KCB Group is set to open 12 new branches in Kenya and Tanzania. This will take the total number of branches of KCB Group in the region to 510 from …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will use at least 2.2 billion shillings to promote at least 14,000 teachers. The teachers’ employer says promoting teachers “is a matter of urgency” aimed …
It seems the government of Kenya, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is not letting China Square and its owner Lei Cheng go. Days after Moses Kuria ordered China …
Safaricom’s 6.0% drop in interim profit distribution to the shareholders follows a 10% fall in net profit for the six months that ended last September to 33.5 billion shillings.
For the cryptocurrency industry, 2022 was a year of immense upheavals, causing governments, consumers, and other associated stakeholders to question the debated topics of trust, credibility, and user protection in …
Discussions around Kenya’s insurance sector are often marred with controversy and sometimes confusion. Many Kenyans have inadequate trust in most insurance service providers, something that Xplico Insurance says shouldn’t be …
Customers who purchase the HINO FC 500 Truck or bus between now and March 31, 2023, will drive away with fuel worth 75,000 shillings. The offer will cut across individuals, …
UBA Kenya Bank Limited and The State Department of Devolution launched a partnership that will enable SMEs and Start-ups at the County level to access grants through The Tony Elumelu …
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a course that gives opportunities to students who pursued either bachelor of education arts or a bachelor of education science to become teachers. According …
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has announced its 2nd Annual Cancer Walk event, which aims to raise 15 million shillings to improve early cancer diagnosis and treatment in children. The walk, which …
Kenya’s UBA Bank, in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the State Department of Devolution, will be launching the SME Seed Capital for Kenyan entrepreneurship that will see them …
Kenya’s telecommunications giant, Safaricom PLC, has announced the appointment of Ms. Karen Kandie and Ms. Ory Okolloh as new members of the Board of Directors effective immediately as it pursues …
Days after the Supreme Court of Kenya ruled that the LGBTQ communities in Kenya are free to form and register their organizations with the Kenya NGO coordination Board, a Kenyan …
Tanzania’s Taifa Gas has launched in Kenya, officially posing competition for Kenyan local suppliers, a move that analysts say will lower the cost of cooking gas that is currently biting …
Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ), hosted the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, and County Governors for a briefing and tour of the 5,000-acre new city …
Members of Parliament have called on the government and the Ministry of Education to either rectify the stinking mess currently rocking the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) or do away with it …
The Kenya Forest Service and two local community associations have signed agreements to co-manage about 26,000 hectares of mangrove forest in Lamu County over the next five years. With support …
For the last few weeks, the country has been experiencing extremely high temperatures to a point of making it difficult to work during the day and to sleep at night. …
Investors in the technology sector are becoming increasingly discerning when deciding which startups to fund. Startups must offer a clear and unique solution to attract funding. The looming recession has …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Nokia T21, a reliable tablet for work, travel, and family time. Built to last and designed with a tough aluminum body …
The government, through the Ministry of Co-operatives, Micro and Small Enterprises, announced that the government had automatically doubled the Hustler Fund loan limit after months of complaints from Kenyans on …
The alleged mysterious disappearance of cash from the bank accounts of a section of customers belonging to Equity Bank Group has landed on the floor of the Kenyan Senate. Nominated …
When one talks about the United States of America (USA), the picture is always the land of opportunities that flows with milk and honey. The United States is often used …
When it comes to dishing out nicknames, Kenyans carry the trophy. Every President in Kenya apart from Mzee Jomo Kenyatta has had a nickname. Talking of nicknames, President William Ruto …
Remember the numerous times you have had tiffs with your house manager over laundry mishaps? Those instructions you have repeatedly given but had misunderstood or disregarded altogether? Get yourself this …
15,000 teachers currently employed as interns by the Teachers Service Commission will be absorbed to serve on both permanent and pensionable terms to address both the severe teachers shortage as …
Abler Nordic, an investor in Kenya’s Juhudi Kiliom and Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, is targeting to fundraise at least 140 million dollars after a successful name change. “Kenya is one …
As the confusion continues to reign around the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), it has emerged that the majority of kids who joined Grade 7 are yet to start …
Kenya’s real estate company, Mi Vida Homes has finally launched one of its most affordable housing projects, KEZA, situated at the Riruta/Naivasha Road junction, further boosting the government’s efforts to …
KCB Group has announced the forming of a special team that will be mandated with recovering bad loans. The team will report directly to the Group CEO Paul Ruso. The …
Taking a loan always seems like the most convenient thing to get out of a financial situation. But many have become slaves of their actions. Remember, whoever gives, calls the …
It’s fair to say that the last couple of years has been hugely disruptive for businesses everywhere. From COVID-19 to geopolitical unrest, and rising prices to an energy shortage, we …
Air Direct Connect has begun maintaining Sudan’s Alfa Airlines fleet of Bombardier CRJ100 aircraft. Air Direct Connect is maintaining Alfa Airlines’ Bombardier CRJ100 aircraft, at its hangar located at the Jomo …
