How Ghetto Classics is changing the lives of kids at Mukuru Kwa Reuben slum for the better

Richard MureithiApril 29, 2018

One cannot choose where they will be born or even your parents. However, where you are born has a great impact on the options and opportunities that you have in...

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The health insurance claim process at APA is very straight-forward

Richard MureithiApril 24, 2018

Back in the day, the insurance industry had gained a notoriety of not paying out on claims. It was said that once an accident or incident happened, the insuranc...

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All you need to know about APA comprehensive car insurance

Richard MureithiApril 19, 2018

When you think of insurance, the first thing that comes to the minds of most people is car insurance. This is because it is the most common type of insurance si...

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Chase Bank acquired by the State Bank of Mauritius

Richard MureithiApril 18, 2018

In what is likely to be good news to depositors who have had their funds held at Chase Bank since 2016. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Kenya Deposit In...

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Microsoft is calling for entries to the Imagine Cup 2018 competition

Richard MureithiApril 13, 2018

Are you a student, can be able to code and looking to change the world? Microsoft is looking for you! Earlier this week Microsoft announced that they are lookin...

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Heineken launches a new draught beer into the Kenyan market

Richard MureithiMarch 28, 2018

Heineken East Africa yesterday launched a draught beer into the Kenyan market. Consumers will be able to get quality beer straight from the brewery into the gla...

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Equity Bank posts a 7% increase in profit after tax to Ksh. 16.3 Billion

Richard MureithiMarch 23, 2018

Equity Bank managed to overcome a challenging operating environment to post a 7% increase in their net profit to Ksh. 16.3 Billion up from Ksh. 15.2 Billion in ...

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Kenya Airways reports a Ksh. 6.1 Billion loss for the period ended 31 December 2017

Richard MureithiMarch 22, 2018

Kenya Airways yesterday announced their results for the year ended 31 December 2017. This is after the board resolved to change the reporting period from 31 Mar...

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Equity Bank lowers interest rates on loans to 13.5%

Richard MureithiMarch 21, 2018

Following the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting which lowered the base lending rate to 9.5%. Equity Bank has announced that they will be lowering...

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Central Bank lowers the base lending rate to 9.5%

Richard MureithiMarch 20, 2018

Yesterday the Central Bank’s  monetary policy committee met and announced the reduction of the base lending rate to 9.5% from 10%. The CBK explained that this m...

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Barclays Bank launches Timiza, a digital banking platform

Richard MureithiMarch 17, 2018

With the advent of technology, consumers are looking for convenience and efficiency while interacting with a product. This has seen many businesses move to the ...

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Safaricom is committed to the growth of the local music industry

Richard MureithiMarch 15, 2018

For the longest time, musicians were generally not able to make a living out of their art. With many of them having to hold down day jobs to make a living. Howe...

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Telkom launches T-kash a mobile money platform

Richard MureithiMarch 13, 2018

Telkom Kenya yesterday launched T-kash a mobile money platform. The new service will enable its subscribers to withdraw cash from an agent, buy goods and servic...

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How Ghetto Classics with the help of Safaricom Jazz is changing lives through music

Richard MureithiFebruary 21, 2018

Growing up in the disadvantaged parts of Nairobi, one has very few options when it comes to life. In slums of Korogocho, many opted to make quick money scavengi...

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Demand for second hand imported cars expected to dampen as KRA increases tax by 43%

Richard MureithiFebruary 20, 2018

Car owners and aspiring car owners seem to be an unlucky lot because if its not an issue of increases in the fuel cost, it is increases in taxes. In 2015, Treas...

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Dr. Nancy Onyango resigns from KCB board to head IMF internal audit department

Richard MureithiFebruary 20, 2018

The Kenya Commercial Bank board has this week announced the resignation of Dr.Nancy Asiko Onyango from her position as a non-executive director. This follows he...

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Etihad Airways honours executive Andrew Fisher after breaking a world record

Richard MureithiFebruary 16, 2018

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has this week honoured its high flying executive Andrew Fisher. This is after  his record-brea...

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Safaricom launches ‘Songa’ a new music streaming service

Richard MureithiFebruary 13, 2018

The fact that the music industry in Kenya and the continent at large is growing is undeniable. Gone are the days when music from the western hemisphere used to ...

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Vivo Energy launches Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W – 40 engine oil for trucks & buses

Richard MureithiFebruary 13, 2018

Vivo Energy Kenya last week launched the Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W – 40 a fully synthetic heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated with dynamic protection plus tech...

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Minet Kenya partners with CarePay to implement the M-tiba IT solution

Richard MureithiFebruary 8, 2018

Minet Kenya has announced a partnership with CarePay Ltd. Under the partnership, CarePay will implement M-tiba as an IT solution for future insurance and fund m...

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Kenya Airways to commence flights to Mauritius as from June 2018

Richard MureithiFebruary 6, 2018

Kenya Airways has today announced the launch of four weekly flights to Mauritius. This is a part of its strategy to expand its footprint across Africa. This is ...

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4 Kenyan social enterprises shortlisted for Ksh.54 Million Nestlé 2018 Creating Shared Value prize

Richard MureithiFebruary 2, 2018

The Creating Shared Prize, established in 2010, is a global competition aimed at searching for leading innovations focused on creating shared value, high impact...

