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The World Bank Group under its work on poverty, has established a High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs that gathers a global cross-section of eminent individuals to offer thought leadership and actionable, scalable policy and program…
The Ministry of Education has banned secondary schools in the country from admitting learners through transfers in 2025 without prior authorization in a bid to curb congestion in schools. In a circular dated November 29, 2024, Basic…
Stanbic Bank Kenya and KBL have today announced a partnership that will see the two organizations collaborate towards accelerating Kenya’s green economy. The move, which leverages on the brand’s shared sustainability goals will include…
George Asamani, MD, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa As we mark Africa Industrialisation Day, we are reminded of the transformative potential of industrialization in reshaping the continent’s economic landscape, generating…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a revamped 5G for Business to provide SMEs with faster, more reliable connectivity that supports their growing digital needs, such as real-time collaboration, seamless online transactions, and…
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) hosted its 61st Biannual Plenary Session today, 1st December 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “The FinTech Revolution in Africa.” The event, held in partnership with the Central Bank…
I have one friend who started new business few months back, He failed in business and made losses. This is really disappointing. Today we see many business turns in to disaster may be due to lack of knowledge, plan or wrong idea selection.…
By Dong Won Lee Artificial Intelligence has become a transformative force in today’s world, revolutionising every industry, and reshaping the interaction between humans and technology. So inescapable is AI’s impact that it is expected to…
Low-cost agribusiness ideas: What are the best agribusiness ideas for rural areas? What are the best agri-allied business opportunities for big towns and megacities? What business can one start in the agriculture industry and succeed in?…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has revised the academic qualifications for students pursuing degree in education. Under the new requirements, the teachers’ employer demands that students pursuing a degree in education have a mean…
The founder of Devki Steel Mills Narendra Raval has found himself in the middle of a tax storm. This is after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) made a tax demand amounting to billions from his companies years after a successful tax…
A child who is born in the United States of America automatically becomes a citizen of the United States by birth. The prospect of traveling to the US on a visit visa and giving birth there is one that is oftentimes attractive for would-be…
Incoming US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap countries under the BRIC bloc with 100 per cent trade tariffs if they try to replace the US Dollar as their trading currency. Trump made the declaration on social media on Saturday…
Family Bank has celebrated four decades of empowering communities, fostering economic growth, and championing financial inclusion in Kenya. Since its inception, the Bank has played a pivotal role as a leader in the sector by providing…
The Ministry of Health has released over Sh. 965 million to settle monthly salary arrears for 3,747 medical interns. Among the recipients are 826 Medical Officers, 274 Pharmacists, 71 Dentists, 140 Clinical Officers, 1,185 Nursing…
BetPokies was established in 2020 by John Gold. It is a gambling review site, owned by the media agency ZehrMedia, where Aussie players can find trustworthy online casinos and guides about gambling-related topics, like gambling providers,…
Culturally, Kenyans pursue good health from all fronts. This enables them to fend for their families, facilitate access to health services, and affirm a decent sendoff for a beloved family member. Data recently published by the Association…
One of the world’s largest and among the best funded police organizations, Interpol initiated a crackdown on cybercrime in the African continent in conjunction with Afripol, AU’s police organization. In a statement release, Interpol…
On Thursday, November 28, Immigration and Citizens Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok made comments about Kenyan citizenship that raised concern among Kenyans regarding their children’s status. The PS has clarified the difference…
Huawei Kenya Women in Technology team In partnership with Safaricom Women in Technology Team held the AI Training Challenge graduation ceremony. Training 70 individuals, the AI training challenge was a 2-month program held on July 2024 –…
iHUB in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya after the successful completion of the second entrepreneurship acceleration program.…
In a celebration of culinary innovation and Kenyan heritage, Tusker Beer Fest collaborated with Fairview Hotel to host a one-of-a-kind beer and meal pairing session, showcasing how Kenya Breweries iconic beers can fuse with Kenyan…
In response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent reduction of the Central Bank Rate (CBR), I&M Bank has announced a further reduction of its Interest Rates by 0.5%, effective 23rd December 2024. This move, combined with a prior…
Absa Bank Kenya has concluded a series of empowerment forums in the Mt. Kenya and North Eastern regions, providing 1000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a platform to engage and network with industry leaders and to learn about…
