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12 Arrested For Attempting To Storm State House And Access Ruto

Police tactical team under Recce Squad has arrested 12 individuals who attempted to access the State…

March 11, 2025

Technology

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33% Of Enterprise Software Applications Will Include Agentic AI

Generative AI has transformed how people interact with technology through prompts, and the next frontier promises…

March 11, 2025

Market Watch

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Gender Equality Bells Dominate The NSE To Mark Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in collaboration with the International Finance…

March 11, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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How To Easily Make Money From Chicken Kienyeji Farming

Farming in Kenya is often regarded as one of the easiest ways to make money. But…

March 10, 2025

Governance

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How Learners Will Be Placed In Senior Schools As Confusion Reigns

The Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos, is expected to…

March 10, 2025

Technology

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HDM Goes Ham On Human Capitalization At The World Mobile Congress

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology, has put the human back into…

March 10, 2025

Market Watch

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Kenya’s GDP Expected To Grow At 4.9% In 2025 – Absa Bank

Kenya’s GDP is expected to grow at 4.9 percent in 2025, characterized by sectoral rotation from…

March 10, 2025

Lifestyle

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Irvine’s Cox Named Creative Professional Of The Year

Irvine Partners Executive Creative Director Emma Cox was named Creative Professional of the Year at the…

March 10, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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How Global Leaders Seek To Inspire The Next Generation

The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new podcast that seeks to challenge, motivate, and inspire the…

March 10, 2025

Technology

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Why The Supply Chain Remains A Prime Target For Cyberattackers

With the rise of digital transformation in recent years, businesses have become increasingly reliant on multiple…

March 10, 2025

Lifestyle

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A New Road To Learning For Kingsmead Junior School

Kingsmead Junior School students will now travel safely, reliably, and with renewed enthusiasm for learning—thanks to…

March 10, 2025

Lifestyle

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APA Insurance Feted As Company Of The Year In This Year’s AKI Awards

APA Insurance has once again cemented its position as a leader in the Kenyan insurance sector,…

March 10, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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Spiro Kenya Partners With Revitalize To Empower Women

Spiro Kenya has partnered with Revitalize Homes and Gardens for their GATHER and GROW initiative to…

March 10, 2025

Market Watch

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Kenyan Government Issues A New Eurobond To Buy Back An Old One

Kenya announced the plan of buying back the 7-year tenor USD 900.0 million Eurobond tenders issued in…

March 10, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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UBA Kenya Employs 21 Graduates Through Its Graduate Accelerator Programme

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young professionals by inducting…

March 10, 2025

Governance

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Has Bomas Of Kenya Been Sold? What We Know So Far

There are numerous unconfirmed reports that the Bomas of Kenya, one of Kenya’s iconic places that…

March 9, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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Unpacking Mary Mulili, The Entrepreneurial CEO Of UBA Kenya Bank

Mary Mulili was appointed the CEO of UBA Kenya, becoming the first woman to head the…

March 9, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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Characteristics Of A Client Who Is Difficult To Work With

With the current economy, everyone in business is praying to have a client who will keep…

March 9, 2025

Market Watch

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How Blackouts Are Affecting Real Estate In Kenya

For the past two decades, the Kenyan real estate market has grown exponentially as evidenced by…

March 9, 2025

Lifestyle

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Curtains Come Down On Professor Philemon Mikol Sarungi, Tanzanian Renowned Surgeon And Politician

In the quiet hours of March 5, 2025, Tanzania bid farewell to one of its most…

March 9, 2025

Lifestyle

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Nairobi Among Counties To Experience Heavy Floods Soon

Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has warned Kenyans to expect heavier than usual rainfall that will…

March 9, 2025

Technology

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Samsung Galaxy 25 Ultra Review: What Makes This Phone Tick?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launched in Kenya on January 22, 2025, setting a new standard…

March 9, 2025

Lifestyle

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Heineken Launches 2025 UEFA Champions League Campaign In Kenya

Iconic beer brand Heineken has unveiled this year’s Uefa Champions League (UCL) campaign in Kenya, promising…

March 7, 2025

Market Watch

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KRA Sets Up An MSME-Only Department For Micro Taxpayers

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has established a new department named the Micro & Small Taxpayers (MST)…

March 7, 2025

Investment

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Stop Misleading Kenyans On Local Wheat Purchases – Cereal Millers Association

The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) strongly refutes the misleading claims published in sections of the media,…

March 6, 2025

Technology

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OPPO Announces Enhanced AI Strategy To Deliver Next-level Mobile AI Experiences

OPPO has announced its enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, positioning itself as a leader in AI…

March 6, 2025

Investment

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Kenyans Call Out Farmers Choice For Misleading Chicken Sourcing Claims

