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Andrew Makari Watila

Public rants ought not to stall economy

The International Monetary Fund estimates that Kenya’s economy will hit the Sh15.7 trillion in 2023.

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

Public rants ought not to stall economy

Trading in mitumba items soars amid rise in apparel exports

Trading in mitumba items soars amid rise in apparel exports

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

Coca Cola appoints Phillipine Mtikitiki as General Manager

Coca Cola appoints Phillipine Mtikitiki as General Manager

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

Kenyan logistics platform Sendy appoints Victor Mwangi commercial boss

Kenyan logistics platform Sendy appoints Victor Mwangi commercial boss

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

How to manage risk and instil corporate values

Every business owner or chief executive celebrates when a ‘big’ client is netted by the marketing or sales team

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

How to manage risk and instil corporate values

Education: Trends that will revolutionise 2019 workplace

Trends that will revolutionise 2019 workplace

By Andrew Makari Watila 5 years ago

Education: Trends that will revolutionise 2019 workplace

Governance audits can mitigate corporate risks

A number of corporate collapses and corrupt practices arising from the agency problem as well as the adoption of weak governance practices have been..

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Governance audits can mitigate corporate risks

Equity airlifts 64 to global varsities

Equity Group has sponsored 64 students to join international universities under its Wings to Fly programme this year.

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Equity airlifts 64 to global varsities

Ways Kenya might retain regional status

The government must take concrete measures to ensure the country retains its dominance as the regional powerhouse.

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Ways Kenya might retain regional status

Trump threatens Sh10 trillion in tariffs against China

US President Donald Trump has instructed officials to consider a further Sh10 trillion ($100 billion) of tariffs against China, in an escalation of a

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Trump threatens Sh10 trillion in tariffs against China

Fears of Facebook crackdown fuelling ads war

Facebook is putting tighter controls on data flowing through its social network in response to the worst privacy crisis in its history.

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Fears of Facebook crackdown fuelling ads war

AP claim that 65 per cent of Kenyan households connected to electricity wrong

Recently, a global news outlet Associated Press (AP) carried an article claiming that 65 per cent of all Kenyan households are connected to electricit

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

AP claim that 65 per cent of Kenyan households connected to electricity wrong

Why Africa Airspace is attracting multinational carriers

With a population of over a billion people, Africa accounts for only one per cent of the world’s air traffic. The continent ought to lead in aviation

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Why Africa Airspace is attracting multinational carriers

Standard Group board appoints Juliana Rotich as independent non-executive director

The Standard Group Plc board has appointed Juliana Rotich as an independent non-executive director with effect from March 16, 2018. Ms Rotich is an en

By Andrew Makari Watila 6 years ago

Standard Group board appoints Juliana Rotich as independent non-executive director

Converting loans into equity is risky for banks

Depositors keep money in commercial banks because it’s safe and makes economic sense. Banks are also important institutions in a capitalist economy.

By Andrew Makari Watila 7 years ago

Converting loans into equity is risky for banks

Toyota Kenya Limited appoints its first Kenyan Managing Director

The board of Toyota Kenya Limited announced the appointment of Mr Arvinder Singh Reel as its new Managing Director effective 1st June 2017.

By Andrew Makari Watila 7 years ago

Toyota Kenya Limited appoints its first Kenyan Managing Director

Blow for RVR as suitor pulls out of sale talks

Private equity firm says it is no longer interested in acquiring stake in troubled entity

By Andrew Makari Watila 7 years ago

Blow for RVR as suitor pulls out of sale talks

National Bank of Kenya welcomes ranking in new banking survey

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has welcomed the findings of a banking report from Nairobi-based Cyntonn Investments.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

National Bank of Kenya welcomes ranking in new banking survey

Major issues to time for startup success

We have all heard the saying, “timing is everything.” This is especially true for startup companies. Timing can make or break your company.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Major issues to time for startup success

Kenya: Philips in Sh50m hospital facelift

The facelift, which will cost Sh50 million, will support the well-being and recovery of expectant mothers and their newborn babies.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Kenya: Philips in Sh50m hospital facelift

Kenya eyes high-value agriculture to up production

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Kenya eyes high-value agriculture to up production

Equity market commentary

With one less trading day in the week due to a holiday, equity turnover slumped 51.8 per cent to $30.1m (Sh2.91 billion) versus $62.5m (Sh6.07 billion) recorded previously.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Equity market commentary

Standard Chartered appoints new Global Head of Digital Marketing

Damien Cummings will join the bank in June 2015 and be based in Singapore, reporting directly to the Group Head of Brand and Chief Marketing Officer Sanjeeb Chaudhuri.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Standard Chartered appoints new Global Head of Digital Marketing

Dar campaign boosts tourism by four per cent

“Tourism currently accounts for 25 per cent of Tanzania’s total foreign exchange earnings,” Tourism Minister Lazaro Nyalandu told parliament.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Dar campaign boosts tourism by four per cent

