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Esther Dianah

Tourism rebounds to Sh352.5b surpassing pre-Covid numbers

The immense recovery has been attributed to the weakening of the Kenya shilling against major global currencies and the effects of inflation locally and internationally.

By Esther Dianah 27 days ago

Tourism rebounds to Sh352.5b surpassing pre-Covid numbers

Harambee Sacco ups bid to raise Sh4b from share capital

Harambee Sacco ups bid to raise Sh4b from share capital

By Esther Dianah 28 days ago

Counties urged to finalise their energy plans

Counties urged to finalise their energy plans

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

M-Pesa, Safaricom and Equity top brands most loved by women

M-Pesa, Safaricom and Equity top brands most loved by women

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Future of work: Navigating market shifts, going digital

Close to one million young people graduate from institutions of higher learning and enter the labor market annually, a figure that surpasses the available work opportunities.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Future of work: Navigating market shifts, going digital

Report: Kenya tops peers in youth digital potential

The ranking is attributed to Kenya's widespread use of the mobile money system, government investments in infrastructure, and initiatives focused on digital literacy.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Report: Kenya tops peers in youth digital potential

Absa Bank investors get record Sh7b dividend after bank posts Sh16b profit

Absa's board has recommended a 15 per cent increase on its dividend to shareholders a final total dividend payout of Sh7.3 billion, translating to Sh1.35 per ordinary share.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Absa Bank investors get record Sh7b dividend after bank posts Sh16b profit

Treasury now faulted over milk, bread tax plan in revenue push

A potential of mass layoffs looms if the Treasury's proposal to tax bread and milk comes to fruition, experts have cautioned.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Treasury now faulted over milk, bread tax plan in revenue push

How local sourcing by giant firms can cut unemployment

Unilever's Emerge Accelerator Programme is an example of tangible impact; empowering women and individuals with disabilities to become suppliers.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

How local sourcing by giant firms can cut unemployment

Small businesses to access low-interest loans from World Bank-funded project

Small businesses can now access low-interest loans through the Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) project.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Small businesses to access low-interest loans from World Bank-funded project

'You must innovate to stay abreast with the trends'

Founded back in the 1980s, Kega Fashions is feeling the heat of the weak shilling and the rising cost of raw materials as well as competition from Mitumba business.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

'You must innovate to stay abreast with the trends'

KTB: Tourism industry near full recovery to pre-Covid levels

The tourism sector is at about 96 per cent recovery to 2019 figures, hence it is rightly on the path to an accelerated growth trajectory.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

KTB: Tourism industry near full recovery to pre-Covid levels

Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation

The impact of fintech on financial services and markets in Kenya is a testament to the transformative power of technology.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation

Local auto firm asks State to incentive costs in e-mobility

The electric Tuktuks are designed to ensure optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability, and load-carrying capacity.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Local auto firm asks State to incentive costs in e-mobility

Milk processor rallies farmers to conserve animal feed amid climate change

Brookside is rallying dairy farmers to prepare and conserve animal feed as a mitigation to challenges brought about by climate change.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Milk processor rallies farmers to conserve animal feed amid climate change

How Treasury plans to raid your pockets to finance Sh4.2tr budget

Over the 2024-25 financial year, the government plans to borrow Sh703 billion, which is lower than the Sh785 billion that it plans to borrow by the end of the current financial year.

By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah 2 months ago

How Treasury plans to raid your pockets to finance Sh4.2tr budget

Ministry to host forum on financing agricultural sector

Agriculture loans and investments portfolios currently are disproportionately low compared to the agriculture sector's share of GDP.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Ministry to host forum on financing agricultural sector

State seeks partners to expand digital hubs across slums

Kenya Kwanza, through its ICT agenda, seeks to build a digitally empowered nation where citizens can readily work and also get services conveniently and efficiently.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

State seeks partners to expand digital hubs across slums

Rising demand for bouquets as Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) has noted a growing demand for ready bouquets by international markets as opposed to single-variety cut flowers.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Rising demand for bouquets as Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has also set its eyes on government departments and agencies, courts and telcos that hold mobile money balances.

