- The Kenyan Shilling staged a slightly strong week-to-week gain against the US Dollar, and the trend is likely to remain steady for a few more days before strengthening further, analysts said. Kenya’s currency strengthened by a small 1.0 per cent against the world’s primary reserve currency at 128.…
- Gor Mahia will take on Al Ahly FC of Egypt in the first leg round of the second preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League on Sunday, 15 September, at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. The CAF Champions League, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is the ultimate club competition in…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a directive on the Wakulima Market saga following the clash between police and the traders who resisted evictions and participated in strikes on Thursday. Nairobi County was seeking to relocate traders from Wakulima Market to Kangundo Market and had…
- HELB, the Higher Education Loans Board, is the government body that provides affordable loans, bursaries and scholarships to Kenyans pursuing higher education at universities and various other institutes of higher learning in the country and within the East African Community (EAC). HELB student…
- Bamburi Cement Plc has confirmed receipt of a Ksh25.4 billion counter offer from Savannah Clinker Limited, the Kenyan local building and construction solutions provider seeking to acquire the listed cement manufacturer.
- A visiting Harambee Stars, Kenya men’s national football team, gained its first away victory last night by beating the Brave Warriors of Namibia, 2—1, at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Harambee Stars — bottom of Namibia in FIFA world ranking of 210 national sides at position 108 —…
- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced the areas that will experience planned power interruptions today, Wednesday, September 10, 2024. According to KPLC, the national utility operating most of Kenya’s electricity transmission and distribution, nine counties will face power…
- M-TIBA is transforming the health insurance landscape with its cutting-edge platform, which empowers insurance companies through real-time data analytics and digital connectivity. By digitizing and automating the entire health insurance journey, M-TIBA seamlessly connects members, insurers, and…
- The upcoming COP29 will be a pivotal moment for global climate action, with discussions on the New Collective Quantifiable Goal (NCQG) at the heart of the agenda. The NCQG is designed to mobilise essential financing to support climate action in developing countries, particularly in the…
- DTB Bondo has been launched in Siaya County, as part of its local expansion into new sectors of the economy and taking its services closer to customers.
- The Tax Appeals Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the M-Pesa Foundation Charitable Trust (M-Pesa Foundation), challenging the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to assess and demand payment of Ksh6,487,830 of withholding taxes on the re-charge costs.
- The Tax Appeals Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the M-Pesa Foundation Charitable Trust (M-Pesa Foundation), challenging the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to assess and demand payment of Ksh6,487,830 of withholding taxes on the re-charge costs.
- Phoenix Aviation, Kenya’s premier executive and VIP charter carrier based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, has expanded its fleet to 13 to boost its tourism and professional medical e********n services across the world.
- straZeneca, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has partnered with Tricog Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions, and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to conduct a groundbreaking study evaluating the effectiveness of an AI-based Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) model…
- Twenty-four-year-old Kepher Okoth Ooko from Kanga, Migori County, is the grand winner of Ksh5 million in the “Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa” promotion. Okoth, who is a motorcycle mechanic based at Kanga Junction in Migori county, won the amount after participating in the campaign by…
- Stanbic Bank Kenya has launched the Stanbic Money Market Fund (KES) and the Stanbic Fixed Income Fund (USD) following approval by the Capital Markets Authority earlier this year.
- Syinix Electronics, an African-based home appliance brand, has been ordered to pay Ksh4 million in general damages to Kenyan rapper Nonini after a judge in Nairobi found that the company published a video advert synchronising one of his tracks. In a decision issued yesterday on Thursday, September…
- Today, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced Ksh3.4 billion Inua Jamii funding to ensure the safety and protection of older adults in Kenya. Labour Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said in a statement on Thursday, September 5, that the Ministry had released a total of Ksh3,419…
- Over Ksh4.4 billion has been ring-fenced for the Jua Kali and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the ongoing Affordable Housing Programme projects in the country. This was announced by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura on Thursday, September 5, 2024. According to Mwaura, will be…
- Kenya is emerging as one of the leading Global Business Services (GBS) market destinations and a source of digital jobs attracting more than $500 million in revenues annually.
