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Irisheel Shanzu

West Pokot residents to benefit from Sh90 million water project

Residents who have been trekking for long distances in search of the commodity will now benefit from the project that is expected to produce 3,000 cubic meters of water per day.

By 6 months ago

West Pokot residents to benefit from Sh90 million water project

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

By 6 months ago

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

By 6 months ago

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

Kapenguria-Lodwar highway cut off by floods

By 6 months ago

Man charged with forgery of education documents in Kapenguria

A man has been charged at Kapenguria Law Courts with forgery of educational documents, contrary to Section 357(a) of the Penal Code.

By Irisheel Shanzu 1 year ago

Man charged with forgery of education documents in Kapenguria

Telkom lands new submarine fibre cable at Mombasa

Telkom Kenya and the Peace Cable Company have successfully landed a new submarine fibre optic network at Mombasa.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Telkom lands new submarine fibre cable at Mombasa

Firms in deal to expand vehicle service centres

AutoXpress has partnered with Rubis Energy to open three additional service centres in Nairobi and its environs.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Firms in deal to expand vehicle service centres

Digital financial services startup Marketforce secures Sh4.6b funding

MarketForce has become the region’s deal of the month after it announced the closing of a Sh4.6 billion Series A round funding.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Digital financial services startup Marketforce secures Sh4.6b funding

Taxman settles 319 cases out of court, easing compliance

KRA said ADR received 559 applications between July and December 2021.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Taxman settles 319 cases out of court, easing compliance

Eveready reappoints seasoned directors

Eveready East Africa has reappointed two non-executive directors following resolutions of the annual general meeting held virtually on March 4.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Eveready reappoints seasoned directors

Architects tipped on sector success amid competition

The AAK has called on professionals in the field to be aggressive in marketing themselves to promote professionalism in the built environment.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Architects tipped on sector success amid competition

Fintech industry ups push for digital currency

The government has been urged to back the quest to deepen financial inclusion through digital and decentralised finance.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Fintech industry ups push for digital currency

State sets new timelines for key road projects

The directive comes as a warning shot to other government agencies with pending projects in an electioneering year.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

State sets new timelines for key road projects

Firm sets sights on regional market in expansion plan

Online marketplace Africa Sokoni has set its sights on going regional in the next six months.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Firm sets sights on regional market in expansion plan

Low-ticket investment product to deepen savings culture

Standard Chartered Bank has teamed up with Sanlam Investments to promote a savings culture with a new low-ticket Money Market Fund.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Low-ticket investment product to deepen savings culture

Hotpoint bets on new promotions to up sales

Hotpoint Appliances has ended its third ‘Maisha Moto Moto’ promotion that saw three winners walk away with various prices including Sh1.5 million.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Hotpoint bets on new promotions to up sales

Food distributor attracts impact investors

Dutch based investor DOB Equity has brought on board Elea Foundation and A to Z Impact to fund the expansion of Kwanza Tukule.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Food distributor attracts impact investors

KICC records 60pc rebound in meetings, exhibitions

(KICC) has recorded a 60 per cent rebound in the meetings and exhibitions business as it emerges from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

KICC records 60pc rebound in meetings, exhibitions

Moody’s buys 51pc stake in ratings rival

Moody’s Corporation has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Global Credit Rating Company Ltd (GCR).

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Moody’s buys 51pc stake in ratings rival

Kenyan fintech Paylend raises Sh226 million for expansion

Paylend financier Chymia Consulting HK Limited is an Asian company that provides blockchain applications

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Kenyan fintech Paylend raises Sh226 million for expansion

Global index rates Kenya's economy 'unfree' in its latest ranking

Kenya and many of its African peers were declared “mostly unfree” economies with scores below 60 out of 100.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Global index rates Kenya's economy 'unfree' in its latest ranking

At least 4m Kenyans face hunger after poor rains cause crop failure

Late November and early December rainfall came too late for late-season planting. Report says food insecurity will increase in severity and scale.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

At least 4m Kenyans face hunger after poor rains cause crop failure

Railway firm announces new tariffs for freight

Charges for containerised cargo from Kilindini to Malaba will be $860 (Sh97,180) for a 20-foot container weighing 0-30 tonnes.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Railway firm announces new tariffs for freight

