What are you planning to shop for this Easter? For many people around the world, Easter time is shopping time. In Kenya, it is time that many businesses put before …
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has signed a contract to receive 120 million ballot papers at a cost of 3.5 billion shillings. This is in preparation for the …
It is only in Kenya where a prison cleaner, whose salary is 20,800 shillings (before deductions) will be found with 257 million shillings, seven cars, and a posh house in …
In the latest episode of Inside Africa, CNN International explores Kenya’s ultimate rally road race of endurance, which lasts nine days and covers 5,000 kilometers through some of the country’s wildest, toughest …
Mdundo.com has recorded 31 million active users across Africa in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 49% growth compared with the previous quarter. Mdundo’s Head of Brand Partnerships Ms. …
According to a report released by Cytonn Investments, the best money market funds in Kenya based on data captured as of April 14, 2022, are: Cytonn Money Market Fund Zimele …
The Teachers Service Commission has terminated the employment contracts of 64 teachers and barred them from ever practicing as teachers in any part of the country. The Commission has warned …
Despite the success stories of the implementation of the first phase, and now the second phase of the Universal Service Fund (USF), the Communications Authority has not had it easy. …
As we all know, the elections in Kenya are coming. The political drums are loud enough to make all of shake our behinds as the rhythm reach the crescendo. A …
A business process is a logical sequence of actions performed by one or more members of a team to achieve a specific objective. It is characterized by the following characteristics: …
They say there is no perfect marriage anywhere in the world. I am no marriage expert. If my marriage was to be ranked in my village, leave alone the country, …
The Communications Authority of Kenya has connected 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot County, as it seeks to avail communications services to 101 areas across the country …
The Communication Authority of Kenya has launched the second phase of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in West Pokot. The Authority uses USF to enhance access to communications services in …
The Easter Holiday is here with us, again. A time to shop, save and meet up with family and friends. This Easter, if you do not have a fridge, perhaps …
The Teachers Service Commission, (TSC) has completed the process of affecting the April 2022 transfers for both classroom teachers and school administrators. According to TSC, the process status of the …
The 108 percent tax increase on nicotine pouches will deprive Kenyan smokers of their best chance to kick their deadly habit, the Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) warns today. In …
DStv Business has improved customer experience with the introduction of additional avenues through, which customers can get assistance whenever they need it. The DStv Business call center operates daily from …
EFG Hermes has successfully completed an advisory on Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) USD 6.1 bn initial public offerings (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – the largest …
The digital transformation of business and society has found fertile ground with early promise for the super-app model, specifically in the Middle East and Africa, even as mobile digital platforms …
Fuel prices in Kenya have hit an all-time high as marketers continue to hold onto the precious commodity protesting market regulation by the government. It has emerged that marketers are …
Entrepreneurs eyeing the fast-growing on-demand laundry market can now access financing of up to 1.5 million shillings to set up their first laundromat. This follows a new partnership between Consumer …
Sarova Hotels & Resorts, Kenya’s largest indigenous collection of hospitality establishments, has announced the addition of its eighth hotel in Kenya, Imperial Hotel Kisumu, to the group’s portfolio after the …
MediaPal, a leading ad-tech company, has been named among the 2022 Top Multi-channel Marketing Solutions Providers by US magazine Martech Outlook. The award recognizes the ten best companies at the …
The Easter holiday is coming up fast. Kenyans are looking forward to it for three obvious reasons; those who work will have a long weekend, running from Friday to Monday; …
Kenyan elections are naturally “bad for business.” It is a time that most investors go into a panic and virtually everything comes to a stop. But for a few investors …
It’s not uncommon to spot Kenyans in second-hand clothing, popularly known as mitumba wear, often accessed from street vendors and informal stores. Second-hand clothing remains the dominant source of clothing …
Salary talks between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) resumed in January 2022 with the union reportedly pushing for a basic salary increment …
The Elite Residence in Westlands is a development by VAAL Real Estate. The property is located on the exciting, high-demand upper side of Westlands Road. The project is a stone’s …
Those who have succeeded throughout history are not great believers in luck, and they always find out that the harder they work, the more they have of it.
A strong collaborative framework and adhering to global quality standards is the future way of managing Kenya’s cyber-criminal threats. This is the position taken by technology leaders and regulators meeting …
Since December 2019 when the first COVID-19 case was reported, the globe has oscillated from seasons of low incidences to high incidences. To date, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has …
Mumbi Maina, Foi Wambui, Melvin Alusa, Brian Kabugi, and other A-list critically acclaimed TV stars will grace your screens beginning April 11, 2022, when the much-awaited show Salem premiers on …
Motor vehicle distributor, CFAO Motors Kenya has officially started the construction of its premises in Kisumu County that will host the CFAO Motors Kenya Kisumu branch. The ground-breaking of the …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been allocated 2.5 billion shillings for the recruitment of teachers in Kenya. This was revealed by CS Ukur Yatani while reading the proposals of 2022-2023 …
Nairobi’s iconic hotel, Fairmont the Norfolk, has reopened its doors to the public. Mr. Mehdi Morad, the Country General Manager at Accor Kenya, delivered the good news noting that the …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has planned the training of junior Secondary School teachers in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) with effect from 25th April to 13th May …
The 2022 LinkedIn Top Companies list in Kenya is the first annual ranking of the 25 best workplaces for talent to grow their careers.