- RUBiS Energie has appointed Olivier Sabrié as the CEO for East Africa and Group Managing Director of RUBiS Energy Kenya. Mr Sabrié succeeds Mr Jean-Christian Bergeron who will be returning to Paris, France, to undertake a new assignment.
- Equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and self-driving technology, Nadia robots navigates the dining area with precision, avoiding obstacles and ensuring that each order is delivered accurately and efficiently.
- The Swarovski Foundation has unveiled the 2024 edition of the Creatives for our Future programme. The programme, which is conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, is now accepting applications from young creatives from around the world, aged between 21 and 30…
- Wapipay, a leading innovator in the global money transfer sector, has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to process inbound remittances into Nigeria. In a statement, the company said the milestone marks a major advancement in its mission to facilitate seamless international…
- As Wangui Waweru checks her snail farming business, she is optimistic that the planned upgrade of the Lanet Airstrip will open her to the larger export market.
- SportPesa has unveiled a Ksh75 million sponsorship agreement with Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Shabana FC, a major deal by local standards.
- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced the six counties that will experience planned power interruptions tomorrow, September 3, 2024; Nairobi included: In a statement to customers on Monday evening, KPLC said that a part of General Mathenge Drive, Eldama Ravine, Mpaka Road and…
- After a day-long bargaining session on Monday, KUPPET (Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers), the teachers’ union representing over 109,000 teachers, reached a deal with officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to end a weeklong strike that had affected millions of students in…
- Zipline has successfully conducted its first drone delivery to the newly unveiled St. Joseph’s Nyabondo Mission Hospital to enhance critical medical supplies, and vaccines to improve regional patient care.
- Old Mutual Holdings PLC has announced a profit after tax of Ksh327 million for the first half of 2024, a remarkable turnaround from the Ksh195 million loss recorded during the same period last year.
- Kenya's national airline Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a series of strategic appointments and organisational changes aimed at "enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth."
- Sunlight, a Unilever brand, has unveiled a financial literacy empowerment programme dubbed "Shika More Na Sunlight", to enhance the skills of women entrepreneurial.
- The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in Kenya is a comprehensive public health insurance service under government administration, established by The Social Health Insurance Act of 2023. The Social Health Insurance Act of 2023, which introduces significant reforms to the organisation and delivery…
- Forex trading apps offer numerous benefits, including convenience, user-friendly interfaces, and advanced tools, making them an attractive option for traders.
- President William Ruto has revealed that the old university funding model almost crippled most public universities. Through the old model, which entailed a differentiated unit cost (DUC) model, students received equal capitation from the government. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Kisumu on…
- Global cloud communications platform Infobip has appointed Yariv Dafna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to strengthen the company’s position as a leader in the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market. With his extensive experience in finance, business management, and operations, as well…
- President William Ruto is set to commission the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The project, which kicked off in July 2024 and is expected to be completed in January 2026, is a 2,384-unit residential project located in Kisumu Central Constituency in Kisumu…
- The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a state corporation in the Ministry of Education, has been a leading financier of higher education in Kenya since July 1995 when it was established by the Act of Parliament ‘Higher Education Loans Board Act’ Cap 213A. HELB provides financial aid to students…
- In addition to the environmental benefits, eco-friendly cubicle partitions improve indoor air quality, enhance office aesthetics, and contribute to long-term cost savings.
- Savannah Clinker Ltd (SCL), a Kenyan building and construction sector company, has placed a sweet counter-offer bid to acquire up to 100% of the issued ordinary shares in listed cement solutions provider Bamburi Cement Plc, subject to regulatory approvals. Established in 2019, Savannah Clinker…
- Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking – a single framework for a sustainable banking developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).
- Thirty students from Bomet and Kericho counties have been awarded scholarships through the Finlays Community Trust Swire Masters and Undergraduate scholarship programs.
- The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) on 23rd August 2024 hosted the inaugural Annual SME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition in Nairobi, where it unveiled the SME Financing Gateway
- Going to study in Malaysia from Kenya is your opportunity to gain the skills, outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential. Applying to study in Malaysia is a straightforward process, and we will guide you through it step by step. Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia consisting of 13…
