Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will no longer carry out interviews during the replacement of teachers’ exercises in the latest changes from the commission. According to TSC, they will use previous …
Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy individuals is seeking to circumvent dwindling local economies in favor of outbound investments into new markets …
LG Electronics East Africa has today handed over 21 products worth Ksh. 4 million to social impact institutions in Laikipia County set to benefit thousands of residents in the Olmoran and …
Faulu Microfinance Bank kicked off countrywide Business Community Engagements aimed at supporting SMEs to build resilience in their businesses through access to financing from the bank. This comes on the …
Let us face it, healthcare in Kenya is very expensive. In fact, the majority of Kenyans are just one hospital bill away from plunging into massive poverty of no return. …
The Board of Directors of Mi Vida Homes has announced the appointment of Samuel Kariuki as the Chief Executive Officer for Mi Vida Homes effective June 1, 2022. Kariuki joins …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces a new addition to the premium and ultra-affordable C-series family – Nokia C21 Plus. At just (insert local price), the new …
Kenya has witnessed an increase in cyberattacks than ever before. A day does not pass without someone’s phone being hacked, data stolen, and cash stolen from both their bank accounts …
With the main aim of ensuring Promotion of the government policy on a 100 percent transition of students from primary to secondary schools and to meet the current teacher shortage, …
As the election season enters the home straight, political parties have launched their commitments to prospective voters through various manifestos. Regardless of which political philosophy one follows, this year’s major …
“The Main Goal Is To Influence And Educate On Good Road Sharing Practices And To Create Awareness About Mental Health Through Cycling” If you have traveled around Kenya, you have …
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the new salary scales for teachers in the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In the recent amendments, there was a three-phase salary increase …
Blackouts are one of the most unpredictable things in Kenya. Now there is light, the next minute there is none with no explanation whatsoever. Nothing frustrates someone when power disappears …
R&B singer popularly known as R Kelly was on Wednesday sentenced to 30 years in prison over sex trafficking crimes. The singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly is …
Showmax has announced revamped prices of its mobile subscriptions bought and paid for via M-PESA. This will see customers enjoy lower prices on two Safaricom mobile data packages that come …
The world is in the throes of a climate crisis fueled by soaring global temperatures. Volatile weather, environmental damage, and food and water scarcity, are among climate-related disasters pushing millions …
By end of June 2022, thousands of teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will exit the service. The teachers have their retirement letters long ago and it is …
Kasha, the purpose-driven digital retail and distribution platform has joined Jaza Duka, Mastercard’s micro-credit digital lending platform in Africa. The program, launched in partnership with Unilever and KCB Bank Kenya …
The Forest Sector is key to Kenya’s social and economic well-being as most of the country’s economic sectors rely on environmental-based resources for their sustenance. The sector contributes about 7 …
Kenyans have been urged to take advantage of the affordable and customized last expense covers in the market as a means of reducing the financial burden associated with the loss …
Equity Group, CFAO Kenya Ltd, and CFAO Agri Limited (CFAO Group) have partnered to provide local farmers and other primary players in the agriculture value chain with easy access to …
Mozilla, in partnership with Aga Khan University, has unveiled a brand new, user-friendly, and interactive App – Pocket. Built on the Android and iOS platforms, the app allows users to …
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska said Ukrainians are grappling with the likelihood of a “marathon” as the country enters the fifth month of war with Russia. “It’s very difficult to hold on …
Death is not something that is often talked of openly and freely. It is not easy to find people discussing death. That is why it is always a big deal …
With people around the world increasingly working from home, there has been a growing demand for devices that are secure and can be used for businesses. With the rise in …
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team dominated the podium in Naivasha during the WRC Safari Rally with Kalle Rovanperä, Evans, Takamoto, and Ogier taking the first four places. The spectacular performance …
Emirates has been recognized for its outstanding ground transport services with awards in multiple categories, at the recent RoSPA awards, held for the first time in Dubai. The only airline …
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are urging electrical sector players to use battery energy storage systems as one of the approaches to assure Kenya’s electricity supply stability. Tapping into intermittent sources …
Aparthotels are gaining prominence and popularity in Kenya. By definition, an aparthotel is a type of tourist let that combines the comfort of an apartment with hotel-style services. They are …
The High Court of Kenya confirmed a permanent injunction compelling internet service providers (ISPs) to block sports pirate websites infringing on copyrighted material. In November 2019, Multichoice Kenya filed a …
Under new laws, teachers’ and public employees’ pay and allowances will be reassessed every four years to keep pace with rising costs of living. In new regulations submitted to Parliament, …
Nearly 200 vulnerable young women and adolescent girls graduated into the trades of plumbing, electrical, and painting, boosting the technical workforce in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. “The role that technical …
During the planting season in Kenya this year, the rains generally failed. Experts have estimated that food crop harvests around the country will experience the largest drop in history. Sadly, …
