Business Watch Team

The people you surround yourself with play a huge role in determining your financial success.

Invest what you can lose: Investing in online forex is like betting. You are literally gambling with your money. Do not take all your money and put it in there.

The LG dishwasher has enhanced coverage to clean every dish with QuadWash multi-motion wash arms. This means every angle of your dishes gets cleaned.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised mass recruitment exercises for tutors to fill positions in teachers’ training institutions across the country. TSC requires at least 10 billion shillings to …

Over the past 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2.1 percent, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. Economic recovery and …

Binance Charity is donating  $160,000 USD (over 90 Million FCFA) to provide relief to the families of eight victims who passed away following a stampede crush at the Stade Olembé in Yaoundé …

In the year to June 2021, the use of peer-to-peer cryptocurrency in Nigeria increased by 57 percent while users increase by around 87 percent.

Technically keeps on evolving with each passing day. To many Kenyans, mobile phone is just about making calls and sending texts.

Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) shows that cybercrime incidences in Kenya rose by over 50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 56.2 million.

The jacket is able to communicate with the phone and it’s able to send through the results of the key parameters of the vital signs that are associated with pneumonia

Many local organizations that are encountering data protection laws for the first time “do not have adequate financial, HR, and technical resources.

The rally will feature many international names such as the global star of track and social media, Ken Block, and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino driving a Porsche 911.

Everyone would love to save but few people just know how. Saving is not easy as many people might think. You have to make sacrifices and endure some changes.

In a service business, your employee most likely dreams of having a similar outfit. A barber wants to have his shop one day and a driver will want to own …

Both KNUT and KUPPET have issued their salary proposals to TSC. KUPPET had proposed a salary increment of between 30-70 percent.

Gigiri has the most expensive properties with the average housing commanding an average of 122 million shillings price tag.

Equity Afia now has a network of 53 outpatient medical centers distributed across 19 counties in Kenya.

A “money date” is a day and time that you and your partner set a side, to sit and have a talk about money.

A Blockchain is a decentralized system which means that it is not controlled by a single organization.

The Jumbo Junior Account is a transactional account designed for children below the age of 18 years for the safekeeping of money.

Jikokoa reduces charcoal spending by 2.28 dollars per week on average. This is about 250 shillings. 

Food inflation declined to 9.1 percent in December from 9.9 percent in November, reflecting the impact of improved rainfall

But even as the world battled the pandemic, there emerged a conflict as to whether the interpretation of the virus was scientific or Biblical.

A boda boda rider in Kenya makes about 700 shillings per day. Calculating this against the estimated number of boda bodas in Kenya, the sector generates a whopping 1 billion …

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of all the goods and services produced by a nation in a given year.

Since the start of October, COVID-19 deaths have averaged about 7,000 a day worldwide, down from about 10,000 in late August

Teacher Service Commission, TSC, advertised 2,945 vacancies to replace teachers who exited the service through natural attrition.

Boda boda is the most common form of transport in Kenya. It is preferred because it is readily available and can access places that vehicles cannot access.

Should the proposal go through the highest-paid teacher will take home 153,715, up from 118,242 shillings.

Life is all about choices. One chooses to be in debt and one can choose not to be in debt. Before committing to a debt, ask yourself these questions; do …

Running a business is not a walk in the park. It needs committment and the will to always move on no matter what.

Kenyan banks will face political risks that could affect the macro macro-environment, loan growth, asset quality, transactional activities, among others.

Did you know that at one point Tuskys Supermarket offered to bail out Nakumatt Supermarket?

In an effort to conserve the Tsavo, Sarova Hotels and Resorts has joined hands with the Tsavo Heritage Foundation and the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & …

TSC pays a newly employed graduate teacher in Kenya more than 34,955 shillings in basic salary per month.

The MSME Current Account comes with packages that suit your business needs. It outlines the solutions that all businesses need in their growth life-cycle.

Absa now joins other organizations such as BAT, Boehringer Ingelheim, DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Infosys, and JTI that have been certified as top global employers for 2022.

Every employee comes to work because they want money. Money is always the driving factor of any person who goes to work.

