Business

26 June 2024 - Hennessy-Barret describes his neobank venture as having the best problem any business can dream of- more customers than shillings to lend.

26 June 2024 - Trade CS Rebecca Miano says the apparel market tapped billions of shillings worth of investments.

26 June 2024 - Air travel today has evolved from a simple need to move from one point to another to an experience that prioritises convenience, comfort, and connectivity.

26 June 2024 - The last week of May 2024 was tremendously rewarding and rejuvenating to me, both professionally and creatively.

26 June 2024 - In Kenya, as in many parts of the world, the insurance sector is fundamentally a provider of financial security and stability to individuals and businesses alike.

26 June 2024 - Kenyans are currently groaning under the yoke of taxes (with no tangible benefits), exorbitant prices for food and other commodities.

26 June 2024 - Women entrepreneurs often bear the brunt of heightened insecurity and market volatility, which hinder their business growth and sustainability.

25 June 2024 - The country expects to borrow Sh597 billion, which in addition to the projected total revenue of Sh3.34 trillion will finance its Sh3.9 trillion budget. 

25 June 2024 - From fintech to foodtech solutions; from beauty brands to biotech infusions, FORBES AFRICA’s inaugural list of Small Giants across Africa showcases the tenacity of homegrown businesses and their impact on the communities they serve. Their pan-African…

25 June 2024 - Businesses in 35 counties choke on tear gas, demos 19 hours ago

25 June 2024 - By the end of 2023, Kenya had added KSh 1.93 trillion ($13.3 billion) to its overall debt. As of February 2024, the country's public debt reached an all-time high of KSh 11.14 trillion ($76.83 billion). During this period, multilateral loans increased…

25 June 2024 - The government's dilemma is complicated because it has been exposed to intense scrutiny for using brutal force against peaceful Gen Z protesters resulting in deaths and injuries.

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 25 – Kenya’s total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new industry report. The Communications Authority of Kenya…

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 – Mobile money subscriptions have surged, thanks to the removal of withdrawal codes for transactions between M-Pesa and Airtel Money. This development was highlighted in the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) third-quarter…

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 25 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a decline in Short Message Service (SMS) traffic, coinciding with the reopening of schools. According to the CA’s recently released report, both On-net and Off-net mobile…

25 June 2024 - Anti-Finance Bill protesters are back on the streets to agitate for rejection of the proposed law by MPs.

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 – Fredrick Mwamati, CEO of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), has been detained by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on allegations of involvement in a Sh292.7 million procurement fraud case. Mwamati…

25 June 2024 - At least 50 people were injured by gunfire, a paramedic outside parliament said, as police clashed with hundreds of demonstrators.

25 June 2024 - Nancy Gathungu says firms reduced revenues to Sh2.05trn when reporting their income tax.

25 June 2024 - Global energy prices continue to fluctuate, and the prices of fuel in several African countries are following suit. From May to June, some countries on the continent have seen a marginal reduction in fuel costs, while some have edged a little higher…

25 June 2024 - The debt, which was maturing on June 14, was settled on Friday.

25 June 2024 - The controversial legislation now moves to its last stage of assent by President William Ruto.

25 June 2024 - The first group of Kenyan police officers tasked with addressing the widespread gang violence in Haiti are departing Kenya on Tuesday and are expected to arrive later this week.

25 June 2024 - The Kenyan activist Auma Obama, sister to the former United States' president; Barack Obama was teargassed in Kenya. This happened on Tuesday as the activist was granting an interview to CNN while exercising her right to protest. She stressed that…

25 June 2024 - Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has delivered an optimistic assessment of the nation's economic trajectory.

25 June 2024 - The Gallup Global Emotions 2024 report, which offers a snapshot of its latest measurements of people’s positive and negative daily experiences, has ranked African countries with the lowest negative experiences.

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, June 25 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) announced Monday that it has approved its first-ever assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, allocating 20 million euros (about 21.43 million U.S. dollars) to support the Kenyan military…

25 June 2024 - Safaricom says it has not received any court order requiring it to share customer information with any government agency.

25 June 2024 - EACC says the NSSF officials had a private interest when they awarded the tender to Beldavo Enterprises.

25 June 2024 - Lately, African airlines have been making strides in the aviation industry, earning recognition for their exceptional performance and customer service on a global scale.

25 June 2024 - NEW DELHI, June 25 (Xinhua) — The Indian government Tuesday announced it has begun the auction of spectrum for telecom services worth 11.53 billion U.S. dollars. According to the federal ministry of communications, the total quantum of spectrum being…

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged all registered taxpayers to update their personal details on iTax so as to facilitate a smooth ongoing data clean-up exercise of personal identification numbers. In a public notice,…

25 June 2024 - TOPLINE An ongoing bird flu outbreak among U.S. dairy cows has led to three confirmed human cases in dairy workers, and although there aren’t any confirmed cases of human-to-human transmission, experts warn safety measures like masks, vaccines and…

25 June 2024 - Live Blog: June 25 anti-Finance Bill protests ongoing

25 June 2024 - Unilever, in partnership with Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) and the University of Nairobi, has announced the winner of “The Great Millet Quest.” Launched in January 2024, this competition challenged university students to unleash their creativity and…

25 June 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 – In recent years, online trading in Kenya has gained significant popularity among seasoned traders and investors. With advancements in technology and a growing interest in financial markets, many Kenyans are exploring the…

25 June 2024 - Organisers have called for a general strike against the finance bill, which aims to raise an additional $2.7 billion in taxes.

25 June 2024 - Sidian Bank, Oikocredit, and Aqua for All have launched a blended finance program that will integrate climate action and gender inclusion in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) financing. The key focus of the program is on WASH lending, which will…

25 June 2024 - The government will increase Kenya Police salaries by up to 40% in line with the recommendations of the taskforce that was led by former Chief Justice, Mr David Maraga.

25 June 2024 - A committee set up by the Ministry of Health has recommended that the planned rollout of SHIF from July 1 be suspended.

25 June 2024 - KRA failed to collect more than Sh150 billion in taxes.

25 June 2024 - Interventions in the inter-bank market, tightening of the benchmark interest rate, and the Eurobond buyback helped salvage a battered shilling.

25 June 2024 - NTT DATA, a leading global IT infrastructure and services company, has found that 80% of organisations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back progress and innovation efforts.

25 June 2024 - On a Saturday morning in Nairobi's Kilimani estate, tens of people walk in for a house show.

25 June 2024 - Auditor-General has raised a red flag over the Sh22.7 billion irregularly withdrawn from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund (PDLF)

25 June 2024 - Marginalised counties are seeing the least reduction in poverty even as the relatively more developed make remarkable progress.

25 June 2024 - Kuchoma, a Swahili word means "to burn." It is also slang for losing or destroying something valuable

25 June 2024 - Over the last few years, whenever Lynus Oure has felt overwhelmed with stress, he has turned to his balcony garden to decompress.

25 June 2024 - More than 80,000 new investors have signed up on the digital trading platform for government debt securities

25 June 2024 - Demand for new vehicles fell 13.51 percent in the first five months of the year.