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Pharmacy is a highly marketable course in Kenya, with a growing demand for pharmacists. Now is an excellent time for anyone considering this career to pursue it. Many high school graduates choose a career in pharmacy because of its…
Online taxi drivers in Nairobi are slapping commuters with illegal extra charges. Commuters are lamenting that after ordering for a digital taxi such as Uber or Bolt at a specified price, they are finding extra charges listed inside the…
The proposal by India’s Adani Airport Holdings to takeover the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a period of thirty years continues to generate heat and controversy. This is coming with varied opinions on whether Kenya should go…
Three Cabinet Secretary nominees who were retained by President William Ruto in his new cabinet made a combined Sh. 346 million in the 21 months they held the role of CS. The three are Professor Kithure Kindiki, Alice Wahome and Soipan…
Cabbage farming is a very good opportunity for farmers considering that it is a staple in most Kenyan homes. There is some care and dedication required in growing cabbages. One does not require advanced skills to start cabbage farming.…
In observance of World Lung Cancer Day, AstraZeneca has today highlighted its contributions to improving lung cancer outcomes in Africa and emphasised the critical importance of early detection for improved health outcomes. Lung cancer…
Tailors and photocopier businesses involved in mass production will now be required to pay a monthly levy to the Kenya Bureau of Standards. The levy is pegged at Sh. 1,000 per month or a maximum of Sh. 400,000 annually. The requirement is…
Staying Online in Africa Hey there, fellow wanderers! If you’re planning a trip to Kenya and wondering about phone numbers online or how to stay connected in this stunning African nation, you’re in the right place. As an avid traveler and…
Road transport is a major mode of transportation in Kenya, making up 93% of all local transport. On Kenyan roads, drivers encounter various signs that direct them to specific destinations and guide them on the types of roads to use. The…
The Kenya shilling has been on a rebound after recording weeks of losses in the month of July. The shilling opened the new month of August on Thursday with an official Central Bank of Kenya indicative exchange rate of 129.1510 against the…
Birth defects also known as congenital anomalies are considered as critical causes of infant and childhood deaths, chronic illness and disability. The World Health Organization defines birth defects as structural or functional anomalies…
Kenya will not be allowed to build or upgrade any airport that can compete with the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a period of 30 years. This is one of the demands that Adani Airport Holdings has made in a controversial JKIA…
For the past twenty years, the “Made in China” label has dominated the global marketplace. This dominance, however, has brought both prosperity and controversy. Imagine a world where a new label emerges—”Made in Africa”—signifying a shift…
Mansa, the pioneering fintech providing liquidity to multinational exports and cross-border payments for companies in emerging markets, announced its first pool on Base today. This marks a significant milestone in Mansa’s mission to…
1xBet became a partner of Bodaa Program, a project that aims to make road traffic in Kenya safer. It might seem odd to mix betting with traffic rules. But for 1xBet there is nothing impossible—the company strives to change the world for…
On Sunday evening, President William Ruto announced that 1,000 Kenyans would be sent abroad for work each week. He also noted that those who get these jobs won’t have to cover the cost of their air tickets. This initiative aligns with the…
The Communication Authority of Kenya’s report for April to June 2024 shows that Facebook and WhatsApp are the most popular social media platforms in Kenya. TikTok and YouTube follow in third and fourth place. Facebook and WhatsApp’s…
A report by HassConsult released on Tuesday, July 30, indicates that the price of rentals and house sales has dropped in Nairobi’s suburbs. The worst hit concerning rent are Upper Hill and Muthaiga, and HassConsult attributes this to…
On Monday, July 29, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi flagged off the first group of teachers from Kenya heading to the United States of America. The first grouping, through a private company deal facilitated by the Ministry of…
New regulations by the Kenya Forest Service are bound to raise the cost of acquiring movement permits for all businesses and individual timber traders. The fee for a single transport permit has increased more than twelvefold, from the…
As an unknown author once said, accidents are the unexpected guests in our lives. In these tough economic times, sometimes all we need is a helping hand to get by. Peter Warui graduated from university a few years ago with a Bachelor of…
The Standard Media Group has announced that it is planning to fire up to 300 employees. This comes as financial troubles at the media house pile on. The company has issued a one-month notice that comes into effect starting on July 31. The…
During a visit to the United States in mid December 2022, President William Ruto and his delegation met with the top executives of the United States’ largest carrier Delta Air. This was widely perceived by the public as a pitch by the new…