20 percent of Kenyans in other countries use M-Pesa while sending cash back home. 16 percent use banks while 14 percent use WorldRemit.

Most multinationals in Kenya engage the services of PR and marketing agencies to streamline their operations and help in linking them to avenues for amplifying their products and services.

Defaulting on a personal loan occurs when you fall behind schedule in terms of payment as agreed in the loan agreement.

Formal average annual wages per person paid by private manufacturers in Kenya also grew from 370,925 shillings in 2015 to 529,968 shillings in 2019.

Kenya’s annual rainfall is distributed three-fold. These include the long rainfall season between March and April, the intermediate season

The Director of the Circle Art Gallery, tells CNN how the ninth edition of the For Adeline Art Auction has adapted to the digital realm.

60 of those in gigs said that fluctuation in income from week to week is a cause for frustration.

Mco-opCash mobile wallet has registered 5.3 million users and disbursed 51.3 billion shillings in loans.

We need the earth more than it needs us. The rate at which humans are destroying the earth through poisonous gases and cutting down trees is alarming.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics says at least 450,000 SMEs die annually in Kenya.

Security agents have already warned of the mushrooming terror cells across the country. As the country heads into polls, violence is likely to increase.

Looking at how the NSE has been behaving every election year, 2022 might not be different.

‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ ‘Save me today I will save you tomorrow.’ We’ve all at one point heard sayings of this nature highlighting the importance of saving …

In Nairobi, the Ghetto Evolve Mathare social group plans to use the capital received to establish a resource center for kids, young men, and women in Mathare slums.

Globally, almost all (94 percent) of investors who had tried more than five new investments or investment strategies reported being happy with their finances.

Kenya’s gig economy falls within the Jua Kali sector that employs about 86 percent of Kenyans and contributes about 45 percent to the GDP.

Both devices, OPPO A16k and OPPO A55 are available at all OPPO Kenya brand stores and e-commerce platforms Jumia, Kilimall, and Sky. Garden.

Jumia Africa e-commerce Index 2021 showed that fast-moving consumer goods and beauty products accounted for 57 percent of goods sold

People don’t buy products and services. They buy people and trust. It is people who attract people to a product or service.

QuickMart Supermarket has opened a 24-hour outlet in Westlands, Nairobi. The supermarket now has 46 stores, 12 of which operate 24 hours in Lavington, Chaka, OTC, Embakasi, Tom Mboya, and …

Kenyans sent home 3,718 million dollars in 2021 according to the new data by the Central Bank of Kenya. The United States of America was the biggest source, accounting for …

The Kenyan passport has been ranked position 8 in Africa and position 71 globally by the Henley Passport Index. The data released is based on the data provided by the …

The Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has maintained the prices of fuel as they were last month for the next 30 days. This is aimed at cushioning Kenyans against …

Many criminals around the world who would not like their financial records tracked have been using bitcoins.

Many think registering a company in Kenya is only for the rich. This is not the case.

Did you know that at least 1,000 SMEs close shop in Kenya daily? Did you know that 80 percent of SMEs who shut down do so in the first 6 …

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [Recombinant]), when given as a third dose booster, increased the immune response to Beta, Delta, Alpha, and Gamma SARS-CoV-2 variants. At the same time, a separate analysis …

Over the past couple of years, LG Electronics has had a remarkable winning streak with its OLED TV technology. In particular, the LG C1 has been the flat screen to …

Del Monte employees have fully resumed working after a brief sit-in on January 7, 2022, which the company says was over a “misunderstanding over the outsourcing of third-party laborers. The …

CCI and Max International combined are occupying 60% of Garden City Business Park’s almost 200,000 square feet of lettable space.

Del Monte says the workers went on strike without issuing any notice as is required by the law.