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) have raised concerns over Farmers Choice’s recent promotion of chicken products, accusing…

March 6, 2025

Technology

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Epson Has Unveiled New Hearing Aids

Epson has unveiled its latest power management IC, the S1A00210B, designed for hearing aids and other…

March 6, 2025

Lifestyle

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Novotel Nairobi Westlands Nairobi Goes All Out On Ramadhan

Novotel Nairobi Westlands Nairobi is marking the Holy Month of Ramadan with a series of celebrations…

March 6, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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How Co-Working Spaces Are Empowering Startups in Mombasa

Co-working spaces are becoming a powerful catalyst for startups in Kenya, especially in cities like Mombasa,…

March 6, 2025

Technology

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OPPO Reno13 Series Is Now Available In Kenya

OPPO Kenya has announced that the much-awaited OPPO Reno13 series is now available in Kenya. The…

March 6, 2025

Technology

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Households Say They Prefer LG Electronics When It Comes To Appliances

LG Electronics has been recognized as one of the top-performing brands in the 2024-2025 Consumer Reports…

March 5, 2025

Governance

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TSC Issues Appointment Letters In A Replacement Drive For Teachers Who Died Or Retired

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially commenced the release of appointment letters for teachers recently…

March 5, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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How Coastal Kenya’s Youth Are Redefining The Blue Economy

Since its inception, the BlueBiz Program has been a catalyst for economic transformation along Kenya’s coastal…

March 5, 2025

Market Watch

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How Agency Banking Is Transforming Financial Access In Developing Countries

The journey toward financial inclusion begins with trust. For individuals unfamiliar with formal financial systems, having…

March 5, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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Britam Officially Launches A Microinsurance Subsidiary

Diversified financial services firm Britam has officially launched its microinsurance subsidiary following its licensing by Insurance…

March 5, 2025

Market Watch

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Stanbic Bank’s Profits Hit Ksh 13.7 Billion, A 13% Increase

Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported a 13% increase in Profit after Tax to KES 13.7bn for…

March 5, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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Ksh 2 Billion Warehousing At Tatu City Now Employing 1,000

Tatu City, Kenya’s leading Special Economic Zone, launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broke…

March 5, 2025

Lifestyle

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If You Want To Easily Get Employed By TSC, Have The Following Subject Combination

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is the government agency responsible for managing human resources in the…

March 5, 2025

Health

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Here Is Why Private Health Insurance Is The Smart Choice

In Kenya, the spirit of Harambee, pulling together to support one another is deeply embedded in…

March 4, 2025

Governance

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KNEC Announces Training Of KJSEA Examiners: Application, Criteria, And Costs

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially announced plans to train examiners who will be…

March 4, 2025

Market Watch

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Family Bank Relocates Kisii Branch To Zonic Hotel Along Hospital Road

Family Bank has strengthened its presence in Kisii by relocating its branch to Zonic Hotel along…

March 4, 2025

Market Watch

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I&M Bank In A Race To Open 9 New Branches Before End Of March

I&M Bank is accelerating its retail expansion under the iMara Strategy (2024-2026) with plans to unveil…

March 4, 2025

Technology

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New Agentforce Launched, Goes Ham On AI

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the #1 AI CRM, has announced Agentforce 2dx, the newest version of Agentforce,…

March 4, 2025

Governance

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6,000 Newborns Were Stolen From Kenyan Hospitals In Less Than A Year

The Senate in Kenya has launched an investigation into a deep-rooted child trafficking ring in Kenya…

March 4, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

Infopercept Launches Real MDR Solution For Instant Detection

Infopercept has announced its new MDR solution called ‘Real MDR Solution.’ Delivered through Infopercept’s consolidated cybersecurity…

March 4, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

Reasons Why Kenyan SMEs Are Closing Shop En Masse

Kenya’s economy is heavily reliant on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which serve as the backbone…

March 3, 2025

Entrepreneurship

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If You And Your Boss Are Always Broke, Then Both Of You Need To Find Jobs

There is an unwritten rule among entrepreneurs that “a boss should never be broke.” This doesn’t…

March 3, 2025

Market Watch

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Absa Bank Kenya To Offer Tilisi Homeowners 9.5% Mortgage Rate

Absa Bank Kenya hosted an open day at Maisha Developments in Tilisi, Limuru to engage with…

March 3, 2025

Governance

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KRA Waives Ksh 140 Billion In Tax Penalties For Over 1.9 Million Taxpayers

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived over Kshs. 140 billion in penalties, interest, and fines…

March 3, 2025

Lifestyle

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87% Of Family Bank Foundation Beneficiaries Got C+ And Above

100 beneficiaries of the Family Group Foundation’s Tufuzu Na Elimu scholarship programme have attained the mean…

March 2, 2025

Health·Lifestyle

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Does Whiskey Help With The Flu Or Just Another Dangerous Myth?

