Consistent innovation is key to saying afloat
The world around us is constantly changing, and in order for your business to remain relevant and profitable, it will eventually need to adapt
By Lee Mwiti 3 years ago
Consistent innovation is key to saying afloat
The power of never giving up
It is never too late to become what you might have been.
By Lee Mwiti 3 years ago
The power of never giving up
Importance of knowledge in a business
Knowledge enables you to identify and seize opportunities, it enables your business to thrive amid competition.
By Lee Mwiti 3 years ago
Importance of knowledge in a business
Fertiliser wars put KEBS on the spot
State agency bows to intense lobbying by one importer to raise permissible levels of potentially dangerous element in widely used DAP.
By Lee Mwiti 4 years ago
Fertiliser wars put KEBS on the spot
EU doubtful UK plan could lead to Brexit deal
European Union officials expressed doubt yesterday that the latest British proposals on Brexit could yield an agreement before an October 31 deadline.
By Lee Mwiti 4 years ago
EU doubtful UK plan could lead to Brexit deal
Firms rush to cash in on speed governors
Among the firms that have positioned themselves to gain from the anticipated business is a startup that has won a recommendation from NTSA.
By Lee Mwiti 4 years ago
Firms rush to cash in on speed governors
Pastor, congregation escape death as 'strange' fire engulfs church
A pastor and his congregation narrowly escaped death after their church in Maara, Tharaka Nithi, caught fire on Sunday.
By Lee Mwiti 4 years ago
Pastor, congregation escape death as 'strange' fire engulfs church
Restive millennials present headache for baby boomers
The employee was the pillar of the society and was the ultimate bread winner of his extended family.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Restive millennials present headache for baby boomers
New unit to fine, jail retailers for delaying suppliers’ cash
New unit to fine, jail retailers for delaying suppliers’ cash
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
New unit to fine, jail retailers for delaying suppliers’ cash
High fees hinder success of Agpo
Special groups losing State tenders to unscrupulous business people.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
High fees hinder success of Agpo
Poor cobblers cut off from Sh300 billion State plan
Small-time operators cite frustrations and broken promises after being edged out of ambitious Government project for the leather industry
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Poor cobblers cut off from Sh300 billion State plan
Fancy crickets? New edible species soon to be served
Kenyans will soon have a wider dietary choice after researchers reported the discovery of a new edible insect in the country.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Fancy crickets? New edible species soon to be served
Researchers discover new edible insect in Kenya
Kenyan’s dietary choices have been expanded if a fresh discovery by a research agency of a new edible insect is to be embraced.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Researchers discover new edible insect in Kenya
EAPCC seeks Sh15b to avoid total shutdown
Troubled firm admits to not being able to pay employees’ statutory dues and taxes to KRA as it awaits Cabinet nod to dispose of some of its land.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
EAPCC seeks Sh15b to avoid total shutdown
Airlines and oil firms take fight for jet fuel cash to Parliament
Oil marketing firms have now taken their fight for the aviation industry’s billions of shillings to the National Assembly.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Airlines and oil firms take fight for jet fuel cash to Parliament
Airlines demand tax review to lower fuel costs
Top airlines in the country have protested the high fuel prices that have been brought by stringent taxation from the government.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Airlines demand tax review to lower fuel costs
Farmers to get potato harvesters
The firms said the project that kicked off in Meru County aims to showcase the importance of mechanising agriculture.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Farmers to get potato harvesters
Airlines in trouble over jet fuel contracts
Oil marketer claims airlines gave tenders to unlicensed firms.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Airlines in trouble over jet fuel contracts
Hold on, State tells leather manufacturers on tax cut
Lobby wants materials zero rated as sector faces another tax increase
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Hold on, State tells leather manufacturers on tax cut
New taxes cut appetite for kerosene, hurt poor
Use of fuel has gone down by up to 75pc, according to ERC
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
New taxes cut appetite for kerosene, hurt poor
Pharmaceutical firm in row with Tanzania over Sh1.5m tax refund
A Kenyan-owned pharmaceutical company is engaged in a protracted battle with Tanzanian authorities over a tax refund.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Pharmaceutical firm in row with Tanzania over Sh1.5m tax refund
State seeks Sh1.4 trillion to develop blue economy
More allocations will be coming in the future as negotiations with private partners and donors start.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
State seeks Sh1.4 trillion to develop blue economy
Why importers could derail Uganda's SGR journey
Kenya’s biggest trade partner in the region - Uganda is blowing hot and cold in developing its end of the railway line from Malaba to Kampala. .
