Juliana Rotich to head Safaricom's fintech integration unit
Ms Juliana Rotich is expected to further deepen the impact of Safaricom as a key fintech in the country.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Juliana Rotich to head Safaricom's fintech integration unit
Kenya Airways cuts losses by 56 per cent to Sh15.9 billion
KQ has cut its losses by more than half, reporting a loss after tax of Sh15.88 billion for the year to December 2021, from Sh36.22 billion in 2020.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Kenya Airways cuts losses by 56 per cent to Sh15.9 billion
Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets
Industry lobby boss says Covid-induced downturn has taught them reliance on traditional markets is not sustainable.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets
Hike in controversial fuel levy ups collection by Sh24 billion
Petroleum ministry increased levy from 40 cents per litre of petrol and diesel to Sh5.40 in July 2020.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Hike in controversial fuel levy ups collection by Sh24 billion
Fresh produce exporters turn to sea amid air freight frustrations
Fresh produce exporters are eyeing to move more of their cargo by sea to stem losses they have been incurring due to inadequate air transport capacity
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Fresh produce exporters turn to sea amid air freight frustrations
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Rising cooking gas prices: The worst is yet to come
LPG has reached an all-time high in recent weeks, but industry players reckon this might not be the end of the rally.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Rising cooking gas prices: The worst is yet to come
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Industry warns high fuel costs could wipe out power price cuts
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) said most industries saw a reduction in power costs by more than the promised 15 per cent.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Industry warns high fuel costs could wipe out power price cuts
Swiss firm to run Mombasa port container terminal
The Swiss shipping line is set to raise its stake in the Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL), which is set to become the operator of the terminal.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Swiss firm to run Mombasa port container terminal
NMS, KenGen garbage power plant to cost Sh22 billion
A garbage-powered electricity generation plant that KenGen and NMS are planning to set up in Nairobi’s Ruai is set to cost Sh22.41 billion.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
NMS, KenGen garbage power plant to cost Sh22 billion
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Why Kenya won't lift scrap metal trade ban
The government will not lift the ban on trade in scrap metal until there are regulations in place to guide the business.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Why Kenya won't lift scrap metal trade ban
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Deadly tankers: How to tighten fuel transportation regulations
The government promised to review guidelines for licensing transporters of petroleum products.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Deadly tankers: How to tighten fuel transportation regulations
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How BRT will shorten travel from Dandora to Kenyatta National Hospital
It will take you only 40 minutes to commute between Dandora and Kenyatta National Hospital from current two hours if the implementation of the BRT.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
How BRT will shorten travel from Dandora to Kenyatta National Hospital
Invesco gets new chief executive, board chair
Insurance underwriter Invesco Assurance has appointed a new chief executive and board chair in a renewed bid to improve the company's performance.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Invesco gets new chief executive, board chair
Letshego profit up 16pc with Kenyan unit netting Sh1.5b
The profit before tax for its Kenyan operation more than doubled to Sh1.5 billion from Sh599 million.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Letshego profit up 16pc with Kenyan unit netting Sh1.5b
Subsidy spares Kenyans from paying Sh155.11 for a litre of petrol
A litre of super petrol will now cost Sh134.72 per litre in Nairobi in the new prices announced yesterday by Epra.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Subsidy spares Kenyans from paying Sh155.11 for a litre of petrol
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The paradox of electricity consumption in Kenya
Maximum electricity that Kenyans consume recently reached 2,036MW, leaving the country in a dilemma should demand rise.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
The paradox of electricity consumption in Kenya
State-owned Nock to import a third of Kenya's oil products
Nock could be handed a lifeline after the Petroleum ministry proposed that the company import nearly a third of all petroleum products consumed.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
State-owned Nock to import a third of Kenya's oil products
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Iron will: Kenya’s scrap metal dealers say no to licensing
Hundreds of businesses dealing with scrap metal are shying away from legal oversight, with only a fraction keen on seeking licences..
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Iron will: Kenya’s scrap metal dealers say no to licensing
KRA withdraws Sh1.3 billion tax demand against Tullow Oil
Kenya Revenue Authority has withdrawn a case in which it was seeking Sh1.32 billion from Tullow Oil in taxes...
