Lenders lobby welcomes AU decision on creditor status
The ministers rooted for the establishment of AU financial institutions, including the African Monetary Institute and the African Financial Stability Mechanism.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago
Lenders lobby welcomes AU decision on creditor status
Firms partner to offer new cover for travellers
mTek, a Kenya-based digital insurance platform, has teamed up with BuuPass to offer travel insurance coverage for travellers against any travel-related damages.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago
Firms partner to offer new cover for travellers
US embassy, firm to boost transition to e-mobility
The United States (US) and asset financier Mogo have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Kenya's efforts in transitioning to electric mobility (e-mobility) as a shared priority.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago
US embassy, firm to boost transition to e-mobility
Program sharpens youths for entrepreneurship, job opportunities
The high demand for the training, with over 1000 applications but only 75 spots available, highlights its importance.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago
Program sharpens youths for entrepreneurship, job opportunities
Firm bets on Sh1b financing to boost e-mobility adoption
Mogo is focusing on financing e-bikes and three-wheelers, making various brands of EVs accessible to Kenyans in Nairobi and other parts of the country.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago
Firm bets on Sh1b financing to boost e-mobility adoption
Uncover successfully closes Sh180m seed funding round
Emerging beauty brand Uncover has successfully closed a $1.4 million (Sh180 million) Seed II funding round led by EQ2 Ventures and IgniteXL Ventures
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago
Uncover successfully closes Sh180m seed funding round
Insurer, Workpay in deal to ease employees' access to motor cover
Digital insurance platform mTek has partnered with payroll solution firm Workpay to simplify access to motor insurance cover for employees on the Workpay system.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago
Insurer, Workpay in deal to ease employees' access to motor cover
Wrong packaging solutions costing farmers up to 20 per cent in losses
Kenya is increasingly earning more from exporting fruits and flowers.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago
Wrong packaging solutions costing farmers up to 20 per cent in losses
Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched
Youth-led agritech innovations in Kenya get the opportunity to pitch for investment in their businesses to boost the income and productivity of smallholder farmers.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago
Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched
Firm enters into roofing materials market
Governor Wavinya Ndeti praised the company for choosing Machakos as its base.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago
Firm enters into roofing materials market
From friendship to developers: Platform nets 150,000 users
The trio undertook to develop an application dubbed Chumz, that would enable people to start investing with as little as five shillings.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago
From friendship to developers: Platform nets 150,000 users
Trained economist who found niche in fabricating machines
Maryanne says some of the machines are ideas researchers and institutions have brought to her to fabricate.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago
Trained economist who found niche in fabricating machines
Nairobi to host global vegetable conference
The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is set to hold Veggies for Planet and People (V4P&P) international conference in Nairobi, starting Tuesday.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago
Nairobi to host global vegetable conference
Pastoralists in Kajiado see light, back education of their children
NGO in Kajiado trains community members on importance of getting involved in the education of their children.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago
Pastoralists in Kajiado see light, back education of their children
Brands prefer WhatsApp for customer help
WhatsApp is the top digital channel for conversational marketing in absolute numbers, driven by new features that enable customers to start and complete a purchase.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago
Brands prefer WhatsApp for customer help
Varsity dons' cotton ginning innovation big win for farmers
Weighing 65kg, the micro gin can process up to 2 tonnes per day.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago
Varsity dons' cotton ginning innovation big win for farmers
Egerton University unveils new high-yielding groundnut variety
John Supeiyo from Egerton Agro-Science Park says the new Ndovu variety will be used to produce foods, manufacturing of oils, biofuels and animal feeds. It takes 4-5 months to mature.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago
Egerton University unveils new high-yielding groundnut variety
Insurance platform bets on Artificial Intelligence to ease claims processing
M-Tiba has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI), into its insurance claims processing system.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago
Insurance platform bets on Artificial Intelligence to ease claims processing
Investors say volatile dollar hurting investments
The fluctuation of the dollar against the shilling has resulted in a wait-and-see attitude by investors - affecting businesses in the real estate and construction sectors.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago
Investors say volatile dollar hurting investments
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Woman overcomes FGM trauma to champion end of harmful practice
Naomi's story reflects the ongoing struggle and the hope for a future without this harmful practice. FGM persists in many regions across the country despite legal bans.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago
Woman overcomes FGM trauma to champion end of harmful practice
From hawking peanuts to butter and honey processing
Business has been good since he started the business after starting out hawking roasted peanuts in different parts of Nairobi, where he averaged 5kg a week.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 9 months ago
