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During a townhall meeting that was held in July in Mombasa, President William Ruto admitted that he was seeking to hand over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to private Indian firm Adani Airport Holdings. The president…
Betty Bifwoli, a Kenyan living in the Netherlands took the unexpected move of quitting her lucrative law job to start a food business in 2018. Speaking to Daring Abroad, Betty who worked at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the…
During the colonial era, the British and other colonial powers used place names and urban symbols to control African territories. In Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, this tactic became common in the late 1800s. In the early days of colonial…
Oftentimes, our lives are not a straight path to be followed. Yet life has clear milestones and a predictable endpoint. Many Kenyans can attest to their circumstances not being linear progressions. Kiptoo Tarus who formerly worked as a…
Nairobi Jaffery Academy emerged as the champion in the 3rd series of the Crawford International School student Game Jam. Oshwal Academy came in second and Brookhurst School at third place. The three-day competition attracted over 100…
I am so disappointed. I just came from the US Embassy in Nairobi for my visa interview. I had applied for a B1/B2 visa and have been denied. Can somebody tell me why I was only asked two questions and handed the denial pink paper? The…
Kenya stands out as a unique market for online shopping in Africa. Though medium-sized, Kenya’s e-commerce landscape has seen rapid growth, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. According to the UNCTAD E-commerce Index Report…
“Mwalimu wa Maths… hapa ni wapi?” is a phrase Kenyans love to throw around when they feel they’ve ‘made it’. Kenyan math teachers have a domineering reputation, but Bob Mwiti, founder of the International Scholars Program has only…
Kenyans will now have free access to the Uber app following a partnership between Uber and Safaricom to provide free mobile data to app users to enable easier downloads and usage. Safaricom has zero-rated the app to enable free use by…
Moi University has announced the resumption of learning activities after one month of closure following student unrest. In a statement, Moi University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Isaac Kosgey said all students will be expected to report…
The new Digital 2024 report, in partnership with Visual Capitalist, reveals that Kenyans spend the most time on social media globally. The data, gathered from users aged 16 to 64 shows Kenya’s strong online engagement across social…
The Communication Authority of Kenya has revoked the licenses of 426 service providers in the Kenyan media and telecommunications industry including 26 TV and radio stations. In a gazette notice dated October 11, Communications Authority…
Investing in Kenya’s infrastructure bonds is set to become a costly affair following plans by the National Treasury to reintroduce a controversial proposal for withholding tax on gains made from these bonds. Since their introduction in…
The Question: I am 22 years old. I have a diploma and I earn Sh. 21,000 net salary every month. I am employed in Eldoret town. The money I earn is never enough. The only amount I am able to account for is Sh. 12,000 which I spend on rent,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced open admission slots for certificates and diplomas at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). The open slots for certicates and diplomas at KMTC are 29 in…
KCB Women’s Volleyball Team Head Coach Japheth Munala has said his team will now focus on the second leg of the 2024/2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league after mixed results at the Governor Mutahi Kahiga tourney in Nyeri County.…
Java House has opened three new locations in Thika, Kenol, and Kisumu. The restaurant chain aims to have 100 branches by early 2025 to provide better service to its customers. The new Java House at Thika’s Vivo Energy station became the…
Metrofile and KARMA have announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) Annual Conference, set to take place from November 4 to 8 in Naivasha. This event, a leading forum for records…
Players in the Kenya’s key agencies have unveiled new resolutions aimed at promoting trade and strengthening service delivery in the country’s entry points including seaports, airports, and border crossings. In a meeting, the Boards of the…
October is here, and you know what that means, the festive season is just around the corner! Whether you’re saving for a big holiday celebration or planning a cozy gathering with family and friends, Equity has your back with innovative…
Safaricom notes various conversations regarding data privacy and sharing of customer information with security agencies and other third parties and wishes to make the following statement. That we respect our customer’s privacy and adhere…
The Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (NSE: DTK) Board of Directors has appointed Mr Murali Natarajan as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Kenya, with immediate effect. Speaking when she confirmed the appointment of the…
As part of the cybersecurity awareness month, Safaricom has convened a two-day industry-wide Cybersecurity Summit with a call on businesses, governments, and individuals to invest in technologies that protect sensitive information and…
Jumia, Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform, today launched its much-anticipated Black Friday campaign, offering shoppers nationwide access to over 10 million products at discounts of up to 50%. Running from November 1 to November 30, 2024,…