Nakumatt opens 53rd outlet at the Garden City Mall

The opening of the new store is part of Nakumatt's ongoing effort to expand its regional footprint with a mix of urban and upcountry branches ahead of the Nakumatt Westgate hypermarket reopening in mid-July.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Nakumatt opens 53rd outlet at the Garden City Mall

LG begins global roll-out of leather-clad smartphone

Customers in key markets around the world will finally get their chance to own the latest advanced smartphone from LG Electronics.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

LG begins global roll-out of leather-clad smartphone

Brand Integrated expands footprint in Africa

Brand Integrated Consulting has appointed Dr Steve Olusegun Ogidan as Associate Partner – West Africa, in line with its vision to become Africa's defining brand.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Local firm appointed Hydra-Oil distributor as beauty market expands

A South Africa firm, Shield Chemicals, has appointed local company Radbone-Clark Kenya its local distributor for Hydra-Oil — a specially formulated skin care product that helps diminish scars, stretch marks and skin discolourations, such as spots and blemishes.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Local firm appointed Hydra-Oil distributor as beauty market expands

NSE-20 Share Index falls below 5,000 mark

The main NSE-20 Share Index on the Nairobi Securities Exchange was down 48.39 points or 0.97 per cent yesterday to close at 4,932.32 points.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

NSE-20 Share Index falls below 5,000 mark

Safaricom reports 38% increase in profits to hit Sh32 billion

Safaricom reported a 38 per cent jump in profits after tax to hit Sh32 billion in the year ending March 2015 extending its lead as the most profitable company in the region.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Safaricom reports 38% increase in profits to hit Sh32 billion

Kenya eyes inland port at Busia to serve nearby States

Kenya aims to build a cargo logistics hub near the border with Uganda to receive and clear goods through customs that arrive by air, rail or road, easing pressure on the port of Mombasa and Nairobi airport, a senior regional official said.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Kenya eyes inland port at Busia to serve nearby States

Four tips to raise funding for a start-up

By creating a good business plan and honing your pitch to wow your audience, you increase your odds of getting the financing.

By Andrew Makari Watila 9 years ago

Four tips to raise funding for a start-up

Hill+Knowlton appoints regional director for Africa

Communications firm Hill+Knowlton Strategies has appointed Shaun Poole as the regional director for Africa. He will be stationed in Nairobi.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Hill+Knowlton appoints regional director for Africa

In Brief: ABC Bank inks deal with US firm to up diaspora remittances

ABC Bank and US money transfer service Trans-Fast have signed an agency agreement to enable diaspora customers easily send money to Kenya.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

In Brief: ABC Bank inks deal with US firm to up diaspora remittances

Scangroup appoints CEO for Africa

Scangroup has announced leadership changes at Scanad Africa. Sandeep Madan, who had been leading the Scanad Kenya and Ghana operations, has been promoted and is now Scanad Africa's chief executive, which has five fully owned operations in sub-Saharan Africa.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Scangroup appoints CEO for Africa

National Oil lowers cooking gas prices

National Oil has announced a reduction of cooking gas prices for its SupaGas brand. The reduction covers all segments of the oil firm's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business line, including retail and commercial sales.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

National Oil lowers cooking gas prices

Key stocks to look out for this New Year.

Centum, Kenol Kobil, Equity Bank, Mumias Sugar as well as the cement industry, insurance and information technology make a list of firms and sectors that will be closely watched this year.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Key stocks to look out for this New Year.

Key opportunities that will earn you good cash

Everyone is looking for investment opportunities with the best returns. From research, there are many options, depending on your pocket and interest.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Key opportunities that will earn you good cash

Equity market commentary

For the third consecutive week, the NSE 20 index closed the week 0.2 per cent lower. Failing to build up on last week’s marginal 0.5 per cent gain, the NASI was down 0.7 per cent.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Equity market commentary

Airtel Kenya gets new executives

Bharti Airtel has appointed Topyster Muga as the new head of Airtel Money.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Airtel Kenya gets new executives

Crown Motors bags Nissan franchise deal

Crown Motors Group Ltd has been appointed a distributor and seller of all Nissan brands in Kenya by South Africa's Imperial Group.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Crown Motors bags Nissan franchise deal

Fairmont Hotels appoints Davide Bertilaccio as General Manager for Kenya

Davide Bertilaccio has been appointed general manager of Fairmont Kenya, overseeing the management of The Norfolk, Mount Kenya Safari Club and Mara Safari Club.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Fairmont Hotels appoints Davide Bertilaccio as General Manager for Kenya

NSE joins FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

The Nairobi Securities Exchange has joined the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index, the first Index in the world to focus on listed exchanges and other trading venues.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

NSE joins FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

Bourse launches new trading platform for bonds

Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange launched on Friday a new system for trading corporate and government bonds that will enable the trading of bonds issued in foreign currencies.

By Andrew makari watila 9 years ago

Bourse launches new trading platform for bonds

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