By Muthoni Wachira Once again, we are at that stage in the year, for the second year running, where we look back and are grateful to have navigated through the …

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi is currently meeting women from various parts of Nairobi as he seeks their support for the position of Governor for Nairobi County. Tim is planning to …

OPPO has launched its first foldable flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find N, at the annual OPPO INNO DAY showcase. A result of four years of research and development and six …

By Nixon Shigoli As the year 2021 draws to an end, this is an opportune time to reflect on and set new goals around personal health and wellness. Reflecting on …

Toyota Kenya has added to their assembly lines with the Hiace CKD line at the Associated Vehicle Assemblers Mombasa. The Automotive sector aims to grow its share of the GDP …

HMD Global unveiled the new Nokia T20 tablet. The brand-new tablet brings the classic Nokia phone quality to the big screen, with a range of versatile features and a long-lasting battery …

CNN meets publisher Angela Wachuka and author Wanjiru Koinange, who founded the organization ‘Book Bunk’ in 2017 and took on the task of restoring three of Nairobi’s libraries. Book Bunk partnered with the …

The Covid-19 pandemic got so many people unaware. Businesses shut down and many people lost their jobs. But there are so many lessons that investors and entrepreneurs got from this …

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination, has received emergency use authorization (EUA) in the US for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19, with first doses …

OPPO will outline its latest strategy and introduce several exciting technologies at the upcoming OPPO INNO Day 2021, which is set to be held on 14-15 December 2021. Set to …

By Eleni Giokos, Anchor & Correspondent, CNN At the end of last week, I wrapped up the last of my work commitments in Johannesburg and prepared to head to the …

In 2018, a World Bank report concluded that the implementation of a single digital market across the East African Community (EAC) would increase regional growth by 1.6 percent and create …

Toyota Kenya and Ecobank have partnered to offer auto loans to their customers to purchase brand new cars in a deal that will see customers repay their loans within 84 …

Leading financial services provider, Zamara Group, has launched Africa’s first pension/savings plan on WhatsApp. The latest innovation will allow customers to open, access, and transact with Zamara’s Fahari Retirement Plan …

It is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge negative impact on people, not just in Kenya but around the world. This being the new norm, experts have …

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021, OPPO announced to release of a new flagship smartphone powered by the new premium Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform in the first quarter …

Toyota Kenya has introduced the luxurious 3.3 Liter Diesel and 3.5 Liter Petrol V6 engines Land Cruiser 300 series. The series will have three options GX-R, VX-R, and GR-S (Gazoo …

Covid-19 is still sweeping across the country. With the emergence of the new Omicron variant, there is a need for Kenyans to continue being vigilant. How can we prevent and …

BURN Manufacturing, makers of the iconic Jikokoa took part in the Clean Cooking Week that happened at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). This is the second edition of the …

Financial technology (Fintech) has been a key driver of growth in the financial services sector in the face of the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As countries around the world …

Africa’s 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala has been selected as an OPPO Kenya ambassador, joining the O Stars team for the Reno6 5G that comprises actor Pascal Tokodi, artist Avril …

Ten companies from across Africa are embarking on a scale-up project which offers a unique opportunity for mature, highly scaled digital ventures to further their expansion plans through an initiative …

Nairobi Business Ventures (NBV) Plc has reported a half-year Group turnover of 485.3 million shillings turnover, up from 7.62 million shillings posted over a similar period in 2020. The results …

Black Friday is the best time to get a phone. It is the only time that you get to have crazy offers and discounts on various electronics. If you are …

You know it is Christmas when the jingle bells sound and for the Sarova Panafric Family, the Christmas mood organically sets in as soon as the traditional cake mixing ceremony …

Zamara Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations (KNFJKA) aimed at driving financial inclusion to the informal sector to enable …

BeMobile, a new African digital mobile network has been launched targeting the African youth market. In partnership with the global mobile virtual network Enabler (MVNE) x-Mobility (www.x-mobility.com), BeMobile gives Africans …

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world in ways that altered behavior and one that will linger around for a long even after the pandemic subsides. The vaccines are being rolled …

The Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC jointly announced that 15.2 million vaccines purchased under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative are currently being distributed across Africa. Through Saving Lives and …

Centum Real Estate Limited has earned 1.1 billion shillings revenue from the sale of houses in the six months ended September 2021. The strong sales helped Centum Real Estate to …