President William Ruto has appointed 50 CASs (Chief Administrative Secretaries) who will serve under different ministries within his government. For the first time in the history of Kenya, each ministry …
Yonsei GSIS 2023 Fully funded NIIED Global Korea Scholarship Program Starting March 06, Yonsei GSIS is accepting applications for the 2023 Yonsei GSIS – NIIED Global Korea Scholarship Program. Applicants …
Kenyan public relations and digital consultancy firm AM Communications has partnered with South Africa-based Alfa Destiny Communications in a deal targeting the fast-growing African market for specialized corporate communication and …
Sophos released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind the now well-known ChatGPT framework, as a co-pilot to help defeat attackers. The latest …
KCB Group PLC recorded 40.8 billion shillings in profit after tax for the full year ending December 2022. This was a 19.5 percent rise in profitability from KShs.34.2 billion reported …
In the past few days, virtually everyone has been talking about Sacco Dividends. Saccos around the country were releasing their annual financial results and announcing dividends to their members. March …
Huawei Kenya has announced the investment of Kshs 10 million (USD100,000) into the wildlife and environmental conservation programs run by the Lewa Conservancy including the endangered white rhino. The funds are …
Cases of rogue conductors (touts) throwing passengers out of moving PSV vehicles have been on the increase, and something should be done to avoid the behavior being normalized. In less …
The rains are back after a very long period of scorching sun and dryness. It was so dey that a whole government conducted a national prayer event to pray for …
Britam Life Assurance Company scooped the Life Insurance company of the year award for the 16th consecutive year in the 2022 Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) awards ceremony held recently. …
Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to accelerate the adoption of green building practices through the promotion of voluntary green building certification programs based …
In a new episode of African Voices Playmakers, a special edition of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Larry Madowo meets former and current African NBA basketball players who are scoring big for their teams and assisting …
LG Showcase MEA 2023 is now open, marking the first time in four years that LG Electronics is presenting its latest products in the region. The two-day event is taking …
The LG Showcase 2023 that is taking place in Dubai will perhaps go down in history as one of the global tech events where one company displayed both the present …
University students from across Kenya and some parts of Africa can now apply to participate in season 4 of the Microsoft Africa Development Centre’s (ADC) Game of Learners (GOL) competition. …
Building a business, especially if you are in Kenya, is a difficult task. There are so many obstacles that will come your way and only those who endure make it. …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a list of job opportunities for teachers open for the month of March. Currently, there are 130 open positions for teachers who wish …
Teachers who marked the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) for 2022 have not been paid. Through their union, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) KNEC has 14 …
Kenya’s Stima Sacco has resumed instant ATM processing services at all their branch, giving customers the convenience of accessing services such as withdrawals without a hustle. “We wish to inform …
The Government of Kenya has ordered all morticians to be registered and licensed by the end of the month or they will not be allowed to operate. Kenya Health Professions …
Imagine buying a TV, mounting it on the wall, and having it start working remotely without any wires thanks to an accompanying wireless receiver box grouping together all the connected …
The giant electronics company, LG Electronics, will be showcasing its latest innovative products at the LG Showcase 2023 MEA in Dubai. The much-awaited event returns for the first time in …
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has directed the office of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to close the case on former Interior CS Dr. Fred …
Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator. Following the release of Somali and Zulu last year, the latest African languages to be supported …
Safaricom CEO Mr. Peter Ndegwa has brushed off speculations that he is leaving the giant telecommunications company in April terming such allegations as “noise.” According to Mr. Ndegwa, his contract …
Going forward, students who wish to study mathematics-related courses must have scored a minimum grade of C (plain) in English or Kiswahili in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). …
Kenyans should prepare to dig deeper into their pockets to afford a 2-kilogram packet of maize flour (Unga). A section of millers has said there is no other option but …
Xylem Kenya recently climbed Africa’s second-highest peak, Mt. Kenya, to raise awareness for water and climate challenges in East Africa. The six-day climb was not just a team-building adventure but …
President William Ruto said that he has at least 2,000,000 chickens and that he makes at least 1.5 million shillings per day from selling eggs. This is no small money …
Some say it is too early to judge them, while some say, four months is enough time to know whether a Cabinet Secretary is lazy or hardworking. Already Lawyer Ahmed …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has made some surprising changes, moving County Directors and Sub-County officers, getting some by surprise according to our sources. Alex Cheruiyot, the County Director for …
Who knew that Kenya had so many robust and qualified Kalenjins, able and capable of holding and running powerful positions in government? Who knew that this country had such men …
There has been some frenzy about Kenya’s fastest-growing Sacco, Stima Sacco in the past few days. A section of customers could not access some services online with some speculations causing …
The African Suite at the 2023 Middle East Energy Exhibition and Conference in Dubai played host to the soft launch of the maiden edition of the African Energy Expo. Scheduled …