From hawking peanuts to butter and honey processing
Kemsa boss wins 2024 Africa governance award
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) acting chief executive officer has won the prestigious African Governance Award, 2024.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 9 months ago
Kemsa boss wins 2024 Africa governance award
Commonwealth Business Women Africa seeks to equip 1 million girls with coding skills
The initiative seeks to empower girls from 22 African countries, to address the under representation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago
Commonwealth Business Women Africa seeks to equip 1 million girls with coding skills
Initiative sharpens skills to drive food security
The programme aims to build capacity of leaders to achieve the food security agenda. This will help reduce food wastage, bolster productivity and advocate for value addition.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago
Initiative sharpens skills to drive food security
Nine Kenyan food systems fellows graduate in Addis Ababa
Nine Kenyans are among 77 emerging food systems leaders who graduated from the Center for African Leaders in Agriculture advanced leadership program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago
Nine Kenyan food systems fellows graduate in Addis Ababa
State eyes new investors to boost manufacturing sector
The ITME event, which will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, will be the second in Africa.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago
State eyes new investors to boost manufacturing sector
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Successful dairy business that was inspired by little salary
As the business progressed, Margaret bought more dairy cows which started producing 220-250 litres of milk a day.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago
Successful dairy business that was inspired by little salary
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Scola Chepoighsho: Agriculture graduate who hacked agrovet business
Scola Chepoighsho, a graduate in General Agriculture from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), embarked on her career journey with high hopes of securing a rewarding job.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago
Scola Chepoighsho: Agriculture graduate who hacked agrovet business
Rating firm gives positive outlook to housing financier Shelter Afrique
The company's two largest Class A shareholders are Kenya with 14.82 per cent and the Federal Republic of Nigeria with 14.72 per cent.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago
Rating firm gives positive outlook to housing financier Shelter Afrique
Duo reaps big from market gap in traditional vegetables
Wekunda reveals their main buyers are restaurants and vegetable vendors who purchase in bulk. The vendors are enrolled on a programme where Wekunda and his team follow up on their progress.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago
Duo reaps big from market gap in traditional vegetables
Project financing advisory firm inks Sh1.16b funding deal with Ugandan company
Benchmark Solutions Chief Executive Laura Akunga said the funds will be used to re-develop Mbarara Makhan Singh Market.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Project financing advisory firm inks Sh1.16b funding deal with Ugandan company
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How local firm cracked key avocado export markets
The company based in Trans Nzoia exports avocados to various global markets.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
How local firm cracked key avocado export markets
Small-scale farmers turn to irrigation to boost yields, income
Small-scale farmers are increasingly embracing irrigation technologies to enhance yields and revenues.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Small-scale farmers turn to irrigation to boost yields, income
Helping customers make better financial decisions
The firm offers flexible repayment terms - providing customers with the option of longer repayment periods and advising them to choose plans that align with their income.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Helping customers make better financial decisions
Ghana-made herbal beer to cater for health-conscious customers
The brand, popular not only in Ghana but also in Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Burkina Faso is set to spark a competition in the alcohol industry.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Ghana-made herbal beer to cater for health-conscious customers
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How entrepreneur moved from hawking chicken to processing
To actualise his poultry dream, Meshack Mwau quit employment and used Sh700,000 of his savings, to start East Meat Supplies Ltd.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
How entrepreneur moved from hawking chicken to processing
You're better off in Kenya Kwanza, ex-allies of ODM boss tell Nyanza
The leaders said President Ruto had so far shown political goodwill by earmarking mega projects and making several high-profile appointments from Nyanza and other opposition strongholds.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
You're better off in Kenya Kwanza, ex-allies of ODM boss tell Nyanza
Kenya on course to becoming Africa's nuclear training hub
Kenya is stamping its authority as a regional leader in nuclear training to help solve some of Africa's teething problems.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Kenya on course to becoming Africa's nuclear training hub
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Osho Chemicals: Multinational chemical giant that took 30 years to build
Mr Shah, the founder of Osho Chemical Industries, now runs a thriving regional firm. His company manufactures, distributes, and markets agrochemical products and farm equipment products
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Osho Chemicals: Multinational chemical giant that took 30 years to build
Institute targets freelancers and professionals with digital skills
Africa Digital Media Institute has launched an accelerator programme to train freelancers and professionals in the most in-demand skills in today's job market.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago
Institute targets freelancers and professionals with digital skills
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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