Whenever I have a bad flu, my wife, a whiskey lover who rarely gets the flu,…

March 2, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

How To Make Millions From Onion Farming In Kenya

Kenya is currently experiencing a significant shortage of onions, a staple ingredient in many households and…

March 1, 2025

Market Watch

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Uganda Accused Of Dumping Cheap Chicken Into Kenyan Market

Kenya’s poultry farmers are furious with Farmers Choice Limited (FCL) for importing cheap chicken from Uganda…

March 1, 2025

Technology

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LG Unveils Mirror InstaView Refrigerator That Comes With UV Nano Water Dispenser

LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today launched its cutting-edge Mirror InstaView Refrigerator to the Kenyan market. This…

March 1, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

39,550 Junior Secondary School Teachers Officially Join KUPPET

A total of 39,550 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers who were confirmed to permanent and pensionable…

March 1, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

Perhaps It Is Time We Try Out Martha Karua For The Big Job

Martha Karua has rebranded her NARC Kenya party to People’s Liberation Party (PLP), perhaps having been…

March 1, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

OPPO Kenya Launches Reno13, Puts Prices At Ksh 37,999

OPPO Kenya officially launched the new Reno13 series.  Building on the stylish design and powerful AI…

March 1, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

The Ultimate Blend Of Style, Power, And Endurance Lands In Kenya

Innovation just got a serious upgrade! The OPPO Reno13 F 5G is launching in Kenya today,…

February 28, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

Massive Shortage Of Air Controllers In The US, Musk Calls On Retired Ones To Come Back

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE (Department Of Government Efficiency) in the United States of America…

February 28, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

Kenyan Form Four Leavers Are Rushing For These Four Courses

Kenyans who did their Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) are scrambling for four courses in…

February 28, 2025

Lifestyle

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Meet Catherine Ochako, An Accountant Who Adjusted Her Own Salary Without Employer’s Knowledge

Meet Catherine Ochako, the audacious Del Monte Kenya staffer who took “self-improvement” to a whole new…

February 28, 2025

Governance

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KRA Given Greenlight To Collect Ksh 3.5 Billion From The Sick And Ailing Mumias Sugar

The ongoing troubles facing Mumias Sugar Company have taken a dramatic turn after the Tax Appeals…

February 28, 2025

Market Watch

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Firms In The Shadows Earned Ksh 1.45 Billion From eCitizen

Unknown private firms with unknown directors, totally operating from the shadows, purporting to run the Kenyan…

February 28, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

Safaricom Fined Ksh 250,000 For Using Customer ID Without Consent

Safaricom has been penalized Sh250,000 for registering a SIM card using a customer’s national ID without…

February 28, 2025

Lifestyle

by Business Watch Team

NaiCup Unveils 2025 Calendar With Expanded Events To Nurture Young Football Talent

The Nairobi International Cup (NaiCup), East Africa’s premier grassroots football tournament, has officially launched its 2025…

February 28, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

KUCCPS Announces Dates For University Course Application

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is set to officially open its placement…

February 27, 2025

Lifestyle

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Rica Pokot Joins Akili Kids For Some Thrilling Storytelling

Akili TV has announced that Ricca Pokot will join Laura Nel as the new co-host of…

February 27, 2025

Health

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How Can You Manage Your Diabetes And Live A Normal Life?

Understanding how to effectively live with diabetes and manage it to maintain a normal life is…

February 27, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

Bolt Now Has More Than 500 Electric Bikes On Kenyan Roads

Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Kenya, announces its electric two-wheeler fleet in Kenya has surpassed…

February 27, 2025

Health

by Business Watch Team

Superior Homes Goes Ham On Eliminating Menstrual Poverty

As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge by Superior…

February 27, 2025

Health

by Business Watch Team

Africa Will Have A Shortage Of 6 Million Surgeons By 2030

Medical practitioners, policy experts, researchers and other key stakeholders have called for urgent mitigation measures to…

February 27, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

TSC Initiates Replacement Of Over 1,645 Junior Secondary School Intern Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially commenced the process of replacing more than 1,645 Junior…

February 26, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

You No Longer Need Approval From KRA To Sign Up For eTIMS

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has upgraded eTIMS eliminating the requirement for eTIMS approval of taxpayer applications…

February 26, 2025

Market Watch

by Business Watch Team

Spiro Kenya Becomes First EV Player To Issue A Shari-Compliant Product

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear “Sharia-Compliant”? Be honest. You…

