Kenya, like many other African nations, is highly reliant on diaspora remittance to prop up its economy. Money sent home by Kenyans living abroad has grown exponentially over the past …
There has been a lot of talk about the Ardhi Sasa platform, launched by the Ministry of Lands. The majority of the talk has been marred with complaints with many …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today reported a Profit after Tax of Kshs.4.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2023, representing a 51% growth in comparison to a similar …
Suzan is generally shy. She does not like cameras and all our efforts to convince her to take a picture with us were dismissed. She speaks less and loves the …
I was among the “chosen few” who attended the launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip phone on the Kenyan market. The phone, which will be retailing at 129,999 shillings …
OLA Energy Kenya has launched the O’Lab Clinic, a pioneer mobile quality control equipment that modernizes vehicle testing by conducting rapid tests conveniently at a customer’s location and giving a …
A team of student tech innovators from USIU-Africa in Kenya have won the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship competition after a final round judging of three finalists was completed …
BK Group has reported a 28.5 percent increase in first-quarter net profit to KES2.1 billion, driven by growth in interest income and prudent cost management. The Nairobi Securities Exchange and …
Integrated Financial Services Provider Old Mutual has reaffirmed its commitment to support the realization of SDG 6, which seeks to ensure access to water and sanitation for all. The move …
Korea Trade Centre, Nairobi (KOTRA), the Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Kenyan Government through the Ministry of ICT and the digital economy have …
Branch International, the pioneer Neobank in Kenya, says it leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to minimize credit risk. Founder & CEO, of Branch International Matt Flannery, says the Neobank’s utilization …
Most young Kenyans – millennials and Generation Z (Gen Zs) – rely on TV stations as a source of information as opposed to social media and radio stations. This is …
Jambojet operated the most sustainable flight from Nairobi to Mombasa as part of SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC). The airline implemented a number of innovations in its operations, ranging from …
Samsung has launched the impressive 98-inch Neo QLED TV. This stunning display promises to transform the way consumers experience their favorite movies, sports events, and gaming sessions, bringing them closer …
Absa Bank Kenya today signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to host the ITC SheTrades Kenya Hub for another two years. The SheTrades Hub is …
Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzzword that’s been around for a couple of decades. Yet it can mean different things depending on the …
RUBiS Energy Kenya has partnered with GirlsRunPeriod, a Canadian NGO addressing global period poverty, and Women Development Centre (WODEC) to host the GirlsRun event for a second year. The run …
In the realm of music, few genres possess the enduring appeal and cultural significance of reggae. With its soulful melodies, profound lyrics, and infectious rhythms, reggae has become a universal …
The Family Bank Group has recorded a 1.04 billion shillings Profit Before Tax for the period ending 31 March 2023. The Bank’s performance remained steady despite the tough operating environment …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told Kenyans to “tighten their belts” and expect “tough times ahead” for at least three years, further crushing hopes of Kenyans who had hoped …
As the world slowly starts to forget the dark memories of the deadly Covid-19, China, the origin of Covid-19, has declared another new variant capable of infecting 65 million people …
Every year on May 25th, the world comes together to celebrate Africa Day, a commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union …
UBA Bank Kenya celebrated Africa Day in style. Employees turned up at the bank glad in African attires, making it the only bank in Kenya that had such an amazing …
LG Electronics has handed over complete projects to three social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Makueni counties seeking to solve their community’s most pressing needs. The three, Vonde Welfare, Kenya …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, celebrated this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fifth edition of the annual UBA Africa Conversations, where panelists agreed …
UBA Bank Kenya scooped two awards during this year’s Finnovex Awards. The Kenyan entrepreneurial lender scooped the Finnovator of the Year, as well as the award for Excellence in Product …
BasiGo has launched a first-of-its-kind, high-power DC Fast charging station for electric buses in Buru Buru. The station has the capacity to charge 6 electric buses simultaneously but is projected …
Starting next month, teachers and civil servants will be paid in phases, an announcement that breaks millions of hearts and one that might bring many government operations to a standstill. …
Microsoft has announced that it has expanded this ecosystem of Microsoft Copilots to include Copilot in Power BI and Copilot in Power Pages in preview, Copilot in Microsoft Fabric, available in preview soon, and Windows Copilot, …
Faulu has reinforced its commitment to empowering social entrepreneurs by crafting and rolling out tailored sustainable financial solutions. The move is aimed at helping social entrepreneurs navigate challenges and develop …
NGOs and Businesses are the most trusted institutions in Kenya, and teachers, NGO leaders, and business leaders are seen as a unifying force for a population increasingly grappling with personal …
Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has been selected as a key strategic partner by the Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, …
In celebrating this year’s Africa Day, UBA Bank Kenya has once again fronted the value and role of women in growing the African economies, especially the small and medium enterprises …
