- Led by Chairperson Kareke Mbiuki, the committee said Kenya continues to lose potential tourists to competing African destinations with similar attractions across the country.
- Pest Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Fredrick Munchiri said the innovation is part of an effort to improve safety measures when handling pest control products in the country.
- Kenya Pipeline has denied claims that Kenyans may have spent nearly double the initial cost of building the Sh48.4 billion oil pipeline connecting the port of Mombasa to its Nairobi depot.
- Kenya's vast informal economy which is largely made up of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been cited as a source of unfair competition for mainstream firms.
- Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up
- The Kenyan coffee auction fetched Sh465.3 million in the weekly sale from 12,102 bags. The consignment weighing 745,242 kilogrammes was purchased by 17 local and international buyers.
- Africa is subject to 23 transnational disinformation campaigns-nearly all of which are sponsored by external state actors attempting to assert influence on the continent.
- Madison Investment Managers Limited has partnered with CISI to enhance the knowledge and skills of its staff in capital markets products and services.
- Led by Chairperson Maara Member of Parliament Kareke Mbiuki, the committee voiced concerns over the lack of regulation in the sector's training standards.
- The mission is aimed at establishing the operational framework for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in 2023, which took effect in July.
- Huawei said it will support student training in five tracks including IT Networking, Cybersecurity, IT software, Information Network cabling, and Mobile Applications Development.
- The aviation industry in Africa has continued to perform strongly with increased passenger traffic and operational efficiency, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has reported.
- Unlike internal combustion engines, the key dorsum of electric vehicles, or EVs as they are known, is their batteries, which are produced from cobalt and coltan.
- Over 700,000 women in the country have benefited from the Sh250 billion kitty established by KCB Bank to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- Workers in the energy sector have opposed the handing over of some electricity transmission lines to private sector players under the public-private partnerships (PPP).
- The Indian firm has proposed to manage the regional aviation hub for 30 years but the Union says there are secret agreements in the deal that put jobs and assets at risk.
- Kisii County Government and Stanbic Bank Kenya have launched a digital skills programme aimed at empowering the region's youth, women, and small businesses.
- Investors look at many factors on where to put their money. Political stability, economic growth, demand for the product and purchasing power are some of the factors.
- Brands must actively engage with social issues by implementing robust CSR programmes that align with their values and address both social and environmental challenges.
- The company says an undisclosed buyer has acquired 100 per cent of the shareholding after it announced closure last week after it failed to get traction in the market.
- Epra fails to reduce VAT on fuel despite Appeals court declaring Finance Act 2023 illegal. Halving the tax would have knocked off Sh13 a litre, obeying orders on fuel levy another Sh7
- Kenya Airports Authority begins negotiations after receiving 7-day strike notice over Adani deal from Kenya Aviation Workers Union; measures are in place to avoid service disruption from Monday.
- With the addition of 80.3 megawatts, geothermal will overtake hydro on the national grid. The firm accounts for two-thirds of Kenya's installed electricity-generating capacity.
- Last week, AFA announced a reduction in cane prices from Sh5,100 to Sh4,950 but farmers say the cost of producing a ton of sugarcane ranges from Sh5,000 to Sh6,000.
- Some people's livelihoods depend on the coffee industry, but climate change is altering weather patterns, introducing or increasing pests and diseases and disrupting where the plants can be grown.
- Logistics firm Roy Hauliers Limited has moved to the High Court seeking freeze orders against the intended sale of Bamburi Cement Limited shares to Amsons Group limited.
- Labour CS Alfred Mutua appeals to Kenya Aviation Workers' Union to suspend planned strike over JKIA Adani deal, calls for dialogue to address grievances.
- The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has placed Invesco Assurance Company Limited under Statutory Management as per Section 67C(2)(i) of the Insurance Act.
- Epra also retained value-added tax on petroleum products at 16 per cent despite the Court of Appeal ruling that the Finance Act, 2023 is unconstitutional.
- Co-op Bank has welcomed the listing of its stock by the New York-based Morgan Stanley index as it posted a 7 per cent jump in net earnings to Sh13 billion for the first six months of the year.
- Araku story is an example of how globalisation can be leveraged to benefit the smallest farmer in a remote corner of the world through innovative financing models.
- The ministers rooted for the establishment of AU financial institutions, including the African Monetary Institute and the African Financial Stability Mechanism.
- eCommerce platforms understand that to keep customers hooked, you need to strike while the iron is hot and make the buying process as smooth as possible.