Across the world, there is an increasing incidence and mortality of cancers, particularly in low and middle-income countries, such as Kenya. The recent Lancet commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa …
Figures from the Central Bank of Kenya show that the country’s diaspora remittances reached $4.027 billion in 2022, an 8.34% annual growth rate and the highest ever on record. Diaspora …
Wars deserve to be measured less in geopolitical chips or swings of the alliance, and more in tiny moments of personal agony or horror. A year into Russia’s war on …
Stima Sacco’s loan book grew by 12 percent from 36.8 billion shillings to 41.3 billion shillings in 2022 according to the latest stats released by the investment vehicle during their …
Britam Holdings Plc and Voltic Kenya, a technology company offering ticket automation and parcel management solutions within the transport sector through their i-abiri digital platform have partnered with ENA to …
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA), has released an update on the payment status of the maize flour subsidy that was put in place by the government to cushion Kenyans against …
It is not easy to shop for insurance in Kenya. There are so many players in the market and sometimes it is hard to tell who offers the best services. …
Manufacturers have called on the Government to develop and implement policies that will accelerate the transition to a circular economy. This was during the Loop Forum, hosted by the Kenya …
During the COP27 forum in Egypt, Kenya’s President positioned Kenya as a renewable energy powerhouse, not just in the East African region but in the entire continent. Kenya is known …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is planning to promote a total of 36,829 teachers next week. Of these 10,833 will be from primary schools and will be promoted through deployment …
The banking sector in Africa has been growing steadily over the years. There are at least 763 commercial banks located across the 54 countries that make up the African continent. …
Safaricom is set to become a purpose-led technology firm by 2025. This was revealed during the first-ever investor day held on Wednesday. During the forum, executives from Safaricom gave a …
Mart Networks has launched the distribution in Kenya of select devices of Ring LLC, a home security and smart home company owned by Amazon. The launch follows a partnership agreement …
Crown Paints has entered into a strategic partnership with leading regional low-cost airline Jambojet that will see the firms collaborating in business and sustainability initiatives in Environment and Education. The …
Boomerang Africa becomes Cartoonito Africa in English-speaking African countries on 25 March – with the best of Boomerang alongside exciting new shows filled with more laughs, more adventures, and more …
There seems to be an explosion of skyscrapers in Africa. In every city you visit, skyscrapers are popping up overnight. The increased demand in office spaces across the continent has …
The rich invest in stocks and bonds. The poor invest in short conveniences. Investing in stocks has become the in-thing in today’s world with millionaires around the world investing millions …
After numerous complaints delocalized teachers whose requests for transfers are delayed, the Teachers Service Commission has come out to respond to them to explain. Teachers from Taita Taveta, Nyandarua, Narok, …
Google has issued an urgent warning to millions of people around the world who rushed to use ChatGPT. The AI platform won over 100 million users within the first three …
Call them the Y-generation, the new generation, the confused generation, kids, and the lazy. Call them anything but the fact remains clear, that the millennial is one of the most …
Super Metro Sacco, one of Nairobi’s leading public transport operators, announced the introduction of its first electric bus as part of its fleet. Supplied by Kenyan electric mobility startup BasiGo, …
Even the blind can tell that things are not right in Kenya. Everything is going South. So, what are the top 5 things ailing Kenya the most? Religion. Of late, …
A recent survey done on 2,600 people has shown that having an active interest in cryptocurrency could be the new language of love. According to the survey: An active interest …
Scammers have changed tact and are no longer dominating dating apps but other social media platforms such as Twitter. According to Sophos, there are expansive, still operational, pig butchering or …
No business exists in a vacuum. They say that businesses are made of people. People do not buy products and services, but they buy people. People create trust and trust …
Saccos, or savings and credit cooperative organizations, are becoming increasingly popular investment options for many individuals looking for a secure and profitable place to put their money. A Sacco is …
There is an unusual heat sweeping across Kenya. The abnormal scorching sun is taking no prisoners and Kenyans have been warned against taking it lightly. Kenyans have now been called …
Airtel Kenya has announced that it will introduce 5G mobile broadband services in Nairobi. The telecommunications company will target “high-income” neighborhoods within the city county because “they have the gadgets …
The Salaries and Rnumeration Commission (SRC) made a ridiculous announcement that the salaries of the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers were to reduce by 13,000 shillings from what they …
February 14th is here and the skies are colored with red roses. As is the norm, February 14th is the day people express love to those they hold dearly in …
BDO East Africa, a public accounting, tax, and advisory firm, has expanded its Kenyan operations to serve the growing demand for outsourced financial services from the USA and European markets. …
Nairobi’s iconic hotel Sarova Panafric, will this year highlight Valentine’s Day with a special evening of love and romance, making it a timeless classic with the legendary international artist Kidum. …
Imagine a TV without any wires/cables. Imagine buying a TV, mounting it on the wall, and remotely having it start working without any wire connection, thanks to an accompanying wireless …
