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United Bank for Africa (UBA), a leading Pan-African Bank, is strengthening its efforts to support the banking landscape in Africa. With a focus on innovation and customer-driven solutions, UBA is committed to supporting the continent’s…
The 21st edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has received over Ksh173 million in support from sponsors ahead of the race, which is set for October 27, 2024, at Uhuru Gardens. This substantial support, comprising both cash…
Thursday, October 10, 2024, will be observed around the country as the first Mazingira Day, pursuant to a Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill provision that was signed by President William Ruto in April this year. The new law…
Honestly, if I were one of Kenya’s Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday, I would have voted NO in the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment process, which was underway at the National Assembly. For if I voted YES, it would have…
The European Union (EU) is a significant trading partner to Kenya, representing Kenya’s biggest export market at 21.1%, with coffee exports accounting for the largest share at 55%. Even so, starting December 30, 2024, Kenya’s coffee risks…
A planned walkout by students to protest the slaying of one of their schoolmates has forced the closing of Bungoma National Polytechnic in Bungoma County. For the better part of Tuesday, the Bungoma Poly campus environment echoed with the…
The Social Health Authority: A Guide to Adding Dependents The Social Health Authority (SHA) was established to facilitate healthcare services through empanelled and contracted providers and facilities, based on referrals from primary…
Research released in Nairobi by international peace-building organisation, Interpeace, has identified entry-points for peace-positive investment in Northern Kenya’s frontier markets.
SBM Bank in partnership with Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI), a program funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced an initiative that will see women taking up valuable global trading opportunities.
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has launched innovative in-person payment solutions in Kenya, as part of its plans to transform payment across Africa.
Cyberattacks on various organisations, including South African government departments, are a stark reminder that cybercriminals increasingly target public and private sector organisations.
Members of Parliament (MPs) will begin convening the public impeachment hearing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today, October 8, charging him with abuse of power, corruptly using the levers of government to amass unimaginable wealth…
Barry Otieno, the chief executive of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), resigned unexpectedly on Friday, leaving the organisation at a crucial time for Harambee Stars‘ bid for the AFCON 2025 Games in Morocco. Mr Otieno’s exit is believed…
Because of its higher interest rates, Nabo Money Market Fund is one of Kenya’s best-known money market fund accounts. As of October 2024, it is offering investors a percentage rate of return of 16.01% annual percentage yield (APY) on all…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Marion Gathoga-Mwangi, who is Standard Group CEO, as an Independent Non–Executive Director with effect from Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
By Tony O. Elumelu CFR The strength of our world lies in our unity and our collective purpose. This statement resonates deeply as I reflect on the important conversations held during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly…
Safaricom CEO and the Meru University Chancellor, Peter Ndegwa, has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Business Management (Honoris Causa) of Meru University of Science and Technology during the 12th Graduation Ceremony.
Balancing classes and social life, Ann Ongori launched Annie Styles, a second-hand clothing business that would promote affordable style among fellow students and also fund her studies.
Real estate developer Superior Homes Kenya has launched a Ksh30 billion modern and luxurious master-planned gated community in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
Standard Chartered Bank has cemented its foreign currency investments as investors increasingly seek opportunities beyond local markets.
Nearly 13 million Kenyans have signed up for the Social Health Insurance Act coverage during the first six days since it was officially launched on October 1, 2024. A total of 12,704,548 people enrolled in Social Health Authority (SHA)…
The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) on Friday announced that Richard Cheruiyot has been appointed as its new acting chief executive by the WASREB Board. Mr Cheruiyot will take over leadership of the water regulatory state…
After days of going missing, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped back into the limelight—this time, at a different place. Not on top of a car, trying to save Nairobi businesspeople from Governor Johnson Sakaja’s burdens,…
Nine passengers were injured, none critically, when a bus they were travelling in plunged off a harbour into the Indian Ocean at Likoni Ferry in Mombasa on Sunday morning. Onlookers reported that the driver of the Chania Executive bus,…