By Tullah Stephen The global fintech market is valued at close to USD 7300 billion and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 26.87%, a 2021 report by …
Starting this April till early May, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will transfer thousand of teachers to new stations according to CEO Nancy Macharia. TSC CEO, Nancy Macharia said this pross …
This year’s national budget which will be the last one under President Uhuru Kenyatta will be read tomorrow. The national budget of 3.3 trillion shillings will be read early so …
A survey by the Kenya Bankers Association released in February 2022 indicated that “six out of every 10 bank customers (58.4 percent) preferred Mobile Banking, with another two out of …
In a bid to increase health insurance knowledge and penetration; M-TIBA and Britam insurance have today kicked off a 9-day educational roadshow campaign set to touch Nairobi and its environs. …
Kenya has been facing a fuel shortage. Many have suffered and prices moved through the roof. In places like Kisii, Kenyans were buying a liter of super petrol at 200 …
Regional low-cost airline Jambojet has launched a three-tier level loyalty program for its customers to show appreciation to their customers, some of who fly up to 100 times a year. …
Kenya has been hit by one of the worst fuel shortages in history. Kenyans have been angry about it and so many things have been said. What has come out …
A lucky Kenyan living in the diaspora in any part of the world will be flown back home for free thanks to an ongoing raffle by Tatu City. The “Fly …
Developing a savings culture is not as easy as many people think. It is a complicated process that often needs the will to go on no matter what happens. Savings …
Dijitali partnered with Global Management Challenge through research to understand the Gen Z behaviors peri-urban and rural. GMC gives Kenyan students the opportunity to experience a global business environment and …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has completed the process of affecting the April 2022 transfers for both classroom teachers and school administrators. According to TSC, the processing status of the …
Fashion is a massive enterprise in Africa, with the apparel and footwear market in sub-Saharan Africa being valued at a whopping US$ 31 billion. This is an industry that has …
There has been a discussion as to whether affordable housing in Kenya is a reality or an illusion. Many think it is an illusion especially after the government said that …
There is an acute fuel shortage in Kenya. But the government is downplaying the situation. For more than a week now, motorists around the country have been suffering as the …
Nairobi is the city on the sun and this has manifested with the recent heatwaves that have seen millions of Nairobians scamper for any shade available. The rays from the …
We all have a definite number of hours in a day and so what we do with them determines, to a significant degree, what we end up becoming. A lot …
UNNECESSARY excise hikes in the upcoming Budget would threaten Kenya’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Stop Crime Kenya (StoCK) warns today. “With Kenyans already struggling to cope with the …
In what might be the greatest evolution in the history of Twitter, Twitter has announced that it is “working on an edit button.” Twitter users have been calling on the …
We had a sit-down with the current President of the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Dr. Were Andrew Onyino. Dr. Onyino has been at the help of KMA for about 18 …
UAP Holdings Plc has today announced improved performance in 2021, driven by strong top-line growth, cost reduction, and increased investment income. This was however offset by adverse claims experience largely …
Superbrands East Africa celebrated 40 of the region’s top brands at a Tribute Awards Ceremony held on Thursday 31st March 2022 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The evening …
In Kenya, a car is still a luxury for many but for many low-income families, cars may be the key to greater opportunities. From the convenience of weekend trips to …
In as much as financial freedom means different things to different people, one thing is clear we all want to have the opportunity to live life on our terms. As …
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) updates its list of hardship areas on a regular basis. Tutors deployed to these regions are paid a monthly hardship stipend, which serves as an …
The Bank of Kigali Group Plc has reported a 35 percent increase in net profit to KSh5.8 billion (US$ 51.2 million) for the year ended December 2021, driven by a …
I&M Group PLC has delivered consistent growth in its 2021 financial results have reported a 3 percent growth in Profit after tax to 8.6 billion shillings compared to 8.4 billion …
Mobile money adoption and use saw continued growth in 2021, processing a record $1 trillion annually according to the report ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’ by GSMA. The …
Multi-talented crooner Mbae is set to perform this Friday 1st April at Nairobi Street Kitchen alongside The Revolution Band. Guests will be treated to a mélange of great music and …
MultiChoice Africa Holdings has donated television studio equipment worth over 36.8 million to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation to boost its television upgrade project. The donation further cements the two institutions’ pioneering, …
LG Electronics East Africa has today unveiled its biggest Easter Campaign ever in 2022 dubbed Celebrate PASAKA na LG aimed at improving customers’ shopping experience for more value and more benefits. Customers who …