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A guide to traffic lights and Police hand signals on the road

Richard MureithiJanuary 29, 2018

In Kenya, we are so used to having the traffic lights not working that some of us get confused when they are actually working. Others just choose not to obey th...

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East Africa Breweries Ltd half year profits dip by 11% to Ksh. 4.95 Billion

Richard MureithiJanuary 27, 2018

East Africa Breweries Ltd yesterday announced its half years results in which revenues were Ksh. 36.8 Billion while profits dropped by 11% to stand at Ksh. 4.95...

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CMC Motors launches the Suzuki Alto 800 which will retail for Ksh. 1 Million

Richard MureithiJanuary 26, 2018

By now you might have seen the Suzuki Alto on the road under the UberChapChap banner. The uberCHAPCHAP is the latest offering from Uber apart from UberX and Ube...

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Vivo Energy provides scholarships for 8 secondary school students

Richard MureithiJanuary 9, 2018

Vivo Energy Kenya yesterday sent off 8 students as they started their secondary education journey. The students are all joining form one and are drawn from the ...

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5 essential driving tips to keep you safe on the road this festive season

Richard MureithiDecember 19, 2017

It is that time of the year when, majority of Kenyans get on the road on their way to shags. Sadly, it is also the time of the year when most accidents are pron...

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Vivo Energy Kenya appoints Joe Muganda as their new Managing Director

Richard MureithiDecember 11, 2017

Vivo Energy, the company the Shell licensee In Kenya has appointed Joe Muganda as the Managing Director. Joe Muganda joins the company after the exit of Polycar...

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7 Key features of the Aon Kenya Cyber Liability Insurance cover

Richard MureithiNovember 30, 2017

With the advances in technology, data has become a vital aspect of our lives/businesses. For businesses, the time for making critical decisions has reduced henc...

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Sportpesa through the Tujiamini initiative is calling out for talented but undiscovered sports people

Richard MureithiNovember 6, 2017

In Kenya we have a wealth of sporting talent from athletics, football, cricket, motorsport you name it. Despite many odds, our sports people have managed to com...

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5 reasons why Shell Helix engine oils are perfect for your car

Richard MureithiOctober 24, 2017

When one makes a car purchase, the intention is to have it serve you for as long as possible with minimal breakdowns. However, a car just like any other machine...

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We need to start celebrating and honoring our sports legends

Richard MureithiOctober 12, 2017

Over the years, Kenya has produced some of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. Individuals who through selfless sacrifice for flag and country have m...

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5 reasons why your business needs a cyber liability insurance cover

Richard MureithiOctober 11, 2017

Cyber liability insurance can be defined as policies which cover a business against liability for a data breach in which information is exposed or stolen by a h...

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Sportpesa launches a campaign to rally Kenyans to celebrate our athletes and support sports development

Richard MureithiOctober 10, 2017

Kenya is truly a sporting nation with world beaters who have competed and emerged victorious in various disciplines. Our athletes have overcome various challeng...

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Nestlé celebrates International Coffee day with a visit to Nyeri coffee farms

Richard MureithiOctober 5, 2017

The International Coffee Day is a global celebration of coffee’s journey from the farm to your local shop. It is also an opportunity to honor the men and women ...

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Aon Kenya launches cyber risk insurance solution for businesses

Richard MureithiSeptember 28, 2017

The advent of technology and higher penetration has made things easier and convenient. However, as the internet becomes part of our everyday life, so are the da...

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How the CBA Concours D’elegance 2017 went down over the weekend

Richard MureithiSeptember 26, 2017

If you are a car enthusiast, then the CBA Concours D’elegance 2017 which was held on Sunday at the Ngong Race Course was the place to be. The event where classi...

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Barclays Bank hosts workshop in a bid to ready the market for the implementation of IFRS 9 accounting standards

Richard MureithiSeptember 26, 2017

Barclays Bank of Kenya yesterday hosted a workshop for various industry players on the implementation of the IFRS 9 standards and its subsequent effects. The IF...

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KBA’s live chat with bank CEO’s is back as from Friday 22nd of September

Richard MureithiSeptember 21, 2017

The Kenya Bankers Association’s (KBA) online chat session dubbed “My Chat with a Bank CEO” is slated to kick off on Friday 22nd September for the first time thi...

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5 reasons why you should use Equity Bank’s EazzyBanking App

Richard MureithiSeptember 19, 2017

Nowadays almost all the banks have apps, however, not all of them work as advertised. This is where the EazzyBanking app from Equity Bank differentiates itself ...

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Tuskys to take over the management of Nakumatt the troubled supermarket chain

Richard MureithiSeptember 18, 2017

In a last minute deal to save the troubled retailer, Tuskys has reportedly reached an agreement with Nakumatt to take over its management. The two chains will h...

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How Equity’s EazzyBanking App is making banking that much easier

Richard MureithiSeptember 14, 2017

When Equity Bank launched the EazzyBanking platform last year, many people didn’t pay much attention. This is because we are mostly creatures of habit and prefe...

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