2020 is here with us. How will the year look like in terms of the Small Medium Enterprises (SME)? Banks will start lending to the SME but will still be …
Corruption in Kenya goes by different names. Some call it “the dragon.” You will hear the politicians saying “We need to slay the dragon of corruption.” Some call it “cancer.” …
Technology is revolutionizing the world. Currently, everything around the world is driven by technology. “Technology is like a train that long left the station. Almost everyone is on board and …
The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization kicked off its Water Project Tanks in a colorful event at Basil, Kajiado County where the Maa women were more than glad to receive the …
The festive season is here with us. As they say, nothing makes a good festival than feasting. As you plan to feast this festive season, I am sure you are …
ICT regulator Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has urged parents and other guardians to be on the lookout on the content their children consumer online, especially during the ongoing long …
The Kikao Kikuu forum by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in Embu County to deliberate on a wide range of issues in the telecommunications sector, especially in the …
Dow celebrated the progress of its social enterprise, the Project Butterfly™ initiative, in Nairobi, Kenya, by bringing together the local community, entrepreneurs, school children, government agencies, and NGOs, working collectively …
Forced begging is the most prevalent form of human trafficking in the West African nation of Senegal. Human Rights Watch now estimates that more than 100,000 talibés – children living …
1,000 SMEs close down daily in Kenya. 30,000 SMEs close down monthly in Kenya. 450,000 SMEs close down annually in Kenya. At least 1,000 businesses are set up in Kenya …
A kid who is born in Kenya today, has debts he/she is likely to pay until he/she is 70 years old. With the just concluded census for 2019, and dividing …
Is listening a skill that can be taught? This was a question asked by Dr. William Kingi, the Deputy Governor of Mombasa County in the ongoing PRSK Summit at PrideInn …
The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Summit has kicked off in Mombasa on Wednesday 13th 2019 to explore various aspects of public relations and how individuals and organizations can leverage …
Most brands often seek the help of PR agencies to manage their communications in protecting, amplifying, and enhancing the face of the brand. There are many challenges that brands face …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) held a session with the residents of Nyandarua County to deliberate on the milestones in the ICT Sector and how the county can leverage …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. The authority ensures that consumers are not exploited and get the best out of …
Oil marketer OLA Energy (formerly OiLibya) has launched a new fuel formulation as part of its growth and rebrand strategy. The new fuel is now available in Nairobi, Mt. Kenya …
The rising popularity of mobile services such as social media, messaging apps, and electronic cash transfers has driven demand for mobile subscriptions in Kenya. The rise in popularity has resulted in a mobile penetration rate …
Oil marketer OLA Energy Kenya (formerly OiLibya) is calling on the Government to lower the cost of doing lubricant business in Kenya. OLA Energy which runs an ISO Certified Lubricant …
Hotpoint Kenya, in its commitment to increase the country’s forest cover by 10 percent by the year 2022 on Friday moved to Ruiru Primary School where they facilitated a tree …
Local traders, farmers, and other stakeholders in the mango sector have launched an association to represent their interest. The association to be referred to as “Association of Kenya Mango Traders …
The Sochin Research Institute has enabled two projects by Kenyan inventors to be placed at the prestigious Global Grad Show in Dubai. The show takes place from November 12-16 and …
A recent report by Informa Markets has highlighted that the Kenyan private health sector will be key in the national adoption of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme. Through its …
The unemployment rate among the youth in Kenya is at an alarming level. Stats show that the unemployment rate stands at 43.5 percent according to an official from the National …
National Bank of Kenya and Kenyatta National Hospital unveiled a top-to-bottom makeover of the hospital’s state-of-the-art kitchen, made possible by a generous donation from the Bank. The 25 million shilling …
Fake news seems to be a perpetually hot topic. Some say that winning the war against it is a losing battle, and thanks to the internet, its scale, the geopolitical …
Justice is like a double-edged sword that cuts on both sides. Justice is best served while it is still hot. It is the only tool that speaks for the voiceless …
The Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Industrialization, Hon. Peter Munya, will on Friday 26th July 2019, preside over the launch of the first-ever international leather and leather products trade fair, dubbed …
Indian conglomerate Godrej Consumer Products Limited has endorsed its commitment to scaling up its presence in the region with the launch of Valon Body Lotion in Kenya, a first for …
National Bank is one of the sponsors of the upcoming Afro Asia Fintech festival to be hosted by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in partnership with the Monetary Authority of …
As a leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics is strengthening its foothold as a pioneering provider of smart energy solutions in the Middle East & African (MEA) market. According to …
Del Monte Kenya Limited, Kenya’s largest producer and exporter of pineapple products and fruit beverages, has been recognized as the most admired food brand in Kenya, in annual Africa’s Best …
A new branded content campaign on CNN TV, digital and social media platforms is showing global audiences some of the many ways that Dangote Industries is impacting people in African …
Social media advertising is the new force sweeping over across businesses and brands around the world. Every business is trying as much as possible not to be left out of …
Institutions make names then names make people but USIU-Africa, according to alumni, makes both names and people. The job market is flooded according to the majority of people. However, what …
Nairobi 17 May 2019…Maisha Microfinance Bank scooped the coveted Best Microfinance Bank in Product Innovation at the prestigious Think Business Banking Awards gala held at the Mövenpick Hotel on 17th …
When I thought about this idea, it sounded ridiculous. Who doesn’t know how to light a jiko? Like, seriously? I came to realize that the idea was not ridiculous after …
Kenya’s banking sector is increasingly changing. With more than 42 financial institutions, serving a banking population of slightly above 10 million, Kenyans are in search of a lender that gives …
When I was still little, my elder sister joined the United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa). As young and as naive as I was, I always thought my sister …
Not all heroes wear capes and certainly, Nicholas Muchami, a 45-year old man from Kaganda village, Kiharu, Murang’a County is one of them. The tall, lean, ashy-haired man of few …
Maisha Microfinance Bank is seeking 1 billion shillings that will be used as a capital injection that will cushion it from the new accounting system. According to a statement from …
The National Bank of Kenya has partnered with Angelica Medical Supplies to donate renal dialysis equipment and distribute glucometers and strips for use in testing of blood sugar in patients …
Is the hustle of the congested city life taking a toll on you? Are you tired of your landlord and can no longer stand the frustrations of finding parking in …
The world has evolved in terms of technological enhancement, what was is not and what is, will not. Before, the term “brand” used to be associated with companies or associations …
Dear Entrepreneur, if you only run with the wolves you will only learn how to howl but if you learn how to scale fly with the eagles, you will learn …
Today, everyone is struggling to have a huge following on Twitter. Some are going as far as buying followers. This trend has partly been contributed by the misconception that people …
Having a business with no advertisement is like winking at a beautiful girl in total darkness. Marketing is key for raising awareness about a new product or service, building brand …
Tomato prices in Nairobi have spiked as the supply of the commodity continues to dwindle as a result of the ongoing dry spell. A sport-check in most parts of Nairobi …
National Bank of Kenya has launched new banking product, Almasi Lady, targeted mainly at Muslim women. Speaking at the launch, National Bank’s Director of Islamic Banking Mr. Musa Adan said, …
Shocking details about corruption and mismanagement were made public when former Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) senior lecturer Dr. Rosa Ko gave testimony about her assault by CUEA’s Acting …
The Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) is dead but the owners keep on thinking that it is in a coma and it will rise soon. Maybe they are planning …
What is emotional intelligence?
Trust is like a glass. Once broken, it is hard to put the pieces together and even if the pieces are put together, cracks will still show. In any given …
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Dear teachers, the New Year has kicked off. What are some of the resolutions set for you and your family this year? Have you thought about resolving to medically cover …
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