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24 April 2024 - In office corridors, hearsay complaints are like wildfire- quick to spread and capable of causing extensive damage.

24 April 2024 - BasiGo has received orders for 500 buses from public service vehicles (PSV) operators in Nairobi.

24 April 2024 - Whitman said at times, innovation may look flashy, just like back in 1998, with solutions such as satellites, AI, and e-money; but it may also look much different than expected.

24 April 2024 - The number of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business owners embracing smaller stalls that accommodate multiple ventures under one roof is on the rise.

24 April 2024 - From a leadership perspective, I noticed two keywords that repeatedly described the General's life: Humility and Integrity.

24 April 2024 - Matatus and e-commerce firms offering courier services without requisite licensing from the CA face up to Sh300,000 in penalties.

24 April 2024 - Kenya's affordable housing agenda is a government initiative aimed at addressing the housing deficit.

24 April 2024 - In the intricate dance of global progress, economic growth and innovation have long choreographed the steps of industrial policy.

24 April 2024 - Four months after the first movie, Rebel Moon Part 2 is now out on Netflix.

24 April 2024 - Over the past 11 years, this column has repeatedly discussed and warned business executives on the intricate dance between instinctive decision-making and deliberate strategic planning for...

24 April 2024 - The legendary Albert Einstein opined that light travels faster than sound which is why most people appear bright until they speak.

23 April 2024 - Throughout history, humans have been a migratory species. Today, more people reside in countries different from their place of birth than ever before.

23 April 2024 - WhatsApp is the top digital channel for conversational marketing in absolute numbers, driven by new features that enable customers to start and complete a purchase.

23 April 2024 - In a bid to tap into this flourishing business environment, several banks are setting up branches and expanding their presence in the market.

23 April 2024 - Rubis hopes to benefit from the comparative advantage that NOC has but has been unable to utilise because of its stock of debt owed to local banks.

23 April 2024 - If we look at the numbers from a macro level, things are looking up. The shock therapy has worked.

23 April 2024 - Have the policies that the Kenya Kwanza regime put in place in its one-and-a-half years in office lowered the cost of living?

23 April 2024 - Illegal migrants deported from Britain to Rwanda will be accommodated at the Hope Hostel, which hosted student survivors of the 1994 genocide for nearly three decades.

23 April 2024 - Africa’s growth for years has been marred by several socioeconomic and political complications. One such issue has been the prevalence of sub-par leadership. While the continent seems to be on an upward trend on almost every metric, there is no…

23 April 2024 - More than 10,000Kenyans seek medical treatment outside the country each year.

23 April 2024 - BANGKOK, April 23 (Xinhua) — Thailand welcomed 1.92 million foreign tourist arrivals during the extended Songkran festival between April 1-21, a surge of 37.54 percent over a year earlier, giving a boost to the country’s vital tourism industry,…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, April 23 (Xinhua) — The second edition of the Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference opened in the capital of Nairobi on Tuesday as the East African country seeks to accelerate the adoption of green modes of transportation. The two-day e-mobility…

23 April 2024 - CIC has introduced a new cover that allows customers to buy or renew their motor insurance cover remotely.

23 April 2024 - This is as the firm readies for increased competition following a recent change in the law, allowing competitors into the distribution and retail of electricity.

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will  be cleared in 5 installments each year. Addressing media on the ongoing doctors strike  Health…

23 April 2024 - Apparel factories within the Economic Processing Zones (EPZs) are seeking exemption from wage increase and new levies.

23 April 2024 - According to the bank, the customer, whose identity was not disclosed, initiated the swift transfer on April 8, 2024, to her supplier in China and asked for a revearsal days later.

23 April 2024 - The 20% excise duty was introduced in 2022.

23 April 2024 - Africa's internet penetration rate which stands at 36 percent

23 April 2024 - Insurance companies in Kenya are also driving the insurance ecosystem by promoting the versatility of insurtechs.

23 April 2024 - New leadership focused on empowering Africa's tech talent.

23 April 2024 - The Nigerian government has shut down a Chinese business over allegations of discrimination. The Chinese establishment had been accused of refusing Nigerians entry into the supermarket, tagging it Chinese only. The Chinese supermarket has however…

23 April 2024 - LONDON, UK, April 23 – The United States electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has slashed the selling price of its products in the wake of a slump in sales during the first three months of 2024. The world’s largest EV maker by volume, which is owned by…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will punish public service vehicle (PSV) saccos and postal offices that are operating without the authority’s postal courier service licenses. According to the Authority’s Director…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – 21 African countries have enacted rules for non-resident suppliers to pay value-added tax (VAT) or goods and services tax (GST) on electronically supplied services. The digital economy, driven by technologies like generative…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – Rwanda is set to host the Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) from June 11 to 13, 2024. The event, which will take place in Kigali, is expected to cover an annual symposium, a…

23 April 2024 - Having been clueless about how to navigate money throughout my childhood and youth, I have been determined to ensure that my children and those around me do not walk down the same road making the same mistakes I made then.

23 April 2024 - Campaigns for the director positions have intensified following the decision by the Tea Board of Kenya to set the elections end of June.

23 April 2024 - When borrowing, the power dynamics might seem skewed. The lending institution might seem to have the power to exert more power. However, the Kenyan law has ensured that the power dynamics are harmonised. The laws ensure that the lenders (banks, saccos…

23 April 2024 - With its new fund, TLcom Capital plans to deploy additional capital into female-founded African tech startups, building on the firm’s June 2022 co-investment commitment of $2 million to FirstCheck Africa, a female-focused pre-seed fund. TLcom Capital…

23 April 2024 - Kenya expects to produce over $1 billion (Ksh. 133 billion) in textile and apparel exports by 2027, President William Ruto said on Tuesday, citing current potential and investment growth.

23 April 2024 - NEW YORK, April 22 (Xinhua) — All classes at Columbia University went virtual starting on Monday as divisive demonstrations and debates around the Israel-Hamas conflict heated up on campus recently. The university’s president Minouche Shafik urged…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – President William Ruto has announced the introduction of a special nighttime electricity tariff for manufacturers from next month, cutting cost by 50 per cent and removing the need for full daytime cap. Speaking Tuesday during…

23 April 2024 - When we look at countries around the world and their leadership through the lens of power, we use different terms to describe their influence and strategies: Hard Power, Soft Power, sticky power, old power, and new power.

23 April 2024 - At its core, the NSE functions as a marketplace where investors can trade securities issued by publicly listed companies. This exchange facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers, providing liquidity and transparency to the market. You can…

23 April 2024 - The 2024 Smart City Index has been released. This year’s index ranks 142 smart cities worldwide based on data analyzed by researchers and survey responses of 120 residents in each city.

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – The Aga Khan University has been awarded Sh19.6 million by the National Institute of Health to advance cervical cancer testing in the country. In a statement, AKU stated that the funds will enable the institution to perform…

23 April 2024 - WELLINGTON, April 23 (Xinhua) — Global tourism revenue is estimated to total 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, marking an increase of 139.6 percent over the pre-pandemic level in 2019, according to a report released by an international tourism summit…

23 April 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23 – The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is looking for a new managing director (MD) to replace June Chepkemei, who was last month appointed Kenya Tourism Board CEO. A successful candidate will promote and facilitate…

23 April 2024 - State Corporations Advisory Committee accuses the lawmakers and Cabinet Secretaries of abusing laws to create forms that end up bleeding public coffers.