Suppose you have made the wise decision of saving and investing for your future. Where would you put your money? In a Co-operative Society or a Savings and Credit Co-operative …
The festive season is on. Christmas is over. And the new year is coming. People are blowing away cash and come January, some will be as broke as a church …
The new BK mobile app has recorded a sharp growth in transaction volumes, value, and onboarded users since its launch two months ago. The number of transactions on the BK …
A letter of credit, or a credit letter, is a document from a bank guaranteeing that a buyer’s payment to a seller will be received on time and for the …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote 15,552 teachers in January 2023 with many of the teachers set to be promoted through junior secondary school. Macharia clarified that …
Opera Mini became the number one downloaded app in Kenya the past weekend thanks to the tremendous success of Opera’s “Shake and Win” campaign. Dedicated to football’s greatest celebration, the World Cup, …
The renowned Precious Blood Secondary School, the weatherman’s headquarters, and a popular nyama choma belt come top of mind when one thinks of Riruta and the wider Dagoretti node of …
Superior Homes have launched a 100-acre luxury project within Swara Plains Conservancy in Machakos County that will comprise high-end residential houses and serviced plots. Dubbed ‘Lukenya Wildlife Estate’, the project …
By Shaka Kariuki Apple, Netflix, General Motors, and Delta Airlines are some of the largest business organizations in the world. However, that is not the only thing they have in …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is being pushed by the Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, to enable teachers with the C (plain) to be deployed and teach in secondary …
Starting and growing a business is not an easy journey. It’s a journey that requires a lot of commitment, knowledge, and resources. The journey may feel more daunting especially when …
Not everyone around you is a friend. Not everyone who smiles around you is your friend and means well. Everyone wears a mask, and once in a while, whether consciously …
The year is coming to an end. They say we cannot tell the future, but we can always prepare for it. As January 2023 comes, many things will weigh on …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, wishes to fill vacant positions internally following the exits of Staff. All applications are invited from qualified serving officers to fill the posts. Interested and …
Glovo has announced the appointment of Caroline Mutuku as the General Manager for Glovo Kenya. Prior to her appointment, Mutuku was the General Manager of a tech startup that focused on …
Every year, people around the world face the devastating impacts of conflicts, diseases, disasters, and climate change that force them to consider migrating to a new country. According to the …
Absa Bank Kenya has today partnered with financing platform Melanin Kapital and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to improve access to finance for women-owned and led SMEs through the joint …
As the discussions around President William Ruto’s Hustler Fund continue, it has emerged that at least 12.88 million Kenyans have opted into the fund with at least 72 percent of …
Sophos announced that Gerard Allison has joined Sophos as Senior Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). “We are very excited Gerard joined Sophos to …
CorpsAfrica/Kenya has launched a socio-economic initiative in a bid to foster a volunteerism culture in order to accelerate development and improve the quality of lives among rural communities. The organization …
In the first episode of African Voices Playmakers, a special edition of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Arit Okpo meets the former African World Cup footballers who are making a difference …
In the new series The Next Frontier, CNN’s Rahel Solomon explores the future of living and how tomorrow’s cities are being imagined. In the first episode, Solomon examines the topic …
The Teacher Service Commission, TSC advertised 35,000 vacancies for teachers who will work in primary and junior secondary schools. In the advert, a total of 21,550 posts are for teachers …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised 35,550 jobs for teachers who will work in primary and junior secondary schools, offering relief to thousands of jobless teachers. According to the …
Wine lovers had a rare experience to test and sample wine brands during the first-ever East Africa Wine fair edition to be held in Mombasa. As part of their effort …
More than 5,000 sellers joined the Jumia platform in 2022, a 20 percent increase from the previous year underscoring how brands, distributors, and traders are leveraging e-commerce as a channel …
Old Mutual Kenya Insurance Agent Anthony Karume has been declared and awarded as the overall and best Intermediary of the year walking away with a brand-new car, a VW Polo. …
Kenya could expand the 3D printing of body organs for medical replacement if a group of ten university students under the banner Print’nX proceed and conclude their project to develop …
Employees are the driving force behind any company. A high employee turnover curtails the growth and development of a firm. A workforce brings diversity to a company, providing various unique …
New data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that countries around the world largely held the lines against further setbacks to malaria prevention, testing, and treatment services …
British International Investment (BII) and African Guarantee Fund (AGF), have announced their partnership of a $75 million re-guarantee agreement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Through this facility, …
Captain Oliver Kiptanui Maina is a well-presented, self-motivated, and eloquent fiction writer who believes he is better than the best and is still on course to a degree and highest …
Motor vehicle distributor, CFAO Motors Kenya has today opened a 600-square meter central parts outlet for its Winpart division, as it seeks to expand product offering and services by distributing …
Getting what you need at your convenience is a fulfilling experience. In today’s tech-driven world, people are consistently on the lookout for the most convenient way of doing things, making …
