BK Group Plc has reported a 24.5 percent growth in net profit to KES3.3 billion for the half year ended June 30 2022, boosted by improved interest income from customer …
August 2022
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Microsoft has named veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika as the new Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), its subsidiary charged with driving digital transformation initiatives across the …
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (hereinafter “KenGen”), a leading electric power generating company in Kenya, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), a leading supplier of integrated …
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Financial services firm, Britam Holdings Plc, has today posted a profit before tax of Kshs. 1.04 billion for the half-year period ending June 30, 2022. This is a significant improvement …
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Old Mutual Holdings PLC has posted a loss before tax of KES 375 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to a profit before tax of KES 552 …
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It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud innovation revolution happening. That is a fundamentally flawed outlook. As …
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The newly recruited teachers can now sigh with relief as their employment letters are trickling down to different Teachers Service Commission, TSC sub-county offices. There have been anxieties, especially among …
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Family Bank Group has posted a 2.3 billion shillings Profit Before Tax in the first six months of 2022. This is a remarkable 37.4 percent increase in Profit before tax …
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Secondary School Principals have been ordered to provide Kenya University and College Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) with valid and up-to-date contact information for all Form Four candidates According to a …
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The local avocado growers and exporters may soon enjoy further market diversification opportunities’ in Malaysia as part of ongoing trade facilitation efforts by the Kenya Plant Health inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). …
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The agricultural sector across sub-Saharan Africa is critical to local and regional economies as a developmental base for food security and employment. Within it, there remains an invisible force driving …
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LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences while offering excellent visual performance, speed, and features …
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KCB Foundation will provide full scholarships to 251 University students this year. The Group Director Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Citizenship, Rosalind Gichuru commissioned this group of students who will be …
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Health, economic and social catastrophes including the recent coronavirus pandemic expose the vulnerability of individuals, families, businesses, economies, and nations to unforeseen but catastrophic risks. On a positive note, more …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC reported a Profit after Tax of 6.3 billion shillings for the half-year period ended June 30, 2022, registering a 13 percent growth as compared to a …
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The Co-operative Bank of Kenya made 11.5 billion shillings in half-year profits to June, a 55.4 percent growth pegged on customer lending and payment charges. At the same time last …
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Governance
TSC Release New Duties, Responsibilities, Requirements For Principals, Deputies And Teachers
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution. It is mandated to, among other things, appoint and deploy institutional administrators. In 2018, TSC …
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Kenya is on a growth trajectory. Technology is at the center of this promising path. Over the last few years, we have seen significant investments made in the tech sector. …
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Three hundred DStv fans of HBO’s popular Game of Thrones series were treated to a private invite-only screening of the premier episode of the House of Dragons sequel at Westgate …
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Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways PLC has signed a service agreement with Kipkebe Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Sasini PLC, to offer precision agricultural services. Fahari Aviation …
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Waanzilishi Capital has been licensed by the Capital Market Authority to provide investment advice, manage portfolios, and design investment funds. It’s the digital-first capital market intermediary and the firm behind …
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This Side by Side LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator with a net total capacity of 635 liters is loaded with exquisite features such as the self-cleaning water dispenser nozzle, FRESHBalancer, child …
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Technology
New Eco-Conscious Bottom-Freezer to Save Users Up To 10% Reduction Annual Energy Consumption
LG Electronics has rolled out its environment-conscious bottom freezer refrigerator that offers a 10 percent reduction in annual energy consumption helping consumers to shrink their household energy footprint and save …
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Steve Jobs said, “It makes no sense to hire smart people then tell them what to do. We hire smart people for them to tell us what to do.” A …
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KCB Group PLC reported net earnings of KShs.19.6 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2022, a 28.4% rise from last year. The growth from KShs.15.3 billion was driven …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to post newly recruited teachers to their new schools from September 2022 to January 2023. According to TSC, the posting letters for teachers …
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The government now has about 504 billion shillings in terms of pending bills. This is cash owed to supplies by ministries, county governments, and government parastatals. County governments and universities …
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There is still a battle over who should be the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced William Samoei Ruto as the President-elect …
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Following the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, adoption of the new modalities that influence teacher promotions, teacher promotions have recently proven to be a significant challenge. Apart from teachers who are …
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Sarova Hotels and Resorts has been nominated in a record seven categories for the World Travel Awards 2022 further amplifying the hotel’s long-standing tradition of offering world-class services and experiences …
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Education Cabinet Secretary professor George Magoha earlier had revised school reopening dates from Thursday, August 11 to Monday, August 15, 2022. According to his statement on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, …
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In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, CNN’s Arit Okpo meets Anna Qabale Duba, a Kenyan nurse who is the first-ever recipient of the Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award. …
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Old Mutual Insurance has today entered into a partnership with Zamara to offer one-stop financial solutions to its customer base. The move is part of Old Mutuals’ new commitment to …
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Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – two of the largest commercial aircraft types in service today. …
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School Calendar’s term two is set to be extended to compensate for the time lost by activities of the general elections. According to Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KSSHA) National …
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Global payments company WorldRemit announced the results of its 2022 Cost of School study observing how the changing economic environment has affected the true cost of education across 21 markets …
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Kenya Orient Life Assurance Limited has set out to upscale the financial skillsets of its agency managers by empowering them with the book Wallet Words. Wallet Words by author and financial coach …
