Kenya and US to cohost global food hygiene forum
Kenya, in collaboration with the United States, has commenced the 54th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene.
By Gerard Nyele 9 months ago
Kenya and US to cohost global food hygiene forum
Kenya-Korea partnership a boost for Konza
Kenya's innovation and economic growth received a significant boost with the third consecutive launch of the South Korean-funded Economic Innovation Partnership Program at Konza Technopolis.
By Gerard Nyele 9 months ago
Kenya-Korea partnership a boost for Konza
State agency pushes for protection of intellectual property rights
KIPI has called on the business community to be keen while protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights.
By Gerard Nyele 9 months ago
State agency pushes for protection of intellectual property rights
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How a medical crisis birthed a 'varsity' for a Kenyan nurse
Total Health University dives deep into the invisible forces that cause chronic and incurable diseases.
By Gerard Nyele 9 months ago
How a medical crisis birthed a 'varsity' for a Kenyan nurse
Unilever unveils Sh2 billion initiative for millet products
The project will be done in three phases, capturing the product development, commercialization and off taking from farmers.
By Gerard Nyele 10 months ago
Unilever unveils Sh2 billion initiative for millet products
New mobile app eases remittances for East Africans from abroad
Many East Africans living in the diaspora face challenges when sending money back home, such as high fees, slow transactions, and limited options.
By Gerard Nyele 11 months ago
New mobile app eases remittances for East Africans from abroad
PS Arumonyang: Construction chemicals key to affordable housing
Public Works Principal Secretary Joel Arumonyang has urged the use of construction chemicals to cut costs and save time in the housing sector.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
PS Arumonyang: Construction chemicals key to affordable housing
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How a botched car hire deal birthed a thriving business for mitumba trader
When Simon Kibe went out to hire a car to run some errands in Thika town, he did not know he was courting a big business opportunity
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
How a botched car hire deal birthed a thriving business for mitumba trader
Korean biomedical firms seek to boost Kenya's healthcare sector
Kenya's healthcare sector is set to benefit from improved medical technologies and innovations, thanks to a symposium that brought together Korean biomedical firms and local stakeholders.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Korean biomedical firms seek to boost Kenya's healthcare sector
Korea's smart technologies to boost Kenya's smart city ambitions
As Kenya gears up to step up its smart city game, Korean firms are seeking entry into the Kenyan market to provide smart technologies that can realize sustainable development.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Korea's smart technologies to boost Kenya's smart city ambitions
Kenyan companies among Africa's top tech innovators
Some of Kenya's leading companies have made it to the final list of a prestigious continental award that recognises the best use of technology to deliver business value.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Kenyan companies among Africa's top tech innovators
Human resource automation expected to rise, new report says
Human Resource automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee performance.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Human resource automation expected to rise, new report says
Forum champions bottom-up approach to empower grassroots enterprises
A forum held in Nairobi to embrace community-led enterprises and recognise their potential in driving transformative change is seeking to amplify grassroots voices
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Forum champions bottom-up approach to empower grassroots enterprises
Upcoming forum seeks to help social enterprises thrive
The traditional conceptualisation associates social enterprises with philanthropy or non-profit ventures. The duality of this identity has remained a big problem for social enterprises.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Upcoming forum seeks to help social enterprises thrive
Government seeks to set up factories in TVET institutions
The plan is to achieve total industrial linkage where a symbiotic relationship between the industry and TVET institutions shall thrive.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Government seeks to set up factories in TVET institutions
State warns on Sacco fraud as Kuscco marks 50 years
Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelagui said the government will take stringent measures against fraudsters within the sector.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
State warns on Sacco fraud as Kuscco marks 50 years
New funding for agritech innovators seeks to boost farmer productivity
Young entrepreneurs in Kenya will benefit from the opportunity to pitch investment ideas in agritech solutions to boost income and productivity of smallholder farmers.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
New funding for agritech innovators seeks to boost farmer productivity
What it takes to run a marketing agency
Starting a business takes grit and determination. This, in his words, Kester Muhanji, Director of Aquila East Africa limited was the only hope when he decided to venture into the world of business.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
What it takes to run a marketing agency
Savings and credit societies ready to disburse Hustler Fund, grow savings
Savings and Cooperative Credit Societies (Saccos) have expressed willingness to disburse the government's Hustler Fund, which is aimed at deepening financial inclusion.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Savings and credit societies ready to disburse Hustler Fund,  grow savings
Nairobi Expressway records 10 millionth user
On average, about 50,000 vehicles use the expressway daily, which is five times the number of vehicles since trials began on May 14 last year.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Nairobi Expressway records 10 millionth user
Kenyan start-ups to benefit from O-Farms agribusiness program for SMEs
At least 10 Kenyan-based start-ups are set to access funding of up to Sh6.5 million to address food losses and by-products.
By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago
Kenyan start-ups to benefit from O-Farms agribusiness program for SMEs
TransCentury: We are turning the tide towards profitability
TransCentury is now implementing the last phase of its turnaround strategy, having reported positive results since it began the plan to return it to profitability.
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
TransCentury: We are turning the tide towards profitability
Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo
The Standard Group has organised a home expo aimed at promoting developments in the real estate sector.
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo
Homes Expo returns after 2-year hiatus
The Kenya Homes Expo will return to Nairobi next month after a two-year disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
Homes Expo returns after 2-year hiatus
State begins valuation of assets held by defunct local authorities
The Ministry of Devolution has commissioned a valuation exercise of all assets owned by the defunct local authorities.
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
State begins valuation of assets held by defunct local authorities
Chicken Cottage restaurant expands footprint to East Africa market
Global restaurant chain Chicken Cottage has signed a franchising partnership agreement with Express Kitchen, a subsidiary of AAH Ltd...
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
Chicken Cottage restaurant expands footprint to East Africa market
Insurance brokers eye growth in a rapidly changing market
Rising inflation, for example, combined with flat interest rates could turn out to be a major obstacle to improving profitability.
By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago
Insurance brokers eye growth in a rapidly changing market
Startup sees profits in wealthy real estate clients
Purple Dot International Ltd has pumped Sh1.3 billion into high-end apartments to drive its profit margins. The realtor is banking on a high-end lifes
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
Startup sees profits in wealthy real estate clients
SMEs eye deals as Nairobi hosts industrial expo
The 4th Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) will take place between November 17 and 19, 2021 at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
SMEs eye deals as Nairobi hosts industrial expo
The small room weights occupy in trade and logistics
Weights and measurements permeate every aspect of human life. Yet we tend to take the tools for granted.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
The small room weights occupy in trade and logistics
How education for healthy well-being can reduce exacerbating teenage pregnancies
The Sh6.97 million campaign contributes to the UNESCO program on ending early and unintended pregnancy (EUP) being implemented Africa wide.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
How education for healthy well-being can reduce exacerbating teenage pregnancies
What it takes to set up a pharmacy enterprise in Kenya
The requirements that one needs to have to open and operate include the registration of the pharmacy with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
What it takes to set up a pharmacy enterprise in Kenya
African stars unite youth to ‘draw the line’ against malaria
The campaign is to inspire young people to call on their leaders to push for political action to end malaria within a generation.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
African stars unite youth to ‘draw the line’ against malaria
Expert roots for enhanced ICT skills in Africa
Right exposure of primary and secondary school-going children and even college students to ICT creates an ideal opportunity
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
Expert roots for enhanced ICT skills in Africa
Crop diversification can be a big boost to human nutrition
Worse still, the bulging world population and shrinking farming land threaten human nutrition and our food security.
By Gerard Nyele 3 years ago
Crop diversification can be a big boost to human nutrition
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