The COVID-19 pandemic and runaway inflation blamed on the Ukraine-Russia war has dealt a double blow to global economies and businesses. Enterprises that rely heavily on imported raw materials such …
2022
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Mastercard has introduced Crypto SourceTM, a new program to enable financial institutions to bring secure crypto trading capabilities and services to their customers. The 2022 Mastercard New Payments Index reported that …
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There are various social media tools. The most used tools are; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Initially, people thought Twitter was the most addictive social media tool as compared to …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has published the list of teachers who have been interdicted in October 2022. According to TSC, teachers have been removed from the register of teachers …
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Among the top 10 most downloaded apps in Kenya, mobile loans were among the most downloaded. According to SimilarWeb, 7 out of the 10 downloaded apps in Kenya last month …
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The Nairobi West Hospital has launched the first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in Kenya that provides a broad range of integrated and patient-centric services for the diagnosis and management of …
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Investment
Maisha Microfinance Bank Re-Launches Fixed Deposit Product With The Highest Return At 11.25%
As the discussion as to whether Kenya is doing well in terms of the savings culture or not continues, Maisha Microfinance Bank has re-launched a mobile-based fixed deposit bank account …
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Digital transformation presents a strong opportunity to harness the power of data. However, it brings certain challenges to the fore including an organization’s ability to be secure and resilient. A …
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Unity Homes, a leading affordable housing developer in Kenya, has handed over keys to another 64 new homes in Tatu City. The new Unity East development sits on 10.4 acres …
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A new betting firm called 888bet Kenya has kicked off operations in the country. Set up in 1997, the firm already has 50 million customers across the world. 888bet Kenya …
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“We are officially giving Monday the record of the worst day of the week,” declared Guinness World Records through their official Twitter handle @GWR. The tweet had already accumulated more …
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In most parts of the world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the real engines of the economy. In Kenya, for instance, they account for over 80% of all businesses …
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Ascott’s Somerset Westview Nairobi (SWN), has been awarded the top honor of ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Africa, at the recent World Travel Awards 2022 which were held at the …
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Following regulatory approval, the Board of Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Yusuf Omari to take over as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director effective 1 November 2022, after …
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The current Teachers Service Commission, TSC, upgrading of teachers contributed to the scrapping of some job groups and the merging of others. With the new system of grading tutors, the …
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Gold prices remained weak today with MCX futures edging lower to 74,652.01 shillings per 10 grams as the precious metal declined for the fifth straight day. In international markets, gold …
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The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a huge downward economic shift and is expected to bring in long-term structural shifts. Africa was among the continents that were hit the most …
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Better environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market frameworks helped Kenya move up six points to eighth place out of 26 in the latest Absa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Kenya obtained …
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There has been a heated discussion about a SIM Card registration drive in Kenya. Most telcos, led by Safaricom, have already issued ultimatums, calling on Kenyans who have not registered …
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The Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, has released new payment details for contracted professionals who will be in charge of the 2022 KCSE, and KCPE examinations that will be done …
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As Kenya continues to embrace the use of technology in enhancing transactions within and without the country, TerraPay, a global company that provides infrastructure and supports diverse payment instruments around …
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their growth stage reach the point where, on the one hand, personal resources do not meet their needs, and, on the other, they do …
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Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the 5th edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival. The festival seeks to showcase high-quality locally manufactured products, in a bid to celebrate the sector’s …
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Regional low-cost airline, Jambojet has fully automated its cargo management process after acquiring Cargo Flash’s Octogen Cargo Management System (CMS). The integration covers Customer Management, Cargo booking & Rating, Schedule …
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Right from birth, kids begin to actively pick up skills and knowledge as they engage with different environments. From the social skills they learn at home to the hygiene skills …
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A bank overdraft is where you exceed your bank account balance by a certain amount. It is a situation where your bank account balance runs into the “negative”. Let us …
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If you are not planning to succeed, then you are planning to fail. The young ones say, “You only live once” (YOLO) but when it comes to taking loans from …
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Formerly known as the CIO100 Awards, Digital Transformation Awards (dx100 ) are set to take place in Diani, Kwale County from the 23rd to the 25th of November 2022. The …
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education (KUPPET) has issued new demands to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over medical coverage. On Tuesday, October 11, the TSC argued that the existing …
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Britam Plc has cited tech platforms and partnerships as areas that will accelerate its growth over the next five years. The listed insurer, while releasing its half-year results, said that …
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From children to teenagers all the way to adults, each one today uses Smartphones for various purposes, be it communication, music, chat, surfing, or calculations. There is nothing that these …
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In this data decade, organizations are looking to get the most out of their data, developing new breakthroughs in technology that everyone will experience in some way. The more quickly …
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There have been discussions about PayPal, especially when it comes to accounts run and managed by Africans. Is it true that PayPal hates Africans and their accounts? PayPal is an …
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Electricity: Kenyans woke up one day and the price of electricity was up by more than 30 percent. Kenya Power and Lighting Company have never given an explanation as to …
