Day: September 17, 2019

11 Articles
Solar Power M-Kopa www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

Solar Lifts Economic Prospects for Rural Residents

Report shows majority of people living with off-grid solar home systems report improvements to their quality of life

FEATURED STORY

Missing Kenyan Children Found After Italian Football Club’s Campaign

Two Kenyan children who featured in a missing child social media campaign launched by Roma have been found and returned to their families....

Kenya’s high unemployment rate presents a difficult labour market experience for job seekers. Kenya’s gig economy employs 14.9 million workers online and offline. www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

Kenya’s Unemployed Making Money in Short Term Contracts Online, Offline

Kenya’s gig economy employs 14.9 million workers accounting for 83.6% of the working population.

Chris Kirubi illnesss and cancer www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Chris Kirubi Wins Fight With Cancer, But Won’t Meet People Yet

In a new video, Kirubi turns into an anti-cancer crusader and offers tips on how to prevent or manage the condition.

Clockwise: ODM leader Raila Odinga, former Harambee Stars midfielder McDonald Mariga, former assistant minister Joab Omino, Roads Chief Administrative Secretary Chris Obure and Athletics star Wesley Korir. Mariga will not be the first football star to have ventured into politics. www.businesstoday.co.ke
POLITICS

Mariga: Other Sports Stars Who Ventured Into Politics

Past footballers who have successfully ventured into elective politics include former Cabinet minister Chris Obure and former Foreign Affairs assistant minister the late...

FEATURED STORY

Harsh Penalties for Gas Retailers Without Brand Authorisation for Distribution

In a fresh drive to ensure the safety of gas cylinders in Kenyan households, the new Petroleum (Liquified Petroleum Gas retailer) Regulation 2019...

Safaricom Digital Academy graduates receive certificates from former Chief Technical Officer, Thibaud Rerolle during the Safaricom Digital Academy graduation at Bomas of Kenya. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Digital Training Saves 60 Safaricom Staff From the Sack

Company plans to partner with both local and global players to roll out the Digital Academy to more of its staff in the...

Misky Hajji launches book www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Somali Girl Becomes Author at 19 and Lands Lucrative Deal

Misky Hajji says she started compiling a few lines when she was 10 and completed her first manuscript by the time she hit...

Peter Tabichi and US President Donald Trump at the White House. Tabichi is the world's best teacher giving a whole new meaning to the World Teachers Day. www.businesstoday.co.ke
BT FACTCHECK

Global Teacher Meets Trump Ahead of UN Address

Peter Tabichi won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize

Research shows that most people prefer texting to voicecalls. The penetration of the smartphone has also affected this. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Call or Text? Research Shows Most People Dislike Voice Calls

A research report has revealed a decline in voice calls importance as there is a steady rise in other forms of communication. The...