Family Bank Group has recorded a 3.3 billion shillings Profit Before Tax for the year ended 31 December 2021, marking a 131.6% growth in earnings. The Group’s total assets grew …
By Rajul Malde The election season is in top gear. As expected, promises by politicians on how they will create jobs and re-engineer the economy are now the order of …
Britam Holdings PLC has posted a profit before tax of 1.0 billion shillings for the financial year ended 31 December 2021, an improvement from a loss before tax of 9.7 …
Kenya Airways has continued flying into massive losses. For the year ended December 2021, the once Kenya’s vibrant airline registered 15.8 billion shillings in net losses. This was, however, a …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) lists new conditions that are likely going to affect teachers in the looming mass transfer of teachers in 2022. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA, …
MICROSOFT has announced the establishment of a research institute in Nairobi, its first in the continent, which will be housed at the newly opened African Development Centre (ADC) offices in …
EFG Hermes Holding has surpassed the EGP 6 billion mark in net profits for the first time to hit EGP 6.1 billion — a 12 percent hike Y-o-Y. Meanwhile, net …
Faulu Bank has entered into a partnership with USAID-funded Feed the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Activity (KCDMS) implemented by RTI International to enhance access to finance for …
Absa Group today announced the appointment of Arrie Rautenbach as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. The appointment follows a thorough recruitment and selection process completed by the Board. Arrie, …
Mortein has today unveiled singer Wahu Kagwi as its brand ambassador as it rolled out a national anti-malaria campaign to re-affirm its commitment to the global fight against Malaria in …
Algeria has become the first country in Africa to start paying unemployed youth a monthly stipend to help them find a footing as they search for jobs. All those aged …
CFAO Motors Kenya has introduced the B2C model Belta which offers ‘’feel-good vibes’ ’retailing at 2.83million shillings, and Rumion which promises a “larger than life’’ experience retailing at 2.85million shillings …
Education Cabinet Secretary, George Magoha, on Monday, March 28, released the 2021 KCPE examinations. Speaking at Mtihani House, Nairobi, the CS noted that the examination achieved gender equality as boys …
In an ideal world, the rain would provide us with relief from the drought certain regions have experienced over the past few months, which has resulted in starvation and loss …
Climb aboard for a series of all-new adventures with Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go is set to premiere on Boomerang Africa on Monday, 4 April …
Everyone needs a house or a place to call home. Having a roof over your head is a dream for almost every individual; whether rented or purchased. Not every structure …
As of March 2022, Cytonn Money Market Fund was the top money market fund in Kenya with an effective annual rate of 10.6 percent followed by Zimele Money Market Fund …
“I reached a point where I felt I couldn’t take instructions anymore, I wanted to always do things my way, I needed that freedom to decide what must be done; …
Free Gmail gives up to 15GB of free space. If you are a person who uses your Gmail for business and receives emails on a daily basis, the chances of …
“Free speech is essential to functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle,” asked Elon Musk
The government has published the charges that motorists will be required to pay in order to use the most expensive road in East Africa; the Nairobi Expressway. According to the …
When asked what Putin thought he had achieved in Ukraine so far, Peskov answered: “Well, first of all, not yet. He hasn’t achieved yet.”
The government of Kenya, led by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs is poised to ramp up the level of technical skill capacity among its ICT workforce across …
The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, has only listed six job groups that will earn the salary increment with arrears after the July 2022 budget. According to TSC, teachers in Grade …
Natbank Trustee and Investment Services Limited (Natbank), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Bank of Kenya Limited, has announced a profit after tax of 23.47 million shillings during the 12 …
After three years of successful operation in Kenya, Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, the African Development Centre (ADC), is relocating to its own offices in Nairobi, demonstrating the company’s commitment to …
The Nairobi Expressway is almost complete. Those using the road will have to pay to use it. As one of the most expensive roads in the world, some Kenyans have …
Nobody loves the noise. When shopping for an air conditioner, look for one that operates silently. One that will not inconvenience you with unnecessary noise.
Mwalimu Sacco could suffer a 1 billion shilling hit in liquidating Spire Bank, according to a petition at the High Court seeking to stop the process. A suit filed by …
An estimated 70 percent of Nairobi’s five million residents rely on some 20,000 privately owned, buses, mini-buses, and the small 14-seater matatus as their main mode of transportation. Of this …
Gas prices in Europe spiked by 34 percent after President Vladimir Putin of Russia announced that the country will start selling gas to unfriendly countries provided they pay in roubles. …
Our bodies are 60 percent water. During the day, our bodies constantly lose water through urine, sweat, and breathing. It is for this reason that we must continuously replenish water …
