When it comes to producing some of the best budget phones on the market, HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones takes the lead. This has been clear with their current …
September 2022
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The African pioneer of Artificial Intelligence and green revolution Agilitee Limited is raising about $2 billion as part of its Johannesburg initial public offering (IPO). The Company will raise $500 …
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In July 2022, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, announced the mass recruitment of teachers to plug the biting shortage of teaching workforce in various schools. Letters for teachers who began …
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Prudential Plc through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, has partnered with the popular Akili Kids children’s television channel, to impart financial skills to over six million children in Kenya …
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Inflation is one of the most widely discussed subjects in the world today. The rising cost of food, energy, and other commodities has had an adverse impact on the financial …
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Strathmore University, through its Energy Research Centre, and Adrian Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing capacity building in the areas of Solar …
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E-commerce has been around for years and has grown in no time, especially during the pandemic. Businesses have quickly moved to online channels, accelerating the digitization timetable. With eCommerce (online …
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People have different opinions about workmates. But the truth is, 99.9% of your workmates are not your friends. They are your workmates and that ends at that. We love celebrating …
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Jane has been running a salon and a small boutique business for the past 3 years offering an array of services and products at Naivas, Outering Road, next to Allsopps. …
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From October 1, 2022, Kenyans who will borrow 1,000 shillings from Fuliza will enjoy 0 interest rates for the first three days in a new announcement made by the CEOs …
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The meeting between officials from the Teachers Union and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appears to have been fruitful, since the commission is planning to deploy 6,000 P1 teachers to …
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Mi Vida Homes’ mid-market housing project at Garden City has been awarded the EDGE certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on account of the project’s energy and water-saving design. The IFC …
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Parents and school headteachers now want the government to step in and avert a looming standstill as schools reopen for the third term of the 2022 academic year. Parents decried …
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Gone are the days when one would invest in mountainous speakers to get booming music that would threaten to bring the walls of a living room. With the need to …
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) pays a Commuter allowance to all teachers on the payroll. This is an allowance paid to teachers, monthly, to cater for transport costs to duty. …
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It is no secret that online shopping has taken the world by storm. A quick Google search for “statistics on online shopping” will show you that e-commerce is steadily growing, …
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Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs under the bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative. Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), …
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Initially, owning a car was seen as a dream for many. People had to literally break their bank accounts to own a car; both new and secondhand. It is no …
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As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for …
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Gaming as we know it has changed. Each day comes with new trends, putting developers on their toes trying to catch up with the fast-changing tech world. The current gamer …
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards has suspended 10 brands of edible fats and cooking oil which they said are unfit for consumption. Cooking oil brands that were affected by the …
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The Nyegenyege festival in Uganda just came to an end. The iconic festival had been suspended by the Ugandan parliament. over “massive immorality by the youth”. But Kenyans protested louder …
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Somerset Westview Nairobi has introduced “Sip, Eat and Paint,” a Sunday Brunch packed with delicious food, a dedicated kids’ play area, and immersive activities for the whole family. Available every …
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As the world continues to change at an accelerated pace, the impact that technology can have on economies, communities, and livelihoods has never been more apparent. In a brand-new series, …
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I have not lived that long, but I have lived long enough to see businesses rise and fall. It hurts when a business you have invested in that hard falls. …
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Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary general Collins Oyuu has demanded an apology from MP Didmus Barasa for his remarks alleging that CBC teachers eat chicken while marking practicals …
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PTE teachers would no longer be employed under a proposal developed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The TSC has announced its plan to eliminate the PTE certificate as the …
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I have an account with UBA Kenya, one of the few lenders in Kenya that really values micro and small medium enterprises (MSMEs). I have a business account with them …
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ABC Bank has been awarded for its innovative financing solutions which have created long-term value for clients in the agricultural sector at this year’s Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Sustainable Finance …
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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched an exciting new offer for holidaymakers planning a trip to Dubai between 22 September and 8 December 2022. From today, all Emirates …