February 26, 2025

Opinion

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How Market Volatility Is Shaping Reforms In African Capital Markets

Countries around the globe are currently reshaping their economic policies to stimulate sluggish growth that has…

February 26, 2025

Health

by Business Watch Team

Experts Join Hands To Enhance Access To Non-Communicable Diseases Treatment In Kenya

Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mission…

February 26, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

City Hall Has Started Vandalizing Fiber Cables Around Nairobi

Nairobi City Hall has started a crazy operation of tearing down and vandalizing fiber cables across…

February 25, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

TSC New Minimum Requirements For Registration Of Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has established specific academic and professional requirements for teacher registration, aligned…

February 25, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

KRA Calls On Kisumu Residents To Take Advantage Of Tax Amnesty

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has encouraged stakeholders in Kisumu County to take up the recently…

February 25, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

KNUT Calls Out TSC For Setting Stringent Academic Requirements For Teachers

A major stumbling block in the recruitment and deployment process is the stringent academic requirements set…

February 25, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

TSC Will Start Deploying Teachers To Junior Secondary Schools Soon

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will start the document verification and posting of primary school teachers…

February 25, 2025

Market Watch

by Business Watch Team

Absa Bank Launches A Product For Those Earning Ksh 150,000 And 500,000

Absa Bank Kenya has launched an enhanced Prestige Banking offering, a financial proposition designed for salaried…

February 25, 2025

Market Watch

by Business Watch Team

Epson Appoints Junkichi Yoshida As New President

Global Technology company Seiko Epson Corporation [Epson] has announced the appointment of  Junkichi Yoshida as President and Chief Executive…

February 25, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

TSC To Receive Ksh 17 Billion For Teachers’ Salary Increment

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is poised to receive an infusion of 17 billion shillings from…

February 24, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

What If The Government Sent An Email To Civil Servants Asking Them What They Did Last Week

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE in the United States of America sent an email to…

February 24, 2025

Lifestyle

by Business Watch Team

Kenyans In Nairobi Lose At Least Ksh 100 Billion In Traffic Jams

Kenyans in Nairobi alone lose at least 100 billion shillings annually stuck in traffic jams. This…

February 24, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

Top 10 PR And Digital Agencies In Kenya Trusted By Brands

In Kenya’s dynamic corporate landscape, Public Relations (PR) agencies play a pivotal role in shaping the…

February 24, 2025

Market Watch

by Business Watch Team

Naivas Supermarket Outlets Reach 110 With Latest One At Tatu City

Naivas Supermarket has opened its 110th in Kenya in Kenya at Tatu City – further expanding…

February 24, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

Dear Entrepreneur, Forget That We Have Equal 24 Hours When It Comes To Opportunities

Motivational speakers often proclaim that everyone is granted the same 24 hours each day, urging us…

February 24, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

Kenya’s Digital Economy Is Booming, But Not Everyone Is Invited To The Party

Kenya’s digital economy is booming, but not everyone is invited to the party. As the country…

February 24, 2025

Lifestyle

by Business Watch Team

APA Announces Kenya Police Football Club Sponsorship

APA Insurance has announced a sponsorship deal with Kenya Police FC, underscoring its commitment to promoting…

February 24, 2025

Lifestyle

by Business Watch Team

164 Graduate As The Late Aga Khan Is Honored

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 in Kenya.…

February 24, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

Did You Know It Is Possible To Reverse Airtime Bought Via M-Pesa?

For the longest time, if you accidentally purchased airtime via M-Pesa, that was the end of…

February 22, 2025

Governance

by Business Watch Team

Here Are The Top 10 Richest Drug Lords In The World

While the adage “crime doesn’t pay” serves as a moral compass for many, history reveals that…

February 22, 2025

Lifestyle

by Business Watch Team

Kenyan Gen Zs Have No Respect For The Dead, You Do Them Dirty, They Haunt You

Wafula Chebukati, the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is dead and Kenyans are not…

February 22, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

Epson CO-FH01 Projector: Your Ticket To Big-Screen Bliss At Home

In a world where binge-watching is practically a sport, the Epson CO-FH01 steps up as the…

February 22, 2025

Health

by Business Watch Team

There Is An Outbreak Of Leprosy In Malaysia

If you thought leprosy was just a pandemic only talked in the Bible and other old…

February 22, 2025

Technology

by Business Watch Team

Sophos And Pax8 Partner To Streamline Security Management

Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. The collaboration introduces the…

February 21, 2025

Entrepreneurship

by Business Watch Team

UBA Kenya Bank’s Commitment To Affordable Credit And Enhanced Access To Finance

UBA Kenya has taken a bold step to ease the financial burden on borrowers. The bank…

February 21, 2025