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, with an ecosystem featuring an unmatched portfolio of crypto products, sees continued growth across Africa, making it one of the fastest-growing …
Charges have been dropped against Kora, the pan-African payment company accused of money laundering and card fraud last July in Kenya. In new court documents, Kenya’s Asset Recovery Agency filed …
Microsoft has announced the launch of its global skilling program in Kenya with the goal of increasing access to digital and foundational skills. The Skills for Jobs Learning Pathways program …
Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto is the most influential African Leader on Twitter in 2022. This is according to the 2022 World Leader Power Ranking report from BCW’s Twiplomacy, a …
Britam has partnered with digital insurance platform, mTek, to offer a mobile-enabled business protection cover dubbed – Britam Biashara, targeting MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), protecting them against fire …
In Namibia, Dr. Helena Ndume is giving hundreds of people their sight back — for free — while in South Africa, Dr Ncumisa Jilata is breaking boundaries and inspiring others …
African Banking Corporation (ABC Bank) was been recognized for its solid corporate governance practices at the Champions of Governance (COG) Award, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of …
Crypto exchanges have become the heart of the crypto ecosystem, they have succeeded in creating a network where millions of people can participate and reap the perks of financial inclusion. …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to deploy at least 17,000 qualified primary school teachers to junior high schools (JHS). These are teachers’ accredited institutions who graduated with a …
By Ivan Kanyali Personal finance and financial goal setting in Kenya is a popular topic in December – as many Kenyans begin to reflect on the year that was and …
Nobody at your workplace is a friend. In fact, 99% of your workmates are just your acquaintances and people you spend time with delivering services to advance employers’ interests. In …
Over 3.5 million children in Kenya will be out of school when schools reopen for the first term in January 2023, due to the ongoing drought, Save the Children said. …
The survey, “The Reality of SMB Cloud Security in 2022, by Sophos, found that, among Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) users, 56% experienced an increase in the volume of attacks on …
Sophos has announced the general availability of Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with new industry-first threat detection and response capabilities. Sophos is the first endpoint security provider to integrate …
In celebration of its first Christmas, Serviced Apartment Operator – Somerset Westview Nairobi (SWN), part of the world’s leading lodging owner-operator, The Ascott, has unveiled a sustainable Christmas tree and …
Sarova Hotels & Resorts Kenya has announced operations of its latest hotel management acquisition, Sarova Imperial Kisumu, on December 1st, 2022. This addition is the 8th hotel under the group’s …
eMudhra Limited has just announced that it is now a licensed Electronic Certification Service Provider (E-CSP) in Kenya under the Communications Authority of Kenya Root. This milestone is all set …
Lipa Later Group has acquired SkyGarden in a move that re-energizes their commitment to bridging the gap between the merchant and a customer with more empowerment between both parties, merchant …
LG Electronics has partnered with the University of Nairobi (UoN) to train engineers, architects, contractors, and other building professionals in the latest Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovations. The …
Technology has facilitated the growth of many businesses in the country. It has made a significant contribution, particularly to online businesses. Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook have provided the perfect platform …
Five more critically endangered Mountain Bongos have been successfully released into the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary. In March 2022, the first 5 mountain bongos to have ever been rewilded were …
Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya (OMLAKL) in collaboration with the Kenya Urban People Association (KUPA) has rolled out a new partnership aimed at empowering members of the clergy with key …
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly condemned the targeting of Ukrainian civilians by Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it “barbaric,” and pledged that the United States and NATO allies would continue to …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider has announced its first Giving Tuesday campaign for the Horn of Africa, in support of …
The Bank of Kigali (BK) Group has announced an 18.4 percent increase in net profit to KES5 billion for the period ending September 30, 2022. The strong profit growth for …
By Simon Thomas, Megapipes Solutions Country Director The ongoing short rains have given us a reprieve from months of drought, one of the worst in over 40 years, but freedom …
Chumz, a mobile app that allows Kenyans to invest as little as KES 5, has launched an in-app feature that will enable football fans to save money while cheering on …
To finance your business, you need money. Sometimes, a lot of money. At the same time, it is not easy getting money to finance your business. The easiest way is …
Stakeholders have been urged to build from the basic primary healthcare level in the journey to achieve Universal Health Coverage (“UHC”). Speaking during a stakeholder’s breakfast meeting to chart the …
Once a city is established, its physical structure and land use patterns may change for several generations, which can result in either controlled or uncontrolled sprawl. There will be 1.2 …
A new grading system was implemented following the job evaluation exercise carried out by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Teachers have spent a lot of time on the streets throughout …
Family Bank has been awarded and recognized as Bank of the year for high-impact agricultural lending to Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by Aceli Africa. The Bank was awarded during the …
