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Margaret Kanini

Analysts say cost of goods likely to rise after Henry Rotich’s budget

Analysts have hinted at a possible increase in tax for the already burdened Kenyans as the governments seek to raise the Sh1.77 trillion budget to finance development projects.

By WINSLEY MASESE and MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Analysts say cost of goods likely to rise after Henry Rotich’s budget

State plans to spend big on ports, roads

State plans to spend big on ports, roads

By Macharia Kamau and Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Craft post-MDG goals, UN official urges Kenyans

Craft post-MDG goals, UN official urges Kenyans

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Kenya drafts law to regulate chemical imports

Kenya drafts law to regulate chemical imports

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Job scarcity should spur you to be own boss

The training people get in college or university should be a basis for adapting easily to different markets and becoming innovative as opposed to sitting on it and waiting for employment.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Job scarcity should spur you to be own boss

New Android-based Nokia XL smartphone launched in Kenya

Kenya is increasingly becoming a lucrative market for app developers with top inventors experiencing over five million download to date.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

New Android-based Nokia XL smartphone launched in Kenya

State to go cashless from July to curb fraud

The Government plans to curb fraud in ministries and State agencies through e-payments that kick-off on July 1.

By MARGARET KANINI and WINSLEY MASESE 10 years ago

State to go cashless from July to curb fraud

Calls for joint bid to help bright but poor students

Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has asked private corporations to help the ministry expand the scholarship base for bright but needy students.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Calls for joint bid to help bright but poor students

Jamii Bora Bank to invest Sh250m in system upgrade

Jamii Bora Bank has invested Sh250 million to upgrade its core banking system (CBS) into a modern integrated technology platform to streamline its operations.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Jamii Bora Bank to invest Sh250m in system upgrade

World’s oldest drug firm outlines plans for Kenya

Since last year, Merck has shown a sudden burst of interest in Africa; why?

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

World’s oldest drug firm outlines plans for Kenya

How Kenya can build skilled workforce

A series of recent reports have shown that human capital has the power to either push forward or constrain Kenya’s growth.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

How Kenya can build skilled workforce

Gicharu promises 24hr services at REA

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) plans to connect some 11,000 public primary schools with electricity by mid next year at a cost of Sh12 billion.

By JAMES MBAKA and MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Gicharu promises 24hr services at REA

National Bank to spend Sh350m on branch expansion

National Bank will spend approximately Sh350 million to set up 10 new branches countrywide before the end of this year as part of its turnaround strategy.

By By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

National Bank to spend Sh350m on branch expansion

Secretary roots for abolition of minimum wage

Abolishing minimum wage could be the solution to unemployment in the country, a Cabinet Secretary has said.

By By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Secretary roots for abolition of minimum wage

Women’s inclusion critical to Kenya’s development agenda

The Government has been cautioned against exclusion of women in development, with the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (Kawbo) saying such an approach would stagnate the economy.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Women’s inclusion critical to Kenya’s development agenda

M-Kopa unveils plan to enter Tanzanian market

Kenya-based asset financing company, M-Kopa Solar has announced plans to enter the Tanzanian market. It said it entered the Ugandan market late last year and since then a total of over 4,000 poor

By —MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

M-Kopa unveils plan to enter Tanzanian market

NHC bets on new technology to cut cost of building

The cost of home ownership is projected to reduce drastically by about 30 per cent if a new technology is adopted.

By Margaret Kanini and Isaac Messo 10 years ago

NHC bets on new technology to cut cost of building

Kenya still struggling to fight terror, says AG

Kenya still faces a challenge in the use of modern technology to effectively combat terrorism, cybercrime and other emerging crimes, Attorney General Githu Muigai has said.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Kenya still struggling to fight terror, says AG

Financial literacy critical to growth of any organisation

Humphrey Muturi, 39, is the new director of business banking at Barclays Bank Kenya. Before this posting, he worked at Standard Chartered Bank as general manager, SME banking.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Financial literacy critical to growth of any organisation

Multichoice enters Gotv decoder financing pact

Kenyans can now acquire a Gotv decoder on credit from Mshwari after three major corporations announced a partnership.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Multichoice enters Gotv decoder financing pact

China’s ZTE eyes Kenya’s smartphone market

Smartphone market in Kenya continues to grow as Chinese owned Telecommunications equipment and network provider Wednesday launched eight mobile devices, including smartphones.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

China’s ZTE eyes Kenya’s smartphone market

Chip technology set to transform face of transactions in Kenyan banks

Kenya’s banked population will soon begin to use chip and pin cards, which are expected to minimise incidences of credit and debit card fraud. The global standard the country’s banks will use is Europay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV).

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Chip technology set to transform face of transactions in Kenyan banks

Tourism numbers plummet on back of insecurity, VAT Act

Earnings from tourism sector declined two per cent while tourist numbers declined 11.7 per cent last year for the third consecutive year. The decline is on the back of growing insecurity and recently imposed value added tax on tourism services.