With the Middle East Energy Exhibition and Conference set to host 20,000 visitors and 800+ international exhibitors representing 170 countries, key players in Kenya’s energy industry will be following keenly …
For more than two weeks, one of the largest banks by assets in Kenya has been trending both online and offline not for so good reasons. A battalion of Kenyans …
Teachers who were involved in the administration of the 2022 national examinations may have to wait longer before receiving their dues from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). All the …
Invest before you spend: Your monthly consumption should be equal to your income (net of all taxes) minus your monthly investments. Regular investment every month grows your wealth, so your …
Cases of heart attack have become very common nowadays with many people dying abruptly even without knowing that they are suffering from heart-related problems. The latest high-ranking person said to …
The Ministry of Education is recruiting chairpersons and members of councils of public universities and constituent colleges who will be placed to serve in any university within the country taking into …
In the latest episode of Inside Africa, CNN International meets the sea rescue services tapping into tech and tools to save lives in South Africa. The National Sea Rescue Institute [NSRI], are …
Kenya’s Stima Sacco has come out to explain reasons why their members could not access some online services, putting to rest some of the fears that had gripped a section …
Across industries and among organizations of every size, cyberattacks are on the rise. For instance, Kenya’s Communication Authority revealed that in the year 2021, cybercrimes in the country rose by …
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo will be the new host of the long-running series African Voices Changemakers, which profiles outstanding individuals from across the continent. Based in Nairobi, Madowo has …
LG Electronics is pleased to announce Dong Won Lee as its new Regional Managing Director for East Africa (EA). He replaces Sa Nyoung Kim who served as LG EA Managing …
According to analysts from Xplico Insurance, the time for Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to embrace insurance coverage is long overdue. According to the industry player, the immense contribution …
Stima Sacco, as it is popularly known, is among the few investment vehicles in Kenya that have fully embraced the use of technology to make the transactions and relationships between …
The Nairobi Global Trade Centre (GTC), the region’s most anticipated premier lifestyle and business destination, has reached a development milestone – the Executive Residences are now ready for occupation. Alongside, …
Making a triumphant return at this year’s CES®, LG Electronics (LG) took home its most awards ever compared to previous years – with more than 220 recognitions honoring top innovations across its …
UBA Bank Kenya has called on Kenyans to take advantage of the Tony Emelu Foundation and apply for the USD 5000 seed capital for their businesses and ideas. The seed …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has deployed a total of 30,000 teachers to take care of the crisis facing Junior Secondary Schools around the country. The deployment comes after a …
CFAO Motors, through the Toyota Kenya Foundation Academy, has announced the graduation of 30 trainees consisting of refugees from Kakuma, Kalobeyei Camp, and Turkana County under the Toyota Service Technician …
About 13.9 million Kenyans do not have any form of a retirement savings scheme. The majority of them are found in the informal sector and are living from hand-to-mouth which …
Kenyan teachers will now be smiling all the way to the bank. The last stage of the Collective Bargaining Agreement has fully been implemented, which only means, “more money”. Chief …
First, it is important to note that Nokia C21 Plus is an “ultra-affordable device” but one that comes with more features that are more sophisticated than other devices within the …
Nairobi is a difficult city to set up and run a business, but those who do, end up making a killing. The reason why it is difficult to set up …
The main form of transport in Kenya is a matatu. Of course, there are the boda boda guys, but nothing beats the matatu. The matatu crew can be crazy and …
Kenya’s leading real estate developer, Mi Vida Homes has sold 100 percent of its one-bedroom apartments and 75 percent of its studio apartments at its latest project months before groundbreaking, …
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), initially National Hospital Insurance Fund, will soon be changing its name to National Social Health Insurance Fund (NSHIF). The Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan …
OpenAI, a startup behind the popular ChatGPT platform is set to launch a mobile app for the platform. Currently, ChatGPT is only available on computer programs, and having it as …
Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International …
UBA Kenya Bank through The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program is giving at least USD 5000 as seed capital to entrepreneurs across Africa to enable them to kickstart and turn …
More than 200 teachers from Trans-Nzoia County stormed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) offices in Kitale demanding to be issued transfer letters. The visibly angry and furious teachers, mostly from …
Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams—elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest report, “Fraudulent Trading Apps …
Six teachers from Itumbe DOK Primary School in Kisii County have been arrested after a video went viral of them, forcing young boys to engage in an indecent act by …
The County Government of Nairobi is planning to lay off at least 700 workers who were employed by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). NMS completed its contract and handed over …
EssenceMediacom has launched in Kenya with an ambition to deliver marketing breakthroughs for its clients. Disrupting the old models across media, creativity, innovation, and analytics, the agency has been built …
Convergence Partners has closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at $296 million, surpassing its initial target by over 18%. This achievement is despite subdued private capital fundraising on …
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