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Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

Everlyne Chepkemei and Eunice Tabuut who are vegetable vendors in Ruto’s backyard arrived in the city on September 12, 2022, after taking the treacherous journey starting on September 9 at 4am.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 8 hrs ago

Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

Company collapse drove us to build our tech start-up

Company collapse drove us to build our tech start-up

By Enterprise Reporter 1 day ago

Eugene Wamalwa questions Ruto's failure to name Devolution CS

Eugene Wamalwa questions Ruto's failure to name Devolution CS

By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago

Benefits of ethical leadership in an organization

Benefits of ethical leadership in an organization

By Tony Mbaya 2 days ago

Understanding the principles of ethical leadership

Starting a business is one thing, but having an ethical one is another. Building an ethical workplace is about more than just compliance and meeting legal requirements.

By Tony Mutugi 3 days ago

Understanding the principles of ethical leadership

Kenya only has 12 blood cancer specialists, ouch!

The absence of political prioritization of childhood cancer treatment by governments and health systems is impacting on cancer management in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Gloria Milimu 3 days ago

Kenya only has 12 blood cancer specialists, ouch!

EU Pledges Military Support for Ukraine, Considers New Russian Sanctions

EU foreign ministers have agreed to bolster their military support for Ukraine and study a new package of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and certain sectors of the Russian economy.

By VOA 6 days ago

EU Pledges Military Support for Ukraine, Considers New Russian Sanctions

European spyware investigators criticise Israel and Poland

In Europe, cybersleuths have found traces of Pegasus or other spyware in Poland, Hungary, Spain and Greece.

By AP 7 days ago

European spyware investigators criticise Israel and Poland

Why business is brisk at corner shops in African markets

50 per cent of consumers visit their corner shop daily, 24 per cent regularly use a store tab for credit purchases.

By James Wanzala 9 days ago

Why business is brisk at corner shops in African markets

Statistician steering Sh1b credit firm

Reuben Kimani, a trained statistician and commercial banker, is behind the steering wheel of budding microfinance start-up Eden Bridge Capital.

By Aby Agina 9 days ago

Statistician steering Sh1b credit firm

New Sh40b oil jetty offers a ray of hope for cheaper fuel

Demurrages are penalties imposed on owners of petroleum products by shipping lines due to delays in the offloading of goods after the ship docks at the port.

By Macharia Kamau 10 days ago

New Sh40b oil jetty offers a ray of hope for cheaper fuel

Kenya loses flower market in the EU due to Russia-Ukraine war

This rise in the cost of living caused by the war has affected consumers’ purchasing power, leading to a drop in demand for cut flowers and vegetables in the EU market.

By Anthony Gitonga 11 days ago

Kenya loses flower market in the EU due to Russia-Ukraine war

Son scores hat trick off bench as Spurs hammer Leicester 6-2

Son Heung-min ended his goal drought this season by scoring a hat trick after coming off the bench in Tottenham's 6-2 win over last-placed Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Son scores hat trick off bench as Spurs hammer Leicester 6-2

Wamalwa, Oparanya to spearhead opposition troops

Eugene Wamalwa said he will work hard to bring together all Azimio leaders and supporters from the region even as they strategise on the 2027 elections.

By Robert Amalemba 12 days ago

Wamalwa, Oparanya to spearhead opposition troops

Ronaldo nets 1st Europa League goal as United beats Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first Europa League goal of his career to help Manchester United rebound from an opening loss in the second-tier competition with a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol

By Associated Press 14 days ago

Ronaldo nets 1st Europa League goal as United beats Sheriff

Reuben Kigame calls out President Ruto for 'overdoing' religion

Gospel musician and recent presidential aspirant

By Mate Tongola 14 days ago

Reuben Kigame calls out President Ruto for 'overdoing' religion

I beat poverty by thinking like a job creator

Dr Paul Kibicho was born dirt poor with a zero shot at life, but managed to make something out of himself and created multiple businesses along the way.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 16 days ago

I beat poverty by thinking like a job creator

Why I find the call for investors to Africa strange

Unless we re-educate the next generation and empower them, they will remain to believe their work is to consume and show off.

By XN Iraki 16 days ago

Why I find the call for investors to Africa strange

Europa League: Arsenal-PSV game in London off ahead of queen's funeral

Arsenal’s home game in the Europa League this week was postponed by UEFA on Monday because of the limited police resources available

By Associated Press 17 days ago

Europa League: Arsenal-PSV game in London off ahead of queen's funeral

Emotional reunion for two sisters who last met in 1962

The sisters had last seen each other as young girls but as they met yesterday, it was evident that age had taken a toll on them as their children made the big surprise a reality.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 18 days ago

Emotional reunion for two sisters who last met in 1962

Investigations launched into fan violence at French game

The public prosecutors’ office in Nice launched investigations into the violence that marred a Europa Conference League match

By Associated Press 19 days ago

Investigations launched into fan violence at French game

Arsenal wins at Zurich, Man United beaten in Europa League

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup but Real Sociedad still upset Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in their Europa League opener on Thursday.

