01 November 2023
- Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga have been named the best-performing governors in the country by research company Infotrak. According to a survey by Infotrak, the two governors emerged top in a list of top 25…
01 November 2023
- In a memo issued on 5th October 2023, the media house said it was offering an attractive package for employees willing to take up voluntary early retirement (VER).
01 November 2023
- By Cherotich Rutto NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – When it comes to the food that graces our plates, we often overlook two critical facets: the origins of our food and the reasons behind its price, whether it falls on the expensive or budget-friendly end…
01 November 2023
- By Domas Mineikis NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Unlike developed countries, where industries are primarily responsible for releasing tons of carbon into the atmosphere, in developing nations like Kenya, the transportation and agriculture sectors emerge…
01 November 2023
- Climate change continues to be at the top of the agenda for both developing and developed nations. It brings with it unprecedented challenges. This uncertainty has brought about the need for governments and businesses alike to create climate-…
01 November 2023
- The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seeking to grow tourism arrivals into the country to 5.5 million in the next five years, as it reaches out to private sector players for collaborative efforts to market the country.
01 November 2023
- Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral has proposed a bill in parliament that seeks to oust Kenya from acting as a middleman in importing petroleum products.
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – The producer of poultry products, Kenchic, has committed to food quality after getting a new certification. This comes after the Thika processing plant was issued the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 2018 V 5.1-…
01 November 2023
- PARIS, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — France’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 increased modestly by 0.1 percent in volume terms, after a 0.6 percent increase in the previous quarter, the French National Institute of Statistics…
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has flagged over-budgeting of state employee wages by the National Treasury. While appearing before the Kalonzo-Ichung’wa-led National Dialogue Committee at the Bomas of Kenya,…
01 November 2023
- As November dawns, Kenyans brace for a challenging month ahead, marked by a relentless surge in the cost of living, primarily driven by the escalating prices of essential food items.
01 November 2023
- Family Bank has been recognized and awarded as the Best in Internal Customer Experience at the 2023 Service Excellence Awards organized by the Institute of Customer Experience (ICX) Kenya. The Best Internal Customer Experience Award category…
01 November 2023
- Inflation rate rises to 6.9 per cent in October, up from 6.8 pc in September due to an increase in prices of commodities including food and electricity, KNBS says.
01 November 2023
- Alphonse Kigen and Evaline Chirchir have won the 42-kilometer individual men and women categories in the 20th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. Over 73 elite athletes, 200 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and over 20,000…
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – More than 3,400 patients in Trans Nzoia and Homa Bay are set to access medical services from the Safaricom Foundation. It will be in collaboration with the Flying Doctors’ Society Africa and Zuri Health. To be held at the…
01 November 2023
- BRUSSELS – Yearly inflation in the Eurozone should fall to 2.9 percent in October, compared to 4.3 percent in September, the lowest levels in more than two years. Meanwhile, the Eurozone’s gross domestic product (GDP) went down by 0.1 percent…
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers. Some of the devolved units are Bomet, Busia, Isiolo, Kitui, Mandera, Migori, and Tharaka-Nithi.…
01 November 2023
- Kenya and the United States have partnered to drive digital innovation in taxation and enhance efficiency in tax administration through the use of digital technologies.
01 November 2023
- TOPLINE The Israel Defense Forces admitted to striking the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza—an attack that Hamas said killed dozens and injured hundreds—and said it killed a senior Hamas commander in the attack. KEY FACTS A spokesperson for…
01 November 2023
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01 November 2023
- Kenya has imposed a temporary ban on the export of avocados by sea from this Friday (November 3, 2023) to ensure that traders do not export immature fruits after the harvesting season comes to an end. The Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) says…
01 November 2023
- Kenya’s inflation rate for October edged up in the wake of higher fuel prices that have hit above 200 shillings per liter for the first time in history. The overall year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 6.9…
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — Kenyan authorities announced Tuesday that it decided to close its 2023/2024 fiscal year avocado season, and as a result, there would be no exports of the produce starting Nov. 3. The move is intended to prevent the…
01 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — The inaugural African Conference of Agricultural Technology opened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday, aiming to promote the adoption and use of biotechnology in African farming for food security. Cohosted by…
01 November 2023
- HARARE, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe licensed a total of 180 new investments worth 3.4 billion U.S. dollars in the third quarter, the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) said Tuesday. He said out of the projected investment value of 3.4…
01 November 2023
- Opera – the company behind the popular data-saving Opera Mini browser – is back again with “Shake and Win.” Kicking off in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa on the 1st of November, the campaign will run for 4 weeks and feature over 100,000 prizes,…
01 November 2023
- The Africa Online Safety Fund (AOSF) has announced the winners of this year’s grants, among them four organizations operating in Kenya: Boltech Consultancy, Watoto Watch Network, Wezesha Innovation Foundation, and Terre des Hommes Netherlands…
01 November 2023
- The 6th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival has officially kicked off at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) with calls on Kenyans to take advantage of the Festival and shop for quality products at discounted prices.…
01 November 2023
- •Hybrid working is also less of a lure for job hunters, with 57% saying they would forgo hybrid working for the right job
•Large numbers of UK employees (45% and increasing) are now hoping for a 4-day working week, with no loss of pay.
01 November 2023
- Kippra in the Kenya Economic Report 2023 details the role startups have in the sector, ranging from innovative ideas like engine swaps to the provision of electricity through mini-grids.
01 November 2023
- Hustlers are good at offering everything to everyone, they know what does well in what season. They know what are necessities or luxuries.
