In honor of International Literacy Day, Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of the Blockchain for Women Bootcamp …
Ever heard of the term “Hidden Hunger”? Well, “hidden hunger” is a form of undernutrition affecting millions of people including children in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a form of hunger …
Teachers who are qualified and already teaching in primary schools have begun to be transferred to secondary institutions by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). As of now, the Commission has …
Leading real estate developer Superior Homes (Kenya) PLC has joined the fight against period poverty among school-going girls within Athi River through an initiative that will see the girls have …
The non-profit international development organization TechnoServe has today officially launched a program that aims to widen the variety of fortified foods, ensuring Kenyan consumers continue to have access to nutritious …
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” There is no health …
Food fortification is a subject that is rarely given the weight it deserves among Kenyan households despite the fact that it plays a major role in the general well-being of …
From piggybanks as children and investments as adults, we all grew up with an idea of the value of money and that there is no such thing as free lunch. …
Ever heard the phrase; invest where your heart is and not where your money can go? Yes. Sometimes it sounds like a cliché, but it isn’t. Having money and investing …
Everyone would love to invest in something. Everyone would love to make money. But what happens when the same money you invest in something is the same money you get …
Kenya Is home to the highest number of tech startups within the East African region. It also hosts a good number of impactful tech companies on the continent. In 2020 …
The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, has issued a circular to all Sub-county directors and teachers. This circular reads as follows: TO: ALL TSC SUB-COUNTY DIRECTORS – EMC ALL HEADS OF …
The Ministry of education has released the official revised 2022/2023 term dates for schools. Term one of 2022 began on April 25th, 2022, and ended on July 1st, 2022, after …
LG Electronics has lined up amazing discounts for Kenyan customers intending to buy refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions. According to LG, the new discounts are for Kenyan customers who intend …
The Board of Absa Bank Kenya PLC today announces that after nearly 10 years of outstanding leadership, service, and contribution, Jeremy Awori has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside …
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have asked the government to reconsider the decision to use boarding secondary schools …
Pan African social agency, Crtve DEVELOPMENT (CD) is hosting a series of training and sensitization workshops to build a voice on climate justice in the lead-up to the UN Climate …
LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its color to match their current moods. …
HMD Global has announced the new Nokia G11 Plus. Further building on the G-series success, it comes with the signature build quality and updates ensuring longevity, Android 12 benefits straight …
In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Kenyan President-elect William Ruto discussed the Supreme Court ruling which secured his election victory and also revealed that outgoing President Kenyatta has yet to congratulate …
Gone are the days when someone had to physically present themselves at the airport or travel agent to book a flight. Thanks to advanced technology, mobile devices reach and internet …
Social entrepreneurship entails the development and funding of solutions that directly address social issues such as food scarcity, poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, arid and semi-arid lands, and effects of climate …
Hudson Sandler, independent strategic communications and ESG consultancy, has appointed Michelle Anekeya as Partner, Head of East Africa. The appointment reflects Hudson Sandler’s continued growth in Africa driven by the Kenyan …
The entry/exit process to be initiated, the process of newly employed teachers receiving their posting letters must be completed. These returns will only be processed by Human Resource Management, HRM …
Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Kisumu. This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa, which means more drivers …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Women in Tech®, today announce a flagship global partnership to provide blockchain educational courses …
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging application in Africa. Stats show that there are over 100 million WhatsApp users on the continent making it one of the greatest communication tools …
Omanyala is ‘Africa’s fastest man who is inspiring a running revolution in his country. While Kenya is normally recognized for its long-distance running prowess, Omanyala is challenging this narrative, “I’m …
According to Teacher Service Commission, TSC, a total of 4035 teachers’ names have been forwarded to the Commission by Counties for delocalization consideration when schools conclude for the second term …
During the month, the Kenya Shilling depreciated by 1.0 percent against the US Dollar, to close the month at 120.0 shillings, from 118.8 shillings recorded at the end of August …
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific …
Huawei Digital Power, the group’s renewable energy arm, will address the local market’s energy needs from an ecosystem perspective by building and installing holistic solutions covering generation, transmission, distribution, usage, …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly …
The Teacher Service Commission, TSC, is silently deploying practicing PTE teachers to secondary schools thus creating confusion among primary teachers looking forward to promotion. This week, Nairobi County got five …
As the demand for powerful and fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow, CFAO Motors Kenya, the distributor of Toyota vehicles and genuine spare parts, has launched the all-new Toyota Starlet 2022, …
