Premium

Manufacturers struggle under high taxation and energy costs

KAM says priority area would be reduction of electricity costs to raise Kenya's competitiveness.

By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago

Family seeks answers after two sisters die mysteriously

Kathleen Nkatha was found unresponsive at a hotel in Migori County where her sister Fredah Kinanu went to collect her body and booked another hotel room but fell ill and also died.

By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago

Investment bank unveils shariah compliant division

Standard Investment Bank (SIB) has unveiled a Shariah-compliant investment banking division dubbed SIB Najah, and the division's flagship product, MansaX Shariah.

By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago

Coffee farmers set for Sh4b boost in State sector reform plan

Coffee farmers are set for a major boost after the government announced plans to inject Sh4 billion into the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union to enhance the Coffee Cherry Revolving Fund.

By Tasmima Ibrahim 2 years ago

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

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

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

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

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