The Emirates Group has released its financial results. Emirates achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its loss position last year. Both Emirates and dnata saw significant revenue increases …
CNN Worldwide has appointed Phil Nelson to lead the network’s international business operations and its work with commercial partners outside of the United States. As Executive Vice President of CNN …
Thousands of people gathered at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens in a display of solidarity and to raise funds for childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment during the 2nd annual cancer walk organized …
Dennis Ombachi, a retired rugby player who represented Kenya for over ten years, participated in the Rugby World Cup sevens, the Commonwealth Games, and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de …
Marriage is an investment. There are no two ways about it. It is an institution that two parties involved have to put in equal effort if they want to work. …
Men are different creatures. They are usually the least appreciated and the least respected in most cases, but they hold keep. They keep on being men. No complaints. A man …
Kenya’s regional low-coast airline, Jambojet, is set to join Skyteam member airlines and their partners in The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), with a short-haul return flight between Nairobi to Mombasa …
Digitization is revolutionizing the way businesses operate across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Over the past two years, remote and hybrid arrangements have become the norm in the …
The highly anticipated Stanbic Yetu Festival is set to take place on the 10th of June 2023 at Uhuru Garden in Nairobi promising to be bigger and better than ever …
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said that the government will only sponsor 45,000 students out of 173,127 who qualified to join universities through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) …
A lady was working in Saudi Arabia. Her name is Jane Waithera. She was working under a horrible boss. We all know the sad stories coming out of Saudi Arabia. …
Mars Wrigley says it plans to expand its innovative distribution model targeting the low-income consumer market in the region. The model, also known as the Maua program, has been running …
Public sector procurement is considered a cornerstone of strategic governance and a crucial pillar of service delivery. When one of Kenya’s leading state corporations, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, needed …
HMD Global has launched Nokia X30 5G, an eco-friendly smartphone. The new planet-friendly design has a 100 percent recycled aluminum frame and a 65 percent recycled plastic back. With zero …
Sophos has uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “FleeceGPT” Mobile …
Towards the end of March, Agri-value chain actors converged in Nairobi for the Global G.A.P. Tour Stop conference to discuss and formulate a permanent solution that ensures agricultural exports meet …
The government will continue to expand the ICT space as it seeks to leverage technology as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and …
Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights how cybercriminals are using Operational Technology (OT) as gateways into an organization’s network. This comes at a time when IoT connections in the region …
Ms. Elizabeth Wasunna has been appointed the new General Manager of AAR Healthcare, the company announced today. With over 20 years of experience leading multicultural teams, Elizabeth brings a unique …
When it comes to buying a car, buyers are often faced with the dilemma of whether to look for car financing or save up and make a cash purchase. While …
Bila Shaka has launched a new beer dubbed ‘Capitan’ Lager on the Kenyan market. Combining the rich traditions of brewing with innovative techniques, Bila Shaka aims to revolutionize the local …
Microsoft has moved Azure Active Directory Domain Services, a Microsoft Security product with yearly revenue of USD 40 million and 300,000 enterprise global customers, to the ADC in Nairobi. This …
Zamara Group has announced its sponsorship of 1 million Kenya shillings to Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation for its 2nd Annual Family Walk for Cancer event. The event aims to raise awareness …
Safaricom Foundation has equipped eight learning institutions and two health facilities in the counties of Kericho, Baringo, Nandi, Bomet, and Narok at a total cost of KES 8.6 million. In …
M-KOPA has closed over $250m in new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering to underbanked consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa. Over $200m in sustainability-linked debt financing was …
My first salary in Nairobi was 40,000 shillings. I was lucky because many people who start in Nairobi start with a salary of 20,000 shillings or sometimes lower. As young, …
At least 30 countries have shown interest to join BRICS and drop the use of the US Dollar. In a major shift of animosity against that dollar, the 30 countries …
As millions of people around the world continue to express their love and gratitude for the incredible women who have nurtured and shaped them into the people they are today, …
KCB Bank has dethroned Equity as the largest lender in the country by asset size on the back of an aggressive expansion of foreign subsidiaries. KCB’s total assets stood at …
You may be talented. You may have great skills. You may have great platforms that every client dreams to capitalize on, but difficult to work with. Many people are difficult …
As parents prepare to take their children back to school after the two weeks holiday the question of just how safe and comfortable our learning spaces will once again be …
There is no denying that Kenya is the regional ICT hub of the East African region, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of ICT and stakeholders such as the …
“Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort.” – Helen Gurley Brown “The lack of money is the root of all …
Kenyan teachers have given President William Ruto to drop his move to want to deduct 3 percent of their salaries for the Housing Fund or they will down their tools …
The number of bodies exhumed from Shakahola has hit 201. About 22 more bodies were exhumed on Saturday. The dead are said to be members of a cult led by …
