Remittances, usually refer to the money or goods that foreign workers in a given country send back to families and friends in their countries of origin, remittances are mostly the …
Global trade has, with no doubt, taken a major blow in the wake of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The rates of imports and exports have tremendously dropped in every State …
Almost 90 percent of African small businesses fear they may not survive the Covid-19 crisis, and need access to practical tools and support to prevent financial loss, according to a …
Leading smartphone brand OPPO has never been one to skimp on style, technology, and performance. Indeed, nowhere is this truth more evident than in the evolution of the devices in …
The President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, on April 20th, unveiled an organic natural tonic extract that is believed to cure coronavirus. The remedy, named COVID-ORGANICS, whose principal ingredients are derived …
In the past year (12 months), Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped by 24 percent from $10 billion (an equivalent of 6.4 months of import cover) in May 2019. Central …
The Nairobi Women’s Hospital (NWH) has introduced the telemedicine feature that will allow the healthcare services provider to offer online consultation on all outpatient services at any given time of …
Those in the photography world are familiar with the term “zoom.” For those who might not be aware, “zoom” is both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it …
Every economist and investment strategist around us says we’re on the brink of an economic depression. Well, this might be true. It is a tumultuous time, but that doesn’t mean …
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has redefined the world. The world will never be the same. The ‘normalcy’ as we know it is gone. We are all sailing through …
HassConsult has unveiled the Hass Land price indices for the first quarter of 2020, showing a marginal retreat for both suburbs and satellite towns over the quarter. Land prices in …
CNN Worldwide has appointed Rani Raad as President, CNN Commercial, in a new global position to broaden the company’s new business streams and increase the value that CNN provides to …
“I never knew someone can get tired of relaxing,” someone posts on social media. “This thing (Covid-19) should be over and let us get back to our normal lives,” another …
Nestlé Kenya has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross Society in the donation of breakfast cereals in support of vulnerable families in Nairobi informal settlement areas as the #COVID-19 pandemic continues to …
LG Electronics has today rolled out a mobile service platform set to combat counterfeit LG products in East Africa. The customer-oriented platform will help consumers identify genuine products and validate …
Murangá based food and beverage processor – Del Monte Kenya Limited, has stepped up its humanitarian efforts in response to the COVID – 19 pandemics, by donating 7,140 cans of …
Where can you start looking for your perfect phone? The world seems to have changed. The new norm has set in and people are being forced to adjust. In the …
If there is something positive that Covid19 will leave permanently embedded in our lives for years to come is creativity. For the first time in history, Kenyans are bringing out …
Leading Strategic Communications Agency, Engage Burson Cohn & Wolfe in partnership with the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) and the Association of Public Relations and Communications Management Firms (APReCoM) …
As the world continues to fight and try to stop the spread of the deadly Covid-19, the smartphone industry has not been spared the negative effects of the pandemic. Some …
As the world continues to battle the fast-spreading deadly Coronavirus that has now claimed over 50,000 lives, global electronics giant OPPO Kenya has joined Kenyans in the fight against the …
BAT’s US biotech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), is developing a potential vaccine for COVID-19 and is now in pre-clinical testing. If testing goes well, BAT is hopeful that, with the …
As the deadly Coronavirus continues to sweep across the world, people are increasingly being encouraged to observe strict hygiene in a spirited effort to cut down on the rate of …
Weather conditions often take us by surprise, and for those living in tropical climates, the temperatures during the day and at night can get quite high. As such, people think …
Are Kenyan women aware of the ever-spreading cybercrime activities around the world and the dangers posed to society? Are women aware of the critical role they can play in combating …
The decision to buy or replace a split air conditioning system is a big one. It takes a toll on many people because the step is a long-term investment and …
Weather conditions often take us by surprise, and for those living in tropical climates, the temperatures during the day and at night can get quite high. As such, people think …
The month of March is known as the “month of women.” The month is dedicated to celebrating and appreciating women in society. On the 8th of March, the whole world …
Nothing beats that feeling you get when you arrive home to a refreshingly breezy home free from humidity and heat of the sun. Your nerves are calmed, and your body …
Children suffering from Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital can breathe a sigh of relief after Kenya’s premier supplier of indigenous electronics and home appliances, Hotpoint Appliances donated television sets …
Kenya remains an important freighter station for Emirates SkyCargo with 2,000 tonnes of flowers having been airlifted in January this year. Last year, Emirates SkyCargo transported over 46,000 tonnes of …
While shopping for air-conditioners, you will be faced with a decision between an inverter and non-inverter technology used. What should you go for? What is the difference between inverter and …
During the week, I had a sitdown with one Ms. Maureen Ngina who is 23 but already a proud owner of a property with Premier Realty Limited. Meeting her for …