By By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Tourism numbers plummet on back of insecurity, VAT Act

Kenya’s Mitsumi strikes deal with US video conferencing firm

Kenyan based company, Mitsumi Distribution has signed a distribution deal with an American global leader in Video and audio conferencing solutions company, Polycom.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Kenya’s Mitsumi strikes deal with US video conferencing firm

Kandie drums support for draft policy on trade

Kenyans are still a long way off from enjoying the benefits of an integrated East African region if the prevailing challenges facing the bloc are anything to go by.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Kandie drums support for draft policy on trade

Tears flow at funeral of five kin killed in road crash

A mass funeral service for five family members, who died alongside eight others in a tragic road accident in Machakos County 10 days ago, was held Monday in Maiuni village, Kangundo Sub-county.

By MARGARET KANINI and ERASTUS MULWA 10 years ago

Tears flow at funeral of five kin killed in road crash

Vision 2030 boss wants State to hire competent public servants

Good governance will lead to cutting costs in both national and county government levels thereby delivering actual benefits to Kenyans. Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Director General Gituro Wainaina said Kenya needs the support of all professionals to help reduce the ballooning wage bill and cut costs.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Vision 2030 boss wants State to hire competent public servants

Brisk business for inaugural Jambojet as governors ask for extra flights

Kenya Airways’ (KQ)low cost airline Jambojet’s inaugural flight takes off to Mombasa from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) starting 9.30am today on a high note.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Brisk business for inaugural Jambojet as governors ask for extra flights

Nyanza leading in homosexual tendencies

Nyanza and Nairobi regions have the highest number of men who have sex with men (MSMs) and women who have sex with women (WSWs), a report has revealed.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Nyanza leading in homosexual tendencies

National Land Commission revokes 14 title deeds in city

The National Land Commission has revoked title deeds for plots that were illegally allocated to individuals in Nairobi’s City Park.

By By MARGARET KANINI and ALLY JAMAH 10 years ago

National Land Commission revokes 14 title deeds in city

Use electronic procurement to reduce wage bill, says Ndemo

The Government has been asked to computerise the country’s procurement processes to help reduce the wage bill.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Use electronic procurement to reduce wage bill, says Ndemo

Yvonne Wamalwa to steer counties on foreign policy issues

The Government has established a directorate to facilitate Parliament and the county governments on diplomatic engagements with the rest of the world in advancing Kenya’s national interests.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Yvonne Wamalwa to steer counties on foreign policy issues

Priest walks in the footsteps of Mother Teresa by building peace

His efforts to bring peace amongst warring communities in marginal areas have made him the darling of many.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Priest walks in the footsteps of Mother Teresa by building peace

Officials say South Sudan war not tribal

Representatives of South Sudan have assured the world that there is no hostility between the Dinka and Nuer clans.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Officials say South Sudan war not tribal

Kidero: Nairobi leading in adult HIV infections

Nairobi County has the highest number of new adult HIV infections at 13,510 per year and the highest HIV incidence among children at 1,715 new infections per year.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Kidero: Nairobi leading in adult HIV infections

Poll: Kenya trails Uganda and Tanzania in romance

Kenyans are least romantic in East Africa, a survey by research firm Ipsos-Synovate ahead of Valentine’s Day showed.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Poll: Kenya trails Uganda and Tanzania in romance

Oops, love hurts: City Hall hikes flower vending charges ahead of lovers’ day

Asked about their thoughts on Valentine’s Day, two men retorted, “The day is overrated and has been overly commercialised.”

By By ANJELLAH OWINO and MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Oops, love hurts: City Hall hikes flower vending charges ahead of lovers’ day

Cut cancer treatment cost, says Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto’s wife, Rachel, has urged the Government to subsidise the cost of cancer screening and treatment.

By By MARGARET KANINI and ISAAC MESSO 10 years ago

Cut cancer treatment cost, says Ruto

Firms launch awareness drive

Private and public organisations in Kenya have launched a Sh50 million fund aimed at raising awareness on early detection and management of cancer.

By By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Firms launch awareness drive

Judiciary to put up court councils, says Amadi

Poor Kenyans will soon have the opportunity to represent themselves in court, the Judiciary has announced.

By Margaret Kanini 10 years ago

Judiciary to put up court councils, says Amadi

State told to increase primary schools in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero wants the number of public primary schools increased to accommodate the high population in the city.

By Margaret Kanini and Anjellah Owino 10 years ago

State told to increase primary schools in Nairobi

Education in a sorry state, says Kidero

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has decried the poor performance of candidates in national examinations and now wants the issues affecting performance addressed.

By Margaret Kanini and Anjellah Owino 10 years ago

Education in a sorry state, says Kidero

Split rocks Nacada as audit begins

A major split has rocked the body that fights drugs and alcohol abuse in the country.

By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Split rocks Nacada as audit begins

Raise job output, Japanese experts advise Kenyans

The Government is determined to raise labour productivity index from the current 2.2 to above 4.

By By MARGARET KANINI 10 years ago

Raise job output, Japanese experts advise Kenyans

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