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SGR revenue increases to Ksh. 15.2 Billion due to increased demand

Staff WriterMay 6, 2022

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) revenue has increased to Ksh. 15.2 billion from passenger and freight services in 2021. The increase in revenue has been attrib...

Kenya’s employment rates rose in 2021 according to KNBS

Staff WriterMay 6, 2022

The Economic Survey 2022 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed that Kenyan employment rates rose slightly in 2021. The employment ra...

Commercial property must ‘get fit’ for energy transition.

Staff WriterMay 6, 2022

Good intentions can be tough to translate into practical action but that’s what the commercial property sector must do to meet the Global carbon Net Zero target...

Naivas to open new outlet in Naivasha next week

Staff WriterMay 6, 2022

Naivas Supermarket plans to open a new branch in Naivasha next week as part of its expansion push in the country. The new store that will be located at Safar...

BluePeak Private Capital invests $15m in pharmaceutical company Africure

Staff WriterMay 6, 2022

BluePeak Private Capital has announced it has invested $15 million in Africure, a pan-African manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical goods, to improve a...

Tusker NexterFest concerts to head to Mombasa & Eldoret this weekend

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

The Tusker Nextersfest concerts will this weekend be hosted to Mombasa and Eldoret 7th May as it brings to a close the month long series of parties. The musi...

Zuchu has been named the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for May

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist Zuchu has been named Spotify's new EQUAL Africa music programme ambassador for the month of May. The EQUAL programme aims to streng...

KBA, retailers & payment companies launch fraud prevention campaign to protect customers

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

The Kenya Bankers Asssociation (KBA), retailers and payment companies have launched a fraud prevention campaign to protect banking customers in various vertical...

Health tech company Zuri Health launches WhatsApp Chatbot

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Health tech startup Zuri Health has announced that it has launched a WhatsApp chatbot for its customers in Kenya. The WhatsApp Chatbot is known as Vera and will...

Kisumu rapper Gabiro Mtu Necessary releases his debut album “Saint John”

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Kisumu based rapper Gabiro Mtu Necessary has released his debut album Saint John which is available for streaming on digital platforms. The debut album follows ...

Huawei Matebook D 15 laptop launches in Kenya at Ksh. 124,999

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced the launch of HUAWEI MateBook D 15 laptop in the country. The laptop will be retailing at Ksh. 124,999 in all retail stores ac...

Showmax releases trailer for upcoming Kenyan TV show ‘Igiza’

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Showmax has released a trailer for its upcoming Kenyan TV show Igiza. The upcoming Showmax original Kenyan thriller which will premier on the video on demand se...

VC firm HAVAIC raises $20 million to invest in tech startups in Africa

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

South African based VC firm HAVAÍC has announced that it has raised $20 million to invest in early stage tech startups in Africa. The company announced a th...

KenGen in plans to add 400MW of Geothermal energy to the National Grid

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced that it plans to add 400MW of geothermal power to the national grid in the next five years. Acco...

Francis Ndung’u emerges as the winner of Diageo World Class Kenya Bartender of the Year 2022

Staff WriterMay 5, 2022

Francis Ndung'u has been named the winner of Diageo World Class Kenya Bartender of the Year 2022. This was after he showcased his bartending prowess in two dist...

COMESA issues warning against consumption of Indomie noodles after Egypt ban

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has issued a warning against the consumption of Indomie noodles. The COMESA Competition Commission...

Safaricom appoints Michael Mutiga as Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Safaricom has announced that it has appointed Michael Mutiga as the Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer effective 1st May 2022. He replaces Joe Og...

Kenyans to lose their NHIF cover if proposed Huduma Namba bill is enacted

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Millions of Kenyans are at risk of losing their hospital insurance covers with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) if the proposed Huduma Namba Bill is ...

HELB extends 100% penalty waiver to June 30

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) have announced the extension of the extension of the 100% penalty waiver to June 30 22. The waiver was introduced to cus...

KCB Group launches new banking subsidiary in Rwanda; BPR Bank Rwanda

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

KCB Group PLC has announced that it has launched a new banking subsidiary in Rwanda, BPR Bank Rwanda PLC. The launch follows the merging of KCB Bank Rwanda and ...

