08 July 2022
- Three Chinese firms have won a Sh15.87 billion tender to construct the Kisumu-Chemelil-Muhoroni road in a move set to open up the region.
08 July 2022
- KRA had a tax collection target of Sh1.882 trillion in the financial year that ended last month as captured in the 2022 Budget Policy Statement.
08 July 2022
- Kifwa claimed yesterday the Sudanese government went against international practices that allow for free trade and asked it to rescind the directive.
07 July 2022
- The Essence of Habits Octavia Butler in his book “Bloodchild and Other Stories” said that we must FIRST forget inspiration. That HABIT is more dependable. That Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. That Habit will help you finish and…
07 July 2022
- The cost of unga is set to remain elevated should new proposals carried in the Draft National Tax Policy by the National Treasury take effect.
07 July 2022
- Only about 2 in every 10 Kenyan say they own a car. A car can be a great acquisition whether it is to meet your cherished lifestyle goals, to use for business purposes or as a necessity to improve your travel needs, save time and increase your earning…
07 July 2022
- A Toyota Vitz and Mazda Demio will now set you back more than Ksh1.2 million, a whole new raft of taxes has taken effect from July 1 to fund the 2022/23 budget, NHIF now covers double the number of surgical procedures it previously covered, a…
07 July 2022
- Most people would agree that you are in serious problems if you have to keep money from your spouse. But are there exceptions to this unwritten rule? This is with the well established knowledge that money is the biggest cause of marital strife, divorce…
07 July 2022
- Research shows that as much as 10% of our thoughts involve some degree of comparison. If social media’s rapid growth and how accessible other people’s lives are these days are factored in, the 10% mentioned above could go even higher. What's concerning…
07 July 2022
- Kenyan investors have been fighting it out to secure government bonds over the first quarter of 2022. This has been attributed to the fact that this particular investment avenue offered the largest returns over the first half of 2022.
07 July 2022
- For anyone who has just started a family or looking to start one, owning a home is the biggest priority. But deciding when to buy a house and the whole ordeal can be stressful, with many factors to consider.
07 July 2022
- Financial literacy is a non-negotiable if one is to make any kind of sustainable growth. Now, as the word ‘literacy’ itself says, some actual reading has to take place for this to be realised. It's July, you have six months to December, 30 days every…
07 July 2022
- If you’ve found yourself worrying about money lately, you are definitely not alone. Money anxiety, also called financial anxiety, has become more common than ever, especially with the rising rates of inflation across the world.
07 July 2022
- Retirement can be fun, and even more fun when we get to spend it with a person we have shared a better part of our life with as couples. But retirement planning as a couple can be challenging, especially considering your opinions hold the same weight.
07 July 2022
- Bad money habits can create massive harm, frustration, and stress in your life. Think of the high interest you pay on loans, leaving you with nothing for emergencies. Perhaps you have an inclination for uncontrolled spending or living paycheck to…
07 July 2022
- Car financing can be the easiest way to own a car that best fits your needs if you do not want to raise the significantly high amount at once, raid your savings or jeopardise your cash flow with one high-ticket purchase. But not all car financing loans…
07 July 2022
- Remember the old days when managing the financial dealings was left to the family's patriarch? Well, those days are gone. Today, more than ever, women contribute financially to building family wealth. As such, they are voicing their opinions and taking…
07 July 2022
- There’s a picture that always shows up on my timeline every once in a while and stirs up some very old emotions. It’s a picture of a guy standing on a grass section next to a parking lot just staring at this silver saloon car (that looks like a Toyota…
07 July 2022
- Saving money doesn't sound like a lot of fun at first, especially when you think about everything you would have to deprive yourself of to hit your target. However, turning it into a game, even for a short while, can be a great motivator in the money-…
07 July 2022
- Mid-year has arrived, and you may be reluctant to look at your financial statement. The chills and worry might be caused by your money failing to meet your initial goals. Many factors, such as overspending, the current economic recession, or personal…
07 July 2022
- BY RIDHIMA SHUKLA Yussouf Ntwali’s edtech company has grown from idea to impact, changing the recruitment landscape in Rwanda. IN THE BEATING HEART of the impeccably-green city of Kigali, in one of the most sought-after commercial zones, past a small…
07 July 2022
- Murang’a county officials in the avocado sector have called upon the government to come up with a law that will help in eliminating brokers and avocado theft which has become pervasive in the region. Moreover, they want the government to enact better…
07 July 2022
- The world is moving at a fast face, with innovation across all industries continually shaping all ecosystems. And at the heart of it all is technology. We have come a long way. What we defined as cutting edge tech in the early 2000s now sounds like…
07 July 2022
- Washington, United States July 7 – US exports of goods and services climbed to a record in May, helping to push the trade deficit down to its lowest level of the year, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Led by a jump in sales of oil, natural gas…
07 July 2022
- A Kenyan team from Kenyatta University has won the first prize in the Innovation Category of the Huawei Sixth Global ICT competition held on July 5. The three students Ashtone Onyango, Stephen Katona and Catherine Wanja, guided by their Lecturer…
07 July 2022
- A hotel that’s home to cutting-edge architecture— from the unique design, pool terrace, to the fusion of hospitality and contemporary art.
07 July 2022
- Retail prices of cooking oil have risen sharply by more than a half, with a litre going at an average of Sh387.98 in June this year compared to Sh255.83 in June last year.
07 July 2022
- The cost of land makes up between 40 and 60 per cent of the total cost of a housing unit, like the case with Nairobi which is the most expensive in the entire continent of Africa.
07 July 2022
- This week, the Fairmont brand reopened its Nanyuki facility after 26-months of closure. It has also resumed operations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club and Fairmont the Norfolk in Nairobi.
07 July 2022
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 7 – Hundreds of Kenyans on Thursday took to the streets of Nairobi to protest the high cost of living, saying the price of basic commodities including cooking oil, maize flour, wheat flour, and sugar has doubled in recent weeks,…
07 July 2022
- New Delhi, India July 7-India will impose restrictions on the export of flour in a fresh move to insulate domestic markets from a global wheat crisis. Wheat grain exports were severely curtailed in May to shore up national food reserves following…
07 July 2022
- The Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, Mr Osagie Okunbor, said the incessant incidents of oil thefts in Nigeria's Niger Delta has become an existential threat to oil companies.
07 July 2022
- KCB Reaps Big From KMRC KCB Group has received 1.8 billion shillings from the Kenya Mortgage RefiKenya Power has indicated that it intends to offer fixed internet services before the end of the current financial year (FY22/23). The venture into fixed…
07 July 2022
- Emirates is empowering MSMEs to seek growth opportunities with an attractive incentive for new members who enrol into the Emirates Business Rewards programme.
07 July 2022
- Kenya Bankers Association in collaboration with Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with support from Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA) have today unveiled a study that…
07 July 2022
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The average price of tea sold at the Mombasa auction has increased marginally to USD 2.25(Sh265) from USD2.24 (Sh264) recorded during the previous sale. East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Managing Director Edward…
07 July 2022
- The World is a huge place that is filled with several places of beauty and wonder. These places are scattered all across the globe and one cannot get tired of visiting such places because every place has something unique to offer. Some of these places…
07 July 2022
- Safaricom is set to introduce another product known as Faraja that will allow M-Pesa users to buy goods from as low as 20 shillings to a maximum of 100, 000 shillings and pay later without being charged any interest fee. The product will work like a…