By Associated Press 20 days ago

Arsenal wins at Zurich, Man United beaten in Europa League

Women SMEs support: A pathway to equality in the financial sector

There is hope for the Kenyan woman entrepreneur.

By Betty Korir 24 days ago

Women SMEs support: A pathway to equality in the financial sector

EU to tighten travel rules for Russians, but no visa ban

The EU already tightened visa restrictions on Russian officials and businesspeople under the accord in May.

By AP News 28 days ago

EU to tighten travel rules for Russians, but no visa ban

My starting capital was knowledge and a laptop

To succeed in any business, this entrepreneur advises, you must understand the problem you are trying to solve and then structure the solutions.

By Peter Muiruri 29 days ago

My starting capital was knowledge and a laptop

A pathway to equality in the financial sector

Women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equally make significant contributions to the economies in which they operate.

By Betty Korir 30 days ago

A pathway to equality in the financial sector

Five reasons startups fail and why they are preventable

Recognising them and preparing for them dramatically shifts the odds in your favour. The smaller your business is, the more it hurts when you hire the wrong person.

By Entrepreneur 1 month ago

Five reasons startups fail and why they are preventable

Incubation hub to inject Sh5b into agribusiness

It is being implemented jointly with eight selected county governments of Machakos, Kisii, Uasin Gishu, Isiolo, Bungoma, Meru, Kiambu, and Kilifi.

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Incubation hub to inject Sh5b into agribusiness

Equity grows half-year profit to Sh24.4b on increased lending

Most of the interest earnings came from increased lending to the private sector as opposed to the government.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Equity grows half-year profit to Sh24.4b on increased lending

Chelsea bans supporter for allegedly racially abusing Son

Chelsea has banned a season-ticket holder indefinitely for alleged racist abuse directed at Son Heung-min during the match against Tottenham

1 month ago

Chelsea bans supporter for allegedly racially abusing Son

What ails most Kenyan start-ups

Lack of requisite infrastructure and notable skills gap among individuals heading start-up incubators have been mentioned as some of the challenges facing infant businesses in the county.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

What ails most Kenyan start-ups

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

Think of someone who has never been employed all his life and still raises a family. Think of a person who goes to sell by the roadside and is never assured of sales.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

Why women fail to win big business contracts

Women fail to clinch contracts because ‘they don’t know people’.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Why women fail to win big business contracts

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

Wamunyinyi and Eseli were defeated by Ford-K candidates in Kanduyi and Tongaren respectively. Wetang'ula had vowed to teach them a lesson after they attempted to topple him in 2020.

By Denish Ochieng 1 month ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

By maintaining professional relationships well, you also build around yourself a network of people who can be of help in future.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

Five big blunders entrepreneurs make

The best way to chart a successful path for your enterprise is to learn from the mistakes of others.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 1 month ago

Five big blunders entrepreneurs make

Mutunga, Mweu win in Parklands Sports Club run

Former World Youth 3000m silver medallist Patrick Mutunga and 2022 Durban 10K bronze medallist Fridah Mweu are winners of the monthly Parklands Sports Club.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Mutunga, Mweu win in Parklands Sports Club run

Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

Dr Nyaoncha began working as a general surgeon, but his daily grind at the hospital inspired him to pursue neurosurgery - and went to do more neurosurgery than general surgery cases.

By Standard Reporter 1 month ago

Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

Arthritis: Joint pain gets hotter in cold weather

The body is unable to suppress certain levels of pain when it gets cold- Dr Fred Otieno, Rheumatologist, Aga Khan University Hospital.

By John Ouma 1 month ago

Arthritis: Joint pain gets hotter in cold weather

Why being informal hinders business growth

The formalisation process includes obtaining licenses, registering with the Registrar of Companies and compliance with statutory requirements such as taxation and labour laws.

By Brian Okoth 1 month ago

Why being informal hinders business growth

Kenya-based business accelerator helps 2,000 entrepreneurs scale up

GrowthAfrica works with entrepreneurs and companies who - through their businesses - make a significant positive difference to their surroundings and society at large.

By Nailantei Kenga 1 month ago

Kenya-based business accelerator helps 2,000 entrepreneurs scale up

Girl protests as MP aspirant's sexual assault case put off

The MP aspirant is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 16-year-old on December 23, 2018, at the Sarova Woodlands Hotel in Nakuru.

By Biketi Kikechi 1 month ago

Girl protests as MP aspirant's sexual assault case put off

Mourinho calls and players come running to join him at Roma

Always known as a great motivator, José Mourinho is also excelling as a pitchman in his latest coaching job at Roma.

By Peris Wambugu 1 month ago

Mourinho calls and players come running to join him at Roma

How to absorb your kids into your small business

70 per cent of family businesses fail or are sold before they’re passed on to the second generation. 90 per cent of family-owned businesses don’t make it to the third generation.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 month ago

How to absorb your kids into your small business

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