Close to six decades have passed since Kenya gained her independence. Perhaps this is a reason for celebration, but not in the realm of food and nutrition. Now than ever, …
Teachers Service Commission, TSC, normally conducts mass recruitment of teachers every year. The employment is done during the holidays to avoid interrupting the smooth running of teaching in schools. In …
Food has become an emotive issue in Kenya. Prices of common food products have gone through the roof, away from the reach of millions of Kenyans. Hunger is sweeping across …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has attained a very impressive Platinum EcoVadis 2022 Sustainability Rating. The company is in the top 1% of businesses and 98 percentile of …
Owning a car is always a dream of every ordinary Kenyan. Having a car in Kenya is still viewed as a symbol of status and many often strive to own …
Trade between Kenya and Turkey is flourishing and on track to reach both governments’ target of USD 1 billion, according to Ahmet Cemil Miroğlu, Türkiye’s ambassador to Kenya, on a …
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mr. Mutahi Kagwe, while addressing the nation, ordered the return of mandatory wearing of facemasks for all Kenyans in public places due to the rise …
Kenyan insurtech and digital insurance platform mTek has secured an additional investment commitment from African-focused fintech platform, Finclusion Group, to date totaling $3 million (KSh 340 million) – through both …
Data protection is a set of strategies and processes used to secure the privacy, availability, and integrity of data. It prevents information of an organization or individuals from fraudulent activities …
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has various products that are tailored toward supporting MSMEs in Kenya. With starts indicating that at least 450,000 MSMEs shut down annually in Kenya mostly …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released a list of 1,025 teachers for promotion under new modalities starting July 2022. Following the TSC adoption of the new modalities that influence …
In July 2018, Kenya formed a multi-Agency team to combat illicit trade estimated to be at KES 826 billion at the time, a 12% increase from the previous year, and …
Global technology company, Mastercard, has announced the signing of a partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to help Kenya’s tourism sector rebound to its pre-pandemic level. The three-year collaboration …
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed all head teachers not to discriminate against any individuals based on their religious beliefs. President Uhuru Kenyatta was speaking on Sunday, June 20, during celebrations …
Running an online business demands a lot. First, you have to find the right niche. This involves a lot of research within the market, looking at what is missing or …
Equity Bank has been feted as the Best Bank in Kenya in 2022 Think Business Banking Awards for the 11th consecutive year, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a market leader …
The construction of Kenya’s largest contact center that will employ thousands of young people has officially kicked off at Tatu City. The 4000-seat facility will open its doors at the …
Binance, the blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, sponsored the biggest comedy show in Kenya, in collaboration with Laugh Industry, as it continues in its mission to drive mainstream crypto …
Regional low-cost airline Jambojet has joined the Kenya Forest Service ‘Adopt-A-Forest’ framework which aims at boosting forest cover in line with the Government of Kenya’s objective to achieve 10% forest …
Kenya is among the top 3 countries in Africa to which WorldRemit users globally send money. In data shared with newsrooms globally to mark International Day of Family Remittances, the …
Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya aims to raise ten percent (10%) of its revenue being generated from sustainable sources pegged on the bank’s sustainable economic growth perspective which has two …
Zamara has been feted as the overall Best Insurance Broker of the year, during the 2022 Think Business’ Insurance Awards held on 10th June 2022 at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The firm …
BuyRentKenya (BRK) the leading property marketplace, and Building in Kenya (BIK), a personal social responsibility initiative that seeks to bridge the existent knowledge gap within the building sector, have entered …
Huawei’s total number of 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) has made the company maintain the patenting pole position globally, according to Clarivate, a leading global IP consultancy, and analytics firm. …
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. …
The expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women further behind, according to a new analysis published today by …
Over the weekend, a couple of friends and I decided to tour the Ololosokuan Nature trail. With most of us working from home, all we needed was a break away …
After a turbulent two years, new research from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveals that global leisure and business flight bookings1 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, while spending on cruise lines, buses, and trains saw sharp …
The teachers’ employer (TSC) has released a list of 186,744 teachers who are set to receive higher salaries from July this year as part of the implementation of the Second …
Regional low-cost airline Jambojet and Pan-African payments company Cellulant have partnered to award customers with over 600 discount vouchers, each worth Kes 3,000. The vouchers will be available to all …
Africa’s youth are less optimistic about the future of their countries than they were two years ago – and they are even more pessimistic if they live in Kenya, Rwanda, …
Enterprise security that doesn’t properly consider the end-user is doomed to failure. With more devices in the hands of employees than ever before organizations risk exposing themselves to cyber threats …
The Board of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has appointed Peter Kioko as the acting Managing Director for the Bank, effective June 10, 2022. The position became vacant following the …
Upfield has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining food safety standards for consumers to fully benefit from the nutritional value of its products. Upfield East and Southern Africa Managing Director, Peter …