Sh100 million fund targets tech startups

Nigeria-based PanAfrican Capital Holdings has set up a venture capital project targeting Kenyan technology startups with up to Sh100 million.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Sh100 million fund targets tech startups

State firm to lend SMEs Sh25b

KDC has unveiled a plan to lend small enterprises up to Sh25 billion in the next three years.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

State firm to lend SMEs Sh25b

Kenya leads peers in water supply and sanitation inequalities

Kenya has since the year 2000s been notorious for water subsidies that mostly benefit the wealthy.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Kenya leads peers in water supply and sanitation inequalities

Air cargo demand up on supply chain disruptions, delays

Globally, cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) was up 9.4 per cent compared to October 2019 (10.4 per cent).

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Air cargo demand up on supply chain disruptions, delays

Anti-tobacco lobbies fault State on tax

The State stands to benefit from an additional Sh4.4 billion annually by applying a uniform tax for the industry.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Anti-tobacco lobbies fault State on tax

Telcos lobby sets aside Sh37m for local startups

Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) is seeking to bankroll local startups championing climate change mitigation.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Telcos lobby sets aside Sh37m for local startups

NSE unveils first ESG reporting guidelines for corporates

Publicly listed firms have started aligning their operations to the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

NSE unveils first ESG reporting guidelines for corporates

Kenya’s widening ICT skills gap worries experts

The study notes that Kenya’s widening skills gap has been worsened by the growing but still low number of ICT graduates.

By Moses Omusolo 2 years ago

Kenya’s widening ICT skills gap worries experts

Africa stakeholders eye housing units valued below Sh1.1m

Stakeholders in the housing sector are exploring ways of making housing units in Africa affordable to buyers to address the biting shortage.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Africa stakeholders eye housing units valued below Sh1.1m

Pension funds seek to unlock Sh250b for infrastructure

KEPFIC has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to mobile the funds.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Pension funds seek to unlock Sh250b for infrastructure

Tanzania clears its capital arrears in Shelter Afrique

Tanzania has cleared its capital arrears in Shelter Afrique after paying $407,284.97 (Sh45 million).

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Tanzania clears its capital arrears in Shelter Afrique

Senegal and Mali beat Kenya in internet speed

Mali, whose mobile internet speed now ranks at position 89, registered 29.79Mbps.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Senegal and Mali beat Kenya in internet speed

Nairobi Business Ventures completes Sh3b entities buyout

NBV has also fully acquired Air Direct Connect Ltd and Aviation Management Solutions Ltd, both in the business of aircraft maintenance.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Nairobi Business Ventures completes Sh3b entities buyout

CBK gives banks a year to effect rules

CBK said climate-related risks continued to expose financial institutions to credit, market and liquidity risks.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

CBK gives banks a year to effect rules

How to recover and grow your business after Covid-19 pandemic

Enterprise explores how businesses can chart a post-pandemic recovery and thrive in the “new normal.”

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

How to recover and grow your business after Covid-19 pandemic

Loans blamed for Kenya poor saving culture

Kenya’s financial market is heavily focused on borrowing compared to other equally important aspects, such as savings.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Loans blamed for Kenya poor saving culture

A guide to managing your business assets

Experts believe that any entrepreneur worth their salt should understand the essentials of asset management.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

A guide to managing your business assets

Taxes affecting small business owners

KRA introduce the Minimum Tax, Digital Services Tax and the Voluntary Tax Disclosure Programme (VTDP) where taxpayers will get relief on penalties.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Taxes affecting small business owners

Toxic culture blamed for Kenyan start-ups failure

Bad investor and founder culture have been singled out as the main factors hampering the Kenyan startup ecosystem from thriving.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Toxic culture blamed for Kenyan start-ups failure

Covid-19 reshapes relations between workers, employers - study

Coronavirus has changed the world of work for a whole new model of engagement between the employer and the employee.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

Covid-19 reshapes relations between workers, employers - study

I&M Bank gets Sh5.4 billion for lending to SMEs

The listed lender is targeting local medium-sized enterprises in the trade, manufacturing and construction sectors.

By Moses Omusolo 3 years ago

I&M Bank gets Sh5.4 billion for lending to SMEs

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