Kenya on the world map as female central bank governors rise
The number of women holding governor roles at central banks increased to 29 this year from 23 last year, according to a recent report.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
Kenya on the world map as female central bank governors rise
Quickmart celebrates 18 years of growth
Quickmart is planning regional expansion into neighbouring Uganda and eventually the Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
Quickmart celebrates 18 years of growth
Miano says KWS rangers deserve better working conditions
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano has underscored the importance of improving the working conditions and welfare of KWS personnel.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
Miano says KWS rangers deserve better working conditions
High-level EU trade mission to visit Kenya next month
The mission is aimed at establishing the operational framework for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in 2023, which took effect in July.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
High-level EU trade mission to visit Kenya next month
Stanbic Bank and Kisii County launch digital skills programme
Kisii County Government and Stanbic Bank Kenya have launched a digital skills programme aimed at empowering the region's youth, women, and small businesses.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
Stanbic Bank and Kisii County launch digital skills programme
First Assurance launches mental health insurance product for MSMEs
First Assurance Company, a member of the Absa Group, has unveiled an insurance product aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis.
By Sofia Ali 3 months ago
First Assurance launches mental health insurance product for MSMEs
Kenya, US negotiate new trade partnership as Agoa nears end
Agoa is set to expire in September 2025 with countries keen on new partnership.
By Sofia Ali 4 months ago
Kenya, US negotiate new trade partnership as Agoa nears end
Loan defaults drop to 933,000 on new State regulations
Kenya's credit market has seen negative credit listings drop from 2.2 million in 2019 to about 933,000 in 2023, a new study shows.
By Sofia Ali 4 months ago
Loan defaults drop to 933,000 on new State regulations
Chinese firm signs deal with taxi associations to push electric mobility
Electric vehicle adoption in Kenya has been gradually increasing since 2018, with a significant surge in registrations from 2022 to 2023.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Chinese firm signs deal with taxi associations to push electric mobility
Study: Half of Kenyans have made purchases via social media platforms
Online commerce platforms have emerged as a transformative force - bridging the gap between enterprises and consumers.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Study: Half of Kenyans have made purchases via social media platforms
Alarm over economic setbacks amid anti-government protests
The chamber reported staggering losses, including Sh40 million in export revenue and a troubling 17 per cent decline in overall export activity.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Alarm over economic setbacks amid anti-government protests
Epra recovers 26,000 illegal cylinders
Over the past three years, the nationwide crackdown on illegal LPG refilling plants by the state agency has recovered 26,000 cylinders.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Epra recovers 26,000 illegal cylinders
Over 2,500 diaspora Kenyans expected to grace summit
The forum seeks to equip them with skills and facilitate access to cross-continental markets, affordable finance, and support, all while nurturing unicorn startups in Kenya.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Over 2,500 diaspora Kenyans expected to grace summit
EV firm opens city showroom
Electric mobility firm MojaEV Kenya, the exclusive distributor of Neta Electric Vehicles in Africa, has opened a flagship showroom in Nairobi.
By Sofia Ali 5 months ago
EV firm opens city showroom
Ndung'u budget could make life worse for Kenyans, experts warn
Economists and politicians caution that spending cuts could adversely impact public service delivery and raise the cost of living.
By Macharia Kamau and Sofia Ali 5 months ago
Ndung'u budget could make life worse for Kenyans, experts warn
Kenya rallies against climate change mess
Recent floods left over 200 people dead, thousands displaced.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Kenya rallies against climate change mess
Envoy: Innovation is key route to up farm production
Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour emphasised the pivotal role of innovation in bolstering farming practices and increasing harvest yields.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Envoy: Innovation is key route to up farm production
Tax push will erode financial inclusion, caution groups
Groups say Finance Bill, 2024 will hit vulnerable groups the hardest, especially people living with disabilities.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Tax push will erode financial inclusion, caution groups
Finance Bill 2024: Financial gurus diaspora leaders raise their concerns
Stakeholders and diaspora organisations have rallied together and urged the government to reconsider the proposed amendments outlined in the Finance Bill 2024.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Finance Bill 2024: Financial gurus diaspora leaders raise their concerns
African leaders call for climate equity and financial reforms
High financing interest rates, climate shocks, and constrained government revenues, cited as hindering growth.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
African leaders call for climate equity and financial reforms
Captains of industry raise concerns over proposed tax hikes
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) called the tax proposals in the Finance Bill "unreasonable" and "overburdening" to the taxpayers.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Captains of industry raise concerns over proposed tax hikes
Trade deficit narrows as export earnings hit Sh1tr
Export earnings grew by 15.4 percent to reach Sh1 trillion in 2023.
By Sofia Ali 6 months ago
Trade deficit narrows as export earnings hit Sh1tr
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Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans
Analysts says that Treasury should have considered outcomes of Finance Act, 2023.
By Sofia Ali and Macharia Kamau 6 months ago
Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans
Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties at China expo
The expo serves as a platform for industry leaders to drive innovation, forge partnerships, and expand international trade.
By Sofia Ali 7 months ago
Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties at China expo
Why AI could help bridge the gender gap
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to reshape the world, but its impact on women's employment in Kenya presents a complex challenge.
By Sofia Ali 7 months ago
Why AI could help bridge the gender gap
Women in tech to receive Sh22 million as seed capital
Under the programme, each of the 16 women in tech will get $10,000 (Sh1.3 million) as seed capital.
By Sofia Ali 8 months ago
Women in tech to receive Sh22 million as seed capital
NCBA inks Sh6.75b deal with French firm to finance SMEs
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said the funding will boost the bank's "Change The Story" sustainability agenda.
By Sofia Ali 8 months ago
NCBA inks Sh6.75b deal with French firm to finance SMEs