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State roots for maritime workers' rights, fair pay

The government has committed to safeguarding maritime workers' rights, including fair wages.

By Sofia Ali 2 months ago

State roots for maritime workers' rights, fair pay

NCBA splashes Sh6.5B to fortify its cybersecurity infrastructure

NCBA splashes Sh6.5B to fortify its cybersecurity infrastructure

By Sofia Ali 2 months ago

EU reassures Kenya on 'win-win' EPA trade deal after rollout

EU reassures Kenya on 'win-win' EPA trade deal after rollout

By Sofia Ali 2 months ago

Kenya, UK to build Sh1 billion macadamia factory in Lamu

Kenya, UK to build Sh1 billion macadamia factory in Lamu

By Sofia Ali 2 months ago

Kenya on the world map as female central bank governors rise

The number of women holding governor roles at central banks increased to 29 this year from 23 last year, according to a recent report.

By Sofia Ali 2 months ago

Kenya on the world map as female central bank governors rise

Quickmart celebrates 18 years of growth

Quickmart is planning regional expansion into neighbouring Uganda and eventually the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

Quickmart celebrates 18 years of growth

Miano says KWS rangers deserve better working conditions

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano has underscored the importance of improving the working conditions and welfare of KWS personnel.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

Miano says KWS rangers deserve better working conditions

High-level EU trade mission to visit Kenya next month

The mission is aimed at establishing the operational framework for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in 2023, which took effect in July.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

High-level EU trade mission to visit Kenya next month

Stanbic Bank and Kisii County launch digital skills programme

Kisii County Government and Stanbic Bank Kenya have launched a digital skills programme aimed at empowering the region's youth, women, and small businesses.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

Stanbic Bank and Kisii County launch digital skills programme

First Assurance launches mental health insurance product for MSMEs

First Assurance Company, a member of the Absa Group, has unveiled an insurance product aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

First Assurance launches mental health insurance product for MSMEs

Kenya, US negotiate new trade partnership as Agoa nears end

Agoa is set to expire in September 2025 with countries keen on new partnership.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

Kenya, US negotiate new trade partnership as Agoa nears end

Loan defaults drop to 933,000 on new State regulations

Kenya's credit market has seen negative credit listings drop from 2.2 million in 2019 to about 933,000 in 2023, a new study shows.

By Sofia Ali 3 months ago

Loan defaults drop to 933,000 on new State regulations

Chinese firm signs deal with taxi associations to push electric mobility

Electric vehicle adoption in Kenya has been gradually increasing since 2018, with a significant surge in registrations from 2022 to 2023.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

Chinese firm signs deal with taxi associations to push electric mobility

Study: Half of Kenyans have made purchases via social media platforms

Online commerce platforms have emerged as a transformative force - bridging the gap between enterprises and consumers.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

Study: Half of Kenyans have made purchases via social media platforms

Alarm over economic setbacks amid anti-government protests

The chamber reported staggering losses, including Sh40 million in export revenue and a troubling 17 per cent decline in overall export activity.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

Alarm over economic setbacks amid anti-government protests

Epra recovers 26,000 illegal cylinders

Over the past three years, the nationwide crackdown on illegal LPG refilling plants by the state agency has recovered 26,000 cylinders.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

Epra recovers 26,000 illegal cylinders

Over 2,500 diaspora Kenyans expected to grace summit

The forum seeks to equip them with skills and facilitate access to cross-continental markets, affordable finance, and support, all while nurturing unicorn startups in Kenya.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

Over 2,500 diaspora Kenyans expected to grace summit

EV firm opens city showroom

Electric mobility firm MojaEV Kenya, the exclusive distributor of Neta Electric Vehicles in Africa, has opened a flagship showroom in Nairobi.

By Sofia Ali 4 months ago

EV firm opens city showroom

Ndung'u budget could make life worse for Kenyans, experts warn

Economists and politicians caution that spending cuts could adversely impact public service delivery and raise the cost of living.

By Macharia Kamau and Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Ndung'u budget could make life worse for Kenyans, experts warn

Kenya rallies against climate change mess

Recent floods left over 200 people dead, thousands displaced.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Kenya rallies against climate change mess

Envoy: Innovation is key route to up farm production

Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour emphasised the pivotal role of innovation in bolstering farming practices and increasing harvest yields.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Envoy: Innovation is key route to up farm production

Tax push will erode financial inclusion, caution groups

Groups say Finance Bill, 2024 will hit vulnerable groups the hardest, especially people living with disabilities.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Tax push will erode financial inclusion, caution groups

Finance Bill 2024: Financial gurus diaspora leaders raise their concerns

Stakeholders and diaspora organisations have rallied together and urged the government to reconsider the proposed amendments outlined in the Finance Bill 2024.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Finance Bill 2024: Financial gurus diaspora leaders raise their concerns

African leaders call for climate equity and financial reforms

High financing interest rates, climate shocks, and constrained government revenues, cited as hindering growth.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

African leaders call for climate equity and financial reforms

Captains of industry raise concerns over proposed tax hikes

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) called the tax proposals in the Finance Bill "unreasonable" and "overburdening" to the taxpayers.

By Sofia Ali 5 months ago

Captains of industry raise concerns over proposed tax hikes

Trade deficit narrows as export earnings hit Sh1tr

Export earnings grew by 15.4 percent to reach Sh1 trillion in 2023.

By Sofia Ali 6 months ago

Trade deficit narrows as export earnings hit Sh1tr

Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans

Analysts says that Treasury should have considered outcomes of Finance Act, 2023.

By Sofia Ali and Macharia Kamau 6 months ago

Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans

Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties at China expo

The expo serves as a platform for industry leaders to drive innovation, forge partnerships, and expand international trade.

By Sofia Ali 6 months ago

Kenya seeks to strengthen trade ties at China expo

Why AI could help bridge the gender gap

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to reshape the world, but its impact on women's employment in Kenya presents a complex challenge.

By Sofia Ali 6 months ago

Why AI could help bridge the gender gap

Women in tech to receive Sh22 million as seed capital

Under the programme, each of the 16 women in tech will get $10,000 (Sh1.3 million) as seed capital.

By Sofia Ali 7 months ago

Women in tech to receive Sh22 million as seed capital

NCBA inks Sh6.75b deal with French firm to finance SMEs

NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said the funding will boost the bank's "Change The Story" sustainability agenda.

By Sofia Ali 8 months ago

NCBA inks Sh6.75b deal with French firm to finance SMEs

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