Sanlam & Allianz plan to merge to create the largest African insurance group

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Sanlam and Allianz have announced plans to merge and combine their current and future operations to create the largest African non-banking financial services gr...

Crown Paints posts Ksh. 731 million net profit for FY 2021

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Crown Paints Kenya Plc has announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 731 Million for the financial year ending 31st December 2021. This is an impr...

Quickmart opens new outlet at T-Mall

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Quickmart Supermarket has expanded its branch network by opening a new outlet at T-Mall, on Lang'ata Road as part of its ongoing expansion plan. The new out...

Pangea

Pangea Accelarator is working towards unlocking diaspora remittances to fund African startups

Staff WriterMay 4, 2022

Pangea Trust, accelerator and investment platform is working towards unlocking diaspora remittance inflows as funding source for early and growth-stage startups...

Safaricom

Safaricom Home Fibre prices for 2022

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

Safaricom Home Fibre service provides Internet via fibre to homes all over the country in Kenya. It is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret...

DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya in 2022

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

Kenya to stop importation of second hand buses from July 1

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that Kenya will stop the importation of second hand passenger mini-buses and large buses from July 1, 2022. T...

IEBC announces the suspension of voter registration until March 2023

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the that the commission will suspend the application for new registration, and change i...

Kenya Airways & JetBlue sign partnership to connect its customers to various cities in the US

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a partnership agreement with US budget airline JetBlue Airways which will connect passengers to various cities in the country. ...

Kisumu to host 9th edition of the Africities Summit from May 17-21

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

Kisumu city will host the 9th edition of the Africities Summit from May 17th to 21, 2022 under the patronage of President Uhuru Kenyatta. This is the first time...

Kenya increases minimum wage amid rising inflation

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

Kenya’s minimum wage has been increased by 12% during this year's Labour Day by President Uhuru Kenyatta amid rising inflation and increase in basic goods. The ...

List of independent candidates cleared by ORPP to run for Presidency in the general election

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

The office of the Registrar of political parties (ORPP) has announced that over 40 Kenyans have been cleared to run for presidency in the upcoming general elect...

Airtel Kenya has paid Ksh. 1B to CA to renew its license

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

Airtel Kenya has paid Ksh. 1.13 billion to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for a new spectrum license for the next 10 years. The telco regulator h...

Kenchic announces commitments to animal welfare and food safety

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

Kenchic has announced its commitment to animal welfare and food safety today, through a number of policy and guideline documents that can be found on the compan...

Mary Thuo named as an SDG Pioneer for championing socio-economic wellbeing in Kenya

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

Global Compact Network Kenya has named Mary Thuo the 2022 SDG Pioneer, a business leader who is championing socio-economic wellbeing and inspiring others to adv...

The importance of supporting gender equality in the tech industry

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

While there has been headway toward greater workplace diversity in recent years, there is still much more work to be done. In all businesses, there is undeniabl...

New study shows that treatment could reduce child deaths by 30%

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

New research has found that water treatment reduces the odds of child mortality (death before age five) by about 30%. The study suggests that water treatment is...

How to apply for 418,000 IEBC election jobs for 2022

Staff WriterApril 29, 2022

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced 418,000 temporary positions ahead of the August 9, 2022 general election in Kenya. The ...

Could Mushe (XMU) Be Bigger Than Dogecoin (DOGE)?

Staff WriterApril 25, 2022

Shortly after the pre-launch phase of Mushe (XMU), experts predict that the peer to peer decentralised token could be bigger than Dogecoin. The presale, which b...

2022 biggest and most shocking moments in entertainment

Staff WriterApril 22, 2022

The entertainment world is always exciting. Whether it be the next big blockbuster or the advancement of virtual reality, there is always something to look forw...

How to check your KCPE 2021 Results

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2022

The Minister in charge of Education, Professor George Magoha, has just released the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2021 results (KCPE 2021 results) at t...

Stanbic signs deal to enable customers to access finance to import cars

Staff WriterMarch 9, 2022

Stanbic Bank Kenya has signed an import financing partnership with two leading motor vehicle importers in Kenya, MHH International Limited and World Navi Compan...