Smartphone manufacturer TECNO has partnered with restaurant chain Artcaffe for a one-of-a-kind event dubbed #CAMONAndSip – to give its users an experience of low-light photography while enjoying dance and cocktails. …
WorldRemit has released the results of a survey it conducted in July to understand the impact of the global rise in the cost of living on remittances sent back home …
Thinking about the future of food safety in our region takes me straight to a starting point that is absolutely certain. And that change will happen as we progress. Technologies …
This month of July, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will pay a salary increment to a number of teachers. According to the Commission, they will affect pay rise to teachers …
As the election season enters the home straight, political parties have launched their commitments to prospective voters through various manifestos. Regardless of which political philosophy one follows, this year’s major …
Death is inevitable. It comes when one least expects it. Sometimes when it comes, it plugs one that you least expect. It comes uninvited and no one ever gets out …
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled the Healthy Home Solutions global campaign, encouraging consumers worldwide to take steps toward a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle at home. The campaign focuses on how …
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [Recombinant]) was effective at preventing COVID-19 infections due to Omicron when used as a fourth dose booster, according to new data from Thailand’s Chiang Mai University.1 In …
A student’s innovation featuring a website that encourages the public to plant trees has been named the winner of this year’s Game of Learners competition, which has been hosted by …
BDO East Africa, a public accounting, tax, and advisory firm is planning to start operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo by 1st October tapping into increased opportunities that have …
Politician and businessman Jimi Wanjigi has termed the numbers published by the Central Bank of Kenya as an outstanding public debt as being fictitious and meant to hoodwink Kenyans into …
Centum real estate reported 650 million shillings consolidated operating profit for the year ended 31st March 2022, driven by earnings from homes sales and development rights business line. Home sales …
Sound is everything, whether you are listening to music or watching a movie. In music, the good sound makes you move to the vibration, hitting your ears, and instead of …
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has commenced the Country implementation of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative in …
In the past, the currencies of some of the most powerful countries had their values directly linked to gold. Their currencies could be exchanged for a specified amount of gold …
There are things that we all love to have but sometimes financial constraints come our way. We end up giving up, sitting back, and watching others have them. With the …
We rarely talk about mental health and accord it the seriousness that it deserves. It is easy for people to notice certain changes in people but rarely do they get …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.” World Health Organization stresses that mental health includes the emotional, …
LG’s 2-Year warranty for all products is a clear sign of the confidence the company has in the quality of the products they produce and sell to their customers.
Sarova Stanley Hotel in collaboration with the Thailand Embassy in Kenya is hosting the Thai Food Week where guests will get an opportunity to experience and enjoy amazing Thai Cuisines …
The purpose of running a business is to make money. Right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t be in business. How would you make sure that your business gives you as much money …
The 2020 Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) Insurance Industry Report indicates that total gross written premiums in 2020 in agriculture insurance amounted to Kes 1.09 billion, representing a significant 66 …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has developed new job grades for teachers under the Career Progression Guidelines, (CPG). These grades replaced the former job groups that were identified by alphabetical …
By Brenda Too The digital ecosystem in Africa’s Silicon Savannah has very high prospects. As it stands, there are close to 400 fintech startups in the country. In 2020, for …
Minet Kenya, the administrator of the Teachers’ Medical Scheme, has today enlisted the services of six county government hospitals in Kericho County that will benefit over 8,000 teachers and their …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a list of 73 deregistered teachers as of July 2022. According to the Commission, the teachers have been removed from the register of …
Traveling with children is always daunting and can arguably be considered an Olympic sport in itself. From the endless pre-planning required to the actual planning, through to the D-day, there’s …
Twitter and Amref Health Africa, have announced their continued collaboration to provide skills and capacity-building training in best practices for health reporting. This comes on the heels of the ongoing …
The debate between the deputy presidential candidate for Kenya Kwanza Rigathi Gachagua and Martha Karua of Azimio was an interesting one but failed to capture real issues. During the whole …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will begin conducting recruitment interviews for teachers on 20th July 2022. Some candidates have already received SMS invitations to the interviews, which will begin on …
The Kenyan economy thrives on the wheels of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The sector employs about 86 percent of the population and contributes about 45.5 percent to the country’s …
Bustanica has opened the doors to the world’s largest hydroponic farm, backed by an investment of US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One, the joint …