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Credit Bank is set to list at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) as announced by President William Ruto on Tuesday. “I would like to congratulate Credit Bank for starting the …
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Showmax Pro will be extending its coverage of the best football from around the globe by broadcasting all 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup in QatarTM live. Better still, …
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LG Electronics East Africa has announced new Business to Business (B2B) measures and innovations aimed at improving service offerings to customers and improving the operations expenditure for businesses. The measure …
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The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, as part of the upgrade, some job groups were eliminated and others merged. Grade P1, which previously applied to tutors in Job Group G, has …
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As the demand for cloud-based services grows across Africa due to the adoption of hybrid work, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Liquid Cloud through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO) …
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More than 1,000 residents of Ithanga Sub-County in Murangá County benefitted from a free one-day medical screening camp hosted by Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) in partnership with the County’s …
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Life is not fair. Get used to it. Stop complaining about it and start doing something about it. Don’t sit around expecting that someday life will be fair. It will …
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Farmers have been wondering what makes Tanzanian onions popular with consumers and why they are cheaper compared to the onions locally produced. Many farmers get into onion farming because it’s …
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There has been a heated discussion on Twitter as to why people make calls via WhatsApp. It sounds like a petty matter but to some, it is a big deal. …
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As road accidents continue to consume Kenyans along various roads, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says one is more likely to die along Outering Road and Thika Superhighway …
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At one point, the then Deputy President, and now President of Kenya William Ruto advised farmers to abandon the farming of maize and embrace avocado farming. Many saw the suggestion …
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Although food doesn’t cause or cure stomach ulcers, some can make your pain worse and more painful while others can help you reduce the pain. Stomach ulcers can be so …
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99.9 percent of the people you meet don’t care. They do not give a damn. You have to live your life without relying on the opinions of others. People only …
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Books carry knowledge. They carry wisdom. Most people put their best thoughts in books and the only way to learn their ways is by reading their books. Here are the …
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According to the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, a total of 14,450 teachers hired in September to address the shortage and replace retired employees have been posted. Seems the Kenyan teachers …
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Standard Chartered Bank has joined the Kenya Business and Disability Network. This comes off the back of a two-year employability program being carried out by the bank in partnership with …
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In the spirit of Customer Service Week, UBA Kenya Bank is rewarding customers who will be opening new accounts or transacting at their branches. This, according to the lender, is …
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The tech industry and tech employers have a huge opportunity to be beacons of best practices when it comes to inclusion and diversity. At the West Wood Hotel, Westlands, Savabyte …
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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers. It is one of the giant tea agencies that has often been hailed for giving small-scale farmers hope …
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A good car and a nice dress will open some doors for you in Nairobi.
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Smartphones have become such a big part of our lives that we can’t simply do without them. This has seen a good number of people constantly glued to the screens …
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American professional boxer endorsed Impact Organization Power Learn Project for its strong vision in driving change for the youth in Africa. Launched in 2022 in Kenya, PLP is a Pan-African …
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The Office of the Data Protection Commission (ODPC) has announced that it is going to audit 40 digital lenders in Kenya after more than 1000 complaints were received against them …
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The South African retailer, Massmart, is exiting the Kenyan market after failing to sell its three stores in Kenya. The retailer operates Game Stores. The giant retailer has already started …
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, opted to recruit teachers for an internship program in a bid to address the teething staffing gaps in public primary and secondary schools. This program …
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In an increasingly digital world, technological advances have a direct impact on the way companies do business. The technological boom is changing so fast that businesses have to keep on …
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Leading insurance broker, Zamara Group, has announced plans to invest KSh 100 million to upgrade its digital capabilities and customer service. The company said the program includes upgrades in its …
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released new guidelines for the recruitment of secondary school teachers on ‘permanent and pensionable terms General Information Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers …
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There are several distinct governance styles that you can leverage in any leadership workplace. A strong team whose members are personally and professionally fulfilled and produce high-quality work to help …
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This year has seen most currencies in Africa performing dismally against the US Dollar. The Zambian Kwacha was the only currency that gained prominence against the US Dollar during the …
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Uganda is lobbying for increased efforts to make doing business within the East African Community region easier. Uganda, in particular, will advocate for the harmonization of non-tariff barriers within the …
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You have been with company for years. Yes. You are the main person. You have grown it from scratches. The company cannot do without you. You are the company and …
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In July 2022, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) deregistered 73 teachers, effectively barring them from doing any type of teaching duties. According to a statement made by Nancy Macharia, TSC …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to launch its own TV on Monday, October 3. The television will be “web-based” and will be known as KRA TV. “This is …
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Nobody can run away from retirement. It is as inevitable as death. It comes, no matter what. And when it comes, it gets two kinds of people; those who prepared …
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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 …
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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 …