- When the project bonds were introduced in February 2009, their proceeds were tied to specific development projects within the budget, in order to allow monitoring of the projects to completion.
- An analysis from a hospital shows that in the last one year, the number of men who visited their facility for sexual health consultation nearly doubled.
- In a land where private equity (PE) is a large and thriving industry, why do some businesses choose to exit via Berkshire? How different is PE from Berkshire Hathaway?
- Women now outnumber men at the Kenya School of Law (KSL), marking a significant milestone in gender representation in legal education and profession.
- Disclosures from the top 40 saccos by deposits show a 13.7 percent increase in dividends from the Sh41.34 billion surplus earnings that the co-operatives offered their members last year.
- Epra’s director-general said the authority has already gone through a preliminary analysis of the proposal, and hopes to conclude the approval process this month.
- To accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in Africa, a multipronged approach is essential, addressing both immediate challenges and long-term structural issues.
- Investigations into the smuggling scheme revealed that truck drivers alter vehicle registration plates mid-journey within the country and tamper with the electronic seals.
- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) data shows that fixed Internet subscriptions stood at 1.5 million last September, while mobile broadband stood at 39.8 million.
- The ability of AI to personalise marketing and sales strategies, allows businesses to develop tailored marketing messages and product recommendations based on customer behavior and preferences.
- Treasury officials told lawmakers the additional funding requests are part of priority expenditures under President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and government policies.
- From a desire to have a flawless face, plump lips, and youthful skin; Kenyans are now asking their doctors if they can perform such aesthetic procedures.
- The higher exits from dismissals came even as a lower number of civil servants exited public service in the period from a year prior with the number of departures standing at 8,411 from 10,148 in...
- The bank’s total operating income last year rose by 23.9 percent to Sh204.8 billion from Sh165.2 billion in 2023, anchored primarily on higher net interest income.
- If there was to be a law about what to wear (or not wear) on your feet when driving, the flip-flop would be a more worthy target for prohibition than a bare foot.
- Nairobi trailed Mexico, Aspen and Mustique last year when the rival cities posted price gains of 8.9 percent, 8.9 percent and 8.8 percent respectively.
- Bankers reckon that they will pass on the additional costs to consumers in the form of costly loans, which will trigger repercussions across the economy.
- Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) says the unchecked rise in salaries paid by counties against limited resources they have been getting from the national government is a fiscal risk.
- The dispute between KBL and KRA began from a tax assessment issued in March 2021, in which KRA demanded payment of Sh668 million in excise duty and value-added tax (VAT).
- In the secondary market, bonds are usually sold at a premium or discount of their face value—which is the actual value or cost of the bond at its first issue.
- By blocking members from accessing retirement savings before age 50, the RBA wants pension benefits to only be utilised after reaching the allowable retirement age.
- Kenya faces a growing cancer burden, with approximately 47,000 new cases and 32,000 deaths each year, according to the Kenya National Cancer Registry.
- According to WHO, one out of six women around the world go through this pain, with factors such as lifestyle changes and delayed family planning contributing to their infertility.
- Many small businesses across Africa still face challenges in integrating efficient payment solutions, limiting their ability to scale, improve cash flow, and meet evolving customer expectations.
- Official data shows more than 80 percent of senior citizens work for basic items, raising questions about the adequacy of pension payouts and coverage of retirement benefits.
- The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered the management of the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) to respond to claims of mistreatment of employees and abuse of power by some...
- The judge ruled that failure by Ms Mutua to comply with the payment of security, the suspension of execution of the judgment shall automatically lapse.
- Data by the KNBS shows that sugar prices jumped 3.16 percent between January and February. A kilo of sugar sold at an average of Sh161.34 in January.
- Across Kenya, thousands of aspiring homeowners begin their construction journeys with excitement, only to be met with a series of financial and logistical nightmares.
- As the expiration of Agoa draws near in September 2025, all eyes are on the potential impact of President Trump’s ‘America First’ policy and the shifting global trade landscape.
- With an approximated 1.8 million smallholder farmers who make up around 80 percent of the producers, it is estimated that about 80 percent of Kenya’s milk is marketed informally.
