Month: April 2021

169 Articles
Shaffie Weru expressed confidence that he would eventually get the Ksh22 million pay-out he is demanding from Radio Africa following his dismissal on March 27, 2021.
MEDIA

Shaffie Weru: I’ve Already Spent Over Ksh1 Million Fighting Radio Africa [VIDEO]

The fall-out quickly moved to the legal front, as Shaffie through his lawyers sent a demand letter seeking Ksh22 million for unlawful termination,...

Improper network management or negligence can be devastating, with compromised data, network downtime, poor network performance, and even a business’s reputation at stake.
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

5 Network Management Mistakes Smart Businesses Should Avoid

As organisations race to accelerate their digital transformation ahead of competitors, modern business networks increase in scale and complexity. And the more complex...

During the 2010s, the “Africa Rising'' narrative -- brought about by unprecedented economic growth during a period of relative political stability -- saw many multinational companies either enter the continent or expand their existing operations. Despite their considerable heft, however, many have struggled to compete with local companies. (Photo: WSJ)
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

What Can the World Learn from Africa’s Approach to Tech and Innovation?

And, outside of the broad picture, there are examples of African companies using digital transformation in exciting and innovative ways. Within these examples...

KRA had carried out a tax compliance audit of Equity Bank’s records with regard to Corporation Tax for the year of income 2015, Excise Duty for the period covering August 2013 to December 2015 and PAYE taxes for the year of income 2016.
BUSINESSECONOMY

KRA Wins Ksh234M Tax Claim Against Equity Bank

The High Court, in upholding the judgement of the Tribunal agreed with KRA’s submissions that the ESOP confers a benefit to an employee...

Wanjiku Tiri, who played famously played Mama Baha in Machachari, stars as Tiri - a love interest for Lebo in Showmax's Borderline.
MEDIA

Machachari’s Mama Baha Stars in New Showmax Original ‘Borderline’ [VIDEO]

A Zamaradi production, Borderline is directed by Makutano Junction writer Morrison Mwadulo and produced by Louise Kamwangi (Dream Child), with Appie Matere (Kina,...

Standard Group's Mombasa Road Headquarters. The firm took a hit in 2020 as firms cut advertising budgets during the pandemic.
BUSINESSMEDIA

Standard Group Posts Ksh434 Million Loss as Advertisers Flee

The media firm posted a whooping Ksh434 million pre-tax loss, down from Ksh684 million in 2019 - representing a 36 per cent decline....

An UberBoda rider with a client. The launch of electric motorcycles and scooters is a first for Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa.
BUSINESS

Uber’s Electric Motorcycles and Scooters Launched in Kenya

The launch of electric boda presents a 45% reduction in overall costs for Uber Boda and Uber Connect drivers, for whom fuel is...

NTV Kiswahili presenters Lofty Matambo and Fridah Mwaka
MEDIA

NTV Gets Bragging Rights After Hiring KTN Presenters

Fridah Mwaka and Lofty Mutambo resigned from KTN in March and April respectively to ‘pursue other interests’ but their destination has been a...

The unique global competition will invite small and medium-sized businesses to showcase innovative ways to sustainably deliver good food and livelihoods for all.
FEATURED STORY

UN Competition Wants Start-Ups Shaping the Future of Food Systems

The competition recognises those playing a key role in “building back better” from the pandemic while calling attention to the challenges they have...

The partnership aims to provide accessibility of vivo products as more consumers opt for online shopping over physical shopping.
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Vivo Partners With Online Retailer to Expand Kenyan Footprint

''The Kenyan Smartphone market offers a favorable competitive landscape; with consumers considering online purchasing options, this partnership will give our users a wide...