Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out
Kenya's business environment recorded a mild recovery in August, with firms raising their output levels for the first time in three months.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out
Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out
Kenya's business environment recorded a mild recovery in August, with firms raising their output levels for the first time in three months.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out
Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia
The Macadamia Nuts Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has asked the government to re-evaluate the policy allowing the export of unprocessed macadamia.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia
Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade
Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) says it is unable to offset its carbon credits due to a protracted land dispute with the local community in Marsabit County.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade
Gikomba traders to benefit from financial literacy initiative
Businesswomen in Gikomba Market are set to benefit from a financial literacy campaign launched by Sunlight.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Gikomba traders to benefit from financial literacy initiative
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Businessman seeks to upstage Tanzania firm in Bamburi buyout
Savannah Clinker, wholly owned by businessman Benson Ndeta, yesterday said it would pay Sh25.42 billion for Bamburi Cement's entire stake.
By Esther Dianah and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago
Businessman seeks to upstage Tanzania firm in Bamburi buyout
Z Boskovic Air honours its founders in 60-year celebration
One of Eastern Africa's leading air charter companies, Z Boskovic Air Charters, celebrated 60 years in the aviation industry by honouring its founders and leadership.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Z Boskovic Air honours its founders in 60-year celebration
Counties get Sh13b for climate change mitigation, adaptation
A total of Sh12.6 billion has given to 45 counties through the Locally-Led Climate Action Programme as part of the County Climate Resilient Investment Grant.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Counties get Sh13b for climate change mitigation, adaptation
Kenya Pipeline is too strategic to sell, says CS
Wandayi and Managing Director said they are exploring ways to expand markets in the region as the company plans to diversify into LPG business and establish fibre-optic cables countrywide.
By Esther Dianah 3 months ago
Kenya Pipeline is too strategic to sell, says CS
Britam's innovation hub to support six start-up ventures
Britam's BetaLab is committed to fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
Britam's innovation hub to support six start-up ventures
Petitioners urge Samia Suluhu to halt trophy hunting of elephants
Tanzania's decision to issue hunting permits for 'super tuskers' has been criticized with Kenya's elephant population having grown from 16,000 in 1989 to over 36,280 in 2021.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
Petitioners urge Samia Suluhu to halt trophy hunting of elephants
New programme to help startups get investor-ready
Change in the mindset has been cited as a major challenge faced when transforming startups into bankable, investor-ready and profitable entities.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
New programme to help startups get investor-ready
KTB seeks to tap into the Kenyan diaspora to attract more tourists
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is rallying Kenyans in diaspora to support the country to hit three million tourist arrivals a year.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
KTB seeks to tap into the Kenyan diaspora to attract more tourists
EABL full-year profit down 12pc to Sh11b on inflation and unrest
Results blamed on inflation, shilling devaluation, social unrest, and floods that ate into its net sales.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
EABL full-year profit down 12pc to Sh11b on inflation and unrest
Tourism agency bets on adventure travel to grow numbers
Tourism has demonstrated resilience and potential to attract more visitors.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
Tourism agency bets on adventure travel to grow numbers
GPF Director receives prestigious Hive Africa Global leaders Award
Global Peace Foundation's (GPF) Kenya's Executive Director Daniel Juma has been awarded the prestigious Hive Africa Global Leaders Award.
By Esther Dianah 4 months ago
GPF Director receives prestigious Hive Africa Global leaders Award
New report highlights gender disparity in regional jobs
A new report by the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (Igad) has shown that more women than men were unemployed between 2012 and 2022.
By Esther Dianah 5 months ago
New report highlights gender disparity in regional jobs
Jobs boost for women, youth in fresh Sh13b fisheries drive
More than 240,000 people around Africa are set to benefit from a new Sh12.9 billion programme targeting the fisheries value chain over the next four years.
By Esther Dianah 5 months ago
Jobs boost for women, youth in fresh Sh13b fisheries drive
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The hidden cost of uninsured employees
The culprit behind this low private health insurance adoption rate? Soaring healthcare costs.