Sophos has introduced Linux malware protection enhancements; account health check capabilities; an integrated zero trust network access (ZTNA) agent for Windows and macOS devices; and more improved frontline defenses against …
Who runs Hustler Fund? There have been conflicting reports from those put in charge of the Hustler Fund on who exactly manages and runs it. Is it the government or …
Old Mutual Kenya has announced new measures aimed at creating a more conducive working environment, promoting gender equality, and boosting productivity for its female staff. As part of the new …
The Africa Cloud & Security Summit is set to bring together leading experts in cloud computing and cybersecurity for two days of insightful discussions and thought-provoking presentations. The event, organized …
Three social groups based in Nairobi, and Makueni counties have emerged as the 2023 winners of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge that seeks to promote the growth and self-reliance of …
Shareholders at the Stanbic Bank Kenya will, subject to approval at the next Annual General Meeting, enjoy 4.98 billion shillings in dividends, being 55 percent of the 2022 profit after …
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) and Nairobi City County have signed a partnership to digitize the county’s services and operations. Under the partnership, Safaricom will develop and support the “My Nairobi App” …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has kicked off the second round of deploying P1 teachers to Junior Secondary Schools across the country to address the looming shortage and crisis. Almost …
Every Kenyan has probably heard of Arimi’s Petroleum Jelly. Initially, it was referred to as milking jelly. In the village, those days when growing up, it was known as ng’ombe. This is …
Microsoft has partnered with OCP Africa through its Africa Transformation Office, with the goal of positively impacting smallholder farmers and Agri-stakeholders across Africa by 2025. OCP Africa, an African company …
Kenya has a Small Claims Court under the Judiciary that has been in place for some years now. However, many people seem not to be aware of its existence. Small …
Showmax has announced its first Original telenovela in Kenya, Second Family, premiering on 22 March 2023, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday and Thursday. Second Family follows the dysfunctional Gatehi …
Stima Sacco has come out to explain a system disturbance that had caused panic in a section of its customers who could not perform certain transactions. The Sacco has said …
UBA Kenya Bank has joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day within and without Kenya and calling for equity both at workplaces and within society to …
Safaricom customers who will delay paying their Okoa Jahazi will have it automatically deducted from the Bonga Points. The new feature of deducting Bonga Points to repay Okoa Jahazi is …
Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki has made various changes in the counties by transferring, promoting, and dismissing some County Commissioners. Four County Commissioners have been discharged from their duties …
If you have a relative who was supposed to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), let them know that the admission portal for March 2023 is now live. Candidates …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC and the eco.business Fund, an impact fund, has announced a 1.26 billion-shilling partnership for the bank to on-lend to domestic and export businesses participating in the …
Twitter is in an unprecedented era of uncertainty. When security professionals face uncertainty, we plan for the worst. In the case of Twitter, one worst-case scenario is that if and …
Epson has reached a settlement with Anker for its recent lawsuit highlighting deceptive advertising practices. Under the settlement terms, Anker agreed to correct quoted projector lumens worldwide from previously misstated …
Thieves within the government of former President Uhuru Kenyatta stole a whopping 34 billion shillings meant for fuel subsidy according to the latest report by the Auditor General. The cash …
Word on the street has it that Joshua Oigara, the former CEO of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB Group) might be headed to Safaricom as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). …
Life is too short to waste it with the wrong person. If you are already in marriage, hold onto it, if you aren’t, then this story is for you. Marry …
Kenyan migrant women are powerful agents of change who positively contribute to the Kenyan economy and their countries of transit and destination. They bring diverse talent and expertise to the …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote at least 12,634 teachers who have been “stagnated in the same job group for years”. This is according to TSC CEO …
The once vibrant and giant in the retail sector in Kenya, Tuskys Supermarket, has shut down its Kenyatta Avenue Branch pushing it closer to completely winding out from the history …
Speaking to CNN, Allan Kilavuka, the CEO of Kenya Airways unpacked the role that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement could play in boosting passenger and freight traffic on the …
LG Electronics (LG) has added two new portable 2023 speaker models to its XBoom series which have the capacity to serve users for up to 20 hours non-stop. The new …
At least 6 banks in Kenya have not been given the green light by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to increase borrowing rates, which would have otherwise made loans …
During the annual DIAR annual Awards that recognize organizations, institutions, and individuals who have excelled in mainstreaming and championing Diversity and Inclusivity, Stanbic Kenya won in the Best Impact Investing …
African galleries and artists are busy preparing for and participating in Miami Art Week. What is the continent planning to show the world? CNN visited various art fairs. “The whole …
Activists spreading false information about alternative nicotine products are endangering the lives of millions of Kenyan smokers, according to the Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA). “The recent proliferation of dogmatic …
Those interested in Hustler Fund Biashara Loan will first have to register as individual members of the Hustler Fund.
Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Microsoft Leap have launched an inaugural workshop intentionally designed for university lecturers, proficient in leading technology-focused courses. University lecturers will be provided with an …
If you have never seen Africa’s Biggest manmade beach, then you better take a flight down to South Africa, for one has just been unveiled. Munyaka Estate Crystal Lagoon has …
Carrefour Kenya has appointed a new country manager amid its expansion quest in East Africa. The appointment comes after rumors of a controversial exit of the holder of the position …
As the world moves towards what is, hopefully, the post-COVID-19 era, the focus is shifting back to the broader challenge of realizing sustainable development in the face of a shrinking …
One, forget about work-life balance. Focus on what matters and what adds value to you. Two, work smart and hard. But do not overwork to impress those who don’t care. …
People will tell you that a car hire business has some good money. Yes, it has. But that business is not meant for anyone. Only a few who knows the …
At one time, Kenya was considered a betting nation. Some people were literally worried that betting was “taking over the nation”, but it turned out, those who were worried, have …
Kenya’s fastest-growing sacco in asset base, Stima Sacco, has approved the payment of a first and final dividend of 15 percent on share capital to its members for the financial …
Premier Bank Limited from Somalia has received approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 62.5 percent stake in the struggling First Community Bank in a deal …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined new rules that are currently used to examine teachers who apply for transfers. The new rules came as TSC said it had accepted …
MultiChoice Kenya is planning to increase pay tv charges by 10 percent starting April 1 in response to the rising costs of operations. In a statement released on Thursday, charges …
Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Abdi Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director to replace Jeremy Awori. Jeremy, who left last year, has been appointed as the CEO …
Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyongo has suspended all boda boda operations from in the Milimani area after a “surge in criminal activities.” In a directive, the Kisumu Governor says people …
A new PMI survey by Stanbic Bank Kenya has shown that Kenyan businesses recorded a sharp decline during the month of February on account of tax woes, high cost of …
The Kenya Banker’s Association (KBA) has ranked the Co-operative Bank of Kenya as the best bank in customer experience. Family Bank came in second with KBA noting that the customers …
“We predict that the number of 5G private networks deployed will increase from 10,000 today to 1 million by 2030. Indeed, currently, fiber connections are extending from homes and enterprises …
The government has expanded Hustler Fund with a new product called Biashara Loan. The product is aimed at helping small and medium enterprises in the country to run their businesses. …
Joaquín Guzmán: He is from the Sinaloa Cartel. He has a bounty of 5 million dollars on his head. He escaped from a high-security prison in a laundry cart in …
Google has announced applications for the third cohort of the Black Founders Fund for Startups opened in Africa and Europe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support …
EnergyNet Ltd has announced a partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) for the 25th Africa Energy Forum (AEF) and Youth Energy Summit (YES!). The events are scheduled to …
There is an unwritten rule that Kenyans on Twitter are an army that you never want to mess with. Once they direct their missiles at you, you will need a …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released a full list of shortlisted P1 teachers for deployment to Junior Secondary Schools, JSS, per county. TSC received a total of 10,833 requests …
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced that it has signed up 6 banks to its SIM-Swap-Check Anti-fraud solution. The solution provides banks with an API (Application Programming Interface) through which they …
Cleanshelf Supermarket and Cake City Bakery have opened their doors at Superior Homes Kenya’s retail center built at the frontage of Greenpark Estate. The entry of the two retailers brings unmatched …
Social media addiction is something one never notices. You can never know when too much is too much when it comes to the use of social media. TikTok is one …
Egerton University has announced that it will be doing away with at least 8 degree programs. The ailing institution says the 8 degree programs have not been attracting students to …
The United States of America consumes the most fuel in the world on a daily basis. It uses 19.89 million barrels each day.
The controversy surrounding China Square continues to get thicker by the day. Many have been made to believe that Lei Cheng is the sole owner of China Square. It appears …
In the past month, Kenya has experienced one of the most heatwaves ever experienced. All around the country, people have been complaining of the massive heat with people encouraged to …
The Government of Kenya’s ambitious plan to revive the Galana Kulalu Irrigation Scheme is a crucial step forward in boosting crop production and food security in the country. The irrigation …
The Immigration Department has revealed that former powerful Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i left the country on February 19, 2023. In a letter sent to the Directorate of Criminal …
LG Electronics has rolled out an array of kitchen appliances set to define the future of the modern Kitchen. Showcased at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023, the …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have suspended tax reliefs with “immediate effect” to evaluate “the whole process.” In a statement, KRA says that in the past …
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