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
KRA withdraws Sh1.3 billion tax demand against Tullow Oil
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Kenyan truck companies still in business with entry of SGR
The amount of cargo moved through the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been on the increase since it started operations in January 2018.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Kenyan truck companies still in business with entry of SGR
Kenya Power bets on technology to tame losses
Kenya Power is searching for a technology firm to develop systems that it expects will put it firmly on a recovery path.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Kenya Power bets on technology to tame losses
It's Kenya Power’s loss as more firms opt for solar
Tea factories are leading the growing trend driven by need to cut soaring electricity bills and desire to meet green goals.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
It's Kenya Power’s loss as more firms opt for solar
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Tough times: Cooking gas price at all-time high
Taxes levied on petroleum products, LPG included, are largely to blame for pushing the cost to a point beyond reach.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Tough times: Cooking gas price at all-time high
Time ripe to fight plastic pollution
Kenya is a champion for a sustainable healthy environment which is articulated through its priorities.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Time ripe to fight plastic pollution
Tea farmers hope for better prices after rally at auction
A kilogramme sold at a six-year high of Sh300 at the Mombasa Auction attributed to reduced supply in the market and product diversification.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Tea farmers hope for better prices after rally at auction
Expect higher fuel pump prices as Russia-Ukraine conflict rages
Conflict has disrupted global supplies, with the price of the benchmark Brent Crude hitting the highest level yesterday since 2011.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Expect higher fuel pump prices as Russia-Ukraine conflict rages
Lobby gives 'economic manifesto' proposals
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance yesterday presented a proposed Private Sector Economic Manifesto outlining five key areas businesses need govt to...
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Lobby gives 'economic manifesto' proposals
KenGen posts Sh5b half-year profit on relief measures cut
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reported a net profit of Sh5.12 billion for the six months ended December 2021.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
KenGen posts Sh5b half-year profit on relief measures cut
Audit clears more suspended Kenya Power procurement bosses
A forensic audit has cleared most of the officials at Kenya Power procurement department who had been suspended to pave way for investigations.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Audit clears more suspended Kenya Power procurement bosses
Relief for Kenya Power staff as High Court halts lifestyle audit
The court ruled that the vetting infringes on the rights of staff, particularly the right to privacy and is also against fair labour practices.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Relief for Kenya Power staff as High Court halts lifestyle audit
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Mad dash for degrees swells public wage bill to Sh700b
The government has in recent years stopped the automatic promotion and salary increment based on acquiring additional degrees or other qualifications.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Mad dash for degrees swells public wage bill to Sh700b
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Thinking of owning a drone? It’ll cost you an arm and a leg
Fees charged by the government to operate drones in the country could be a key hindrance in the uptake of the new technology.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Thinking of owning a drone? It’ll cost you an arm and a leg
Manufacturers biggest gainers in latest electricity tariff review
There are also other tariffs in place to incentivise commercial and industrial consumers, mostly big manufacturers.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Manufacturers biggest gainers in latest electricity tariff review
Fuel, electricity consumption rises amid soaring pump prices
Kenyans have defied the high cost of petroleum products and electricity, with consumption registering growth despite prices hitting an all-time high
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Fuel, electricity consumption rises amid soaring pump prices
KPC eyes bulk cooking gas storage facility
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is set to construct a cooking gas storage facility at the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL).
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
KPC eyes bulk cooking gas storage facility
State agency to start auditing quality of roads amid complaints
KRB is set to start auditing the roads developed and maintained by agencies that fall under it as it seeks to establish if they are giving Kenyans
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
State agency to start auditing quality of roads amid complaints
Union threatens strike over Kenya Power sack plan
Ketawu has threatened to go on strike unless Kenya Power abandons plans to send a fifth of its employees home through voluntary early retirement.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Union threatens strike over Kenya Power sack plan
MPs’ bid to undo fuel prices mess stutters
Lawmakers' attempt to redeem themselves after passing a raft of laws that have seen pump prices go through the roof has come a cropper.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
MPs’ bid to undo fuel prices mess stutters
Ketraco admits flaws in tendering for key power line
Ketraco yesterday acknowledged the tendering process for the Loiyangalani-Suswa power line may have been flawed, which ended up being costly...
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Ketraco admits flaws in tendering for key power line
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Covid testing: Non-tariff barrier killing EAC trade
The latest of these barriers that has significantly slowed clearance of cargo and people at the border posts is Covid-19 testing.
By Macharia Kamau 2 years ago
Covid testing: Non-tariff barrier killing EAC trade
Court stops construction of Mau Mau road
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