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has stepped up advocacy on the responsible use of the internet by calling for collective action by all stakeholders, as it seeks to make the …
Africa is an amazing continent. It is a continent endowed with great natural resources that all other continents only think of. But one thing has always made Africa remain behind …
Global warming is becoming a concern to almost everyone around the world. Mother Nature seems upset. She is angry and furious. Her fury has already started manifesting itself and she …
The air-conditioning giant Daikin has officially entered the Kenyan market with the promise of shifting the market of air-conditioning in Kenya by granting customers efficiency, durability, and reliability. Daikin is …
If someone stopped and asked you to explain to them what an air conditioner is and how it works, would you do it without utilizing the services of Google? Very …
MultiChoice Talent Factory and Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has trained over 200 filmmakers in sound over two-days at a training facilitated by DOLBY Laboratories Inc. Dolby creates audio, visual, voice …
As Kenya joins the world to mark the safer internet day, the question that still lingers is how can we make sure that our children are safe while accessing the …
Kenya will host the Safer Internet Day at the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) headquarters on February 13, 2020. The event is often commemorated globally on February 11 annually. In …
Following the stepping aside of Dr. Felix Wanjala as Nairobi Women’s Hospital CEO, the board has appointed a three-member-team to take over the running of the hospital in the interim. …
The season of love is finally here. February has kicked in and the much-talked-about Njaanuary has melted away. The month of February is considered the “Month of Love.” It is …
On January 28 this week, Magistrate Ojoo from the Kibera Law Courts ruled that Mr. Samuel Nderitu Wakanyua, the Dean of Students at Catholic University of East Africa, has a …
Kenya’s construction industry is projected to grow, as a result of increasing demand for pre-engineered building solutions that reduce construction time and cost. The pre-engineered building solutions have revolutionized the …
Kenyans around the country are increasingly embracing the use of energy-saving jikos with Jikokoa Xtra from Burn carrying the day in almost every homestead. According to Kenyans who are already …
Social media best practices for financial advisors is a key prospecting tool in the financial services industry. This is because almost everyone is on these social platforms. Whether catching up …
The last decade was a break-out phase for digital marketing as a mainstay in most organization’s general brand positioning and marketing strategies around the world. Whereas brands largely relied on …
Subira, based on an award-winning 2007 short film turned to a feature-length drama, premieres on Emirates award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, this month. ‘Subira’, directed by Ravneet Sippy Chadha, tells a story …
The use of energy-saving jikos is a concept that is still being embraced by Kenyans across the country. In major urban centres, the use of clean energy to cook and …
2020 is here with us. How will the year look like in terms of the Small Medium Enterprises (SME)? Banks will start lending to the SME but will still be …
Corruption in Kenya goes by different names. Some call it “the dragon.” You will hear the politicians saying “We need to slay the dragon of corruption.” Some call it “cancer.” …
Technology is revolutionizing the world. Currently, everything around the world is driven by technology. “Technology is like a train that long left the station. Almost everyone is on board and …
The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization kicked off its Water Project Tanks in a colorful event at Basil, Kajiado County where the Maa women were more than glad to receive the …
The festive season is here with us. As they say, nothing makes a good festival than feasting. As you plan to feast this festive season, I am sure you are …
ICT regulator Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has urged parents and other guardians to be on the lookout on the content their children consumer online, especially during the ongoing long …
The Kikao Kikuu forum by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in Embu County to deliberate on a wide range of issues in the telecommunications sector, especially in the …
Dow celebrated the progress of its social enterprise, the Project Butterfly™ initiative, in Nairobi, Kenya, by bringing together the local community, entrepreneurs, school children, government agencies, and NGOs, working collectively …
Forced begging is the most prevalent form of human trafficking in the West African nation of Senegal. Human Rights Watch now estimates that more than 100,000 talibés – children living …
1,000 SMEs close down daily in Kenya. 30,000 SMEs close down monthly in Kenya. 450,000 SMEs close down annually in Kenya. At least 1,000 businesses are set up in Kenya …
A kid who is born in Kenya today, has debts he/she is likely to pay until he/she is 70 years old. With the just concluded census for 2019, and dividing …
Is listening a skill that can be taught? This was a question asked by Dr. William Kingi, the Deputy Governor of Mombasa County in the ongoing PRSK Summit at PrideInn …
The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Summit has kicked off in Mombasa on Wednesday 13th 2019 to explore various aspects of public relations and how individuals and organizations can leverage …
Most brands often seek the help of PR agencies to manage their communications in protecting, amplifying, and enhancing the face of the brand. There are many challenges that brands face …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) held a session with the residents of Nyandarua County to deliberate on the milestones in the ICT Sector and how the county can leverage …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. The authority ensures that consumers are not exploited and get the best out of …
Oil marketer OLA Energy (formerly OiLibya) has launched a new fuel formulation as part of its growth and rebrand strategy. The new fuel is now available in Nairobi, Mt. Kenya …
