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An accident in the workplace can seriously disrupt day-to-day operations and can leave employees injured and unable to work. What should you do as an employer when one of your staff members gets hurt on the job? Here is a short guide to…
France often presents itself through polish — symmetry, refinement, a confidence that rarely asks to be explained. Yet beneath that surface, the country is shaped by contrasts that don’t compete so much as converse. Paris and Bordeaux…
President William Ruto has urged the Siaya County Governor to stop being used by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to oppose government programmes and instead serve the people of Siaya. He said the people of Siaya did not elect him as…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its Chief Executive Officer following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya. Mutiga takes over from Abraham Ongenge, who held the position in acting capacity from March 2026. This followed…
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pitched Canada as a “safe harbour” for some of the world’s largest investors to spend their money in an era of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The country is “perfectly situated to build in the new…
The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry. Figures show Japan is now home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest number in the world, of which 88% are women. The…
The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya lauded the sustained effort, investment and collaboration between the Government of Kenya and Athletics Kenya that culminated in the country securing the…
One of the biggest mistakes I encounter is the belief that a successful business is, by itself, a retirement plan. Many entrepreneurs have built valuable companies, yet much of their personal wealth remains tied to those businesses. When…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – More than 300 policymakers, regulators, investors and development finance leaders from over 20 African countries are meeting in Nairobi to explore ways of directing more…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has launched a three-day capacity-building forum in Machakos to strengthen the capacity of county governments in human resource management and handling of appeals. The forum brings together County Public…
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the government was using hydrometric and gauging stations to monitor river flows and provide early warnings to communities.
What hit me first at Beijing Capital International Airport was the scent. Clean, fresh air, and the sheer beauty of the surroundings. I stood there, luggage in hand, completely awed. The infrastructure and technology in China are amazing,…
Payments technology company Zeal has raised $10 million in a funding round that will finance a global expansion across more than 4 million payment terminals under contracts signed with acquiring companies, taking its total funding to $14…
Breadfast has entered Egypt’s restaurant-delivery market with the launch of Breadfast Food, extending the company beyond groceries as it seeks to capture more of consumers’ everyday spending through a single app. The restaurant service…
There are designers who make clothes, and then there are architects of pure, unadulterated fantasy. Bob Mackie, who passed away at the age of 87, belonged exclusively to the latter. For…
Ugenya MP Dave Ochieng, Nicholas Gumbo, Siaya DG William Oduol stake claims in emerging Siaya political contest
Mawingu Foundation is taking its push to expand internet access in underserved African communities to the United Nations this week, arguing that connectivity alone will not be enough to transform healthcare unless it is paired with…
Britam General Insurance is urging homeowners, motorists and businesses to review their insurance protection ahead of the expected El Niño rains, saying adequate cover could help cushion them against losses arising from floods and other…
Equity Group has received worldwide recognition from Forbes, which placed the East African lender at 71st globally in its 2026 ranking of lower mid-sized banks. The lender was also the highest-ranked Kenyan bank, ahead of KCB, Cooperative…
Electric-mobility company Spiro has partnered with Chinese electric two-wheeler maker Yadea as the African startup moves to expand its battery-swapping network and commercial EV operations following a $270 million funding round. The…
The outlet will serve both Kenyan and the rest of the East African markets with mores outlets set to be opened in Galleria before moving into Nigeria and Morocco.
Nairobi City County is seeking a private-sector partner to finance and develop a mixed-use complex in Eastleigh. The county has invited bids for the design, financing, construction and sale or operation of a mixed-use development on a…
Honor launches the Magic 9, Pro Max and Super Edition on 28 September. Full specs for all three are out.
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