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BAT inches closer to gender parity in its workforce
According to the cigarette manufacturer's 2022 Sustainability Report, its current female workforce stands at 44 per cent against 56 per cent for men.
By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago
BAT inches closer to gender parity in its workforce
Federation of Women Entrepreneurs launched in Kenya
"We are really passionate in advancing the agenda at the national level toward women in business and enabling that space for women," Vicky Karuga president of FOWEK.
By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago
Federation of Women Entrepreneurs launched in Kenya
Flower sector urged to uphold sustainability to stem climate change
The local flower industry has been urged to embrace sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint amid growing concerns about climate change.
By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago
Flower sector urged to uphold sustainability to stem climate change
Ajira drive now targets more women in plan to bridge digital divide
The new approach, which includes the inclusion of AjiraForShe apprenticeship - a new programme specifically for women - is aimed at bridging the digital gender divide.
By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago
Ajira drive now targets more women in plan to bridge digital divide
KCB to extend youth empowerment drive to East Africa markets
KCB Group is scaling up its youth empowerment and job creation programme - 2Jiajiri - in Kenya as it also looks to extend it to other regional markets where the lender operates.
By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago
KCB to extend youth empowerment drive to East Africa markets
Abagusii traditional law court
Before the British established modern courts in Africa, the Abagusii had traditional law courts where they would make rulings and pass judgment on matters brought before them.
By Elizabeth Angira 8 years ago
Abagusii traditional law court
My story: Why I sell charcoal
If you walk around most hotels and restaurants in Kisii Town, you will not fail to spot Sipporah Kemunto Mokua, 40, a well-known charcoal seller who has been in the business for more than 20 years.
By Elizabeth Angira 8 years ago
My story: Why I sell charcoal
The diploma holder shoe-shiner
When Lydia Bosibori completed her Diploma in Business Management, she looked forward to landing a white collar jobs.
By Elizabeth Angira 9 years ago
The diploma holder shoe-shiner
Counties splash Sh1.5b on travel in three months, report reveals
Politics
By Edwin Nyarangi
42 mins ago
Senior School placements begin Friday amid transition concerns
Education
By Juliet Omelo and Mike Kihaki
42 mins ago
Ruto bid to win Raila's turf still on amid jitters
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno
42 mins ago
Trump tightens US entry ban on 12 African states
National
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Nyambura
42 mins ago