One of the challenges that face anyone with a substance use disorder (SUD) is finding someone who will listen to them and keep their privacy. There are many people with …
Mwebaze Isharaza (Ishe) shares the story of a personal addiction struggle of over 20 years. During this season of his life, he lost his relationships, status, and work and faced …
Kenya is often seen as the emerging cradle of the African economy, but at 3 percent, the country has the third lowest insurance penetration rate in Sub-Saharan Africa with South …
School ICT champions have been put to task to support the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) exercise in their schools. This comes as the Teachers Service Commission, TSC releases …
Britam Holdings Plc and Voltic Kenya, a technology company offering ticket automation and parcel management solutions within the transport sector have partnered to offer a travel insurance service that will …
Asking why you need Chapa Pay for your business is like asking why you need to take your business online. Honestly, if your business is not both offline and online …
With the ever-changing daily trends, technology continues to bring a wide range of solutions in all life aspects. One of the greatest inventions ever invented in the laundry world is …
It is estimated that by 2025, a third of the world will be covered by 5G networks. GSMA Roadmaps for 5G spectrum report projects that these networks will benefit some …
While climate change may have taken a back seat in a news cycle dominated by COVID-19, war, and the cost-of-living crisis, the risks, and threats associated with our warming planet …
It is one year down the line since Teachers Unions went to bed with Teacher Service Commission, TSC, and signed a None-Monetary Collective bargaining Agreement 2021-2025. The effects of the …
It is hard to describe Damaris Mabeya. She is a lady on a mission and one with a will to always press on, from one obstacle to another no matter …
HMD Global has announced three new Nokia feature phones to offer an alternative for people seeking to escape technology fatigue and ‘always on culture. As a leader in the $1 …
Women in Kenya have an opportunity to venture in and dominated the fast-growing digital world. According to Mrs. Esther Koimett, The Principal Secretary In the state department of Broadcasting and …
Absa Bank Kenya, the official private sector sponsor for Team Kenya, has delivered the official traveling kit to the national team ahead of the World Athletics Championships that kick off …
Proparco, France’s development finance institution, and Ascent Rift Valley Fund II have acquired a majority equity stake in Diani Beach Hospital Limited (“DBH”), the leading healthcare provider on Kenya’s South …
Civil servants including teachers will soon lose 2 billion shillings weekly from October after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) set the date for trimming public workers’ juicy allowances. This …
The United Nations has called upon developing nations to restrict advertisements related to cryptocurrency warning of risks associated with the industry. In a document dubbed “all that glitters is not …
Four out of every five Kenyan CEOs plan to establish data hubs in their organizations within the next one year to automate decision-making. A survey involving more than 50 CEOs …
Meta-owned WhatsApp has no doubt become a game-changer for both micros, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to well-established corporates when it comes to reaching customers online. WhatsApp has always provided …
Crown Paints spent over Ksh 2 million during this year’s Crown Your Art Competition where three primary schools emerged as winners. The competition involves primary schools across the country submitting …
In Ugandan lakes, three highly nutritious, finger-sized fishes, known locally as ‘muziri’, ‘ragoogi’, and ‘mukene’ dominate fish catches. However, their nutritional – and economic – benefits are not being realized …
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the …
One may think of Karma as the spiritual equivalent of Newton’s Law of Motion, that is; for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.” They say that Karma …
The meeting between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Teachers Union Officials seems to bear fruit as the commission is set to deploy 6000 P1 teachers to teach in Junior …
Brands, companies, and nations had already started to communicate with audiences in new ways pre-pandemic, with a focus on engaging with customers and stakeholders on an emotional, rather than transactional, …
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has an amazing platform for Kenyan small businesses that sell their goods and services online. The platform is called Chapa Pay and it is one …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has started releasing merit lists for teachers who are seeking to replace more than 3,914 primary and secondary school teachers who exited services owing to …
To mark the United Nation’s Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, and the vital role these enterprises play in post-pandemic recovery, Emirates is empowering MSMEs to seek growth opportunities …
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is celebrating its 5th anniversary by eliminating trading fees on a wide range of bitcoin spot trading pairs. While Binance …
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is working on systems that will see customers sharing power tokens the way they do with Bonga Points. This will see customers when moving …
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned. This brings an end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal. Johnson said the process for …
For many new and seasoned cryptocurrency investors, it is important to note that the ecosystem is characterized by bulls and bears – trending upwards or downwards depending on several market …
The world’s largest family-owned cruise liner, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises are recruiting Kenyan hospitality workers.