Kenyans can save up to KES 231,000 across select LG electronics appliances and electronics from today until the end of 2022. This follows an announcement by LG Electronics on product …
LG Electronics has awarded more than 320 young technology leaders with disabilities from 16 countries for their effective participation and skills exhibition in executing computer-based activities. Drawn from across the …
Bans are an overly simplistic solution to a complex issue and will not work. The dangers associated with smoking are well known. It is the leading cause of preventable death …
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Nairobi to Mombasa is fully-booked for the 22nd to 24th of December, 2022. At the same time, Jambojet, a common airline that flies to …
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered all clubs in “residential” areas to be shut down and bars and restaurants to stop playing loud music by 10 pm. The governor said that …
Moses Okundi is the CIO of the Year 2022. Crowning the top tech guru from a selection of over 400 applications across Africa, Okundi has been awarded for his excellence …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is mandated by the Government of Kenya to employ primary and secondary school teachers. In all learning institutions, the commission employs thousands of qualified teachers. The …
Octagon Africa scooped an award in the digital transformation category for being a Top 100 mid-sized company for the year 2022 in recognition of its efforts in the digitization of …
Meet Wawira Njiru, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, and founder of Food4Education who believes that providing a healthy lunch to children will impact their school attendance and development. In fact, schools that are …
Duka owners or micro-retailers have embraced the use of technology in operating their businesses, which is improving performance, says the non-profit international development organization TechnoServe. TechnoServe says micro-retailers are using …
Huawei has joined a global digital alliance led by the International Telecommunication Union to bring more than 120 million people living in unconnected rural areas to the Internet. Known as …
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, announced that it will put a 14 seater Commercial Matatu (van) on Flash Sale and also bring back the most popular products for the ultimate …
The dx100 Symposium and Awards (formerly CIO 100 Awards), organized by dx5, a digital transformation company, started off successfully on its first day Wednesday, 23, 2022. The first day of …
Kenyans will have to pay more for loans after the Central Bank of Kenya raised the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 points from 8.25 percent to 8.75 percent. This …
We need money for virtually everything. We need money for food, clothing, medication, vacation, and investment, to give our loved ones a befitting send-off among other needs. There is nothing …
Iran has been convulsed by protests for over two months now. Since the uprisings began – ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini – Iran’s regime has unleashed a campaign …
The Teachers’ recruitment is done in accordance with the recruitment guideline issued by the Teacher Service Commission, TSC, from time to time. The TSC advertises the available vacancies and interested …
Small retail stores, known as Dukas have mushroomed in Nairobi. That aside anyone would confess how convenient they are for all of us. It could be that one time you …
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Nairobi, Kenya, making this the second center …
It is said that with great power comes great responsibility. Individuals who make it to the national limelight enjoy more opportunities to influence society than ordinary people and once they …
For years, the population of elephants within and without Kenya has been dwindling. However, stats by the Kenya Wildlife Service indicated Kenya’s elephant population started increasing by 5 percent annually, …
Old Mutual Kenya has partnered with Pfizer and Goodlife Pharmacy to offer Pneumococcal vaccination to its insured members. The vaccination drive targets Old Mutual Health members over 65 years old …
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Nadeem Anjarwalla as its Director for East Africa, leading business operations across over 12 markets in the region. …
Kenya’s economy runs on the wheels of entrepreneurs. The sector employs at least 86 percent of the population and contributes at least 30 percent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). …
Hybrid means the vehicles use both gasoline and an electric motor. They automatically choose which option to use depending on driving circumstances to ensure fuel efficiency. We have listed a …
TechnoServe is set to host the 6th Miro-retail Stakeholders Forum which will bring together the ecosystem of players within and without Kenya’s micro-retail sector to share their learnings, gaps, and …
Emirates announced that it will increase the frequency of its services to offer double-daily flights between Dubai and Nairobi. Starting from 15 December, the airline will fully restore its services …
Huawei has unveiled a raft of new technologies for local telecommunication operators that are designed to drastically cut energy costs. Generally, the energy consumption of mobile antennas has been increasing …
Kenya’s iconic city-based hotel, Sarova Stanley, scooped Kenya’s Leading Hotel award in the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2022. The historic awards were held in Africa for the first time …
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates Airlines is now offering international travelers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting …
Coca-Cola Kenya has officially kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2022™ by flagging off four winners flying to Qatar to attend and experience the live matches in a bid to …
Footballing icon Didier Drogba has been awarded the inaugural CNN Off the Pitch Award at this year’s Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. This new award especially recognizes the achievements of an …
Pension Fund Trustees and stakeholders of the Pensions Industry have been urged to further enhance and improve the retirement benefits framework in the country in a bid to woo both …
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