This Mother’s Day, to millions of people around the world, is a special day when men and women express their love and gratitude for the incredible women who have nurtured …
While traditional gifts like flowers, chocolates, vacations, new cars, and even sentimental trinkets are undoubtedly cherished by many, why don’t you try an experience for yourself and your mum at …
Over the past decade, the logistics and fulfillment industry in Kenya has faced numerous challenges, hindering the growth of businesses. Inadequate reliable infrastructure, limited storage facilities, and unreliable transport partners …
It’s been 12 weeks of drama, shade, fashion, friendship breakups and makeups, and well-earned moments of popping the bubbly on The Real Housewives of Nairobi. The finale airs today, after which …
Twitter will soon allow users to make both video and audio calls without revealing their phone numbers. This has been announced by Twitter owner Elon Musk. The announcement is set …
Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya Limited has posted a 23 percent topline growth in Gross Written Premiums to Kes 4 billion in the year ended December 31, 2022. At the …
Stanbic Bank has announced a 3.9 billion shillings profit after tax for the first quarter ended 31st March 2023. The lender attributed the 84 percent increase in its Q1 earnings …
Newly appointed Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamed stepped out into the bustling Kawangware and Dagoretti markets to meet customers in a show of the …
Emergen8 has launched its App on Google’s playstore. The App will also be available on Apple Store on the 21st of May 2023. Green mobility is really promising an even …
Safaricom Ethiopia through its newly established and wholly owned subsidiary; Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC (Private Limited Company) received the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of …
South Sudan on Monday said it will waive visa fees for foreign nationals fleeing conflict across its border with neighboring Sudan. South Sudan’s Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and …
Ports Sacco, formerly known as Mombasa Port Sacco, announced today its relaunch as part of its strategic growth plan to empower its members, drive financial inclusion and expand its national …
CFAO Group has acquired DT Dobie Kenya. DT Dobie has transferred its business assets to CFAO Motors Kenya and both will be run under one entity, CFAO Motors Kenya. The Managing …
Navigating security is like trying to make your way through a high-stakes labyrinth. There are so many different, complicated passageways that make it hard to reach your destination. Zero Trust …
Sophos a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual State of Ransomware 2023 report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against …
More than 1300 women-owned small businesses have benefited from the SHE Star Program after undergoing blended finance and business development services capacity building aimed at increasing the growth and competitiveness …
After months of endless waiting with no communication on their transfer requests, a section of teachers can now smile after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) directed them to visit their …
Ponty Pridd Holdings has launched a new tree-planting initiative in Kenya. The initiative aims to help combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and support local communities. The project is in line …
A 20-year-old Eldoret National Polytechnic student won a year’s worth of shopping courtesy of Coca-Cola. Michael Wesonga a resident of Langas – Eldoret was the eighth winner in the current …
Air conditioning systems (ACs) are an increasingly common feature in modern homes, workplaces, and social spaces. Apart from making indoor environments more comfortable, by cooling rooms and reducing humidity, ACs …
Mastercard has announced the winners of its second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards at a virtual ceremony, celebrating the achievements of women-led businesses in 22 categories across multiple …
LG Electronics 2023 OLED evo series TVs have been certified as environment friendly, receiving certifications for Reducing CO21 and Measured CO22 pointing to LG’s ongoing environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts for …
Earlier this month, a panel of Experts gathered in Johannesburg to discuss how tobacco harm reduction in Africa. International public health experts have urged South African lawmakers to follow the …
As the new school term kicks off in Kenya, parents and guardians face the daunting task of preparing their children for success in the academic term ahead. It can be …
Stats from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showed that at least 450,000 small businesses close down in Kenya annually. This broken further means 30,000 are shutting down monthly …
Britam Holdings Plc (Britam), in partnership with Oxfam in Kenya and global reinsurer Swiss Re, has launched an Index-Based Flood Insurance solution in Kenya to cushion small-scale farmers living along the …
A new survey from WorldRemit, a leading digital remittances company within the Zepz Group, has found that nearly half of the migrants wish that Mother’s Day was celebrated on the …
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has trademarked his nickname, Riggy G, and those who use it without his permission will pay a fine of 200,000 shillings or be jailed for up …
Raila Odinga is a man of influence. He is an influencer in his own capacity. He has millions of people who believe in what he says and are always ready …
Safaricom launched an interesting product known as Fuliza ya Biashara. This is an overdraft for businesses ranging from 1,000 to 400,000 shillings via their mobile phones with no paperwork required, …
Kenyan companies posted their lowest confidence levels on record in April, the latest PMI survey data showed, as inflation and political unrest led to a sharp fall in customer demand …
The Communications Authority (CA) has launched the 6th edition of the Kuza Awards. The awards seek to recognize and promote excellence in broadcasting in Kenya. KUZA Awards aims to recognize …
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