17 January 2023
- In Kenya, most children are brought up with the aim of going to universities or colleges. This is because education in Kenya is perceived as a key to a successful future. Private universities are taking over and making headlines by producing the…
17 January 2023
- Prices of cosmetics in Kenya are likely to increase if a new proposal to raise excise stamp fees sails through. The National Treasury is looking to raise excise stamp fees charged on cosmetic products from Ksh0.6 per stamp to Ksh2.5 per stamp.
17 January 2023
- The port of Mombasa expects to receive 3 consignments of fertilizer in the next 14 days as of Monday 17 January 2023. While HPC Sunrise is set to arrive on Jan 22, 2023, Nord Dubai and Bulk Traders will be arriving on Jan 25, 2023. The bulk arrival…
17 January 2023
- It is possible textbooks of the future will relay our current era’s stories of a global decline in bees as an extraordinary example of the world’s post-internet fake news. Yet, as our parliament is asked by campaigners, once again, to ban the world’…
17 January 2023
- The tech sector in Africa has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years, but one industry that stands out is the financial sector. In 2021, more than $1 billion was invested into fintech startups, representing more than half of all total…
17 January 2023
- The tech sector in Africa has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years, but one industry that stands out is the financial sector. In 2021, more than $1 billion was invested into fintech startups, representing more than half of all total…
17 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – The percentage of Kenyans who believe their economic conditions will improve in the next five years dropped by 11 points, a new report shows, highlighting the dwindling levels of economic optimism globally amid rising…
17 January 2023
- There are many smartphones on the market. Sometimes it is even difficult to choose between which one is smart and which is not. Not until you come in contact with Nokia G11, the latest release from HMD Global. Boasting the slim G-series design and…
17 January 2023
- Former Education CS George Magoha has joined Maseno University as Professor of Surgery at its School of Medicine, director of public relations Dr Owen McOnyango has confirmed. Prof Magoha previously served as the University of Nairobi vice-…
17 January 2023
- Safaricom had earlier said that it would only display the first name of subscribers making payments through the platform and a few digits of their phone number
17 January 2023
- Exchange Rate Performance On Monday, the Kenyan shilling continued with its losing trend, losing against all three major global currencies; the US Dollar, British Pound, and the Euro. The local currency weakened against the US Dollar by 0.05 percent…
17 January 2023
- The Nairobi summit will focus on the emerging iGaming and tech market in Africa, which is boosted by a youthful and forward-thinking population.
17 January 2023
- PARIS, France, Jan 17 – Despite joining industry groups committed to reaching carbon neutrality the world’s top banks are continuing to finance new oil and gas projects incompatible with that objective, environmental activist groups warned Tuesday.…
17 January 2023
- The value of unredeemed Bonga points hit 4.5 billion shillings in the financial year ending March 2022 up from 4.2 billion shillings in the previous financial year. The telecommunication giant has made it possible for people to pay for products and…
17 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Kenya is set to partner with the European Union to bolster local food production aimed at ensuring food and nutrition security in the country. The partnership was arrived at following talks between European Union envoy to…
17 January 2023
- CAIRO, Egypt, Jan 17 – With Egypt’s economy in crisis, the currency in freefall and inflation skyrocketing, the poor have been hit hard but the middle class is also teetering on the brink. “It’s like we were hit by an earthquake, suddenly you have…
17 January 2023
- Months after his victory in court over the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and DCI in a multi-billion shilling tax case that saw his Africa Spirits Ltd. plant in Thika shut down, billionaire businessman Humphrey Kariuki is locked in a new battle.
17 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) expects bulk shipment of fertilizers to arrive at the Port of Mombasa in the next few days. The three-consignment are expected to land in the country in the next 14-days as of yesterday. While…
17 January 2023
- You cannot mention gaming in Kenya without mentioning SportPesa, a golden goose that has been laying golden eggs daily and weekly. But what are the 5 reasons that make them tick? Why should you try them out today? What makes them tick? The Millions…
17 January 2023
- Betting taxes in Kenya can be a tricky and confusing subject, but it can also be an opportunity to save money if you know how to properly handle them. Fortunately, there are several strategies that savvy bettors can use to minimize their tax burden…
17 January 2023
- BEIJING, China, Jan 17 – China’s economy grew last year at its slowest pace in four decades as it was hammered by Covid lockdowns and a property crisis but the forecast-beating reading raised hopes for a strong recovery as it reopens. Beijing’s…
17 January 2023
- BEIJING, China, Jan 17 – China’s population shrank last year for the first time in more than six decades, official data showed Tuesday, as the world’s most populous country faces a looming demographic crisis. The nation of 1.4 billion has seen birth…
17 January 2023
- Safaricom's share price dropped to hit Sh22 on January 9, the lowest in a decade.
Other indices like the anchor NSE 20 and NSE 25 also dropped declining by 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively.
17 January 2023
- The Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (Epra) says a fire department clearance certificate from any of the 47 counties is sufficient to meet the requirements for a petroleum road...
17 January 2023
- A Nairobi court has convicted a man accused of being part of a plot to bomb the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in 2019.
17 January 2023
- Using AI and cloud technology, organizations will prioritise data analysis to gain a competitive advantage in their operating environments.
17 January 2023
- Analysts say the bond market would be key to addressing the local debt issue, with disclosure requirements helping to impose a hard budget discipline on elected officials
17 January 2023
- KPA was asked to begin port services through Kilindini port by ensuring a road network to Dongo Kundu while Dongo Kundu berth 1 was being built.
17 January 2023
- Profitability in food is very slim. Every little miscalculation in your finances is unforgivable. Many operators end up spending their own money to run the facilities
17 January 2023
- Milestones have been marked since the revival of the East African Community in the 90s among them the formation of the East African Monetary Institute — the Central Bank of East Africa— that will...
17 January 2023
- Bathroom plants are now considered essential accessories. Not only do they purify the air, but they also make for good company during the stay.
17 January 2023
- I have heard of financial fasting and how it can help save me thousands every year or month. Please share some financial fasting tricks. I realise I waste a lot of money, I hope to start being a...
17 January 2023
- Kenya and the rest of Africa are getting ready to take over the world. This may not be a sentiment the developed world tends to agree with, but it is time to acknowledge the facts.
17 January 2023
- The Kenyan dream of home ownership through mortgage loans has been thrown into a whirlwind after financial institutions began announcing new risk-based interest rates pricing formulas making the...
17 January 2023
- Commercial banks were on Monday still waiting for a formal communication from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to suspend charging customers for money transfer services to mobile money wallets.
17 January 2023
- Businessman billionaire Humphrey Kariuki and a pension scheme for Telkom Kenya workers are embroiled in a court tussle over ownership of a prime land parcel in Nairobi.