Leading pan-African music streaming service, Mdundo has launched its brand health measurement tool ‘Mdundo Brand Lift’ which provides advertisers with real-time insights into their brand’s performance. Available for advertisers, the …
mTek, Kenya’s innovative digital insurance platform, general insurer MUA Kenya, and The Unisure Group, a global insurance solutions provider, have announced their non-exclusive partnership which will see mTek provide affordable …
Safaricom customers will no longer receive their M-Pesa statements via email starting July 1, 2022, according to the new changes by the giant Telco. According to Safaricom, customers will only …
Your small and medium enterprise (SME) is like a boat. In this case, you must have your team trained and rowing in the same direction without having anyone trying to …
When did the price of tissue paper hit more than 500 shillings in Kenya? People would have imagined anything else doubling in price but not tissue paper. Across various supermarkets, …
People do not care about you. They only care about what you have to offer. The earlier to realize this the better. You will feed people, and offer your body …
Former Jubilee MP Candidate for Westlands Dedan Mugo led a team of Kikuyu leaders who endorsed Tim Wanyonyi’s bid committing to reroute their support base to his campaigns. Initially, Mugo …
Recently, the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, adopted an almost predictable employment strategy of employing 5000 new teachers on permanent and pensionable terms while additionally hiring about 6,000 intern teachers who …
Britam and Little App are partnering with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) to introduce Britam’s insurance and investment products to ride-hailing drivers via the Little App platform. …
The way we do business has evolved. It is no longer “business as usual” but “business unusual”. Technology has disrupted virtually everything. It is like a train that is already …
Teachers working in hardship areas get a special allowance called ‘hardship allowance’. Teacher Service Commission, TSC pays extra allowances (hardship allowances) to teachers working in areas classified as hardship. Hardship …
For many new and seasoned cryptocurrency investors, it is important to note that the ecosystem is characterized by bulls and bears – trending upwards or downwards depending on several market …
Rubis Energy Kenya has partnered with Mobius Motors as the official Mobius service and repair center for the Mobius 3 vehicle, providing Mobius owners with nationwide access to service centers at Rubis stations. Rubis Energy Kenya Lubricants Technical …
Environmentalists and scientists around the world have been demonstrating. Their cry has been loud enough but it appears few are willing to listen. They have been calling on the people …
Centum Investments Company Plc will be selling its 83.4 percent shares in Sidian Bank at a cost of 4.3 billion shillings. This is after the investment giant entered into a …
Strathmore Business School, in partnership with Xetova, a technology company with a key focus on helping organizations utilize their data more effectively, has trained more than 106 executives in an …
We will let you in on a little secret; the best time to travel is during the ‘off-season’, which falls between February to March, May to July, and September to …
Most challenges that SMEs and MSMEs face in Kenya are often what I call “textbook challenges.” These are challenges that everyone seems to know and always mentions from time to …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is currently implementing the first phase of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Assessment CBA. This Collective Bargaining Agreement that kicked off in July 2021 is a non-monetary …
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has approved only four out of the 50 presidential candidates to run in the upcoming elections in August. If no other candidate will …
Del Monte Kenya Limited, Kenya’s largest producer and exporter of pineapple products and fruit beverages has stated its commitment to safeguarding the environment and the earth during the World Environment …
The Journey, a new talk show centered around ordinary to high-powered guests is set to launch on Maisha Magic Plus, the home of premium local entertainment in Kenya. The 45 …
Pwani Oil, the Freshfri, Salit, and Fry Mate cooking oils manufacturer have shut down operations due to an acute shortage of raw materials occasioned by the limited access to the …
Anyone with a business can set up their own e-commerce platform. In fact, any business that is not online today has no business being in business. At this age, virtually …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has finally settled the debate on which teachers will attend to learners who will join junior secondary schools in Grade 7, 8, and 9. TSC had …
The Kenyan economy thrives on the wheels of SMEs and MSMEs. This is the backbone of the economy. The sector employs 86 percent of the population and contributes about 45.5 …
Canon Central and North Africa announced today its long-awaited R-tour’s commencement in Kenya on June 2nd which will witness the launch of two of its revolutionary products EOS R3 and …
LG Electronics has today handed over complete projects to three social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado counties that seek to solve their community’s most pressing needs. The three, Ghetto …
The government’s plan to construct an additional 10,000 classrooms to accommodate the expected surge in student numbers once learners transition from primary to junior secondary schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Between 20-40% of Kenyan children may be suffering from mental illness, but it can take up to 16 months for adolescents to see a mental health professional from the onset …
The 16th edition of the African Banker Awards Gala Ceremony took place at the Kempinski Hotel, in Accra, Ghana. The event was held under the High Patronage of the African …
Guinness through its global campaign dubbed Black Shines Brightest is bringing the party to entertainment joints near you in 14 regions across the country. The Black Shines Brightest campaign which …
Zamara Group has rolled out an affordable and flexible medical cover targeting individuals between the age of 18 – 80 years. The product dubbed Zamara Afya is a comprehensive medical …
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