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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 months ago
Local industries urged to raise output to counter cheap imports
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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
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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Tech firm Shiprazor Partners with Standard Group Courier to Bridge Delivery Gap
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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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Indian airline starts Mumbai-Nairobi direct flights in its expansion move
Milk firm partners with hoteliers for market expansion
Brookside General Manager for Sales Joseph Muguongo said the processor was keen to expand its territorial lead in the hospitality industry with its new product innovations.
By Esther Dianah 9 months ago
Milk firm partners with hoteliers for market expansion
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How content creators make money online
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram do not directly pay content creators for their content; at least, not in Kenya.
By Esther Dianah 9 months ago
How content creators make money online
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Ruto now hints at visa-free Kenya for other Africans
This is as he pointed out how the complicated and delicate and uncertain global geopolitical environment has exerted disruptive pressures on businesses.
By Esther Dianah 9 months ago
Ruto now hints at visa-free Kenya for other Africans
StanChart moots digital platform to link farmers with buyers
The lender said its new subsidiary, Tawi Fresh Kenya, will ensure consistency of payment for farmers.
By Esther Dianah 10 months ago
StanChart moots digital platform to link farmers with buyers
State banks on electric vehicles to cut pressure on public funds
CS Murkomen says reducing fuel will save the country foreign exchange. Transform Kenya forum on climate change explores benefits of e-mobility.
By Esther Dianah 11 months ago
State banks on electric vehicles to cut pressure on public funds
State eyes electric vehicles to cut pressure on public funds
Transform Kenya forum on climate change explores benefits of e-mobility.
By Esther Dianah 11 months ago
State eyes electric vehicles to cut pressure on public funds
Trade chamber to collaborate with counties on key zones for small enterprises
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has embarked on a project to collaborate with counties in establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for small enterprises.
By Esther Dianah 11 months ago
Trade chamber to collaborate with counties on key zones for small enterprises
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Small traders feel heat of demos as customers, supplies dwindle
Suppliers reluctant to make deliveries to Nairobi as they fear losses. Sales have drastically declined due to shop closures less customers.
By Esther Dianah 11 months ago
Small traders feel heat of demos as customers, supplies dwindle
Kenyan PR firm enters deal to capture African market
The move towards digital and social media-led communication strategies also represents a strong growth area for African PR practitioners.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Kenyan PR firm enters deal to capture African market
Villgro Africa invests over Sh171m in Kenyan healthcare startups
Villgro Africa has invested over $1.36 million (Sh171.4 million) in 36 Kenyan healthcare startups over the last seven years, with plans to launch a Biotech Innovation Hub.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Villgro Africa invests over Sh171m in Kenyan healthcare startups
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Creative use of data can unlock your next business level
Experts however say that, despite data literacy being central to driving a business, its popularity is low.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Creative use of data can unlock your next business level
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Agency boss: Illicit trade on brink of crossing Sh1tr mark
Counterfeiting continues to be a big challenge in the economy regarding the goods being brought into the country.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Agency boss: Illicit trade on brink of crossing Sh1tr mark
Grassroots business fund targets over half a million small businesses
Financiers reckon that most startups fail shortly after starting owing to poor support. Enterprises will also benefit from a pool of experts offering technical assistance.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Grassroots business fund targets over half a million small businesses
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Philip Odera: My 30 years of experience as a banker prepared me for this job
Odera says he wanted to focus on things he could play a more direct role in terms of contributing and giving back to the African community.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Philip Odera: My 30 years of experience as a banker prepared me for this job
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Easy Coach: Inside 20-year-old bus empire
Dossa shares with Enterprise the secrets of running a top bus company for the last 20 years, trends in long-distance travel and the structures he's set if he retires.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Easy Coach: Inside 20-year-old bus empire
One in six construction projects not compliant, says NCA
According to NCA, buildings collapse due to flouting of zoning roles and over-development where developers send the wrong building plans for approval.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
One in six construction projects not compliant, says NCA
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Matatu investors eye electric buses but are wary of unforeseen shocks
Roam and BasiGo both offer to charge services to their customers. While BasiGo, sells the bus upfront through the banks, Roam sells on a lease-to-own basis, within four to five years.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Matatu investors eye electric buses but are wary of unforeseen shocks
20-year-old student seeks to solve student housing problem
Benaiah Wapundi says the platform so far has 15,000 users and 9,000 booking requests. 2000 of those bookings have been settled and generated a revenue of about Sh160,875.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
20-year-old student seeks to solve student housing problem
Increased online bookings drive revenues for bus companies
According to Statista, online bookings for long-distance bus tickets topped travel products in Kenya in 2022 at 40 per cent.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Increased online bookings drive revenues for bus companies
SMEs challenged to target exports for sustainable business growth
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been challenged to ride on improved productivity to expand into overseas markets.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
SMEs challenged to target exports for sustainable business growth
Private sector lobby rolls out youth job creation programme
Dubbed Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (K-YEEAP), the initiative seeks to identify and tap into underserved economic sectors.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Private sector lobby rolls out youth job creation programme
Central bank, NSE want more women in finance
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge said more women are in decision making positions globally but much remains to be done.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Central bank, NSE want more women in finance
Standard Group, matatu owners in deal to give passengers access to newspapers
The partnership which will mutually benefit the Standard Group and matatu operators will also help MOA engage key players in the industry, the government and the private sector.
By Esther Dianah 1 year ago
Standard Group, matatu owners in deal to give passengers access to newspapers
Ruto's food security hopes facing storm amid fake fertiliser scam
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