestic takeoffs, triggering thousands of delays and cancellations…
12 January 2023
- Some Private High Schools in the country have been striving to produce the best results in the country. There are a variety of factors that contribute to a school’s ability to provide a suitable learning environment. A school’s reputation is built…
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u has advised Kenyans to brace themselves for tough economic times, saying that the nation’s financial crisis is reaching unfathomable heights. This comes as the country’s…
12 January 2023
- If 2020 was a year of unprecedented changes and 2021 a year of recovery and resilience, then 2022 proved to be everyone’s favorite child. This was especially true for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region as we broke new grounds to foster…
12 January 2023
- By Winnie Gor NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Women are continuing to break the business ownership ceiling that has been a preserve of men for many years. Many women now own organizations in manufacturing, technology, education and training institutions…
12 January 2023
- TOPLINE On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics listed new guidelines for treating obesity in those aged two years or older for the first time in 15 years–and the recommendations include weight-loss medication and even bariatric surgery for…
12 January 2023
- Mr Thierno-Habib Hann has assumed the position of the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi-based Pan-African housing development financier Shelter Afrique following his appointment in August last year. Mr Hann joins…
12 January 2023
- SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Jan 12 – El Salvador’s legislative assembly on Wednesday approved a digital assets law aimed at legally protecting transfers or debt issues with cryptocurrencies. El Salvador was the first country to adopt bitcoin as a…
12 January 2023
- Forbes Africa Q&A with Emma Knox, CEO: Africa, Vitality Health International Why is Vitality Health International (VHI) embarking on an Africa strategy? Before I answer the ‘why’ I would like to take the opportunity to share a little more with…
12 January 2023
- PARIS, France, Jan 12 – New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent of childhood asthma cases has sparked debate about the health risks of kitchen stoves, as well as calls in the United States for stepped-up regulation. The…
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Thierno-Habib Hann has taken over as the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of Shelter Afrique, a pan-African housing financier. He assumes the role barely six-months after being appointed to the role…
12 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Traditionally, performing manicures and pedicures has been a preserve for women. However, men are now slowly getting themselves into the beauty space and one such individual is Fredrick Kantore, a nail technician who plies…
12 January 2023
- BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan 12 – Thai energy conglomerate Bangchak is to buy a controlling stake in US energy giant ExxonMobil’s business in the kingdom, the two companies said Thursday. The leading Thai energy firm will buy a 66 percent stake in Esso…
12 January 2023
- Previously, Fuliza overdrafts could only be used to send money to another subscriber, even with insufficient funds in your M-Pesa wallet, buy airtime, or to pay for goods and services using Lipa na M-Pesa.