Teachers are entitled to different types of allowances especially those who are employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or deployed based on higher qualifications. The allowances encompass extra income …
Autochek has announced the acquisition of CoinAfrique, the leading platform for classified ads in French-speaking Africa, to accelerate the penetration of its auto financing services in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC has released the recruitment guidelines for both primary and post-primary teachers. According to the guideline, which includes the scoresheet, intern teachers have been awarded based …
Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG Kenya), has launched an enhanced private wealth management service for High-Net-Worth individuals, Trusts, families, and companies seeking a tailormade and highly personalized investment service. Available …
Kenchic Limited has launched a breaded-chicken range of products, designed to be easy to cook at home and deliver a tasty experience. The products under this range include Crispy Kuku …
In the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA), the residential sector registered improved performance with average total returns coming in at 5.8 percent, 0.3 percentage points increase from 5.5 percent recorded in …
Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will no longer carry out interviews during the replacement of teachers’ exercises in the latest changes from the commission. According to TSC, they will use previous …
Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy individuals is seeking to circumvent dwindling local economies in favor of outbound investments into new markets …
LG Electronics East Africa has today handed over 21 products worth Ksh. 4 million to social impact institutions in Laikipia County set to benefit thousands of residents in the Olmoran and …
Faulu Microfinance Bank kicked off countrywide Business Community Engagements aimed at supporting SMEs to build resilience in their businesses through access to financing from the bank. This comes on the …
Let us face it, healthcare in Kenya is very expensive. In fact, the majority of Kenyans are just one hospital bill away from plunging into massive poverty of no return. …
The Board of Directors of Mi Vida Homes has announced the appointment of Samuel Kariuki as the Chief Executive Officer for Mi Vida Homes effective June 1, 2022. Kariuki joins …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces a new addition to the premium and ultra-affordable C-series family – Nokia C21 Plus. At just (insert local price), the new …
Kenya has witnessed an increase in cyberattacks than ever before. A day does not pass without someone’s phone being hacked, data stolen, and cash stolen from both their bank accounts …
With the main aim of ensuring Promotion of the government policy on a 100 percent transition of students from primary to secondary schools and to meet the current teacher shortage, …
As the election season enters the home straight, political parties have launched their commitments to prospective voters through various manifestos. Regardless of which political philosophy one follows, this year’s major …
“The Main Goal Is To Influence And Educate On Good Road Sharing Practices And To Create Awareness About Mental Health Through Cycling” If you have traveled around Kenya, you have …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the new salary scales for teachers in the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In the recent amendments, there was a three-phase salary increase …
Blackouts are one of the most unpredictable things in Kenya. Now there is light, the next minute there is none with no explanation whatsoever. Nothing frustrates someone when power disappears …
R&B singer popularly known as R Kelly was on Wednesday sentenced to 30 years in prison over sex trafficking crimes. The singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly is …
Showmax has announced revamped prices of its mobile subscriptions bought and paid for via M-PESA. This will see customers enjoy lower prices on two Safaricom mobile data packages that come …
The world is in the throes of a climate crisis fueled by soaring global temperatures. Volatile weather, environmental damage, and food and water scarcity, are among climate-related disasters pushing millions …
By end of June 2022, thousands of teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will exit the service. The teachers have their retirement letters long ago and it is …
Kasha, the purpose-driven digital retail and distribution platform has joined Jaza Duka, Mastercard’s micro-credit digital lending platform in Africa. The program, launched in partnership with Unilever and KCB Bank Kenya …
The Forest Sector is key to Kenya’s social and economic well-being as most of the country’s economic sectors rely on environmental-based resources for their sustenance. The sector contributes about 7 …
Kenyans have been urged to take advantage of the affordable and customized last expense covers in the market as a means of reducing the financial burden associated with the loss …
Equity Group, CFAO Kenya Ltd, and CFAO Agri Limited (CFAO Group) have partnered to provide local farmers and other primary players in the agriculture value chain with easy access to …
Mozilla, in partnership with Aga Khan University, has unveiled a brand new, user-friendly, and interactive App – Pocket. Built on the Android and iOS platforms, the app allows users to …
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska said Ukrainians are grappling with the likelihood of a “marathon” as the country enters the fifth month of war with Russia. “It’s very difficult to hold on …
Death is not something that is often talked of openly and freely. It is not easy to find people discussing death. That is why it is always a big deal …
With people around the world increasingly working from home, there has been a growing demand for devices that are secure and can be used for businesses. With the rise in …
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team dominated the podium in Naivasha during the WRC Safari Rally with Kalle Rovanperä, Evans, Takamoto, and Ogier taking the first four places. The spectacular performance …
Emirates has been recognized for its outstanding ground transport services with awards in multiple categories, at the recent RoSPA awards, held for the first time in Dubai. The only airline …
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are urging electrical sector players to use battery energy storage systems as one of the approaches to assure Kenya’s electricity supply stability. Tapping into intermittent sources …
Aparthotels are gaining prominence and popularity in Kenya. By definition, an aparthotel is a type of tourist let that combines the comfort of an apartment with hotel-style services. They are …
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