The rising popularity of mobile services such as social media, messaging apps, and electronic cash transfers has driven demand for mobile subscriptions in Kenya. The rise in popularity has resulted in a mobile penetration rate …
Oil marketer OLA Energy Kenya (formerly OiLibya) is calling on the Government to lower the cost of doing lubricant business in Kenya. OLA Energy which runs an ISO Certified Lubricant …
Hotpoint Kenya, in its commitment to increase the country’s forest cover by 10 percent by the year 2022 on Friday moved to Ruiru Primary School where they facilitated a tree …
Local traders, farmers, and other stakeholders in the mango sector have launched an association to represent their interest. The association to be referred to as “Association of Kenya Mango Traders …
The Sochin Research Institute has enabled two projects by Kenyan inventors to be placed at the prestigious Global Grad Show in Dubai. The show takes place from November 12-16 and …
A recent report by Informa Markets has highlighted that the Kenyan private health sector will be key in the national adoption of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme. Through its …
The unemployment rate among the youth in Kenya is at an alarming level. Stats show that the unemployment rate stands at 43.5 percent according to an official from the National …
National Bank of Kenya and Kenyatta National Hospital unveiled a top-to-bottom makeover of the hospital’s state-of-the-art kitchen, made possible by a generous donation from the Bank. The 25 million shilling …
Fake news seems to be a perpetually hot topic. Some say that winning the war against it is a losing battle, and thanks to the internet, its scale, the geopolitical …
Justice is like a double-edged sword that cuts on both sides. Justice is best served while it is still hot. It is the only tool that speaks for the voiceless …
The Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Industrialization, Hon. Peter Munya, will on Friday 26th July 2019, preside over the launch of the first-ever international leather and leather products trade fair, dubbed …
Indian conglomerate Godrej Consumer Products Limited has endorsed its commitment to scaling up its presence in the region with the launch of Valon Body Lotion in Kenya, a first for …
National Bank is one of the sponsors of the upcoming Afro Asia Fintech festival to be hosted by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in partnership with the Monetary Authority of …
As a leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics is strengthening its foothold as a pioneering provider of smart energy solutions in the Middle East & African (MEA) market. According to …
Del Monte Kenya Limited, Kenya’s largest producer and exporter of pineapple products and fruit beverages, has been recognized as the most admired food brand in Kenya, in annual Africa’s Best …
A new branded content campaign on CNN TV, digital and social media platforms is showing global audiences some of the many ways that Dangote Industries is impacting people in African …
Social media advertising is the new force sweeping over across businesses and brands around the world. Every business is trying as much as possible not to be left out of …
Institutions make names then names make people but USIU-Africa, according to alumni, makes both names and people. The job market is flooded according to the majority of people. However, what …
Nairobi 17 May 2019…Maisha Microfinance Bank scooped the coveted Best Microfinance Bank in Product Innovation at the prestigious Think Business Banking Awards gala held at the Mövenpick Hotel on 17th …
When I thought about this idea, it sounded ridiculous. Who doesn’t know how to light a jiko? Like, seriously? I came to realize that the idea was not ridiculous after …
Kenya’s banking sector is increasingly changing. With more than 42 financial institutions, serving a banking population of slightly above 10 million, Kenyans are in search of a lender that gives …
When I was still little, my elder sister joined the United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa). As young and as naive as I was, I always thought my sister …
Not all heroes wear capes and certainly, Nicholas Muchami, a 45-year old man from Kaganda village, Kiharu, Murang’a County is one of them. The tall, lean, ashy-haired man of few …
Maisha Microfinance Bank is seeking 1 billion shillings that will be used as a capital injection that will cushion it from the new accounting system. According to a statement from …
The National Bank of Kenya has partnered with Angelica Medical Supplies to donate renal dialysis equipment and distribute glucometers and strips for use in testing of blood sugar in patients …
Is the hustle of the congested city life taking a toll on you? Are you tired of your landlord and can no longer stand the frustrations of finding parking in …
The world has evolved in terms of technological enhancement, what was is not and what is, will not. Before, the term “brand” used to be associated with companies or associations …
Dear Entrepreneur, if you only run with the wolves you will only learn how to howl but if you learn how to scale fly with the eagles, you will learn …
Today, everyone is struggling to have a huge following on Twitter. Some are going as far as buying followers. This trend has partly been contributed by the misconception that people …
Having a business with no advertisement is like winking at a beautiful girl in total darkness. Marketing is key for raising awareness about a new product or service, building brand …
Tomato prices in Nairobi have spiked as the supply of the commodity continues to dwindle as a result of the ongoing dry spell. A sport-check in most parts of Nairobi …
National Bank of Kenya has launched new banking product, Almasi Lady, targeted mainly at Muslim women. Speaking at the launch, National Bank’s Director of Islamic Banking Mr. Musa Adan said, …
Shocking details about corruption and mismanagement were made public when former Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) senior lecturer Dr. Rosa Ko gave testimony about her assault by CUEA’s Acting …