By Esther Dianah 5 months ago
The hidden cost of uninsured employees
Private beachfront ownership hurting tourism
Private land ownership at the beachfront has been cited as a key challenge facing the growth of hotel businesses in the Coastal region.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Private beachfront ownership hurting tourism
Brookside ups bonus payment to farmers by 54pc to Sh218 million
Farmers contracted by Brookside Dairy have a reason to smile after the processor announced a Sh218 million bonus payout.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Brookside ups bonus payment to farmers by 54pc to Sh218 million
Ecobank launches 2024 fintech challenge
Ecobank Fintech Fellows will gain access to opportunities through collaboration with Ecobank and its partners, including multinational product rollout, and service provider partnerships.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Ecobank launches 2024 fintech challenge
Kenyans warn new punitive tax proposals will hurt investments
Kenyans say provisions in the Finance Bill 2024 will retard economic growth, impoverish Kenyans and lead to job losses.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Kenyans warn new punitive tax proposals will hurt investments
Lessons from running TVET for 25 years
Challenges include acquiring right staff, getting relevant accreditation and unfair competition from peers.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Lessons from running TVET for 25 years
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'Don't gamble with tax', private sector tells Ruto
Finance bill likely to cause business shut down, massive job losses, further increase in cost of living and failure by the taxman to grow tax collections.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
'Don't gamble with tax', private sector tells Ruto
'Poor public finance management is incentive for graft'
Lack of capacity and insufficient policies and procedures are leadership challenges facing financial management systems in Africa.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
'Poor public finance management is incentive for graft'
Acorn Holdings secures Sh. 23.6B funding from the U.S. DFC
The financing will see development of 35 new affordable student housing units in Kenya which will offer a package of key essential services and amenities at an affordable monthly rate to students.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Acorn Holdings secures Sh. 23.6B funding from the U.S. DFC
State agency to up safety standards in nuclear energy
Kenya will have its first nuclear power plant up and running by 2035. A site for construction has been identified along the coastal belt, with feasibility studies ongoing.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
State agency to up safety standards in nuclear energy
Kenya Power loses Sh328m to vandals, wants copper export ban
Kenya Power has lost 78 transformers worth Sh78 million in the last five months, translating into huge replacement costs.
By Esther Dianah and Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Kenya Power loses Sh328m to vandals, wants copper export ban
Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture
ASNET Chief Executive Agatha Thuo explained that the estimates made significant cuts in the State Departments for Agriculture and Livestock budgets.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture
Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back
Kenyans accounted for more than half of total bed-nights occupancy last year, highlighting the significance of domestic tourism
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back
Strathmore moots agric-data hub to boost small-scale producers
Strathmore University has launched an agri-food innovation centre to drive sustainable agricultural growth and innovation across Africa through data-driven solutions.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Strathmore moots agric-data hub to boost small-scale producers
Pump prices drop by Sh1 in latest Epra review
The pump price for Super petrol, diesel and Kerosene reduced by Sh1, Sh1.20 and Sh1.30 in the latest review.
By Esther Dianah 6 months ago
Pump prices drop by Sh1 in latest Epra review
Nairobi summit endorses plans on fertiliser utilisation and soil health
Ruto said the deliberations at the summit have culminated in outcomes that will define the use of fertiliser and soil health in Africa.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Nairobi summit endorses plans on fertiliser utilisation and soil health
Soil experts call for sustainable solutions to address acidity crisis
The experts were speaking during the 2nd Africa Fertilizer and Soil Summit in Nairobi. Kenya was represented by embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Soil experts call for sustainable solutions to address acidity crisis
EAPCC roars back to life after one-month hiatus for renovations
The firm is looking to increase capacity to serve the growing regional demand for cement amid an infrastructure boom.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
EAPCC roars back to life after one-month hiatus for renovations
Government splashes Sh100m for tourists comfort zones in counties
CS Mutua said he has already visited 12 counties and plans to engage with all 47 county governors to solicit their support in expanding tourist attractions within their respective regions.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Government splashes Sh100m for tourists comfort zones in counties
Rethink data policies to increase internet access, ICT players tell State
Multi-platform web browser Opera said amid the need for entities to uphold data privacy, there is also a need to balance regulatory intent with its impact on public access to digital resources.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Rethink data policies to increase internet access, ICT players tell State
Kenya to miss growth target on budget gaps and revenue leaks
Think tank cites mismatched priorities amid massive wastage in government. Economic recovery is also compounded by rising debt obligations.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Kenya to miss growth target on budget gaps and revenue leaks
Ministry launches portal to ease trade
Rebecca Miano has inaugurated the Karibu Business Support Centre (KBSC), a unified platform catering to all businesses across the country.
By Esther Dianah 7 months ago
Ministry launches portal to ease trade