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Biko Rading

Community partners with forest association to tackle climate change

Unpredictable weather patterns have left millions in hunger as farmers continue to harvest less or nothing at all.

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Community partners with forest association to tackle climate change

Equal access to learning for both girls, boys key in unlocking continent’s potential

Equal access to learning for both girls, boys key in unlocking continent’s potential

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Micro lenders to cast nets wide for new opportunities

Micro lenders to cast nets wide for new opportunities

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Why mechanisation is a must for Kenya’s agricultural sector

Why mechanisation is a must for Kenya’s agricultural sector

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Micro-lender predicts normalcy in loan business

President Uhuru late August noted a decrease in the Covid-19 cases but was quick to warn Kenyans against premature celebrations.

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Micro-lender predicts normalcy in loan business

Awakening Kenya’s emerging giant: Health and Wellness industry

Euromonitor International reveals that the Health and Wellness Tourism in Kenya recorded a value growth of 9 percent in 2018 to reach sales of Sh2.5b

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Awakening Kenya’s emerging giant: Health and Wellness industry

KFCB and Google partner to protect children

Board also working with the Ministry of ICT to formulate better policy guidelines on online content

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

KFCB and Google partner to protect children

File disputes with IGRTC before heading to court, State organ urges

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

File disputes with IGRTC before heading to court, State organ urges

What’s next for SMEs in the Covid-19 pandemic era?

We purchase building materials in bulk from the manufacturers at a lower rate

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

What’s next for SMEs in the Covid-19 pandemic era?

Kenya Power teams up with community to weed out illegal connections

The campaign that kicked off in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and Mukuru Kwa Reuben was aimed at sensitising the public on the dangers of illegal power connection

By Biko Rading 3 years ago

Kenya Power teams up with community to weed out illegal connections

Why employee training is must for companies

Human resource experts argue that the sharpening skills of the employees is a new trend worth considering since it comes with benefits.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Why employee training is must for companies

Government urged to integrate mental health in UHC

Senators attributed various suicide-related deaths in the country to the existing gaps in addressing mental health problems.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Government urged to integrate mental health in UHC

Moi was Mahatma Gandhi of Kenya, says businessman

The Magic Chemicals Kenya Limited MD got Kenyan citizenship after interacting with the late president at a school function

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Moi was Mahatma Gandhi of Kenya, says businessman

Give BBI team time, judge report later, Kalonzo urges critics

The Wiper leader called for peace arguing that development can only be realised if there is calm.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Give BBI team time, judge report later, Kalonzo urges critics

Seek alternative sources of income, TVET principals told

Principal secretary says Government money is not enough to fund institutions especially now that the sector is fast growing.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Seek alternative sources of income, TVET principals told

Korean firm introduces thermotherapy treatment in Kenya

Thermotherapy has been gaining popularity in the country as Kenyans resort to it remedy health conditions.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Korean firm introduces thermotherapy treatment in Kenya

Pumwani hospital sets pace for investing in human milk

Pumwani is now among the over 600 human milk banks globally and the first in the East and Central African region.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Pumwani hospital sets pace for investing in human milk

Government to launch some housing units next month-PS Hinga

The Government is set to launch affordable housing units in Starehe Constituency earlier next month-PS Hinga.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Government to launch some housing units next month-PS Hinga

Repent and apologise-Bishop Kitonga tells Ng’ang’a

The outspoken Bishop Kitonga urged Pastor Ng'ang'a to repent and warned Kenyans against following preachers who are arrogant.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Repent and apologise-Bishop Kitonga tells Ng’ang’a

Kenya to host water, electricity expo

The two-day event is scheduled to take place in October at the Kenya International Convention Centre.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Kenya to host water, electricity expo

Kenya strikes deal with China to boost ICT Sector

Kenya is also set to receive a boost from China in her effort to widen and leverage the ICT infrastructure through this partnership.

