06 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Bolt Food has introduced a new feature that allows users to order meals in advance. Under this, customers can pre-order food and place it for delivery even when restaurants are fully booked, closed, or in high demand. The…
06 November 2023
- KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 6 – A Kisumu court has sentenced a suspect to 20 years in jail for vandalism against Kenya Power energy installations and infrastructure. Polycarp Nyokaye Aringo was sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Ezekiel Obina. Aringo…
06 November 2023
- A farmers' lobby group wants the national and county governments to help farmers "urgently" transition to biological farm inputs for increased production.
06 November 2023
- Starting in 2024, candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, will experience a significant change in the way they select their preferred universities and colleges, they will have to wait for their results before…
06 November 2023
- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a directive that only secondary school teachers will be allowed to supervise and invigilate the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination, KCSE, countrywide. According to TSC Chief…
06 November 2023
- The Ministry of Education Ezekiel Machogu said first-year students in universities and TVETs will receive the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) on Tuesday, November 7, amid strikes by university students over the delayed disbursement. In a…
06 November 2023
- Airtel Kenya Limited, a leading provider of voice, data and SMS services is rolling out additional 100 5G network sites across the country before the end of the year.
06 November 2023
- 10 African Ministers of Education and a similar number of ministerial representatives collectively agreed to champion foundational learning as a priority for the 2024 African Union Year of Education (AUYoE) and beyond. They also resolved to rally…
06 November 2023
- DOHA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs on Sunday hailed the country’s growing cooperation with China in the energy sector, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. Minister Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, also the president…
06 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – At least 504 Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) employees are set to be laid off amid financial challenges. This will shrink its total headcount to 1,860. After the cut, PCK expects monthly salaries for staff to drop from…
06 November 2023
- ROME, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Global sugar prices settled down in October, following sharp increases in previous months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday. Sugar has been the most volatile food commodity in recent…
06 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has warned that a liter of super petrol could breach Sh300 amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Chirchir said this while appearing before the National Dialogue…
06 November 2023
- Every surrounding in Kenya has a small shop, commonly known as Duka or Dukas. This is a small and sizeable business building or structure within the neighborhood that provides people with goods and services either wholesale or in smaller amounts.…
06 November 2023
- TOPLINE The woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her gender advocacy in Iran has started a hunger strike in prison, multiple outlets reported Monday, after she and other female inmates were blocked from receiving medical care over their refusal…
06 November 2023
- Evoking the spirit and light of Diwali, Emirates will mark the Hindu festival onboard flights to and from India, from 9 -15 November. Diwali delicacies will be served in all classes and select lounges. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base,…
06 November 2023
- In a recent speech, Rosemary Muthoni, the Director of Sales at Sopa Lodges, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all trade partners for their unwavering support throughout the year. The occasion marked a moment of reflection on the achievements and…
06 November 2023
- NCBA Bank stole the spotlight at the prestigious Kenya Service Excellence Awards, walking away with three coveted titles that reaffirmed their commitment to excellence and innovation in the banking industry. The awards ceremony celebrated…
06 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Nigeria’s first credit rating agency and a pan-African leader in credit reports, Agusto & Co. Limited, has assigned ‘A(ken)’ and ‘A+(ngr)’ ratings to Shelter Afrique Development Bank, ShafDB (formerly Shelter Afrique).…
06 November 2023
- JAKARTA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Indonesia’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter of this year as the value of exports declined, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported on Monday. Acting BPS head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti said the gross domestic…
06 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, starting tomorrow, will increase its lending rate, thus pushing the cost of loans for customers even higher. In an announcement to customers, the lender announced that the base lending rate on…
06 November 2023
- The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially kicked off on Monday, 6th November. About 903,260 candidates who registered for this year’s KCSE across the country started with Chemistry paper and English (functional…
06 November 2023
- Centum Investment identifies promising businesses and invests in them. It can invest in the business by acquiring shares in it or giving it a loan.
06 November 2023
- It was a rough week in the bourse, as the benchmark indices all closed in the red, led by the N10, down 4.5%w/w largely on the slump on Safaricom and KCB Group. The NASI, NSE 20, and NSE 25 retreated 4.1%w/w, 1.3%w/w, and 3.9%w/w respectively.…
06 November 2023
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) has announced an ongoing teacher recruitment drive for the North Eastern region in response to a significant mass exodus of educators from the region due to security concerns. In the…
06 November 2023
- Some people enjoy the kitchen. They are creative in the kitchen. But some people get in the kitchen when it is essential. This heightens the debate about which is better between eating out and cooking at home.
06 November 2023
- During the week, liquidity in the money market moderated following a series of tightening, as the average interbank rate slowed to 12.32%, from 12.59% in the previous week. We suspect the end-of-month government payments replenished the liquidity…
06 November 2023
- The winds of change have swept across the African consumer landscape over the past decade, reshaping shopping habits and behaviors, particularly among our vibrant younger generations. Coupled with technological advancements and a shifting consumer-…
06 November 2023
- Stephen Schmidt is Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, which means he is the person responsible for keeping the online retailing giant (last valued at over a trillion dollars) safe. It’s a massive undertaking which is why when Schmidt did the keynote…
06 November 2023
- Fans of LG products in Kenya are set for a delightful surprise as LG Electronics East Africa launches its highly-anticipated Black Friday campaign, which will run for the entire month of November. This special promotion promises substantial…
06 November 2023
- VALLETTA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — The Malta-China agreement on exporting bluefin tuna opens new opportunities for Maltese tuna producers to enter the Chinese market, the government has said. “It is with great satisfaction that we announce that Maltese…
06 November 2023
- WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Recently released data showed that U.S. federal deficit in fiscal year 2023 expanded significantly, with already elevated U.S. debt piling up. Why U.S. budget deficit keeps growing? What are the political obstacles…
06 November 2023
- MAKUENI, Kenya, Nov 6 – As the devastating impact of climate change is all too apparent, farmers in Makindu, Makueni County, Kenya, are resorting to climate smart agriculture to put enough food on their table and to improve their lives. The area,…
06 November 2023
- Tourism council says governments should work to ease visa restrictions and accelerate the process of visa applications in a bid to further support international tourism.
06 November 2023
- Global sugar prices settled down in October, following sharp increases in previous months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday.