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Parents may have to dig deeper into their pockets for school fees If the recent changes that have been proposed by the Ministry of Education under prof George Magoha are …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a list of nine documents to be presented by intern teachers during the Primary and Secondary Schools teachers recruitment. Internships are essential for …
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There is no holiday bigger than Christmas. It comes at the end of the year, and I do my best to make it special for my family. Every year, we …
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As the hybrid working world expands beyond the office boundaries and embraces digital it has increased the number of entry points for cybercriminals to expose data. To combat these threats, …
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Kenya has continued to make history as far as technology and catching up with the ever-changing trends is concerned. It is because of the tech evolution in Kenya that the …
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The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, has given teachers who failed to comply with its directive 2021 an opportunity to declare their wealth. Teachers are required to log TSC online Wealth …
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School Principals want President William and the government to lay out proper structures and table clear finance modules before reviewing the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) system. Speaking on Monday, September …
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According to the updated school term dates, the 2022 academic calendar year started on 25th April 2022 and ends on the 25th of November 2022 to pave way for Grade …
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Mi Vida Homes and Gulf African Bank have entered into a partnership that targets homeowners who are seeking to take advantage of the lender’s prevailing low mortgage rate of 11.75% …
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LG has positioned itself as a pacesetter for other electronic companies by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in new generation electronics, for a more personal and interactive experience when using home …
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) intends to create a data bank of interviewed teachers to make it easier to replace those who leave the service during the 2022–2023 fiscal year …
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The ongoing global green initiative is giving rise to sustainable developments in Kenya and developers are playing their part by delivering green buildings, structures that are efficiently designed to reduce …
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Following the recent announcement of the imminent broadcast premiere of the series, The Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the U.S. Department of State, the …
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There have been allegations of people being recorded against their will in guest houses, hotels, and AirBnBs across the country. There have been reports that unscrupulous businessmen then use the …
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In recent years, many countries across the world have witnessed reduced crop yields occasioned by the prevailing effects of climate change. High temperatures and depressed rains are no longer a …
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The education ministry and the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, have chosen to send trained primary teachers to the junior secondary level in order to address this shortage. All of the …
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Influencing: No school will teach one about being an influencer but is a career that is creating so many jobs around the country. Youngsters and old alike are making millions …
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Bank of Kigali Plc has launched the first of its kind SME Centre in Rwanda’s banking industry targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in need of growth and capital expansion. The …
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Narok Town’s first sewerage system has been internationally recognized for its positive effects on reducing incidences of waterborne diseases. Narok’s modern sanitary sewer network and treatment plant which was commissioned …
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The financial sector has in the last decade undergone a full-scale digital transformation that has changed how users send and receive money. Sending money across borders is today as simple …
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As of April 2022, there were 1.68 million active Instagram users in Kenya. However, the number might be higher than that since most Kenyan youngsters often access the platform at …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to employ a total of 58,000 teachers by July 2023 under the reign of President Uhuru Kenyatta. A similar number of teachers will …
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They say education is the key. In Kenya, despite it being the key, it is expensive and out of touch for millions of Kenyans. But did you know that there …
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In his inauguration speech, President William Ruto announced that his government will be setting up the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs. In the whole speech, this perhaps was one of …
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In honor of International Literacy Day, Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of the Blockchain for Women Bootcamp …
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Ever heard of the term “Hidden Hunger”? Well, “hidden hunger” is a form of undernutrition affecting millions of people including children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a form of hunger …
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Teachers who are qualified and already teaching in primary schools have begun to be transferred to secondary institutions by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). As of now, the Commission has …
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Leading real estate developer Superior Homes (Kenya) PLC has joined the fight against period poverty among school-going girls within Athi River through an initiative that will see the girls have …
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The non-profit international development organization TechnoServe has today officially launched a program that aims to widen the variety of fortified foods, ensuring Kenyan consumers continue to have access to nutritious …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” There is no health …
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Food fortification is a subject that is rarely given the weight it deserves among Kenyan households despite the fact that it plays a major role in the general well-being of …