Listed Agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has confirmed that its inaugural Hass Avocado export cargo to China has been sold-out in the quality-conscious market. According to Kakuzi PLC Managing Director …
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cybersecurity. While this issue has been in …
LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused leadership development organizations, and Dow are pleased to announce the third edition of its Pan- African ‘Youth Day of Service (YDoS)’ campaign, a …
BK Group Plc has reported a 24.5 percent growth in net profit to KES3.3 billion for the half year ended June 30 2022, boosted by improved interest income from customer …
Microsoft has named veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika as the new Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), its subsidiary charged with driving digital transformation initiatives across the …
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (hereinafter “KenGen”), a leading electric power generating company in Kenya, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), a leading supplier of integrated …
Financial services firm, Britam Holdings Plc, has today posted a profit before tax of Kshs. 1.04 billion for the half-year period ending June 30, 2022. This is a significant improvement …
Old Mutual Holdings PLC has posted a loss before tax of KES 375 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to a profit before tax of KES 552 …
It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud innovation revolution happening. That is a fundamentally flawed outlook. As …
The newly recruited teachers can now sigh with relief as their employment letters are trickling down to different Teachers Service Commission, TSC sub-county offices. There have been anxieties, especially among …
Family Bank Group has posted a 2.3 billion shillings Profit Before Tax in the first six months of 2022. This is a remarkable 37.4 percent increase in Profit before tax …
Secondary School Principals have been ordered to provide Kenya University and College Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) with valid and up-to-date contact information for all Form Four candidates According to a …
The local avocado growers and exporters may soon enjoy further market diversification opportunities’ in Malaysia as part of ongoing trade facilitation efforts by the Kenya Plant Health inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). …
The agricultural sector across sub-Saharan Africa is critical to local and regional economies as a developmental base for food security and employment. Within it, there remains an invisible force driving …
LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences while offering excellent visual performance, speed, and features …
KCB Foundation will provide full scholarships to 251 University students this year. The Group Director Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Citizenship, Rosalind Gichuru commissioned this group of students who will be …
Health, economic and social catastrophes including the recent coronavirus pandemic expose the vulnerability of individuals, families, businesses, economies, and nations to unforeseen but catastrophic risks. On a positive note, more …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC reported a Profit after Tax of 6.3 billion shillings for the half-year period ended June 30, 2022, registering a 13 percent growth as compared to a …
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya made 11.5 billion shillings in half-year profits to June, a 55.4 percent growth pegged on customer lending and payment charges. At the same time last …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution. It is mandated to, among other things, appoint and deploy institutional administrators. In 2018, TSC …
Kenya is on a growth trajectory. Technology is at the center of this promising path. Over the last few years, we have seen significant investments made in the tech sector. …
Three hundred DStv fans of HBO’s popular Game of Thrones series were treated to a private invite-only screening of the premier episode of the House of Dragons sequel at Westgate …
Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways PLC has signed a service agreement with Kipkebe Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Sasini PLC, to offer precision agricultural services. Fahari Aviation …
Waanzilishi Capital has been licensed by the Capital Market Authority to provide investment advice, manage portfolios, and design investment funds. It’s the digital-first capital market intermediary and the firm behind …
This Side by Side LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator with a net total capacity of 635 liters is loaded with exquisite features such as the self-cleaning water dispenser nozzle, FRESHBalancer, child …
LG Electronics has rolled out its environment-conscious bottom freezer refrigerator that offers a 10 percent reduction in annual energy consumption helping consumers to shrink their household energy footprint and save …
Steve Jobs said, “It makes no sense to hire smart people then tell them what to do. We hire smart people for them to tell us what to do.” A …
KCB Group PLC reported net earnings of KShs.19.6 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2022, a 28.4% rise from last year. The growth from KShs.15.3 billion was driven …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to post newly recruited teachers to their new schools from September 2022 to January 2023. According to TSC, the posting letters for teachers …
The government now has about 504 billion shillings in terms of pending bills. This is cash owed to supplies by ministries, county governments, and government parastatals. County governments and universities …
There is still a battle over who should be the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced William Samoei Ruto as the President-elect …
Following the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, adoption of the new modalities that influence teacher promotions, teacher promotions have recently proven to be a significant challenge. Apart from teachers who are …
Sarova Hotels and Resorts has been nominated in a record seven categories for the World Travel Awards 2022 further amplifying the hotel’s long-standing tradition of offering world-class services and experiences …