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Adolescents must manage major physiological, psychological, education, and social role transitions concurrently. As adolescence progresses, teenagers begin to address the roles of impending adulthood and learn new skills and ways …
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Absa Group’s headline earnings increased 27 percent to R11 billion in the first half of the year as revenue increased, demonstrating a continued strong recovery from the global economic downturn …
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Financial services firm, Britam launched, Bima Ya Mwananchi, an affordable inpatient medical cover targeting lower-income families, that can be taken up by a principal member or a member of their …
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Primary and secondary schools began their academic activities for the year 2022 on April 26th, and they returned for half term on the 26th of last June until the 29th …
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Over the years, cryptocurrencies have gained enormous popularity, making people adopt them as a tool for financial transactions. In fact, cryptocurrencies have delivered several benefits, such as minimal transaction fees, …
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Category of parents has stated that they will not allow their children to attend school until the political situation is safe for the students. According to the chair of the …
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Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi has retained his seat after garnering 58,408 votes beating his closest rival Nelson Havi who managed 19,000 votes. Tears of joy engulfed the city …
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Returning Officer for Embakasi East Tallying Centre has gone missing. Addressing the nation, the IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said that Daniel Musyoka was …
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According to the Ministry of Education, all private schools must have acceptable learning and teaching facilities in order to be approved for junior secondary school. Fatuma Chege, the State Department …
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Today, millions of Kenyans are connected to the internet. The communications authority of Kenya sector statistics reports ending March 2022 shows that current internet subscriptions stand at 46.5 million. With …
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Save the Children has launched an ambitious strategy targeting more than one million marginalized and vulnerable children in Kenya, in the next three years. The 2022-2024 Country Strategic Plan will …
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Bank of Kigali has booked KES926 million (Rwf8.1 billion, ($7.9 million) new customer deposits from Rwandans in diaspora within four months. The cash deposits were collected from existing and new …
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The Kenya National Examination Council, KNEC, KCSE examination timetable is one of the key factors determining how the candidates will perform in their national examinations. It offers a comprehensive guide …
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Kenya is one of the countries in the world where citizens express themselves freely on the internet without fear of being intimidated. But with the freedom of the internet (protected …
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Virtual Pay International Limited is pleased to announce that it has been granted authorization as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to carry out Payment Gateway Services in compliance with the National …
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Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa is said to have shot an opponent’s aid in the forehead, killing him instantly in Kimilili during the counting of votes on Tuesday at …
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Education Cabinet Secretary, George Magoha on Monday, August 8, 2022, noted that students will only report back to school from midterm break if the environment is safe after the General …
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The Kenya National Examination Council, KNEC, uses a standardized grading system to award marks and evaluate the overall academic performance of students who sit for the KCSE exams annually. As …
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LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest Side-by-Side and Top Freezers refrigerators with new design innovations and upgraded features for 2022. Delivering sophisticated style and improved user convenience, the sleek, one …
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It’s been over 10 years since Kenya set a constitutional requirement of having at least one-third female members of parliament. Long after the deadline, the country still has the lowest …
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There have been concerns about the availability of the 100-shilling subsidized unga with Kenyans saying that the unga disappeared from the shelves immediately after the announcement was made. There have …
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Technology has been a key enabler in the growth of businesses in the country. Its contribution particularly to online businesses has been notable. Online business is now a booming frontier …
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Your health is one of the most important things in life and as they say, you only have yourself to protect. However hard we strive to remain healthy; we never …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, announced that newly recruited teachers will be reporting to their respective working stations starting October 2022. To help fill the staffing gap in public primary …
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General elections in Kenya are now just a stone’s throw away, and the campaigns are entering the homestretch. Actors in the political space are doing all they can to attract …
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The general elections in Kenya are expected to occur on August 9, 2022. It is one of the elections that will be anchored on technology and communications more than ever …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has made changes on how to employ teachers to ensure that there is fairness. However, with the new changes, the Commission intends to implement, teachers …
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Mdundo A/S has recorded 20.3 million monthly active users in June 2022, beating the upgraded expected target of 19 – 20 million for the month, a growth of 74% compared …
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The famous adage ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ rings true for writer turned sports photographer Frank Darkwah. Earlier, when writing about Ghanaian football games Frank often faced a dearth …
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By Elizabeth Wasunna Last month, the world celebrated the 5th anniversary of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day – MSME Day – with a focus on the need to raise …
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NCBA Bank has, for the third time in a row, been recognized as the preferred bank in asset finance in the banking category at the Transport & Logistics Excellence Awards …
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There has been a gradual increase in the number of women seated at the table when comparing boardrooms from today with those from just before the century. Women have had …
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BURN Manufacturing USA LLC, an international designer and manufacturer of high-efficiency biomass, LPG, and electrical cookstoves based in Nairobi, Kenya has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its implementation of …
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) pays a monthly hardship allowance to a section of teachers. This is an allowance that is paid to teachers deployed in designated hardship areas. The …
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The Board of Britam Holdings Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tom Gitogo as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective 1st September 2022, subject …
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Mi Vida Homes today announced the successful completion of Mi Vida at Garden City, a mid-market housing development that is its first in a planned KES 12 billion investment roll-out …
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At least 180,000 smallholder tea farmers under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have voluntarily taken up health insurance with Britam through the Emerging Business Unit segment. KTDA is a …
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Serviced Apartment Operator – Somerset Westview Nairobi has set up its own Chef’s Kitchen & Herb Garden and portable apartment gardens in an effort to become a more sustainable Aparthotel. …