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From piggybanks as children and investments as adults, we all grew up with an idea of the value of money and that there is no such thing as free lunch. …
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Ever heard the phrase; invest where your heart is and not where your money can go? Yes. Sometimes it sounds like a cliché, but it isn’t. Having money and investing …
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Everyone would love to invest in something. Everyone would love to make money. But what happens when the same money you invest in something is the same money you get …
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Kenya Is home to the highest number of tech startups within the East African region. It also hosts a good number of impactful tech companies on the continent. In 2020 …
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The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, has issued a circular to all Sub-county directors and teachers. This circular reads as follows: TO: ALL TSC SUB-COUNTY DIRECTORS – EMC ALL HEADS OF …
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The Ministry of education has released the official revised 2022/2023 term dates for schools. Term one of 2022 began on April 25th, 2022, and ended on July 1st, 2022, after …
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LG Electronics has lined up amazing discounts for Kenyan customers intending to buy refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions. According to LG, the new discounts are for Kenyan customers who intend …
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The Board of Absa Bank Kenya PLC today announces that after nearly 10 years of outstanding leadership, service, and contribution, Jeremy Awori has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside …
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The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have asked the government to reconsider the decision to use boarding secondary schools …
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Pan African social agency, Crtve DEVELOPMENT (CD) is hosting a series of training and sensitization workshops to build a voice on climate justice in the lead-up to the UN Climate …
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LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its color to match their current moods. …
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HMD Global has announced the new Nokia G11 Plus. Further building on the G-series success, it comes with the signature build quality and updates ensuring longevity, Android 12 benefits straight …
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In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Kenyan President-elect William Ruto discussed the Supreme Court ruling which secured his election victory and also revealed that outgoing President Kenyatta has yet to congratulate …
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Gone are the days when someone had to physically present themselves at the airport or travel agent to book a flight. Thanks to advanced technology, mobile devices reach and internet …
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Social entrepreneurship entails the development and funding of solutions that directly address social issues such as food scarcity, poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, arid and semi-arid lands, and effects of climate …
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Hudson Sandler, independent strategic communications and ESG consultancy, has appointed Michelle Anekeya as Partner, Head of East Africa. The appointment reflects Hudson Sandler’s continued growth in Africa driven by the Kenyan …
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The entry/exit process to be initiated, the process of newly employed teachers receiving their posting letters must be completed. These returns will only be processed by Human Resource Management, HRM …
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Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Kisumu. This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa, which means more drivers …
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Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Women in Tech®, today announce a flagship global partnership to provide blockchain educational courses …
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WhatsApp is the most popular messaging application in Africa. Stats show that there are over 100 million WhatsApp users on the continent making it one of the greatest communication tools …
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Omanyala is ‘Africa’s fastest man who is inspiring a running revolution in his country. While Kenya is normally recognized for its long-distance running prowess, Omanyala is challenging this narrative, “I’m …
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According to Teacher Service Commission, TSC, a total of 4035 teachers’ names have been forwarded to the Commission by Counties for delocalization consideration when schools conclude for the second term …
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During the month, the Kenya Shilling depreciated by 1.0 percent against the US Dollar, to close the month at 120.0 shillings, from 118.8 shillings recorded at the end of August …
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LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific …
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Huawei Digital Power, the group’s renewable energy arm, will address the local market’s energy needs from an ecosystem perspective by building and installing holistic solutions covering generation, transmission, distribution, usage, …
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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly …
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The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, is silently deploying practicing PTE teachers to secondary schools thus creating confusion among primary teachers looking forward to promotion. This week, Nairobi County got five …
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As the demand for powerful and fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow, CFAO Motors Kenya, the distributor of Toyota vehicles and genuine spare parts, has launched the all-new Toyota Starlet 2022, …
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Listed Agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has confirmed that its inaugural Hass Avocado export cargo to China has been sold-out in the quality-conscious market. According to Kakuzi PLC Managing Director …
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With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cybersecurity. While this issue has been in …
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LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused leadership development organizations, and Dow are pleased to announce the third edition of its Pan- African ‘Youth Day of Service (YDoS)’ campaign, a …