Education Cabinet Secretary professor George Magoha earlier had revised school reopening dates from Thursday, August 11 to Monday, August 15, 2022. According to his statement on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, …
In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, CNN’s Arit Okpo meets Anna Qabale Duba, a Kenyan nurse who is the first-ever recipient of the Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award. …
Old Mutual Insurance has today entered into a partnership with Zamara to offer one-stop financial solutions to its customer base. The move is part of Old Mutuals’ new commitment to …
Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – two of the largest commercial aircraft types in service today. …
School Calendar’s term two is set to be extended to compensate for the time lost by activities of the general elections. According to Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KSSHA) National …
Global payments company WorldRemit announced the results of its 2022 Cost of School study observing how the changing economic environment has affected the true cost of education across 21 markets …
Kenya Orient Life Assurance Limited has set out to upscale the financial skillsets of its agency managers by empowering them with the book Wallet Words. Wallet Words by author and financial coach …
Adolescents must manage major physiological, psychological, education, and social role transitions concurrently. As adolescence progresses, teenagers begin to address the roles of impending adulthood and learn new skills and ways …
Absa Group’s headline earnings increased 27 percent to R11 billion in the first half of the year as revenue increased, demonstrating a continued strong recovery from the global economic downturn …
Financial services firm, Britam launched, Bima Ya Mwananchi, an affordable inpatient medical cover targeting lower-income families, that can be taken up by a principal member or a member of their …
Primary and secondary schools began their academic activities for the year 2022 on April 26th, and they returned for half term on the 26th of last June until the 29th …
Over the years, cryptocurrencies have gained enormous popularity, making people adopt them as a tool for financial transactions. In fact, cryptocurrencies have delivered several benefits, such as minimal transaction fees, …
Category of parents has stated that they will not allow their children to attend school until the political situation is safe for the students. According to the chair of the …
Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi has retained his seat after garnering 58,408 votes beating his closest rival Nelson Havi who managed 19,000 votes. Tears of joy engulfed the city …
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Returning Officer for Embakasi East Tallying Centre has gone missing. Addressing the nation, the IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said that Daniel Musyoka was …
According to the Ministry of Education, all private schools must have acceptable learning and teaching facilities in order to be approved for junior secondary school. Fatuma Chege, the State Department …
Today, millions of Kenyans are connected to the internet. The communications authority of Kenya sector statistics reports ending March 2022 shows that current internet subscriptions stand at 46.5 million. With …
Save the Children has launched an ambitious strategy targeting more than one million marginalized and vulnerable children in Kenya, in the next three years. The 2022-2024 Country Strategic Plan will …
Bank of Kigali has booked KES926 million (Rwf8.1 billion, ($7.9 million) new customer deposits from Rwandans in diaspora within four months. The cash deposits were collected from existing and new …
The Kenya National Examination Council, KNEC, KCSE examination timetable is one of the key factors determining how the candidates will perform in their national examinations. It offers a comprehensive guide …
Kenya is one of the countries in the world where citizens express themselves freely on the internet without fear of being intimidated. But with the freedom of the internet (protected …
Virtual Pay International Limited is pleased to announce that it has been granted authorization as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to carry out Payment Gateway Services in compliance with the National …
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa is said to have shot an opponent’s aid in the forehead, killing him instantly in Kimilili during the counting of votes on Tuesday at …
Education Cabinet Secretary, George Magoha on Monday, August 8, 2022, noted that students will only report back to school from midterm break if the environment is safe after the General …
The Kenya National Examination Council, KNEC, uses a standardized grading system to award marks and evaluate the overall academic performance of students who sit for the KCSE exams annually. As …
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest Side-by-Side and Top Freezers refrigerators with new design innovations and upgraded features for 2022. Delivering sophisticated style and improved user convenience, the sleek, one …
It’s been over 10 years since Kenya set a constitutional requirement of having at least one-third female members of parliament. Long after the deadline, the country still has the lowest …
There have been concerns about the availability of the 100-shilling subsidized unga with Kenyans saying that the unga disappeared from the shelves immediately after the announcement was made. There have …
Technology has been a key enabler in the growth of businesses in the country. Its contribution particularly to online businesses has been notable. Online business is now a booming frontier …
Your health is one of the most important things in life and as they say, you only have yourself to protect. However hard we strive to remain healthy; we never …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, announced that newly recruited teachers will be reporting to their respective working stations starting October 2022. To help fill the staffing gap in public primary …
General elections in Kenya are now just a stone’s throw away, and the campaigns are entering the homestretch. Actors in the political space are doing all they can to attract …
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