25 October 2023
- Safaricom’s involvement in OktobaFest as a technology and payments partner will focus on fostering seamless in-festival connectivity, empowering the youth and Gen Z community through Safaricom Hook, and powering digital payments through M-PESA.
25 October 2023
- The review comes after the government introduced a 15 percent excise duty tax on transaction fees charged on money transfer services by cellular phone providers.
25 October 2023
- Location is everything. You will not, for example, start a high-end school in a low-income area. You would have gotten it all wrong. You need to assess the education needs of the area.
25 October 2023
- Last week, the board announced the resignation of Chiloba who was appointed in October 2021, making him the shortest-serving director general of the CA in over 20 years.
25 October 2023
- 'Project Mawingu' flopped due to embezzlement of the credit line, which was spent on dubious deals that sunk the national airline further into the red.
25 October 2023
- Standard Chartered has today announced road closures for the 20th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon set for 29th October 2023. The start and finishing points will be at Uhuru Gardens, Langata Road. Runners will use the scenic route…
25 October 2023
- Safaricom has today announced the third and final winner of the KES 1 million grand prize in the Gomoka na Go Monthly Promotion, Dr. Njeri Gacheru, a mother of three based in Ngong. Dr. Gacheru, a part-time lecturer, plans to top up her investment…
25 October 2023
- SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — U.S. California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday co-led a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and its affiliates, alleging that the company…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Absa Bank PLC today announced plans to double sustainable financing to Sh120 billion over the next two years. The bank’s CEO, Abdi Mohamed, revealed that the lender has already disbursed Sh60 billion in green financing. “Our…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – As the world’s third-largest exporter of cut flowers, Kenya sells 70 percent of its flowers to key international markets such as Europe and America. Its importance to the country’s economy is seen in the billions of…
25 October 2023
- National Treasury wants institutions to have Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officers to tighten the leash on illicit financial flows in the country
25 October 2023
- Many social media users expressed disbelief at Kathryne Maundu making such a move jobs in Kenya’s struggling economy where finding a job is about as hard as spotting a genuine lawyer.
25 October 2023
- IMF acknowledges Nigeria’s economic challenges: 26% inflation, naira pressure. CBN lifts forex ban, but concerns persist over exchange rate unification. Analysts weigh in on potential dollar loan effects. Swift government action is urged to clear…
25 October 2023
- Visa Spend Clarity adopted by NCBA group is part of Visa Commercial Solutions’ suite of products and services for business of all sizes.
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Seven women-led startups have received a total of Sh9.8 million in seed funding from Standard Chartered Kenya. Under the Women in Tech programme, the lender partners with the iBizAfrica Incubation Centre at Strathmore…
25 October 2023
- The airline has already been hit hard by the weak shilling over the first half of this year, where despite being profitable at the operational level, the losses for the six months to June doubled.
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – NCBA business customers will be able to monitor their spending using a new tool. The solution, which is a partnership with Visa, is an online ‘spend and expense management platform’ that offers firms visibility and control…
25 October 2023
- MAPUTO, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — Mozambique will import chickens from Brazil and Turkey to ease a shortage of supply following a ban on poultry products from neighboring South Africa, which is facing an avian influenza outbreak. Mozambican importers are…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airtel Money has increased the withdrawal charge for higher amounts, effective today. For instance, customers withdrawing between Sh50,000 and Sh250,000 will pay Sh300 to withdraw at Airtel Money agents. Previously, those…
25 October 2023
- Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Securing a business loan can be a game-changer, but it's essential to use those funds wisely to ensure your success. Here are seven best practices to make the most out of…
25 October 2023
- Equities Turnover declined by 84.5% to KES 42.6Mn down from KES 274.4Mn the previous trading day. Domestic investors were the dominant players on the day. They accounted for c. 80.4% of the total market turnover. Foreign investors remained bearish…
25 October 2023
- The benchmark indices closed the day in the red with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 shedding 1.7%, 1.0%, 0.4%, and 0.9% respectively. Equity turnover dropped 84.5% to USD 0.3m largely due to reduced trading on Safaricom. Local investors were the…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airbnb has committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable tourism growth on the African continent. Through the Africa Pledge, the platform will help governments and tourism organizations identify and unlock new tourism…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Airbnb has committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable tourism growth on the African continent. Through the Africa Pledge, the platform will help governments and tourism organizations identify and unlock new tourism…
25 October 2023
- PZ Cussons, a leading manufacturer of personal care products has, for the first time in its 70-year Kenyan history, picked national celebrity and musical artist David Mathenge aka Nameless as the official Brand Influencer for its flagship brand…
25 October 2023
- PARIS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — Global demand for coal, oil and natural gas will peak this decade for the first time in history, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. In its World Energy Outlook 2023, IEA said that based on current policy…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – Kenya is relying on cassava importation from neighboring countries to meet high demand for the food product locally. Self Help Africa Head of Programmes Peter Aluoch says local demand for cassava grew to 3 million metric…
25 October 2023
- TOPLINE The White House, which hosted a discussion about growing right to repair legislation across the country, announced Tuesday that Apple will make parts, tools and documentation needed for consumers and independent repair shops across the U.S.…
25 October 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – The Nature Conservancy has honored the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Centum Investments, James Mworia, for championing conservation of nature and advancing climate action in Kenya. Mworia is one of…