By Esther Dianah and Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Standard Group creates digital visitor booking system

Standard Group has developed a digital visitor booking management system that is set to redefine how businesses handle guest interactions.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Standard Group creates digital visitor booking system

Kenya to chair United Nations committee on tourism

Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Kenya to chair United Nations committee on tourism

Safaricom and partners to back local startups

Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation have launched an accelerator programme for fintech and content startups.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Safaricom and partners to back local startups

Incentives to women in construction will boost their participation, says regulator

National Construction Authority Executive Director Maurice Aketch said gender stereotypes and biases discourage women from pursuing careers in construction.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Incentives to women in construction will boost their participation, says regulator

Increase output of building materials, PS urges firms

PS Hinga noted that the use of locally produced materials will help in cutting the overall cost of the housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Increase output of building materials, PS urges firms

New boost for the women-led businesses' financial resilience

NFNV Kenya has taken steps towards enhancing the financial and economic resilience of women-led businesses using insurance products for risk mitigation.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

New boost for the women-led businesses' financial resilience

New survey tracks contribution of creative industry to Kenya's economy

Speaking during the launch, KNBS Director General George Obudho said that initially, the contribution of the film industry to the economy was not known.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

New survey tracks contribution of creative industry to Kenya's economy

Sameer starts construction of Sh260 million warehouse

The tailor-made project has been crafted to align with its tenant's distinct needs, encompassing considerations of size, layout, features, and functionality.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Sameer starts construction of Sh260 million warehouse

'Cyber security key barrier to digital economy among small businesses'

A major revelation from the study is that a majority of MSMEs rank digital training and skills development as the paramount requirement for venturing into the online sphere.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

'Cyber security key barrier to digital economy among small businesses'

NCBA celebrates financing of over 4000 vehicles, sets aside Sh2b for emobility

NCBA group has financed over 4000 vehicles amounting to Sh17 billion as of October 2023.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

NCBA celebrates financing of over 4000 vehicles, sets aside Sh2b for emobility

Survey reveals Kenya's most sought-after skills in job market

The findings call for key skills in transport and logistics, signalling a pivotal moment in the intersection of education and industry needs.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Survey reveals Kenya's most sought-after skills in job market

Brewer faults State tax policies, urges review to cut illicit drinks

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise tax collections from spirits dropped by 20.7 per cent in the first quarter of this year.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Brewer faults State tax policies, urges review to cut illicit drinks

Kenyan MSMEs eye regional trade opprtunities at Burundi trade fair

Intra-regional trade within the EAC has been on an upward trajectory, with the value recorded at $10.17 billion (Sh1.5 trillion) as at September 2022.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Kenyan MSMEs eye regional trade opprtunities at Burundi trade fair

Local industries urged to raise output to counter cheap imports

Local manufacturers have been urged to raise their output to progressively wean the country off reliance on imports.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Local industries urged to raise output to counter cheap imports

Mary Wamae: From legal practice to shaking up the banking industry

Mary Wamae has for close to two decades now been a part of Kenya's financial transformation journey, having joined the banking industry from the legal profession.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Mary Wamae: From legal practice to shaking up the banking industry

Eva Muraya: How brands can use data to attract female consumers

Muraya whose company ranks top 100 most loved brands by women, says the difficulty in accessing the market inspired her to start BSD Group.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Eva Muraya: How brands can use data to attract female consumers

Senator unveils plan to ease school congestion

To address this disparity, Soma na Glow is providing transportation from Kawangware (Congo Stage) to Kileleshwa Primary and back.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Senator unveils plan to ease school congestion

Easy Coach: We are evolving to suit digital customers

According to Statista, an online platform specialising in market and consumer data, online bookings for long-distance bus tickets dominated travel products in Kenya in 2022 at 40 per cent.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Easy Coach: We are evolving to suit digital customers

Twiga Foods allays closure fears amid latest layoffs

Twiga aggregates demand and streamlines logistics in the distribution of farm produce such as fruits and vegetables to small-scale vendors in city estates.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Twiga Foods allays closure fears amid latest layoffs

Milk processor eyes breeding support to improve yields

Dairy farmers are looking at better prospects after processor Brookside has launched an animal breeding support programme for its milk supply groups, with the aim of raising firm yields.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Milk processor eyes breeding support to improve yields

Tech firm Shiprazor Partners with Standard Group Courier to Bridge Delivery Gap

Shiprazor, an e-commerce delivery platform, partners with The Standard Group's Courier services to address the escalating demand for efficient delivery solutions.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Tech firm Shiprazor Partners with Standard Group Courier to Bridge Delivery Gap

What family businesses must do to stay alive

Kenya has seen the fall of big family businesses in the recent past. These include old retail giants such as Tuskys and Nakumatt.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

What family businesses must do to stay alive

Macadamia to be added to edible oil crops to up returns

PS Harsama said increased domestic consumption of macadamia nuts in value-added forms will help provide relief to the global glut challenge and boost incomes for farmers.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Macadamia to be added to edible oil crops to up returns

Indian airline starts Mumbai-Nairobi direct flights in its expansion move

IndiGo Chief Executive Pieter Elbers said the expansion into Kenya "aligns with the overall vision of providing accessibility and connecting people with places."

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Indian airline starts Mumbai-Nairobi direct flights in its expansion move

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