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Ngugi wa Thiong'o dead
BT FACTCHECK

DEBUNKED: Renowned Author Ngugi wa Thiong’o Not Dẹad

A tweet published on 16th December claiming that celebrated Kenyan author and academic Ngugi wa Thiong’o had diẹd  is false.  The news was...

Mumias Sugar factory and headquarters.
BUSINESS

Not So Sweet News For Mumias Sugar As Court Freezes Lease

The High Court has suspended the planned leasing of the  Mumias Sugar Company to Ugandan company, the Sarrai Group. This follows a case...

LG Electronics (LG) new CEO William Cho
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

LG Electronics New CEO Highlights Vision For 2022

LG Electronics (LG) new CEO William Cho has announced the company’s priorities for 2022, communicating the importance of being even more strategic in...

Through this partnership, over 140,000 Twiga vendors will be a one-stop-shop for a variety of digital and financial services such as airtime, utilities, internet, banking and mobile money.
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Tanda, Twiga Foods Threaten To Dwarf M-Pesa By Offering Digital Financial Services

Tanda, a Kenyan fintech company, has partnered with Twiga Foods to enable access for all their vendors and customers. Through this partnership, over...

The program, known as Seeds for the Future, has this year received the support of 14 Sub-Saharan Africa governments including Kenya. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Huawei Taps African Governments’ Support to Bridge Tech Gender Gap

“The journey towards the attainment of the smart cities in Africa requires a strong partnership between the public and private sector and companies...

Among those in attendance were the Asha Hersi Foundation CEO Irma Kituku accompanied by members from the Women in Business (WIB) where Madam Asha Hersi Moghe serves as a Vice-president.  
FEATURED STORY

Women in Business Celebrate Christmas With Underprivileged Children

“In the past we have partnered with the Safaricom to help young entrepreneurs by supporting talents, also partnered with the beyond Zero initiative...

Dr. Miriam Mutebi is curently is currently a breast surgical oncologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi. [Photo/ Byawoman]
CAREERS

Trailblazer: Kenyan Breast Surgeon to Lead Continental Body

“I intend to help us leverage our collective strengths and connections to innovate and develop collaborative, region-appropriate, evidence-based, data-driven solutions that help us...

Fertility Point Kenya Booth at The KEPHSA conference in Mombasa
FEATURED STORY

Mombasa Residents Benefit From Free Fertility Services

Fertility Point Kenya (FPK) is holding a free fertility medical camp in Mombasa at the sidelines of the Kenya Primary School Heads Association...

Octagon Africa Group CEO Fred Waswa
FEATURED STORY

Octagon To Train Over 1,500 High School Students On Financial Literacy

Over 1,500 high school students across the East and Southern African region will benefit from financial literacy training in a bid to cultivate a...

Britam Centre in Nairobi.
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Britam Sells Ksh7.7 Billion Equity Shares In Search Of Stability

Britam Holdings Plc has opted to sell its shares held in Equity Group Holdings Plc, even as it looks to stabilise. According to...