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Why importers could derail Uganda's SGR journey
Logistics hiccups delay KenGen’s Olkaria V geothermal power plant
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has fallen behind the target of completing its flagship project, the Olkaria V geothermal power plant.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Logistics hiccups delay KenGen’s Olkaria V geothermal power plant
Low funding a risk to Kenya’s food security
Experts warn the sector is severely under-funded despite being a key driver of economic growth
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Low funding a risk to Kenya’s food security
Wins and challenges of ensuring a food secure nation
One of president Uhuru’s Kenyatta’s ambitions when he finishes his second term in 2022, is to leave Kenya a food secure nation.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Wins and challenges of ensuring a food secure nation
Life insurers rake in Sh32 billion
Reports also shows Britam Insurance has overtaken Jubilee Insurance in the life insurance segment.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Life insurers rake in Sh32 billion
Kenya, Oman eye taxation treaty
Oman Minister for Trade and Industry Ali Masoud Al Sunaida who is leading a delegation of 80 companies to scout for investment opportunities in Kenya
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Kenya, Oman eye taxation treaty
Insurers dilemma as underwriting losses now surge to Sh2.7b
Industry’s results have experienced a continued decline over the last three years, becoming a concern to the regulator
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Insurers dilemma as underwriting losses now surge to Sh2.7b
New law to edge out insurance brokers
Proposed amendments, if passed by House, will bar intermediaries from receiving premiums on behalf of firms.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
New law to edge out insurance brokers
New team to handle regional trade disputes
?The Government has formed a Cabinet sub-committee to look into trade disputes with other East African Community (EAC) member states.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
New team to handle regional trade disputes
State row with cargo agents clogs ports
Parties disagree on mandatory verification of goods
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
State row with cargo agents clogs ports
Insurers grapple with slow growth
Investments by insurers and re-insurers grew by 12.5 per cent to Sh509.7 billion in quarter two, from Sh450.7 billion reported last year.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Insurers grapple with slow growth
How Kebs new rules could raise prices for shoppers
Kebs has contracted firms to inspect goods, and once their quality is verified, they issue the importers with a certificate of conformity.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
How Kebs new rules could raise prices for shoppers
State renews pact to lease vehicles
The Government has renewed a leasing deal with Vehicle And Equipment Leasing Ltd (Vaell) to supply cars to the police
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
State renews pact to lease vehicles
Mandatory Kebs inspection increasing costs, importers claim
Importers have started feeling the heat of a Government directive requiring all goods arriving at Kenya’s entry ports to undergo mandatory inspection
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Mandatory Kebs inspection increasing costs, importers claim
Why Burundi has failed to reap benefits of EAC treaty
Animosity with Rwanda has narrowed options in transportation of goods
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Why Burundi has failed to reap benefits of EAC treaty
Cheap drug imports stifle local products
Kenya sells more to the region, with exports worth Sh5.8b last year.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Cheap drug imports stifle local products
Rwandan traders dump Kenya for Tanzanian port
Rwanda Revenue Authority figures show that 70 per cent of country's imports pass through Tanzania
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Rwandan traders dump Kenya for Tanzanian port
Kenya’s push to lower regional tariffs hits snag
EAC member countries say a review of the Common External Tariff, which favours Kenyan exports, not top on their agenda.
By Lee Mwiti 5 years ago
Kenya’s push to lower regional tariffs hits snag
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