By Biko Rading 4 years ago

Kenya strikes deal with China to boost ICT Sector

Why construction industry needs to embrace HR management

In the construction industry, the concept of human resource management is not as well defined as in other mainstream and formal industries.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Why construction industry needs to embrace HR management

Lender taps diaspora cash

This new service will enable Kenyans living abroad to send money through their mobile phones to their relatives and also make business transactions.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Lender taps diaspora cash

Local company eyes deal with Government for housing plan

Optiven Group has set aside millions to partner with the government in providing affordable housing.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Local company eyes deal with Government for housing plan

Chinese medical researcher roots for new therapy against HIV/Aids

Doctor claims Tian Immunity Boehqoster, was effective in reversing the effects of HIV/AIDS.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Chinese medical researcher roots for new therapy against HIV/Aids

UAE oil firm joins Kenyan market

It has a footprint in 125 countries across the globe.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

UAE oil firm joins Kenyan market

Invest in Africa partners with AMI to launch SMEs online Academy

Invest in Africa (IIA-Kenya) in partnership with the African Management Initiative (AMI) has launched an online learning academy to help SMEs

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Invest in Africa partners with AMI to launch SMEs online Academy

Kenya eyes technology to boost performance in Mathematics and Science

CEMASTEA has been training over 400 Mathematics Trainers from across the country for the last two years.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Kenya eyes technology to boost performance in Mathematics and Science

15 percent of pesticide products in Kenya are fake

Farmers in Kenya are exposed to counterfeit pesticide products that are rampant in the market.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

15 percent of pesticide products in Kenya are fake

Port It Global Kenya to uplift unbanked consumers and small-scale businesses

Port It Global Kenya Limited is a new financial solution provider seeking to uplift the lives of consumers and small business holders.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Port It Global Kenya to uplift unbanked consumers and small-scale businesses

Public health body opposes plan to retrain nurses and clinical officers

Association of Public Health Officers- Kenya opposes plans to train nurses and clinical officers in sanitation and hygiene

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Public health body opposes plan to retrain nurses and clinical officers

Equip small scale farmers with technological skills –expert advises

Agriculture experts urge government to equip farmers technological skills.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Equip small scale farmers with technological skills –expert advises

Wine tasting spices up Kajiado

Kajiado County is widening its offerings to visitors with the launch of wine tasting to attract tourists.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Wine tasting spices up Kajiado

Bata banks on fashion trends to grow

Global shoe manufacturer Bata has shifted focus to the fashion industry as it seeks to grow its market share.

By Biko Rading 5 years ago

Bata banks on fashion trends to grow

New rules for firms out next week

A revised code of corporate governance that incorporates best international practices will be launched next week.

By BIKO RADING 6 years ago

New rules for firms out next week

Don calls for mix of herbal and conventional medicines in fight against HIV/AIDS

Developing nations need to embrace both herbal and conventional medicine in HIV fight.

By BIKO RADING 6 years ago

Don calls for mix of herbal and conventional medicines in fight against HIV/AIDS

Chinese don urges agencies to change strategy in fight against HIV/AIDS

"The cure for HIV and AIDS may not be found this year or next year but there is hope as research shows HIV remission is possible," says Caroline Tiemessen, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

By BIKO RADING 6 years ago

Chinese don urges agencies to change strategy in fight against HIV/AIDS

Mabati wins Superbrands award

Nairobi-based regional roofing materials manufacturer Royal Mabati Limited has been granted Superbrands East Africa 2017-2018 award.

By BIKO RADING 6 years ago

Mabati wins Superbrands award

Chinese researcher roots for use of herbal solutions in war against HIV Aids

Kenya is among the first African countries to introduce better HIV/AIDS treatment for people living with HIV that causes Aids.

By BIKO RADING 6 years ago

Chinese researcher roots for use of herbal solutions in war against HIV Aids

KSMS patners with NGO to develop cheap loans for farmers

A US-funded NGO has partnered with the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) to develop affordable loan products for farmers.

By BIKO RADING 7 years ago

KSMS patners with NGO to develop cheap loans for farmers

NTSA: Decrease in pedestrian deaths attributed to guard rails

Nairobi accounts for the highest number of pedestrian deaths at 42 per cent.

By BIKO RADING 7 years ago

NTSA: Decrease in pedestrian deaths attributed to guard rails

Simba Chai Sacco tops Governance Awards

The annual event, which is in its seventh edition, is organised by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).

By BIKO RADING 7 years ago

Simba Chai Sacco tops Governance Awards

How skin rash spurred woman to business venture

While most Africans are battling the dark spots and other skin complications, Westerners are tackling the issue of skin wrinkles.

By BIKO RADING 7 years ago

How skin rash spurred woman to business venture

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