05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – Kenyan start-ups raised a record Sh135.8 billion from international investors in 2022, helping the country occupy position two on the African continent. The Big Deal, an American newsletter that covers startup deals in…
05 January 2023
- Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union says government has shown commitment to start implementing some of their demands.
05 January 2023
- BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 5 – The EU on Thursday gave a “red card” to Cameroon for failing to cooperate in the international fight against illegal fishing. The European Commission said in a statement it had identified Cameroon as a “non-cooperating…
05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – Renowned radio presenter Alex Mwakideu has closed down two of his businesses in Kitengela Town, coming at a time when many businesses are shutting down amid an economic challenge caused by the Covid-19 as well as ongoing…
05 January 2023
- Joel Rao, the C.E.O of Dentsu Digital Brands and Co-founder of Africa Creative Agency, shared his insights on building a successful career on the latest iMarket Podcast episode. As a professional with a passion for helping others reach their goals…
05 January 2023
- Over the last five years, numerous corporates have announced layoffs - some due to tough economic times, while others have done so after changing their business models. In the media business, for instance, nearly all leading media houses in Kenya…
05 January 2023
- In November 2021, bitcoin was almost at $65,000 and has since fallen by around three-fourths. Many other “coins” have fallen much more, some going to zero. Crypto exchanges, ironically for a technology that is ostensibly decentralised, are under…
05 January 2023
- The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Safaricom have partnered to roll out a smart mobile payment solution for university students and those in other tertiary institutions to access and utilize their loans and bursaries The solution was to aid…
05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – The December festive season activities saw Kenyan businesses record the sharpest rise in activity since February, leading to accelerated increases in output and employment, the latest PMI survey data shows. The boost to…
05 January 2023
- The telco had in November last year announced that all unredeemed Bonga points would expire after three years. Bonga Points accumulated before December 31, 2019, expired effective January 1, 2023.
05 January 2023
- Moving to a new country is exciting yet highly stressful. Lucy Kairu turned her frustrations into a launching pad for her consultancy that is today helping ease relocations for expatriates and...
05 January 2023
- On 22nd December, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced that it was looking to fill 14,000 slots in various leadership positions including Chief Principals, Principals, Deputy Principals, Senior Teachers, and Head Teachers across the…
05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – Power producer Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) plans to acquire more electric vehicles (EVs) as the firm seeks to transition from gasoline-run vehicles to EVs. KenGen says it will roll out an e-mobility campaign…
05 January 2023
- Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year deal with a Saudi Arabia-based club Al Nassr after his contract at Manchester United was terminated after a series of disciplinary issues at the club. Ronaldo said he gave his word to Al Nassr despite having…
05 January 2023
- In Early November 2022, Resila Onyango was named National Police Service Spokesperson, replacing Bruno Shioso who was promoted to National Police Service Training Campus commandant in Kiganjo.
05 January 2023
- The government will invest Hustler fund borrowers’ savings in government securities, President William Ruto has said. Speaking to Journalists on Wednesday, the head of state said government securities are secure adding that the government has come…
05 January 2023
- TOPLINE The Food and Drug Administration changed its regulations on Tuesday to now make it possible for abortion pills to be dispensed by retail pharmacies, further expanding access to medication abortion, as the drugs have become a more prominent…
05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – Kenya is set to tap sports tourism to boost foreign visitor arrivals, Tourism CS Peninah Malonza has said. Malonza told journalists in Nairobi that sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in tourism thanks to…
05 January 2023
- President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to excise patience as he continues with efforts to bring the cost of living down. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday at State House, the head of state said high food prices pushed the cost of living higher…
05 January 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 5 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled plans to scale up the deployment of renewable energy in the country, adding an additional 3000 megawatts (MW) from clean energy sources into the grid as it seeks…
05 January 2023
- By Charles Hinga The National Development Plan, Vision 2030 Strategy targets the provision of 200,000 housing units annually for all income levels. With only 50,000 new housing units supplied every year, Kenya faces a shortage of about 2 million…
05 January 2023
- One of Ruto's key promises on the campaign trail had been that he would reduce the cost of living within his first 100 days in office. He had singled out the price of unga (flour), arguably the important food commodity in most Kenyan households, and…
05 January 2023
- TOKIO, Japan, Jan 5 – The top-selling tuna at Tokyo’s traditional New Year auction sold for more than $270,000 on Thursday, nearly double last year’s price, breaking a pandemic trend of slumping demand. Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Onodera…
05 January 2023
- HONG KONG, China, Jan 5 – China will begin normalising travel between the mainland and Hong Kong from Sunday, Beijing announced Thursday, easing painful pandemic restrictions that have kept the border mostly sealed for almost three years. All but…
05 January 2023
- Dubai announced a bold plan aiming to boost foreign trade and investment in the United Arab Emirates' financial hub and "double the size" of its economy by 2033.
05 January 2023
- According to Mayfair, they were aware that Nakumatt was not in a position to pay its creditors and was trading illegally while insolvent.
05 January 2023
- One of the biggest wins from the conference of parties number 27 (COP 27) at Sharm el sheikh in Egypt late last year was the move to establish the loss and damage fund.
05 January 2023
- For most of the past month, ChatGPT has been all the rage on the Internet, thanks to its astonishing abilities to provide human-quality responses to queries, with mind-bending accuracy.
05 January 2023
- Along Mtwapa Creek, floating on the edges of a lush mangrove forest is Jambo Cruise, a restaurant that is serving a unique experience in the crowded coast region hospitality sector.
05 January 2023
- The Ministry of Agriculture is probing the circumstances under which Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) took an Sh18.2 billion loan.
05 January 2023
- The Agriculture sector is now contributing less than one-fifth of Kenya's economic growth following four consecutive quarters of decline.
05 January 2023
- At least half of Kenyans living abroad have taken up a side job since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, to sustain remittances back home.
05 January 2023
- Welcome to the new year 2023 and Happy New Year. This is an important time for your business as it signifies a new beginning or a new season.